ISO 19650 is a series of international standards that provide guidelines for managing information over the entire life cycle of a built asset using Building Information Modeling (BIM). The standards focus on the organization and digitization of information about buildings and civil engineering works, including the management of BIM data and the collaborative processes involved in construction projects. The ISO 19650 series consists of multiple parts, the key parts include ISO 19650-1 and ISO 19650-2.
1. ISO 19650-1:2018 – Concepts and Principles:
- Scope: This part of the standard outlines the concepts and principles related to information management in the context of BIM over the life cycle of built assets.
- Key Concepts:
- Common Data Environment (CDE): Defines the single source of information for the project, used for collecting, managing, and disseminating documentation, the graphical model, non-graphical data, and potentially source code.
- Project Information Model (PIM): Describes the information model developed during the design and construction phase.
- Asset Information Model (AIM): Describes the information model developed for the operation and maintenance of the asset.
2. ISO 19650-2:2018 – Delivery Phase of the Assets:
- Scope: This part specifies requirements for the information management during the delivery phase of assets when using BIM.
- Key Aspects:
- Information Delivery Manual (IDM): Describes the processes, exchange requirements, and procedures to be followed during the delivery phase of the asset.
- Responsibility Matrix: Defines roles and responsibilities for information management.
3. ISO 19650-3:2020 – Operational Phase of the Assets:
- Scope: This part addresses information management during the operational phase of assets.
- Key Aspects:
- Operational Information Delivery Manual (OIDM): Describes the processes, exchange requirements, and procedures for the operational phase.
- Transition to Operations: Outlines the steps for transitioning from construction to operational phase.
4. ISO 19650-4:2020 – Organizational Validation:
- Scope: This part addresses the validation and verification of information exchanged during the life cycle of an asset.
- Key Aspects:
- Validation Process: Describes the procedures for validating information.
- Verification Process: Describes the procedures for verifying information.
5. ISO 19650-5:2020 – Security-minded Approach:
- Scope: This part provides a framework for building a security-minded approach to information management in the BIM environment.
- Key Aspects:
- Security Strategy: Defines a security strategy for information management.
- Risk Assessment: Outlines the process for assessing risks related to information security.
6. ISO 19650-10:2020 – Naming:
- Scope: This part standardizes naming conventions to support consistency in naming for information exchanges.
- Key Aspects:
- Naming Conventions: Provides guidelines for naming information containers, files, and objects.
It’s essential to note that the ISO 19650 series is regularly updated, and new parts or revisions may be introduced. Users should refer to the latest versions of the standards for the most up-to-date information. These standards aim to provide a common framework for information management in the context of BIM, promoting consistency and interoperability across the industry.
