LEXiCON<\/a>\u2014a plain language approach to product data definition and exchange in the UK. Now, the CPA will work via a strategic partnership with coBuilder to expand this further.<\/p>\nMeeting EU standards<\/h3>\n
coBuilder has worked over a number of years to develop digital content that meets the requirements set out in the Harmonised European Standards (hENs). The organisation has supported the development of LEXiCON by providing their template content from these standards, free to use with LEXiCON.<\/p>\n
This collaboration will ensure a consistent use of product data across the UK\u2019s construction sector while aligning it with the rest of the European Union.<\/p>\n
Alex Small, BIM and Digital Platforms Manager at Tata Steel, said: \u201cAs a major global steel manufacturer, we want to ensure our product data is structured and named in a manner that our customers can easily digest.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are supporting the LEXiCON initiative to deliver consistent and agreed Product Data Templates to be used by the UK and European construction industries.<\/p>\n
\u201cBeing able to adopt one template structure for each product type across different European countries and languages is absolutely vital for the delivery of BIM requirements.<\/p>\n
Product Data Sheets ensure accuracy<\/h3>\n
Lars Chr. Fredenlund, CEO of coBuilder added: \u201cThe partnership with CPA will support coBuilder\u2019s work in Europe and in the UK.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur www.goBIM.com platform helps manufacturers deliver accurate data, which ultimately supports LEXiCON.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Product Data Sheets that the manufacturers create and host in goBIM enable the supply chain to ensure the accurate delivery of COBie, FM or specification data.\u201d<\/p>\n
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