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Field notes
Practical notes on IFC, IDS, certification, and openBIM work.
What Is buildingSMART Foundation Certification?
What the buildingSMART Foundation certification is, what the exam actually tests, and how to decide if it is worth doing. From a registered training provider.
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Foundation proves you understand openBIM. Practitioner proves you can do it. The real difference, the prerequisites, and how to pick your starting level.
ReadWhat Every IFC File Should Include Before You Trust It
The checks an IFC file must pass before anyone builds decisions on it. Schema version, georeferencing, storeys, spaces, and property sets with real values.
ReadWhy IDS Matters More Than Another PDF Requirement
PDF requirements get interpreted and guessed. IDS requirements get checked by a machine. Why that difference decides whether your IFC deliveries work.
ReadThe Difference Between IFC Geometry and IFC Data
An IFC file carries geometry and data, and they fail separately. Why a model that looks perfect can be empty, and what that means for how you check files.
ReadWhy Generic BIM Courses Do Not Prove openBIM Competence
Generic BIM courses end with a certificate nobody can verify. What actually proves openBIM competence, and three questions to ask any provider first.
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