Enhancing BIM quality through information validation: Exploring the effectiveness of information delivery specification (IDS) in the Swedish construction industry

Sammanfattning

The full potential of BIM is rarely fulfilled, due to the information gap betweenthe design and construction phases and the design and management. To increasethe reliability of BIM models, buildingSMART created the Information DeliverySpecification (IDS), a standard to structure and specify information requirements.The full potential of IDS has not yet been demonstrated due to limited knowledge,awareness, and adaptation, highlighting the need to investigate how IDS can beimplemented to obtain higher-quality BIM models. Drawing on qualitative datafrom interviews and observations from testing IDS in old projects, conclusions onadvantages, challenges, and potential improvements associated with the use of IDShave been determined. The results show that current methods of validating infor mation requirements are incomplete as many requirements are not fulfilled. Thefindings show that IDS is an effective tool to automatically validate informationrequirements and achieve a higher quality of BIM data. This supports the use ofthe BIM model during the building’s whole lifecycle. The study also shows the needfor increased knowledge and awareness of the benefits of IDS to support broaderadoption in the industry. Standardized requirement specifications and classificationare also necessary for smoother implementation.