What is ISO 21597-1 about?
ISO 21597 discusses specifications regarding the exchange of files in an information container for efficient document delivery. ISO 21597 specifies specifications about containers.
ISO 21597-1 is the first part in a multi-series of International Standard that specifies an open and stable container format to exchange files of heterogeneous nature to deliver, store, and archive documents that describe an asset's entire lifecycle.
Under ISO 21597-1, the resources required for the format is either included in the container or referenced remotely.
ISO 21597-1 applies to parties that deal in information where there is a need to exchange multiple documents and their interrelationships or either as part of the process as contracted deliverables.
Under ISO 21597-1 relevant use-case which reflects the need for information exchange are not limited to the handover of:
- A published bidding package
- Project deliverables at a specific project stage
- Shared information as background or for further development
- Published approval packages
- Information about versions provides a means to reference particular states of the information and track changes
Who is ISO 21597-1 for?
ISO 21597-1 on exchange specifications of the container is useful for:
- Organizations
- Construction industry
- Investors
- Third-party interpreters
Why should you use ISO 21597-1?
The need for an information container for document delivery has risen from the involvement of various parties within the construction industry. Due to the involvement of various parties, handling multiple documents at a time became more chaotic and stressful.
Information deliveries are often used to handle multiple documents as one information delivery. The ability to specify relationships using links between information elements in separate documents contributes significantly to the value of information delivery.
In these deliveries, the composition of a package is based on the requirement of the process and specific functional purpose.
Under ISO 21597-1, a specification is given for a container that stores documents, along with a means of linking otherwise disconnected data within those documents.
Specifications mentioned under ISO 21597-1 help in exchanging files in the container format for document delivery or storing.
ISO 21597-1 can provide information regarding container format for smooth exchange of files in the information container.
ISO 21597-1 provides guidance on the methods to exchange files through container format for delivery of documents.
Effective containers for the exchange of files can improvise and speed up the process of document delivery and storing.
