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AEC × AI glossary

What is IFC (Industry Foundation Classes)?

Also called: IFC

Definition

IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) is an open, international data format for exchanging building information models between software, maintained by buildingSMART International and published as ISO 16739. IFC is the most common way to move BIM data between architects, engineers and contractors who use different tools.

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Why does IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) matter for architects, engineers and contractors in India?

IFC is the most common way to move BIM data between architects, engineers and contractors who use different tools. Data in IFC remains readable long after any single software subscription ends.

What is an example of IFC (Industry Foundation Classes)?

A design team issues an IFC model to the contractor, who imports it into an estimating tool to extract quantities.

Where does CloudBrain come in?

Our BIM and data integration service helps architecture, engineering and construction firms put this into practice. See the related terms below, or browse the full AEC × AI glossary.

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