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BuildingSMART is responding to developments in the digital economy, increased market demand and heightened user expectations by introducing a leaner structure, more rigorous project management arrangements, and a revised – and more inclusive – membership model.<\/p>\n
The changes underway during 2014 and beyond aim to make bSI a partner of choice for entrepreneurial firms in research and user projects.<\/p>\n
As a neutral, not-for-profit organisation, which thrives on collaboration, buildingSMART is\u00a0the premier institution for projects that enable open BIM. Changes to our organisation and\u00a0procedures will equip us to move forward to embark on much-needed projects.<\/p>\n
A new structure is being realized, retaining the International Council and ExCom but bringing in the support of a Strategic Advisory Council and international members at the working level. Three main work areas or \u2018core programmes\u2019 \u2013\u00a0standards, compliance and chapters \u2013 are defined,\u00a0with new and existing activities falling into one of these categories.<\/p>\n
A Strategic Advisory Council (SAC) will contribute independent expertise and knowledge of the market. Members will be drawn from six interest groups: owners, contractors, manufacturers, software vendors, operators and consultants.\u00a0SAC members reap rewards from council activities as they steer the projects program, ensuring that we are meeting real industry needs in our projects.<\/p>\n
To increase the speed of our standards program,\u00a0a\u00a0new Standards Committee will be formed from\u00a0chapters representatives and international members, leading users and technical experts. To increase\u00a0openness, the committee will select the best projects from among candidates proposed by our\u00a0Rooms, our chapters, or external organisations.<\/p>\n
A\u00a0Standards Committee\u00a0Executive will oversee projects\u00a0while they are executed.\u00a0A \u2018gates\u2019 system will regulate\u00a0the progress of each project.\u00a0The website will provide a\u00a0comprehensive management and\u00a0monitoring tool for projects.<\/p>\n
There are many software products on the market that use the IFC standard but still need\u00a0certification. Our Certification 2.0 process verified the compliance of 15 products so far, enhancing the quality of the software.<\/p>\n
By extending the process to centers experienced\u00a0in\u00a0certification in other countries, certification could be significantly increased. BRE in the UK and CSTB in France are being considered. Acceleration of certification benefits vendors (with product development), end-users (ensuring quality) and buildingSMART\u00a0(through\u00a0standards and certification revenues).<\/p>\n
A new strategy has been launched to bring buildingSMART and its national chapters closer together. buildingSMART\u00a0will\u00a0help the chapters engage their governments and industry leaders, while chapters will have a stronger role in the development and dissemination of standards. Strategies include online meetings involving all chapters, visits from officers, and a collaborative approach to projects to avoid duplicate efforts.<\/p>\n
Membership of bSI will be\u00a0expanded. In the past, buildingSMART membership was restricted to\u00a0chapters. Now,\u00a0three new member types will be admitted:<\/p>\n
Coming in is the Standards Committee, which brings together experts from different areas. Also new are the Strategic Advisory Council and the expanded bSI membership structure. A more formal project management process will bring consistency and transparency to our approach to projects while our compliance\/certification process will be expanded and chapter activities strengthened.<\/p>\n
The International Council remains the senior governing board. The \u2018room\u2019 system and the existing rooms \u2013 Product, Process, Infrastructure and Technical, with a Regulators Room in formation \u2013 are unaffected. They provide a hub of industry expertise and the place where projects actually happen. It is likely that new rooms will be added as we respond to market demand.<\/p>\n
The exceptional technical skills that buildingSMART brings to standards development will be needed more than ever. There will be no dumbing down of our contribution to the technical development of standards, practical ICT tools and the processes required by the construction industry.<\/p>\n
With our commitment to the roll-out of openBIM,\u00a0we will continue our work to stimulate uptake through conferences and industry days, liaison with governments and projects to fill the gaps in technical and user provision.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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