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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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Continue reading →: Why It’s Time to Upgrade to the Current Revit Versions
A common challenge I encounter on projects is a reluctance to upgrade Revit models to newer years or versions. I do understand this hesitation—many remember older transitions that caused headaches, such as issues when moving from Revit 2014 to 2015 with structural columns (or similar examples). Stories like these often…
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Continue reading →: Uniclass 2015: Why It’s More Useful Than You Think
Despite Uniclass 2015 being applied to UK and Irish projects for some time now, it is often overlooked just how useful it can be. Many teams still see it as an added burden or something to reference only when asked, but in practice it has real value when used consistently…
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Continue reading →: Autodesk Expands UK Data Storage for ACC: What It Means for BIM Information Management
Autodesk has quietly rolled out a major update that will make life easier for project teams working under ISO 19650 and UK procurement rules. The Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) platform — covering Docs, BIM Collaborate, Takeoff and other modules — can now store project data on servers located in the…
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