How Cobuilder and BIM2Share connect product data, BIM and facility management

Construction projects generate vast amounts of valuable data but too often, that data is lost, fragmented, or difficult to reuse once the building enters operation. Cobuilder and BIM2Share address this challenge by connecting structured product data directly with BIM models and Facility Management (FM) systems.

In many projects today, product data, BIM models, and documentation exist in separate systems that don’t communicate. As a result:

• Documentation is difficult to find
• Product data is not reused
• Valuable information from construction is lost in operations

This leads to inefficiencies and limits the long-term value of digital construction.

Through the integration between Cobuilder and BIM2Share:

• BIM objects are linked to real construction products using standardised identifiers
• Product data and documentation are connected directly to BIM elements
• Information is transferred into FM systems used in daily operations

This ensures that data created during construction is structured, accessible and ready for reuse.

1. BIM objects are linked to building elements and specific construction products using standardised classifications and identifiers (e.g. TFM, GTIN, IFC and ID-based linking)
2. Product data and documentation from Cobuilder are connected directly to the corresponding objects in the BIM model
3. This information can then be transferred into multiple FM systems, making it accessible across the tools used for building operations
4. Product data and documentation created during construction are reused in the operational phase, instead of being recreated or lost after project completion
5. Structured and reliable information about installed products becomes easily available, supporting better decisions for maintenance, repairs and lifecycle management

With reliable data available where it’s needed, building owners and operators can:

• Quickly access accurate documentation
• Improve maintenance and planning
• Make better lifecycle decisions

Instead of losing data after handover, information flows seamlessly from construction into operations, unlocking long-term value across the building lifecycle.

The collaboration between Cobuilder and BIM2Share demonstrates the value of integrated solutions across the building lifecycle, where data is not only created but also reused and leveraged long-term.

As more stakeholders adopt connected workflows, the industry moves closer to a fully digital, data-driven construction ecosystem.