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London, U.K. – July 25, 2025 — buildingSMART International (bSI) is pleased to announce that the Philippines has been formally approved as a “Chapter-in-formation”. The latest Chapter to join the…

London, U.K. – June 18th, 2025 – buildingSMART International (bSI) is pleased to announce the resolutions passed at the International Council Meeting held on June 16th, 2025. International Council Overview…

As the need for digital consistency grows across the built environment, buildingSMART International (bSI) and ISO are strengthening their collaboration to support the evolution of the IFC standard — formally…

Pioneer of openBIM and Digital Collaboration It is with deep sorrow that we mark the passing of Kjell Ivar Bakkmoen, who died last month. A civil architect by training, Kjell…

London, May 20, 2025 – buildingSMART International is pleased to announce that Rob Roef has joined the Board as a non-affiliated Director. Rob brings extensive experience in digital transformation and…

London, April 29, 2025 – buildingSMART International (bSI) is pleased to announce that Australasia and Portugal have officially become Full Chapters, following approval by the bSI Board. There are now…

London, March 18, 2025 – buildingSMART International (bSI) and Women in BIM (WIB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advancing digital innovation and inclusion in the…

London, March 14, 2025 – buildingSMART International is proud to announce the appointment of Evandro Alfieri as its new Quality & Delivery Director. Evandro has played a key role in…

London, February 25, 2025 – The Board of buildingSMART International (bSI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jaan Saar as Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Jaan will…

London, January 28, 2025 – buildingSMART International (bSI) is delighted to announce that Bricsys®, part of Hexagon, has achieved IFC 4 Architectural Reference Exchange Export Certification. This certification represents a…