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Open BIM

This section is all about open standards from BuildingSMART. What is IFC, BCF, MVD as well as how to export from various software to IFC.

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Articles about Open BIM
IFC data validation
Open BIM

The IFC Data Validation Nightmare That Cost Me Weeks

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ifc use cases
Open BIM

IFC Use Cases – 5 Practical Applications

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Open BIM

IDS: Stop Manual Checking – Automate BIM Validation

In my previous post about Open BIM, I showed you a requirement table example. We explored how proper IFC properties transform chaotic information exchange into ...
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DWG to IFC
Open BIM

Migration of CAD (DWG) Models to IFC – Step-by-Step Guide

The IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) format has become the foundation of open BIM because it provides what the classic DWG never guaranteed – neutrality, standardization, ...
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BIM Basics

Why Contractors Should Care About IFC?

When I first stepped onto the construction site as a design manager and BIM responsible, I thought IFC files were something only designers worried about. ...
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IFC requirements feature image
Open BIM

IFC Properties Requirements: From Chaos to Structure

When you coordinate models from multiple disciplines, you see it all. Some models are clean and organized. Others? Complete chaos. I’ll never forget federating all ...
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