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London, March 18, 2025 – buildingSMART International (bSI) and Women in BIM (WIB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advancing digital innovation and inclusion in the built environment. This strategic partnership will drive the adoption and application of buildingSMART’s open digital standards while fostering greater diversity and engagement in the industry. By working together, bSI and WIB will support the execution of key initiatives to improve…
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London, March 14, 2025 – buildingSMART International is proud to announce the appointment of Evandro Alfieri as its new Quality & Delivery Director. Evandro has played a key role in several initiatives within buildingSMART, including serving as the Product Manager of the IFC Validation Service and Lead of the IFC Implementers Forum. He has also supported the Accelerator Program and acted as International Program Coordinator for the Technical Domain. With…
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London, February 25, 2025 – The Board of buildingSMART International (bSI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jaan Saar as Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Jaan will be responsible for supporting the leadership team in optimizing resources, adapting processes, and improving efficiency while driving the development of a robust 2025 business plan. With over 17 years of experience in the construction industry and a strong focus on…
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London, January 28, 2025 – buildingSMART International (bSI) is delighted to announce that Bricsys®, part of Hexagon, has achieved IFC 4 Architectural Reference Exchange Export Certification. This certification represents a significant milestone for Bricsys® and underscores the company’s commitment to providing open, interoperable solutions for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. The certification demonstrates that BricsCAD® meets the rigorous export criteria established by bSI for the IFC standard. This…
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London, U.K. – January 17, 2025 – buildingSMART International (bSI) is pleased to announce that Greece has been formally approved as a “Chapter-in-formation”. The latest Chapter to join the network will begin work to move to “Developing Chapter” status with a goal of expanding openBIM in Greece. The successful submission from the organising committee demonstrated a high degree of understanding of how openBIM can positively impact the market. Following the approval…
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As we welcome the year 2025, there is much cause for excitement. During my time at buildingSMART International (bSI), I can seldom think of anything quite like it. This is partly because of the important progress that has been made (yes, this can often feel self-congratulatory, but nonetheless, it is good to reflect on what has been achieved because we are a collective community), as well as a chance to…
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Dear Member, Welcome to 2025! I want to take a moment for us all to reflect on what was a very successful 2024. With new Chapters being established, having IFC 4.3 approved as an ISO standard, IDS becoming a final bSI standard, the launch of the IFC Validation Service, publication of Professional Certification Entry Level training, an updated Foundation Course, publishing the learning content for Practitioner training, seeing increasing industry…
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It is with mixed emotions that we announce the departure of Clive Billiald from buildingSMART International (bSI). After two years as our CEO, Clive has decided to pursue new opportunities and challenges elsewhere. During his time at bSI, Clive has had a significant and positive impact across both our organization and our community as a whole. His strategic thinking, innovative ideas and personal dedication have been instrumental in driving…
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Marrakesh, Morocco – October 8th, 2024 – The openBIM Awards 2024 concluded with a ceremony on Thursday 3rd October 2024, at the majestic Beldi Country Club in Marrakesh. The ceremony followed a full day of presentations from 22 finalists, competing to win an openBIM Award. Four elite jury teams deliberated for the various categories, selecting 9 award winners and 2 special mentions. The complete list of winners is as follows:…
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London, U.K. – October 1, 2024 – buildingSMART International (bSI) is pleased to announce that Ecuador has been formally approved as a “Chapter-in-formation”. It will begin work to move to the “Developing Chapter” status over the coming months. This approval follows a successful submission, and the new Chapter will be established under the BIM Forum entity and they become the thirty sixth Chapter at buildingSMART and the second in South…
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