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Define:
\nWhy, What, How<\/p><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Home<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Implementing a common digital language
\nbased on standards<\/strong><\/p><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Book a meeting<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Why use Define?<\/h3><\/div>

Define is a data dictionary that enables organisations to implement a common digital language based on standards. Here are some of the benefits that a common language can bring to the construction industry:<\/p>\n

\u2022 elimintate information silos and break away from poor information practices and analogue processes
\n\u2022 improve productivity
\n\u2022 a key step towards industrialisation
\n\u2022 a prerequisite for the adoption of modern digital technologies, such as machine learning, internet of
\nthings, artificial intelligence, etc.
\n\u2022 improve decision making
\n\u2022 enable more efficient management of complex environmental requirements, reduce waste and become
\nmore circular<\/p>\n

By implementing all relevant international standards for managing construction data, organisations can ensure that the information that they digitise today is also compatible with future technologies and will be readily available in the years to come.<\/p>\n<\/div>

How to implement a common digital language?<\/h3><\/div>

A common digital language can be achieved by developing common standards-based data models for capturing and sharing information about construction materials, products, systems and spaces. These data models are called data templates.<\/p>\n

For its user, the data template<\/a><\/b> is a common data structure describing the characteristics (called \u2018properties\u2019) of a construction object, and its physical qualities and performance, according to a credible source of information \u2013 be it a standard or a regulation. On the other hand, for any software, the data template structure is a set of concepts that are connected to each other with different relationships through unique pieces of code. By establishing such logic for machines, we create a common technological language, which helps any software convey meaning consistently regardless of format or the language used in a particular country.<\/p>\n

Common standardised data models are central to implementing robust digital transformation strategies.
\nBy establishing common data structures, associations and government bodies can:
\n\u2022 provide guidelines on how data should be structured, captured and exchanged
\n\u2022 develop standardised information requirements to improve \/ automate certification and processing of
\nlegal documents
\n\u2022 streamline data collection for carbon footprint calculations, reuse and recycling, etc.<\/p>\n<\/div>

How to develop common data models?<\/h3><\/div>

To ensure the interoperability of the data, common data models are developed by applying all relevant international standards for managing construction data in a standards-based data dictionary, such as Define. Here<\/a><\/b> you can find some suggestions from our data experts on how to organise your data standardisation project.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Would you like to learn more about Define
\n& get advise on how to standardise your data?<\/p><\/h3><\/div>

Book a meeting with our data management experts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Book a meeting<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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