Chapter 3:
Interoperability
Interoperability allows both architects and engineers to
simultaneously work on a single project at one time. Just as Dmitry
stated in his post, before companies would not share any of their codes. Now these companies are realizing how
important it is for coordination and there are companies that are trying to
standardize the data for interoperability.
This is important because all of the systems
within a building need to work together in order for it to work. The
structural system, architectural system, HVAC system, electrical system, etc.
must all be working in unison in order for a building to be functional and
safe.
Interoperability exists in BIM products today,
but is limited because not all programs are compatible with one another. A big issue with
these programs today is version compatibility. Due to software upgrades continuously being
released, linking several applications together can prove challenging if one
piece is out-of-date. Problems also
arrive if a project has several consultants. If these consultants do not have the same
version as one another, data exchange becomes difficult.
Reference:
Eastman, C. BIM Handbook: A Guide to Building Information Modeling for Owners, Managers, Engineers and Contractors. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley and Sons, 2011.
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