BUILD Construction & Engineering Awards 2020 76 SN was founded with the purpose of contributing to implementation of open standards in the industry. From 1997 the organisation has been an open, relevant and inclusive arena that works for a more efficient industry. Alexander Brage Hansen, Managing Director of bSN, tells us more. “Here at bSN, we offer a professional network, the possibility to contribute to open standard implementation and openBIM in construction and building projects,” he begins. “Our professional network exists to exchange knowledge and experience. Groups of experts from the community engage in this neutral setting for better alignment and working. With this approach, buildingSMART enables its community to address industry challenges and find solutions based on open standards. “The network approach, demonstrated through our working groups and topical rooms, are key to anchor the discussion in multiple companies and to gain valuable input from several experts at a time. Value creation and community participation lies at the core of our projects and activities, aiming for outcomes that benefit the entire industry.” bSN has been involved in several important projects together with its members. From 2019, it has been involved in a large project with the Norwegian Public Road Authority (NPRA). “The first phase of the project was concluded in June 2020,” Alexander informs us. “The project had the purpose to digitise the V440 Bridge Classification manual and make it machinereadable. The use case of the project is the Bjørnafjorden bridge project, and the final purpose is to create a dashboard (Open Live Center) for project control and analysis. Best Sustainable Built Environment Information Sharing Platform 2020 Incepted in 1997, non-profit organisation, buildingSMART Norway (bSN), promotes digitisation in the building and construction industry. bSN is not only a chapter under buildingSMART International, but also has more than 140 members that embraces its vision and philosophy. With a supportive group of individuals working tirelessly to deliver an impeccable service, we took a closer look at how bSN established a reputation in the industry as being one of the best sustainable built environment information platforms operating today. b Sep20451 “The project has been a success both in regard to stakeholder involvement and because of the innovative technology used.” The Norwegian construction industry is facing a massive change. It is the nation’s largest land-based industry, contributing about 40% of the CO2 emissions. There is a massive shift happening such as digitisation, and emissionfree construction sites and life-cycle analysis have become everyday conversation. This is followed-up by initiatives from small and large companies throughout the industry, all aiming to make the construction industry a major part of the solution in the green shift we all are going through. Working within a diverse industry, bSN searches for collaboration instead of differentiation, as Alexander explains more. “Being true to open international standards is our unique selling point. The ability to empower our members by them gaining knowledge of the latest developments of the standards and understanding how they can implement them in their own projects, is a differentiating quality for them.” Regarding the future, bSN will bringing its vision forward – working for open standard implementation and a more innovative, digitised and open construction industry. “Looking ahead to what the future holds, we see a growing interest in our activity and are looking forward to expanding our member base in 2021. Ultimately, bSN will continue!” Company: buildingSMART Norway Contact: Alexander Brage Hansen Web Address: www.buildingsmart.no
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