A Norwegian delegation took part in the buildingSMART International Summit held in Singapore from 18 to 21 March 2025, marking the first time the event was hosted in Southeast Asia.
According to buildingSMART Norway, the summit brought together over 400 professionals from 30 countries, focusing on the digitalization of the construction and infrastructure sectors. The event was hosted by buildingSMART Singapore and co-organized with the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) of Singapore and the International Alliance for Interoperability (IAI).
“The strong presence from Norway underlines our continued commitment to open standards and international collaboration in the built environment,” says Lars Chr. Fredenlund, chair of buildingSMART Norway.
The Norwegian participants included representatives from Catenda, Rendra, Statsbygg, and the Norwegian Digitalisation Agency. They joined global experts in discussing openBIM standards, interoperability, and sustainable digital transformation across the sector.
The summit featured technical sessions, user case presentations, and a special focus on collaboration between industry and government. One of the key topics was the role of open data standards in achieving carbon reduction and improving productivity in the construction sector.
Singapore was selected as the host to highlight the country’s progress in digital construction. The summit was also part of International Built Environment Week (IBEW), Singapore’s largest platform for professionals in the field.
“It was inspiring to see how Singapore integrates openBIM with national digital strategies. This sets an example for how we can scale innovation,” says Fredenlund.
The next buildingSMART summit is scheduled to be held in Frankfurt, Germany.
