Built on Published Standards. Not Opinion

ISO 19650

ISO 19650 is the international framework governing information management using BIM accross the lifecycle of a built asset.
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It establishes how information should be structured, managed and shared, defining roles, responsiblities, process and workflows to ensure consistent and reliable project outcomes.
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The standard creates constency between disciplines, consultants, contractors and asset owners.

IDS v1.0

IDS v1.0 is a  machine-readable spefication standard used to define exactly what information must exist inside a BIm model.

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It enables automated compliance checking, parameter-level validation and object-specific information requirements - transforming compliance from manual review to rules-based system.

SANS 19650

SANS 19650 is the South African adoption of ISO 19650.

It contextualises international BIM information management principles with the South African regulatory and project delivery environment, including local terminology, implementation guidance and procurement adaptation.

Dabisa structures its workflows and compliance syatems around SANS 19650-aligned processes.

SANS 10400

SANS 10400 contains South Africa's National Building Regulations and technical compliance requirements.

Dabisa has developed IDS structures aligned to 25 specifications across 13 parts of SANS 10400, enabling automated validation workflows and repeatable regulatory compliance checks.

These create a foundation for scalable digital compliance assessment.

COBie

COBie is a structured data format used for facilities management and asset handover.
 

It provides operational data such as asset identifiers, maintenance schedules, warranty data and equipment specifications in a consistent, machine readable format.

CIDB BIM Roadmap

CIDB BIM Roadmap, published September 2024, outlines South Africa's intended trajectory toward wider BIM adoption across the construction sector.
 

It addresses public-sector BIM implementation, skills development, standards alignment and future mandate pathways.

While the mandate threshold is still being determined, early alignment positions organisations for future public-sector and infrastructure opportunities.