buildingSMART International and Digital Built Environment Institute Announce Collaboration Agreement
London, March 15, 2024 –buildingSMART International (bSI), the worldwide authority driving the transformation of the built environment is delighted to announce a strategic collaboration agreement with the Digital Built Environment Institute (DBEI), a leading organization dedicated to fostering best practices in the digital built environment.
This partnership marks a significant step forward in synchronizing efforts to enhance the digital transformation of the built environment. By aligning their resources and expertise, bSI and DBEI aim to create a unified approach that will empower professionals across the industry to focus efforts on a more sustainable and productive industry.
Future Vision
The collaboration between bSI and DBEI is founded on a shared vision to streamline processes, improve interoperability, and drive innovation within the industry. The agreement will see both organizations working closely on various initiatives, including events, educational programs, and the development of new standards.
Empowering Communities
A key focus of the partnership will be to leverage the collective knowledge of both bSI and DBEI communities. This will involve the integration of DBEI’s extensive knowledge-base and educational resources with bSI’s standardization and certification processes. The goal is to provide industry professionals with the tools and knowledge necessary to navigate the complexities of the digital built environment successfully.
Commitment to Open Standards and Sustainable Development
Both organizations are committed to the principles of open standards and sustainable development. This collaboration will further enhance their ability to advocate for these principles, promoting a culture of openness and collaboration that is essential for the long-term success of the industry.
About buildingSMART International
buildingSMART International is a vendor-neutral and not for profit body that leads the development of open standards that support digital information flows across the built asset industry. Its mission is to proactively engage industry participants who want to develop open standards for planning, design, procurement, assembly and operation of buildings and infrastructure worldwide. It provides the international network plus the necessary technical and process support to develop consensus based open standards. Its members, who range from across the entire built environment spectrum, collaborate under the buildingSMART organization and management. buildingSMART also partners with other international standards bodies such as ISO, the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) and the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC). Its core Industry Foundation Class (IFC) standard achieved ISO approval in 2012.
About DBEI
The Digital Built Environment Institute (DBEI) is a global not for profit organization dedicated to advancing the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO) industry. Our community focuses on enhancing productivity, efficiency, and sustainability through the integration of people, processes, and technology. DBEI fosters collaboration among industry stakeholders worldwide, transcending disciplines, software platforms, and geographical boundaries. We believe in the industry's potential to address environmental challenges and strive to empower our members with the skills, knowledge, and support needed to drive positive change.
DBEI is a vibrant community driven by its members for its members, providing an unparalleled platform for continuous improvement and innovation. Together, we can shape a better future for the built environment and create a positive impact that resonates globally.
Media contacts;
Aidan Mercer, Marketing Director
buildingSMART International
+44 7181-304-3435
aidan.mercer@buildingsmart.org