Open BIM is a collaborative way of working based on the adoption of international standards, file formats and open protocols for construction projects in BIM (Building Information Modelling) environments. It is a means to facilitate interoperability between different tools and the various actors involved, be they architects, engineers, contractors, manufacturers and other professionals involved in the construction of such projects.
The IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) format, for example, enables the transfer of data between different software and avoids dependence on a single platform. The main objective is to overcome interoperability barriers and to promote effective communication between the different systems and disciplines involved in a construction project.
Open BIM therefore enables better coordination, early detection of errors, more informed decision making and more efficient workflow at all stages of the project, from design and construction to operation and maintenance. With it, professionals can select the best tools for their specific needs and share data more effectively, resulting in more efficient processes.
Finally, Open BIM promotes transparency, as well as collaboration and interoperability, at all stages and in all sectors of the construction industry. This transparency facilitates innovation on the one hand and, on the other, the advancement of the implementation of the BIM methodology.
By Eduardo Hernández García, Senior Structural Modeller in the Architecture Department at Amusement Logic
