OmniClass 101

27 Feb 2007 by

OmniClass is a powerful, multi-faceted classification system for the entire built environment. As the backbone of the National BIM Standard, and the International Framework for Dictionaries, OmniClass incorporates existing classification systems like MasterFormat and Uniformat. OmniClass is designed to organize, sort, and retrieve information and derive relational computer applications.

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