ISO 19650 is the prominent global standard for the implementation of BIM, focusing on the collaborative process integral to the entire life cycle of constructed assets. Developed and published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), this standard serves as a comprehensive framework for managing information from the conception of a project, through construction and operation to its eventual decommissioning. The development and publication of ISO 19650 highlights the commitment of international standards bodies to creating a consistent and efficient approach to BIM implementation on a global scale.
ISO 19650 is a multi-part standard. Part 1 delineates fundamental concepts and principles, while Part 2 provides practical guidance for information management throughout the project life cycle. The scalability of ISO 19650 allows organizations to tailor its application to the specific needs and intricacies of their projects. As an internationally recognized standard, ISO 19650 reflects the collaborative efforts of standards bodies to enhance global construction industry practices. Throughout this process, transparency, collaboration, and consensus-building are key principles. ISO standards, including ISO 19650, are developed with input from experts and stakeholders worldwide to ensure that they reflect a global consensus on best practices.
A country might choose to adopt ISO 19650 for several reasons, all of which contribute to the standard’s potential benefits in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of construction and infrastructure projects. Some of the reasons why a country might decide to adopt ISO 19650:
- Global standardisation of processes
- Support interoperability and collaboration
- Consider a quality assured approach to information management
- Competitive advantage and potential for cross boarder trade
- Improved project delivery outcomes
In summary, the adoption of ISO 19650 by a country can bring about international alignment, improved collaboration, risk reduction, and enhanced competitiveness in the construction industry, ultimately contributing to more successful and sustainable infrastructure development. Countries will usually adopt ISO 19650 by publishing a national annex to the standard.
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ageBIM (Asociación Guatemalteca de Estándares BIM) are a non-profit association that seeks to foster dialogue between the public-private sectors and academia to create a smart digital economy that transforms the way cities are planned, built and managed. Their main objective is to help the construction sector to take the fundamental step towards digital transformation, channelling technical concerns, knowledge and information related to BIM, also constituting an instance of development, dissemination and good practices to “improve the productivity of the country” and technological development in the sector. The associations mission is to develop the communication and correct implementation of methodologies and technologies in the industry, to provide transparency in the process of building the physical and digital infrastructure of Guatemala. They have a vision to be the leading organization in the digital transformation of the construction industry through standardization and continuous improvement that derive from the implementation of new methodologies, processes and technologies.
The facebook page of the ageBIM group advertises all of the latest news and events as well as providing a host for many videos which the association have published. This facebook page should be read in conjunction with the main agebim.org.gt website however the facebook page is usually updated more frequently than the main site.
ageBIM (Asociación Guatemalteca de Estándares BIM) are a non-profit association that seeks to foster dialogue between the public-private sectors and academia to create a smart digital economy that transforms the way cities are planned, built and managed. Their main objective is to help the construction sector to take the fundamental step towards digital transformation, channelling technical concerns, knowledge and information related to BIM, also constituting an instance of development, dissemination and good practices to “improve the productivity of the country” and technological development in the sector. The associations mission is to develop the communication and correct implementation of methodologies and technologies in the industry, to provide transparency in the process of building the physical and digital infrastructure of Guatemala. They have a vision to be the leading organization in the digital transformation of the construction industry through standardization and continuous improvement that derive from the implementation of new methodologies, processes and technologies.
The Guatemala Association for BIM Standardisation is a membership group whose website signposts and advertises all of the current work going on in the group. This web page contains lots of detail about BIM in Guatemala in the form of a blog list as well as lots of information contained in the News section of the site. The website also contains links to membership details and documents published by the gorup around standards and guidance documents.
