ISO 19650
ISO 19650, officially known as ISO 19650, is a series of international standards focusing on the management of information within the built environment using Building Information Modeling (BIM). These standards were developed to provide a structured framework for the collaborative production, exchange, and management of information throughout the lifecycle of a built asset, from inception through to operation and potential decommissioning.
History and Development
The origins of ISO 19650 can be traced back to the UK's PAS 1192 series, which was developed to support BIM adoption in the construction industry. Here's a brief timeline of its evolution:
- 2007: PAS 1192-2 was published, focusing on capital/delivery phase of assets.
- 2013: PAS 1192-3 was released, dealing with operational phase information management.
- 2014: PAS 1192-1 was introduced to cover the overarching concepts of information management.
- 2015: A decision was made to internationalize these standards, leading to the creation of ISO 19650.
- 2018: ISO 19650-1 was published, setting out concepts and principles.
- 2019: ISO 19650-2 was released, detailing the delivery phase of assets.
- 2020: ISO 19650-3 was published, focusing on operational phase information requirements.
Structure of ISO 19650
The ISO 19650 series includes:
- ISO 19650-1: Concepts and Principles - Outlines the fundamental concepts, principles, and high-level requirements for managing information.
- ISO 19650-2: Delivery Phase of the Assets - Provides detailed requirements for the project delivery phase, including information exchange protocols.
- ISO 19650-3: Operational Phase of the Assets - Covers the operational phase, ensuring that information created during the delivery phase is effectively managed for ongoing use.
Key Components and Benefits
ISO 19650 introduces several key components:
- Information Management: Standardizes how information is managed, ensuring clarity in roles, responsibilities, and processes.
- Collaboration: Enhances collaboration among all stakeholders through structured information exchange.
- Interoperability: Supports the interoperability of information across different systems and platforms.
- Compliance and Quality: Provides a framework to ensure compliance with regulations and maintain quality in information management.
Context and Application
ISO 19650 applies to:
- Any organization involved in the design, construction, and operation of built assets.
- Projects of all sizes, from small to mega projects.
- Both public and private sectors, though initially driven by public sector requirements in the UK.
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