Understanding ISO 19650

ISO 19650 is an international standard that provides the framework for managing information over the whole life cycle of a built asset using building information modelling (BIM). It is crucial for ensuring consistency, improving collaboration, and supporting communication among all project stakeholders. Implementing ISO 19650 helps in maintaining quality information, reducing the cost of delivery, and managing risks effectively.

At BlackSmithSoft, we specialize in aligning project management and construction operations with ISO 19650 standards on Autodesk Construction Cloud. Our services are designed to ensure that your projects not only meet international standards but are also streamlined for enhanced collaboration and efficiency.

Integrating ISO 19650 with Autodesk Construction Cloud and BIM 360

1. Define and Manage ISO 19650 Roles (ACC Administration setup and training)

  • User Roles: Configuration of user roles to align with your project and organizational needs including the OIR (Organizational Information Requirements), PIR (Project Information Requirements) and EIR (Employer’s Information Requirements)
  • Access Control: Ensuring that the right people have the right access at the right times.

2. Folder Structures and Naming Standard (ACC Docs)

  • Standardized Folders that comply with ISO 19650: Creation of intuitive and standardized folder structures to facilitate easy navigation and organization.
  • Naming Conventions: Implementation of ISO 19650 compliant naming conventions to ensure consistency and retrievability.
  • Custom Automation: Moving and renaming files (including Custom Attributed) as the file statuses change.

3. Versioning and Revision Management (ACC Docs)

  • Document Control best practices: Management of document versions to maintain a clear history of amendments and updates.
  • Revision Tracking: Implementation of workflows to easily track changes and revisions, including QR Code automation.

4. Accountability and Traceability with Review function (ACC Docs)

  • Best Practices: Enabling structured review processes to maintain high standards of accountability and traceability.

5. Collaboration and Coordination (Autodesk BIM Collaborate)

  • Integrated Workflows: Utilizing Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro for real-time design collaboration and coordination among multidisciplinary teams while abiding by the ISO 19650 standards for managing versions, revisions and approval cycles between parties.

6. Submittals, RFIs (ACC Build)

  • Optimal setup and use of Submittals: Automation and management of submittals to reduce delays and manage party accountability.
  • RFI Management: Efficient handling of RFIs to enhance communication and reduce turnaround times within standards.

7. Assets (ACC Build and Revit)

  • Asset Management and asset data extraction from BIM: Integration and tracking of assets from design through construction to operations using Autodesk Build and Revit as well as assuring alignment with the AIR (Asset Information Requirements).
  • Lifecycle Data: Ensuring all asset data is captured and accessible for facility management.

8. Business Intelligence (ACC Insight)

  • Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilization of Autodesk Insight for real-time business intelligence to drive decisions.
  • Performance Metrics: Customizable dashboards to monitor and analyze project performance.
  • Using the underutilized out-of-the-box reports and tailoring custom ones.

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