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       Product libraries and resources
       By: Erik_P Date: February 7, 2017, 4:56 pm
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       When asked: are you aware of any Standard or Guide that exists
       for BIM object creation ?
  HTML https://www.nationalbimlibrary.com/
  HTML https://bimobject.com/en
       
  HTML http://cobuilder.co.uk/product-portfolio/
       Reference:
       “BIM Content Development” by Robert S. Weygant, Wiley, 2011
  HTML http://ca.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0470583576.html<br
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       Good foundation to develop Product Libraries:
  HTML http://www.cibse.org/knowledge/bim-building-information-modelling/product-data-templates
       Any others?
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       Re: Product libraries and resources
       By: davidwatson Date: April 13, 2017, 4:12 pm
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       Hi Erik,
       Actually worldwide there are plenty of sites, but product data
       is really a separate thing.
       CoBuilder actually specialize in product data (as distinct from
       a BIM object).  Basically, they dont' concern themselves with
       geometry, but focus instead on collecting and distributing
       structured product data for construction and facility management
       purposes.  Their primary focus is on delivering minimum product
       information mandated in the EU for any construction products
       supplied for a building.  I know about them because they lean
       heavily on bSDD technology to accomplish their goal of offering
       this service in 12 languages.
       There is a very powerful movement afoot to standardize how
       Product Data Templates are structured -- in ISO TC59/SC13/WG11,
       CEN 442/WG4 and buildingSMART International Product Room, and
       some national efforts in Europe.  The benefit is quality,
       structured product data compatibility between the providers that
       carry them and software that supports them.  Let me know if
       you're interested in hearing more about this.
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