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Building Information Modelling (BIM) encompasses the digitalization of construction-related processes with the aim of enabling digital building models to be used in all areas of building and civil engineering. These range from planning, execution and operation to demolition, in other words they cover the entire life cycle of buildings and civil engineering works. In collaboration with experts representing stakeholders, the Building and Civil Engineering Standards Committee in DIN is currently drawing up the standards required as a basis for the extensive use of BIM, with the aim of introducing the content of such standards into European and international standardization.