ACCA Software’s usBIM.IDS project named as finalist at the 2024 buildingSMART openBIM Awards

The next buildingSMART International Standards Summit will take place in Marrakesh, Morocco, from 1st to 3rd October,2024. During the event, the winners of the buildingSMART openBIM Awards 2024 will be announced. This prestigious competition rewards prestigious universities and companies that have developed the best openBIM^® practices or brought innovative solutions for the design, planning, construction, and management of lifecycle resources in the built asset sector.

buildingSMART International, the global organization leading the digital transformation of the AEC industry through the creation and adoption of open international standards and solutions for infrastructure and buildings, has recently published the list of the 22 finalist projects. For the sixth consecutive time in the six editions in which it has participated, ACCA software is a finalist, this time in the Technology category with its project “usBIM.IDS: IDS for EVERYONE“.

The event and the selection process

The buildingSMART International Awards are a global reference point for innovation in the AEC sector, with a particular focus on the adoption and development of openBIM standards.

This year’s finalists were selected from numerous submissions from around the world, all characterized by pioneering approaches and cutting-edge technologies.

The final phase of the program will see the finalists present their projects to an international jury during the buildingSMART International Summit – Marrakesh 2024, which will take place on the 3rd of october in Morocco.

The event will culminate in an award ceremony, scheduled for the evening of the same day, during which the winners will be announced.

Categories and Countries involved

The submissions are divided into different categories reflecting the various stages of the AEC project lifecycle, from conception to management, through construction and delivery.

This year’s categories include:

• construction for buildings;
• construction for infrastructure;
• design for buildings;
• design for infrastructure;
• facilities management;
• handover;
• professional research;
• student research;
• technology.

Each category has attracted projects from different countries, demonstrating the global reach of openBIM. Among the finalists are names from countries such as Hong Kong, China, Denmark, Sweden, Poland, and many others, including Italy with the participation of ACCA software.

usBIM.IDS: IDS for EVERYONE

ACCA software’s nomination in the Technology category is particularly relevant. The project usBIM.IDS: IDS for EVERYONE represents an innovation in the field of digital information management in construction projects, standing out for its ability to make IDS (Information Delivery Specifications) accessible to a broad and diverse audience, promoting a more collaborative and transparent working environment.

IDS for EVERYONE is a comprehensive and practical guide on the IDS standard (Information Delivery Specification), offering a theoretical overview and innovative solutions for managing information in BIM projects according to this new openBIM standard. The book is divided into different chapters that delve into aspects such as the importance of IDS for BIM project validation, its technical structure, creating complex specifications, advanced management of FACET and values, interoperability with bSDD, the operational process of verification through IDS, and a glossary of technical terms.

IDS for EVERYONE: ACCA software

Moreover, the guide presents efficient and simple solutions such as the IDS BIM software usBIM.IDS, which allows creating and modifying IDS files, validating IFC models according to the new standard, and managing BIM informational requirements intuitively thanks to a graphical interface that guides the user step by step.

The focus of usBIM.IDS is on interoperability and data standardization, crucial aspects for improving efficiency and accuracy in AEC projects. The solution developed by ACCA software enables integrating and managing complex data within an openBIM framework, facilitating collaboration among the various project stakeholders, regardless of the platforms or software used.

ACCA software’s presence among the finalists of the buildingSMART International Awards 2024 is a prestigious recognition that highlights the company’s excellence in the AEC sector. The usBIM.IDS technology has the potential to transform the way information is managed and exchanged in construction projects, representing a step forward towards a more connected and sustainable future for the industry.