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The Ultimate Guide to ISO 19650

This guide is designed to transform this complex series of standards into straightforward, actionable insights. Whether you’re an asset owner or operator, consultant or contractor, client or council, we’ve distilled the crucial elements, principles, and processes of the series so you can unlock the full potential of ISO 19650.

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What is ISO 19650?

A global standard for managing information across the built asset lifecycle

ISO 19650 is a series of international standards which define a common unified framework for the effective collaborative production and management of information across the full lifecycle of a built asset using Building Information Modelling (BIM).

The primary objective of ISO 19650 is to ensure that the right people have access to the right information at the right time, thereby improving the efficiency and effectiveness of building projects.

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Why ISO 19650?

Navigating BIM without a unified framework creates real project risk

The lack of a unified framework fosters confusion — resulting in challenges that can significantly impact a project's profitability.

Inconsistent documentation
Conflicting data
Duplicated efforts
Misaligned objectives
Project delays
Costly mistakes impacting profitability

This is where ISO 19650 steps in — establishing a globally recognised best practice for creating, collaborating, and managing asset information, so your projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

Benefits of ISO 19650

The right information, at the right time — every time

By establishing a globally recognised best practice for creating, collaborating, and managing asset information, ISO 19650 paves the way for projects delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

Efficiency

Cut down on wasted time and resources by having a common language and process everyone understands. When teams work from a shared framework, confusion is eliminated and projects move faster — from design through to handover.

Collaboration

Foster better teamwork across disciplines, companies, and countries. ISO 19650 provides the common ground that allows asset owners, contractors, consultants, and suppliers to work together seamlessly — regardless of geography or organisation.

What's inside

Your ISO 19650 cheat sheet

We've summarised the ISO 19650 series into a handy PDF, complete with graphics, flow charts, and checklists — all the need-to-know essentials in one compact resource.

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Complete overview of ISO 19650
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ISO 19650 appointment, parties and team structure
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The Information Management Process explained
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Common Data Environment (CDE) workflow
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Breakdown of the phases of ISO 19650
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Documents required by each party
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