The document discusses buildingSMART, an international non-profit organization that supports open Building Information Modeling (BIM) standards. It was established in 1995 and develops open standards like Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) to facilitate interoperability across the building lifecycle. The Hong Kong chapter aims to recruit members, promote BIM adoption, and develop a BIM standard for Hong Kong. Upcoming events include seminars, workshops, and conferences to educate industry professionals on BIM and open standards.