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ISO 29481-1 : 2016

Building information models — Information delivery manual — Part 1: Methodology and format

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Summary

ISO 29481-1:2016 defines the Information Delivery Manual (IDM) — a structured way to document what information is needed by whom, when, and in what format for a given BIM process. Foundation for Model View Definitions (MVDs).

Specifies a methodology and format for documenting how information is exchanged in BIM workflows. Defines the Information Delivery Manual (IDM) structure.

Key Values
OutputProcess map + Exchange requirements + Functional parts
Used bySoftware vendors to define IFC Model View Definitions (MVDs)
Practical Notes
! IDMs are typically built once per workflow and re-used across projects
! Most engineers consume IDMs (via MVDs) without writing them
Cross-Referenced Codes
ISO 19650-2:2018Organization and digitization of information ...
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OutputProcess map + Exchange requirements + Functional parts
Used bySoftware vendors to define IFC Model View Definitions (MVDs)
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Key Clauses
Cl. 5 — Process map: what activities exchange information
Cl. 6 — Exchange requirements: what information is needed at each exchange
Cl. 7 — Functional parts: reusable information bundles
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