Shared data and BIM models are not the same as collaboration. A shared data model refers to creating agreements on how data will be standardized and shared, not shared databases or model instances. True collaboration requires each party to focus first on their own work and understanding what information others need from them, rather than assuming shared access to data leads automatically to collaboration. Technology like cloud computing and work sharing supports coordination but does not replace the need for professionals to bring their expertise and craftsmanship to cooperatively solve problems.

1. DATA SHARING IS NOT
COLLABORATION
Geo-BIM 2018 | Léon van Berlo

5. “SHARED DATA MODEL”
shared
data
model

7. COMMON MISCONCEPTION:
Shared data model is NOT equal to:
Shared data(base)
Shared BIM model instance

8. COMMON MISCONCEPTION:
Shared data model is NOT equal to:
Shared data(base)
Shared BIM model instance
Shared data model comes from the need to share/distribute data in a
standardized way…. “let’s agree this is a door”
shared data model == creating data agreements (interoperability)

9. BIM DATA FLOW THROUGH STANDARDS:
REDUCING INTERFACES

11. Advancement in cloud computing technology is
democratizing access to knowledge, tools, and techniques,
creating a robust collaborative environment. Putting BIM on
the cloud allows information about a project to be accessed
by anyone in any location at any time. On top of this, models
can be worked on simultaneously by various professions,
clashes can be identified quickly, while every changes
updated in real-time. This supports project coordination,
model coordination and project management, resulting in
more efficient design, construction and operation processes.

13. “A CENTRAL DATASTORE
STIMULATES WRONG BEHAVIOUR”

14. (BIM CLOUD) WORK SHARING

15. EVERYONE BRINGS THEIR
CRAFTSMANSHIP AND
EXPERTISE TO ACTUALLY
COLLABORATE

16. THE REAL QUESTIONS ARE:
- WHAT DO I NEED TO DO MY JOB?
- WHAT DO OTHERS NEED FROM ME TO DO THEIRS?

17. BIM Quickscan® is a registered trademark from the Netherlands organisation for applied scientific research TNO
BIM Execution plan generator™ is a trademark from BIM Supporters B.V.
TNO owns the BIM Quickscan and BIM Protocol generator and has granted an exclusive license to BIM Toolset BV to
exploit the tools.

20. SO…
Together on the same islands does not mean automatic collaboration
Centralisation, cloud, everything live, integrated…. are beautiful words

21. SO…
Together on the same islands does not mean automatic collaboration
Centralisation, cloud, everything live, integrated…. are beautiful words
If you don’t do your homework; work-sharing doesn’t do it either
Focus on your own work first, before your start ‘cloud work sharing’

23. THANK YOU FOR YOUR
ATTENTION