1. buildingSMART Data Dictionary
Strategic Overview
March 2016
Richard Petrie, Chief Executive
buildingSMART International

2. Content Client Problem buildingSMART Data Dictionary The Opportunity
Common Object Platform
Conclusion

3. Client Problem
How to manage product data information consistently?

4. Problem Statement
Enable a single method of providing digital product information
Open, non-proprietary information
Agreed, documented transparent product data templates
Consistent flow of information from manufacturers through the whole life cycle
Consistent plain language dictionary for product parameters
Product parameters exchanged through open standards based on IFC
An independent accreditation method

5. The Opportunity What is the grand vision, what can it do?
Sanity Check:
Don’t be put off by language! It’s just like a phone or pc
IFC = open Operating System for built asset industry
MVDs = user Apps
bSDD = is part of the operating system (like ‘contacts’)
OK?
What is the grand vision, what can it do?

6. Common Object Library the Strategy Element Unique # English Deutsch
Français
IFD#1234
Entrance Width
Türbreite
Largeur
de la Porte
Unique #1234
Common Object Library = Common Object/Data Terms Library
Entrance
Width
Türbreite
Largeur
de la Porte
Concept by: Professor Rasso Steinmann, IABI

7. Common Object Library Building the Library Element Unique # English
Deutsch
Français
IFD#1234
Entrance Width
Türbreite
Largeur
de la Porte
IFD #1235
…….
Unique #1234
Unique #1235
IFD #1236
…….
……..
Unique #1236

8. Common Object Library to the Cloud Object Database Element Unique #
English
Deutsch
Français
IFD#1234
Entrance Width
Türbreite
Largeur
de la Porte
IFD #1235
…….
IFD #1236
…….
……..

9. Common Object Library Door Factory Object Database Door Factory Door 12
Door 3
Object
Database
Door Factory

10. Common Object Library Object Data to Door Factory Object Database1
Door 2
Door 3
Object
Database
Door Factory

11. Common Object Library Merge Object Data into Product Data Object
Door 1
Door 2
Door 3
Object
Database
Door Factory
Door
Unique # M 1
IFD #1234
0.9
IFD #1235 .. 2
IFD #1234
1.0
IFD #1235 .. 3
IFD #1234
1.1
IFD #1235 ..

12. Common Object Library Product Database to Cloud Product Database
Door 1
Door 2
Door 3
Product
Database
Object
Database
Door Factory
Door
Unique # M 1
IFD #1234
0.9
IFD #1235 .. 2
IFD #1234
1.0
IFD #1235 .. 3
IFD #1234
1.1
IFD #1235 ..

13. Common Object Library Architect Needs a Door Product Database Object
CAD-BIM Program
Entrance Width:
IFD#1234 = 1.0M
Architect : I need Entrance
Width 1.0M
1.0M

14. Common Object Library Architect BIM Program Search Product Database
CAD-BIM Program
Search doors:
IFD#1234 = 1M
Architect : I need Entrance
Width 1.0M
1.0M
Architect : Who makes 1.0M
Doors?

15. Common Object Library Successful Search! Product Database Object
We make great doors
with IFD #1234 = 1M
Architect
CAD-BIM Program
Architect : I need Entrance
Width 1.0M
1.0M
Architect : Who makes 1.0M
Doors?

16. Common Object Library Summary Product Database Object Database
Agreement on Common Terms
Multilingual Translations
Assigning each property a unique #
Helping to find Building Products
Helping to sell Building Products
Concept by: Professor Rasso Steinmann, IABI

17. Common Object Platform
How does the Concept work in practice?

18. Common Object Platform
Concept
Common Object Platform
Object Library
Object Library
Object Library
Object Makers
Object Users
Platform Rules and Tools
Open Exchange Layer
buildingSMART
Others

19. Common Object Platform
Development
Common Object Platform
Object Library
Object Library
Object Library
Object Makers
Object Users
Platform Rules and Tools
Security – PAS 1192 part 5 re to objects information:
this would be held in client specific contexts / libraries so not part of open exchange layer.
Industry Foundation Classes
Purpose: Supports Open Data Exchange
Status: Created and Ready
International Framework for Dictionaries
Purpose: ISO Standard for the mapping of terms
Status: Created and Ready
buildingSMART Data Dictionary
Purpose: IFD Mapping Tool
Status: Created (on Google Infrastructure)
Feature: Interface with other standards such as PLCS
Feature: Supports classification system of choice
Application Protocol Interface
Purpose: Link objects to Open Exchange Layer
Status: Created and Ready
Security: Access management, future needs TBA
Open Exchange Layer
IFC
IFD
bSDD

20. Common Object Platform
Development
Common Object Platform
Object Library
Object Library
Object Library
Object Makers
Object Users
Property Set Management Tool
Purpose: Create Product Data Template Tool
Rule set: In progress
Status: TBD
Host Platform Context
Purpose: Library Host Rules
Status: TBD
Testing and Quality Assurance
Purpose: Assure Consistent Quality
Status: Propose Adoption of French PPBIM Quality Management System
Open Multilingual Connectivity
Purpose: Open Connectivity in many languages
Status: Available
Platform Rules and Tools
Host Context
Property Set
Mgt Tool
Quality
Testing
Open Multilingual Connectivity
Rules Sets:
IFC and bSDD Policy Statement: PSets management strategy defined
PDT Standards: bSI Working Group
IFC and bSDD maintenance: two tool to support
Policy statement to define a clear interface between IFC and bSDD and create guidelines for how they should work together
Adopt a standard process for developing and managing extensions to property sets (as documented in PPBIM)
Open Exchange Layer
IFC
IFD
bSDD

