Accelerate housing construction? Stop retyping, start automating.
- Future Insight
- 12 hours ago
- 2 min read
The pressure to accelerate housing construction is enormous, but implementation often gets bogged down in the bureaucracy of separate registration systems. Today, the BAG , BGT , and WOZ remain strictly separate worlds. This lack of coherence leads to inefficiency and high costs; property information must be manually maintained in multiple systems, often resulting in conflicting data.
In Rotterdam, we are working on a Proof of Concept (PoC BIM-IBRO) that will determine the course for the coming years. We recently presented the results of our contribution to this project. This shows that things can be done differently: Validation directly from the source.
The key to acceleration: BIM as the data keeper
The key to acceleration lies in unlocking data directly from the source: the BIM model . After all, all essential detailed information is already present in the BIM model. It is crucial that we utilize this data across the entire lifecycle of a building: from the initial design, the model serves as a rich source for every subsequent phase. The major challenge? Connecting this source information with government systems.
A new data model: The PoC BIM-IBRO
We are solving this within the BIM-IBRO PoC (initiated by the Municipality of Rotterdam). IBRO is a new data model that ensures all information regarding physical objects connects logically. This approach aligns seamlessly with the principles of Common Ground, the Federated Data System (FDS), and the objectives of Zicht op Nederland (ZoN). By basing this on national standards, this solution will be immediately deployable for any municipality in the future.
The two pillars of our approach
To achieve this comprehensive registration, we take two crucial steps:
The technology (Track 1) : Within the Clearly.BIM platform , we are realizing the transformation from IFC to CityGML 3.0 . Here we build the 'semantic bridge': we translate the technical language of the building model into the IBRO data standards of municipalities.
What makes this unique is the multi-LOD support: We can deliver the same source model at different levels of detail, such as LOD0 data (2D geometries) directly from the 3D model. Objects are immediately recognized for the BAG, BGT, and WOZ.
IFC Structure and Validation (Track 2): Together with Imagem, we are developing the standards for submitting and exchanging IFC data. We are making clear agreements on how we share information.
We have established a minimum IFC specification document (ILS + IDS) and guidelines for IBRO-to-IFC reverse mapping. This ensures that BIM data consistently enriches the IBRO.
What are the concrete benefits of integrated object registration?
With this integrated approach, we help governments to:
✔ Eliminate errors: Automatic checking of the source information prevents conflicting data.
✔ Reduce costs : One-time entry from the source file for multiple uses.
✔ Accelerate processes : The step from manual inspection to automated permit issuance.
Take control of your property information
The technology is in place, the standards are being set. The question is not whether we are moving towards integrated registration, but how quickly we take the step. Are you ready to regain control of your object information?
Do you want to take the step towards automated control processes?
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