I tweeted about the Building Content Summit last year, and I'm happy to report that BCS 2016 looks like it will be even bigger and better. Here's a few words from their website on the current 'state of BIM content':

• Designers often discourage the use of manufacturer based content and prefer to invest considerable resources into the development of generic models. Designers rarely communicate their needs to manufacturers

• Manufacturers, looking for ways to differentiate their products, create content for customers but frequently fail to achieve a medium that all users can be happy with. Manufacturers struggle to know the requirements of their customers

• Creators of content or software platforms struggle to create tools or content that are accepted by designers as a whole. Providers fail to understand the needs of Designers and/or lack product related knowledge

Do you agree or disagree with the above points? Would you like to be a part of BCS, helping shape the discussion for the whole industry?

Then check out the links below: there is a link to a survey where you can suggest topics of discussion, and also a nomination form where you can nominate a 'thought leader' of BIM content to become one of the BCS50.

Topic Survey:

BCS50:
The BCS50 recognizes 50 leaders from the worlds of Building Product Manufacturers, Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Owner-operated Practitioners, and Software & Service Providers who are actively engaged in innovation and thought leadership related to BIM content. BCS50 is hosted by the Building Content Summit (BCS), an event dedicated to the ever-changing ecosystem of BIM-related content.
Do you know someone who belongs on this list? Nominate them now to recognize their hard work and dedication to BIM-related content.

Main site:
Building Content Summit 2016 - Summary | Online Registration by Cvent



Other links:
BCS | RTC News & Articles


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