21. Common Object Platform
French Example
Government
Manufacturers
Industry Groups
Common Object Platform
Owners
Operators
AEC Industry
French Object Library
Object Library
Object Library
Object Library
Object Makers
Object Users
Context Capability
Purpose: Enable different users groups to create purposeful and sharable data sets
Status: available
Platform Rules and Tools
Host Context
Property Set
Mgt Tool
Quality
Testing
Open Multilingual Connectivity
Emphasize : CONTEXT capability important benefit and efficiency
Open Exchange Layer
IFC
IFD
bSDD

22. Common Object Platform
French Example
Government
Manufacturers
Industry Groups
Common Object Platform
Owners
Operators
AEC Industry
French Object Library
Employer
Information
Required
Product Data Templates
Common Object Property
Sets
Software Vendor Adoption
Employer Information Required
Purpose: BIM Client Specification
Status: for future / TDB
Product Data Templates
Purpose: Enable consistent product information flows
Status: e.g. TDB AIMCC in France
Vendor Adoption
Purpose: Enable Users Full Access to Object Library
Status: For future
Common Object Property Sets
Purpose: Enable AEC workflows
Status: for French determination
Platform Rules and Tools
Host Context
Property Set
Mgt Tool
Quality
Testing
Open Multilingual Connectivity
Open Exchange Layer
IFC
IFD
bSDD

23. Common Object Platform
Workflow Support
Government
Manufacturers
Industry Groups
Common Object Platform
Design & Specification
Owners
Operators
AEC Industry
French Object Library
Employer
Information
Required
Product Data Templates
Common Object Property
Sets
Software
Vendor Adoption
Tendering and order fulfilment
Product needs definition
Product sourcing etc.
BIM Data Fulfillment
Design to construction
As Built handover to client
Facility & Asset Management Activities
Digital Plan of Works
Purpose: Policy to digitize
building & infrastructure Industry
Status: for Future
Platform Rules and Tools
Host Context
Property Set
Mgt Tool
Quality
Testing
Open Multilingual Connectivity
Open Exchange Layer
IFC
IFD
bSDD

24. Common Object Platform
Value Add Services
Government
Manufacturers
Industry Groups
Common Object Platform
Owners
Operators
AEC Industry
French Object Library
Employer
Information
Required
Product Data Templates
Common Object Property
Sets
Software
Vendor Adoption
Platform Rules and Tools
Digital Information Service Providers
Example: CoBuilder
Purpose: Comply with French, EU, CE Standards in Product Information Requirements
Status: Ready
Digital Information Service Providers
Example: Product Manufactures
Purpose: Product Catalogues and value added services
Status: For Future
Host Context
Property Set
Mgt Tool
Digital Common Object Property Sets
Purpose: Support open BIM operations
Status: TBD
Quality
Testing
Open Multilingual Connectivity
Open Exchange Layer
IFC
IFD
bSDD

25. Common Object Platform
Full Service Proposition
Government
Manufacturers
Industry Groups
Common Object Platform
Owners
Operators
AEC Industry
French Object Library
Employer
Information
Required
Product Data Templates
Common Object Property
Sets
Software
Vendor Adoption
Platform Rules and Tools
Host Context
Property Set
Mgt Tool
Quality
Testing
Open Multilingual Connectivity
Open Exchange Layer
IFC
IFD
bSDD

26. Conclusion

27. Solution Summary
Enable a single method of providing product information
Open, non-proprietary information
Agreed, documented product data templates
Consistent workflow information
Consistent plain language dictionary
Product parameters exchanged through open
standards based on IFC
An independent accreditation method
Open exchange standards
Industry Association managed library contexts
Enable construction workflows using
buildingSMART Common Object Service
bSDD based on open standards
buildingSMART Compliance Program

28. Service Propositions Services Clients End Users Commercial
Common Objects Service
Owners Government BIM Initiatives
Owners
Facility Managers
AEC Industry
Free to use Pay to modify
IPR protected via license
Product Manufacturers Software Companies
License fee
Data Aggregation Support
Information Publishers i.e.: CoBuilders, etc.
Online Dictionary Hosting
Owners Government BIM Initiatives Product Manufacturers Software Companies
Roger: modify requirement is time limited…! So need a license for long term use. Needs a charge to cover service use in long term
License needed for IPR reason too

29. How to get involved buildingSMART is a membership organisation
Our work is only done with the support of our members
Details of our membership options are on our website
Strategic
International
Standard

30. An Industry Community
This is your industry Governments are providing the lead Only Users can define the detail
Clients are part of the industry!
Get involved personally - Involve your company/organization
Open
Neutral
Not for Profit
International
Process led
World wide community of professionals
Hub for technical experts
We want to be like these!
In the end this is not about buildingSMART, its about our industry!

31. Thank You
Richard Petrie, Chief Executive