Open BIM specialist XBIM unveiled as the winner of the DEFINE Hackathon
The open BIM specialist XBIM is the winner of the DEFINE Hackathon hosted by Cobuilder.
Construction product information interoperability achieved with the new Define Templates API v.3
In November, the technical operator of Define data dictionary, Cobuilder, released a new third version of Define data dictionary Templates API (Application Programming Interface).
Cobuilder hosts Define hackathon to unite construction software vendors and support them in enabling the free flow of standardised data
On the 8th and 9th of November, Cobuilder, as a technical operator of Define Data Dictionary, organizes a hackathon for construction software vendors and other related industry stakeholders.
The Swedish woodworking industry adopts a common digital language
Swedish Wood is implementing the data dictionary, Define, to develop a standards-based digital language for describing wood products. The goal is to improve collaboration within the industry as well as to facilitate free information flow across the construction supply chain.
Why data is key in helping the construction industry to achieve its net-zero objectives
Antony Brophy, Director of Business Development at Cobuilder UK, explains why data is key in helping the construction industry to achieve its net-zero objectives.
Cobuilder shortlisted for Best Carbon Monitoring Tool at the 2022 Building Innovation Awards
Cobuilder, as a technical operator of Define, has been selected for the Best Carbon Monitoring Tool category at this year’s 2022 Building Innovation Awards.
Access to machine-interpretable standards information will help the green transition in the built environment sector
BSI and Cobuilder have signed an agreement to allow access to machine-interpretable standards information for the British and international built environment. The end goal is to help the sector strengthen collaboration and get closer to carbon neutrality.
Following the ‘golden thread’ – why standardised data is essential for construction
Following the recent introduction of the UK Building Safety Bill, Antony Brophy, UK director of business development at Cobuilder, discusses why standardised data is essential for the construction sector.