buildingSMART International and Industrial Digital Twin Association Sign Cooperation Agreement
buildingSMART International (bSI) and Industrial Digital Twin Association (IDTA) are pleased to announce their intention to cooperate on a not-for-profit basis to promote open digital interoperability within the built environment. This collaboration will focus particularly on the use of the Industry Foundation Classes (IFC), industrial Digital Twins, and the role of the Asset Administration Shell (AAS).
The cooperation aims to enable and encourage seamless digital integration across various domains and will connect experts from both communities.
Key activities of this agreement include:
- Identifying potential topics for closer collaboration.
- Cross-inviting representatives to selected meetings and events.
- Engaging in joint marketing and promotional activities, such as joint press releases and cross-participation in external events.
- Exchanging information and publications to align on relevant topics.
- Participating in mutually beneficial activities.
- Providing mutual status updates and alignments at the leadership level to ensure complementary approaches and avoid duplication of work.
- Sharing user needs to inform the development of future standards, such as IFC 5.
Clive Billiald, Chief Executive of buildingSMART International, commented, “We are thrilled to begin this journey with the Industrial Digital Twin Association. We see this as an important strategic cooperation that will advance the work we are both doing. By combining our expertise and resources, we aim to drive forward the digital transformation of the built environment. This collaboration will not only enhance interoperability but also pave the way for innovative solutions that benefit the entire industry.”
“The collaboration with buildingSMART connects the models of industrial production with those of the building sector. Together, we are creating interoperability across industry boundaries, which will be of immense benefit to the entire industry and will serve as a model for further collaborations with related sectors,” says Meik Billmann, Managing Director of IDTA.