ISO 19650 Example Template

Information standards

Information standards, Information production methods and procedures

This section sets out the standards, methods, and procedures that apply to the production, exchange, and management of information on this project. All appointed parties shall comply with these requirements when creating, sharing, and delivering information.

Use this section to confirm the project’s approach to standards, tools, formats, and CDE processes. Provide a realistic project-specific answer.

1. Information management standards

Information shall be managed in accordance with recognised international and national standards to ensure consistency, traceability, and interoperability.

Function	Standard	Description
Information management	ISO 19650 series	Collaborative production and management of information across the project lifecycle
National Annex	{{Local Annex}} (e.g. UK National Annex)	National guidance applicable to the project location
Classification	{{Classification system for this project}} (e.g. Uniclass 2015)	Classification system used to structure models, documents, and scope
Level of Information Need	ISO 7817-1	Method for defining information requirements by purpose, stage, and use
Asset management	ISO 55000 series	Principles for managing information required for asset operation
Open data & model exchange	ISO 16739 (IFC)	Open, neutral data format for interoperable exchange of model-based information.
Information delivery planning	ISO 29481 (IDM)	Framework for defining information delivery processes, exchanges, and responsibilities.
Data structure & dictionaries	ISO 23386 / ISO 23387	Standards for defining data dictionaries and data templates.
Information containers & linking	ISO 21597 (ICDD)	Method for structuring, linking, and managing information containers.
Drawings & representation	ISO 4157	Standards governing construction drawings and building representation.
GIS–BIM interoperability	ISO 23262 (If applicable)	Requirements for interoperability between GIS and BIM datasets.

2. Information production methods

The following information should be considered to support the work activities and contribute to the deliverables:

Project information and design information needed to enable construction
Alignment of the design with the needs of the operator, operations team or facility manager
Availability of a procedure or protocol for controlling the distribution of documents
Requirements to obtain firm price quotations for long-lead items
Updated lead times for major components and systems
Source of specialist maintenance service provision
Definition and extent of operation and maintenance information
Method statements for interfacing with existing utilities

3. Software and technology

No specific authoring tools are mandated; however, all software proposed for use on the project must be declared and agreed.

Discipline	Use	Software	Version
All	BIM management platform	Plannerly	Always current
Mechanical	Design authoring	{{Choosen Tool for Design Authoring}}	{{Version}}
All	Coordination / review	{{Choosen Tool for Coordination}}	{{Version}}

4. File formats and exchange

The project adopts an openBIM approach to support long-term accessibility and interoperability.

Information type	Format
Graphical models	Native + IFC
Information exchanges	Spreadsheet (Excel / CSV)
Documentation	{{Documentation Format}}

5. Common Data Environment (CDE)

A Common Data Environment (CDE) shall be used to support the controlled sharing and management of information.

All information containers shall have a unique identifier.
Information status shall follow defined states (e.g. Work In Progress, Shared, Published).
Access shall be controlled based on role and responsibility.

Item	Detail
CDE supplier	{{Details of CDE supplier}}
Link to CDE	{{Provide Link to CDE}}
Hosting contact	{{Contact Number}}
Support email / website	{{Email}}

Why this matters

Defining information standards and production methods ensures information is consistent, verifiable, and usable beyond handover — reducing ambiguity, rework, and operational risk.