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OpenBIM Newsletter #202505

Welcome to the May edition of the OpenBIM newsletter! The AEC industry is on the brink of a transformative leap with IFC 5.0, set to redefine interoperability and collaboration in openBIM workflows. This edition highlights key advancements—from enhanced data fidelity to flexible schema structures—that promise to break down silos and streamline project delivery. With major milestones like the 2025 General Assembly and early alpha testing underway, the future of openBIM is taking shape.

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Event

[Free Webinar] Accelerate Your IFC Workflow: From Design to Submission

Struggling with preparing and exporting IFC models for local authority submission? Learn how to simplify IFC exports and meet compliance standards effortlessly through Archicad and openBIM.
This webinar is perfect for AEC professionals in Hong Kong looking to:
• Convert IFC files correctly and swiftly
• Avoid submission rejections
• Speed up your workflow and avoid rework
• Save time on coordination

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OpenBIM Newsletter #202504

Welcome to the April edition of the OpenBIM newsletter! This month, we spotlight strategies to combat Tariff Chaos in construction. With material costs surging globally, our featured article explores how AI-driven contract tools can safeguard projects through dynamic pricing clauses and real-time data. Discover how openBIM standards integrate with these innovations to future-proof your workflows. Dive in, stay adaptable, and share your insights!

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Success Story

LWK + Partners Redefines Design Excellence with Archicad

Coordinating design teams across different time zones and regions is a challenge many architecture firms face today.

LWK + PARTNERS — the leading architectural and design practice in Hong Kong — operates across 12 international offices. They needed a BIM solution that supports real-time collaboration, integrates with their design tools, and streamlines complex workflows.

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