The openBIM Awards Program
The openBIM Awards Program, established in 2014, celebrates openBIM excellence and innovation in the built environment. Over the years, the program has grown steadily, attracting an ever-expanding pool of submissions from around the world. With its international reach, the openBIM Awards continue to recognize projects and teams that demonstrate exemplary use of openBIM standards and services in all phases of a project’s lifecycle.
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Award Categories
Over the years, the award categories have evolved to reflect the dynamic advancements in openBIM practices. Today, the program features 9 distinct categories, each designed to recognize achievements in a specific area and/or phase of a project in the built environment.
Construction for Buildings
Projects that exemplify the effective use of openBIM during the construction phase of building projects.
Construction for Infrastructure
Projects demonstrating the successful implementation of openBIM in the construction phase of infrastructure projects.
Design for Buildings
Projects showcasing exceptional use of openBIM during the design phase of building projects.
Design for Infrastructure
Projects highlighting innovative application of openBIM in the design phase of infrastructure projects.
Operations
Projects that excel in using openBIM for the handover, facilities management, and/or asset management during the operations phase.
Professional Research
Research led by academic, industry, or government professionals that contributes to the advancement of openBIM.
Student Research
Research conducted by students that explores innovative applications of openBIM.
Sustainability Excellence
Projects that achieve better social, environmental, and economic outcomes.
Note: a winner will be chosen from all qualifying submissions.
Technology
Applied technology solutions developed using buildingSMART schemas that enhance interoperability and data workflows.
2025 in Numbers:
2025 Award Winners
Intelligent Construction Based on openBIM for Terminal 3 of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Application of Management for Super Large Railway Project Clusters Based on openBIM
BIM is Magical: Data-Driven Highrise Design through Interoperability, Collaboration and Innovation
Development of an automatic data linkage system from design to quantity takeoff using openBIM
The Henderson - openBIM for Building Lifecycle
An Integrated Open-Source Digital Twin Platform for Federal Built Assets in Canada
BIMNet: An openBIM-based dataset and benchmark for scan-to-BIM
Lee Garden Eight: A Landmark of Sustainability and Digital Collaboration with openBIM
