Building Information Modelling (BIM) defines a collaborative approach to managing the life cycle of built assets, from conception to their end of life, based on digital models. The formats, the way of managing the information or the roles of the different actors, are defined in technical standards, without which it is not possible to reach the necessary level of interoperability.
The construction industry counts on international standards for information life cycle management, such as the UNE-EN ISO 19650 series, and data exchange formats, such as Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) in accordance with the UNE-EN ISO 16739-1 International Standard; or the Declaration of Performance (DoP) templates for construction products, associated with CE marking, in accordance with the Spanish Standard UNE 41316.