Document Type
Report
Disciplines
2. ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Abstract
This research explainer examines how the buildingSMART Data Dictionary (bSDD) can support greater interoperability between Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Drawing on research presented at the 2026 Civil Engineering Research in Ireland conference, it explores practical approaches to automatically generating standardised GIS data templates, mapping existing asset information to common data definitions, and validating information against agreed requirements.
The explainer demonstrates how open standards and structured data can improve information quality, reduce manual processing and support more consistent asset information management throughout the asset lifecycle.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.21427/9mx3-6296
Recommended Citation
Tariq, Hamza and McNally, Ciaran, "Connecting BIM and GIS through bSDD: Automating GIS data templates and semantic mapping - Research explainer" (2026). Reports. 17.
https://arrow.tudublin.ie/builddigitalrep/17
Funder
Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform
Creative Commons License
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Publication Details
This document discusses the paper “Automating GIS Data Templates and Semantic Mapping Using the bSDD API”, which was presented in June at the 2026 Civil Engineering Research in Ireland. Full paper is available from page 688 in the conference proceedings, available from https://cerai.net/general/past-conferences/ce.
doi:10.21427/9mx3-6296