Document Type
Report
Disciplines
2. ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Abstract
This guidance note provides a practical approach to information container naming and metadata management for public sector construction and infrastructure projects, aligned with ISO 19650 and the Irish National Annex.
It examines two approaches to information container naming: asset-centric, supporting information continuity throughout an asset’s lifecycle, and project-centric, supporting information management during project delivery. Both approaches retain the nine-field structure of the Irish National Annex, with guidance on the application of Uniclass classification.
The note also addresses the use of metadata within Common Data Environments (CDEs), including plain-English descriptions, revision control, acceptance codes and suitability codes. Particular consideration is given to using Capital Works Management Framework (CWMF) project review stages as an alternative to the Annex purpose codes.
The guidance aims to encourage greater consistency, interoperability and long-term information accessibility while accommodating different organisational and project requirements.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.21427/DQEZ-7R87
Recommended Citation
Moore, Robert, "Information Container Naming – Industry Guidance Note" (2026). Reports. 24.
https://arrow.tudublin.ie/builddigitalrep/24
Funder
Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform
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