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What’s Happening in Norway? IFD. Håvard Bell, Ph.D. Norwegian Building Research Institute. IFC. IFD. IFG. Norsk!. 日本語!. English!. ?. ?. IFD (BARBi). Communication Method?. IFC. Speaking. BARBi. Complete and working implementation of IFD
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What’s Happening in Norway?IFD Håvard Bell, Ph.D. Norwegian Building Research Institute
IFC IFD IFG
Norsk! 日本語! English! ? ? IFD (BARBi) Communication Method? IFC Speaking
BARBi • Complete and working implementation of IFD • 999 activities/processes, 40901 names, 6600 definitions, 1939 properties, 8757 objects/subjects, ca 1300 relations, etc.. • Based on EXPRESS (EDM, EPM Tech.) • Will provide a free reference library to the Norwegian Building Industry • Anyone can access and use it • Import functions from LexiCon • (Netherlands's IFD implementation)
BARBi TODO • Add product definitions and relations (the IFD data) • Windows in progress • Timber related products in progress • Establish stable interface for the industry to use • In progress • Simple interface already established and in use • Establish neutral organization to run and maintain the database • In progress
BARBi and China • Letter of Intention signed between Chinese authorities and Norway • June 2004 • Provide a Chinese IFD platform • Support in establishing IFD data
NBI’s Knowledge Base • Over 800 design sheets • Best practice • Research • Etc. • Over 50 years of experience • Highly regarded in the industry • Example: • How to properly lay a bathroom floor
NBI’s Knowledge Base • Highly used… • …and not used
Opportunity • The Economist: • “E-commerce takes off” • In 1999 ”everybody” thought total online sale in 2002 would be 100 billion dollars • Then the .com bubble burst • In 2004 estimates show that total online sale will reach 120 billion dollars! • NBI want to sell its knowledge through services online • Not possible without IFD
NBI’s Knowledge Base NBI’s Knowledge Base Applikasjon Application
Three Ingredients Model Server (IFC) NBI’s Knowledge Base (IFC/IFD) NBI Service BARBi (IFD)
Questions? havard.bell@byggforsk.no