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buildingSMART International approves IDS 1.0 as the final standard version for improving information exchanges in BIM. Read all about the Information Delivery Specification<\/p>\n

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On June 4 2024, in London, buildingSMART International announced that version 1.0 of the Information Delivery Specification (IDS)<\/strong> has achieved the status of a definitive standard<\/strong>. This milestone represents an important step in defining and implementing openBIM workflows, addressing the growing need for more precise and reliable data exchanges.<\/p>\n

However, creating and modifying an IDS file, as well as validating an IFC model according to this standard, is not easy. Therefore, we recommend using an IDS BIM<\/a>, the tool that allows you to manage information exchange flows quickly and error-free, simplifying and optimizing the process.<\/p>\n

But what exactly is an IDS? What is it for and how is it created? Here are the details on the bSI standard necessary to verify that a BIM project meets the requirements set by the client.<\/p>\n

What is the IDS Information Delivery Specification standard?<\/h2>\n

The Information Delivery Specification (IDS)<\/strong> is the standard<\/strong> for defining informational requirements in an understandable way<\/strong> for humans and interpretable by computers, which allows specifying the data that must be included in a BIM dataset and subsequently verifying its delivery.<\/p>\n

Approved as a definitive standard by buildingSMART International<\/strong>, IDS has been conceived as a free, lightweight<\/strong>, and standardized<\/strong> approach to delivery specifications and subsequent verification, as envisaged by ISO 19650<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Traditionally, informational requirements are shared in formats that are not interpretable by computers, such as spreadsheets or PDFs, making it difficult to access relevant data for a specific situation or task.<\/p>\n

The IDS standard, on the other hand, allows for optimal management of information exchange in BIM projects<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

It is a fundamental component in buildingSMART’s strategic and technical roadmaps: it helps all industry stakeholders to clearly specify informational needs without ambiguity, enabling the automation of verification procedures.<\/p>\n

The standard was developed with the contribution of over 200 individuals<\/strong> from 34 different countries<\/strong>, involving all types of stakeholders, including major clients, modelers, coordinators, software providers, other standardization bodies, and governments. The availability of over a dozen stable implementations demonstrates the validity of the standard at the time of its publication.<\/p>\n

This initiative is an example of how openBIM standards should be developed to ensure reliability for end users.<\/p>\n

What is IDS?<\/h2>\n

IDS (Information Delivery Specification<\/em>) is a document that defines the Information Requirements (Exchange Requirement<\/em>) established by the client, in an information exchange based on the use of BIM models.<\/p>\n

This document establishes how the objects of a BIM model, classifications, properties, and even values and units of measure must be delivered and exchanged. The main feature of the IDS document is to be written in a way that is interpretable by a computer.<\/p>\n

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What is an IDS for?<\/h2>\n

Information Delivery Specification (IDS) can be very useful for correctly defining the levels of information need (LOIN<\/a>) in the Employer’s Information Requirements (EIR<\/a>) and in the BIM Execution Plan (BEP<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The new buildingSMART IDS standard, therefore, addresses one of the most important aspects for the correct setup of a BIM project: the need, for clients, to have models in line with the objectives for which they are requested.<\/p>\n

The characteristics of the information that must be exchanged and provided during the life cycle of building assets are regulated within UNI EN 17412-1, which provides guidelines for specifying information needs.<\/p>\n

The standard is applicable to the entire life cycle of any built asset:<\/p>\n