Let's breakdown COBie file

cOBie simplified:
A beginner’s
guide
Natalia Olivera
1 | THIS IS COBIE
It’s a spreadsheet data format that
contains digital information about a
building in as complete and as useful a
form as possible.

In short, COBie is a Building Information

Model (BIM)
2 | THE DATA
Data is organized into a spreadsheet-
like format, with different sheets for
different types of data, such as
components, systems, warranties, and
maintenance schedules.

All this data is already in your Revit

model.

3 | USE
Is typically used during the design and
construction phases of a building
project to collect and organize
information about the building's
components, systems, and equipment.

4 | EXPORT- IMPORT
Can be exported from building design
and construction software, such as
Revit, Archicad, etc. and imported into
facility management systems for
ongoing building operations and
maintenance.
5 | THE USER
The final user of a COBie file is typically
the facility manager or building owner.
They can use this information to
schedule regular maintenance, track
warranties, and manage the building's
energy consumption.

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