In the ever-evolving world of the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, data is the new gold. But not just any data—structured, standardized, and accessible information that drives decision-making across the entire building lifecycle. That’s where COBie & Facility Data Integration comes in.
At AEC Digital Solutions, we specialize in bridging the gap between BIM models and Facilities Management (FM) systems through seamless COBie data delivery. Whether you’re a building owner, real estate developer, or FM consultant, we help ensure your project assets are not just built—but maintained smarter.
📌 What is COBie?
COBie (Construction-Operations Building information exchange) is an international standard used to capture and deliver structured asset data during the design and construction phases, ensuring a smooth handover to facilities management.
It includes essential information such as:
• Equipment lists
• Space and zone data
• Warranty information
• Manufacturer details
• Maintenance schedules
Instead of relying on stacks of PDFs and spreadsheets, COBie allows machine-readable, interoperable data ready for any CMMS or FM software.
🏗️ Why COBie & Facility Data Integration Matters
Imagine finishing a construction project, but when the building moves into the operations phase, no one can locate warranty info or scheduled maintenance tasks. That’s the cost of missing structured handover data.
COBie integration ensures:
• Reduced lifecycle costs
• Streamlined facility management
• Fewer reactive maintenance issues
• Regulatory compliance
• Better long-term asset performance
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🧠 How AEC Digital Solutions Helps
At AEC Digital Solutions, we offer end-to-end COBie data integration services as part of our specialized BIM services. Here’s how we deliver value:
✔ COBie-Compliant BIM Modeling
We structure your BIM data to meet COBie standards right from the modeling phase. This prevents last-minute data cleanup and aligns with FM system requirements.
✔ Asset Data Extraction & Validation
We extract facility-relevant data such as equipment specs, locations, and barcodes from the model and validate it using COBie schemas.
✔ Seamless FM Handover
Whether your client uses IBM Maximo, Archibus, Planon, or any other CMMS, we format and integrate COBie data that aligns perfectly with their workflows.
✔ Training & Consulting
Our BIM experts also provide training and implementation support to help your team adopt COBie workflows with confidence.
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📈 Benefits to Facility Owners & Managers
Partnering with AEC Digital Solutions gives your facilities a long-term edge:
• 🔧 Simplified maintenance planning
• 🏢 Centralized facility asset data
• 📉 Reduced operational costs
• 🔄 Smooth transition from construction to FM
• 📊 Data-driven decision-making
🙋♀️ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Is COBie mandatory for all BIM projects?
Not always, but it is increasingly required in government and large commercial projects for standardized FM handover.
Q2. What if my BIM model wasn’t developed with COBie in mind?
No problem! AEC Digital Solutions can retrofit COBie data into your existing models using advanced tools and manual validation.
Q3. Which FM platforms support COBie?
COBie is supported by most modern platforms including Planon, Archibus, Maximo, FM:Systems, and more.
Q4. Can you help with ongoing data updates post-handover?
Yes! We provide facility data maintenance services to keep your asset data relevant and usable.
📞 Let’s Make Your Facilities Smarter
If you're planning a new construction or upgrading your facility management systems, now is the time to leverage COBie & Facility Data Integration.
💼 Partner with AEC Digital Solutions today and unlock the full potential of structured building information.
🔗 Contact Us
🌐 Website: www.aecdsl.com
📞 Phone: +91 98108 55570
📧 Email: info@aecdsl.com
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