IDS Standard and bSDD Service as Tools for Automating Information Exchange and Verification in Projects Implemented in the BIM Methodology

The era of openBIM is ongoing, and the open standards IDS (Information Delivery Specification) and bSDD (BuildingSMART Data Dictionary) are significantly impacting the automation of information exchange and verification in projects, using predefined data, enabling quick updates and combining it with other data. IDS and bSDD complement the widely used open IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) format, which solves the issue of purchasing both the appropriate hardware and software to work with native files from different sources. As a result, external assignments or internal tasks have the potential to precisely define the desired product, speeding up the entire process carried out according to the BIM (Building Information Modeling) methodology, reducing the number of questions about ambiguous requirements, and eliminating the need for continuous feedback on the model. Both files can be used on the developer’s side as an attachment to BIM documents, as well as on the construction site or during the bidding process. Digital IDS and bSDD files can be interpreted not only by humans but also by machines, bringing added value and usability. An identified research gap is the lack of a clear procedure for applying the mentioned standards, and thus, the common problem of purchasing software to check the quality of the model for information content. This article demonstrates the possibility of creating IDS and bSDD files in tools based on filling in specific fields and their interrelation, as well as their practical use in the process of verifying the information content of BIM models. By adopting open standards, teams can improve communication, increase productivity, and ensure continuity in data exchanges.

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