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Continue reading →: Regulation 38, the Golden Thread… and Why COBie Is the Solution Hiding in Plain SightOver the weekend I came across a LinkedIn post that genuinely stopped me in my tracks. The speaker had taken part in multiple panels at London Build, all focused on the Golden Thread, fire safety, and the realities of delivering compliant information. Across four panels, with roughly 200 people in…
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Continue reading →: Trialling Microsoft Copilot Premium as a BIM Manager
As a BIM Manager working in an architect’s office, I recently trialled Microsoft Copilot Premium to see how it could support BIM Information Management. Like most tools, my experience has been a mix of good and bad—but here are my honest thoughts. First Impressions Copilot is deeply integrated into Microsoft’s ecosystem, which…
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Continue reading →: COBieOM: The Most Underrated Handover Solution Nobody Talks AboutIn my last blog post, I briefly mentioned COBieOM, and the more I think about it, the more I realise just how overlooked this tool really is. In a world obsessed with glossy digital twins, immersive dashboards and fully model-driven facilities management, COBieOM is almost the complete opposite: simple, practical,…
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Continue reading →: The CDE Problem No One Wants to Talk About: Why “Open” Isn’t Really OpenThe term “Common Data Environment” gets repeated endlessly in digital construction. We talk about single sources of truth, ISO 19650 compliance, OpenBIM, structured data delivery, and lifecycle information. CDEs are supposed to be the centrepiece of all of this — a reliable, neutral, interoperable information hub. But the reality is…
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Continue reading →: ISO 16739, the New Compatibility Policy, and the Reality of IFC in Revit
The Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) standard has officially taken another step forward, with ISO publishing a new Compatibility Policy for ISO 16739-1, the international standard behind IFC. This policy aims to give the whole industry a clearer, more predictable roadmap for how IFC will evolve in future releases, how breaking…
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Continue reading →: Using IFC Classes in a Responsibility Matrix
Over the last few weeks, I’ve been rebuilding our Responsibility Matrix to align more closely with IFC 4.3 and the way deliverables are structured in ISO 19650 projects. Rather than just listing deliverables under Uniclass 2015 System (Ss) codes — such as “Architectural,” “Structural,” or “Mechanical” systems — I’ve started…
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Continue reading →: Quick Checks for Discipline Responsibility Using Excel
A common issue when preparing for stage-end reviews or information drops is checking whether each discipline has actually submitted their deliverables to the Common Data Environment (CDE). You’d think it would be straightforward — but once you’re managing multiple consultants, models, and drawing packages, keeping track of who’s uploaded what…
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Continue reading →: Quick Excel Checks for Revit Naming (BS 8541 / ISO 22014) — plus an optional auto-fix
A common problem on projects is people not following the correct Object Naming convention when using Revit or other design authoring software, so it needs to be checked regularly. I personally use the COBieQC tool for most data checks, but COBie itself doesn’t define naming rules, so these have to…
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Continue reading →: In Defence of Excel: Building a Mini Information Management Database
Excel isn’t just a spreadsheet — it’s a mini database for BIM Information Management. Discover how Power Query and XLOOKUP can link your Responsibility Matrix, TIDP, MIDP, and CDE exports into one smart, connected system.
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Continue reading →: Competence as a Deliverable: What the New BSR Consultation Means for BIM Information Management
The Building Safety Regulator’s Industry Competence Committee (ICC) has just launched a six-week consultation on its draft guidance, Setting Expectations for Competence Management. Responses are invited until 6 November 2025. While “competence” might sound like an admin or tick box issue, the consultation makes clear that it is about much…
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