Interoperability

Interoperability in Practice: Geometric Data Exchange Using the IFC Standard (PDF) - Interoperability performance of three widely used IFC compatible architectural design applications has been evaluated. Tests demonstrated through illustrative (simple and complex) examples revealed several cases of information distortion and/or information loss both on the entity and attribute level. Unsatisfying model handling proved to be characteristic of all the tested exchange scenarios. Click here for more info. *By Pazlar T, Turk Z (2008)

One Owner's Approach to BIM... and Why Everyone Should Care (PDF) - Case study detailing interoperability problems in the capital facilities industry. Covers lessons learned by the United States Army Corps of Engineers on projects across the globe. *By Stephen Spangler, CAD/BIM Technology Center, USACE.