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Construction data dictionary now available in the UK market
A UK data dictionary allows users in the construction industry to access the same information in an industry-agreed and structured format.
Open BIM specialist XBIM unveiled as the winner of the DEFINE Hackathon
Xbim, a developer of Building Information Modelling (BIM) software services and platforms for the construction sector, has been unveiled as the winner of Define Hackathon event
Construction product information interoperability achieved with the new Define Templates API v.3
In November, the technical operator of Define data dictionary, Cobuilder, released a new third version of Define data dictionary Templates API (Application Programming Interface).
Define hackathon to unite construction software vendors and support them in enabling the free flow of standardised data
On the 8th and 9th of November, Cobuilder hosts the Define hackathon to unite construction software vendors and support them in enabling the free flow of standardised data
The Swedish woodworking industry adopts a common digital language
Swedish Wood is implementing the data dictionary, Define, to develop a standards-based digital language for describing wood products. The goal is to improve collaboration within the industry as well as to facilitate free information flow across the construction supply chain.
Access to machine-interpretable standards information will help the green transition in the built environment sector
BSI and Cobuilder have signed an agreement to allow access to machine-interpretable standards information for the British and international built environment. The end goal is to help the sector strengthen collaboration and get closer to carbon neutrality.
