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ISO 19100 and ISO 19650 Series of Standards
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Explore the global standards shaping how spatial and built-environment information is created, shared, and managed. Together, the ISO 19100 and ISO 19650 series connect geospatial, build and natural infrastructure information for smarter, more interoperable digital 'system of systems'.
ISO 19100 Series
The ISO 19100 series defines the international framework for geographic information.
It covers how geospatial data is structured, described, and exchanged to ensure consistency across systems such as GIS, mapping, and Earth observation.
These standards support interoperability, data quality, and reliable communication between spatial data users worldwide.
Our origins are in managing geographic information. We have extensive experience implementing standards within the ISO 19100 series and those that support it, such as OGC standards.
Featured parts:
- Reference Model (ISO 19101)
- Metadata and Data Quality (ISO 19115, ISO 19157)
- Encoding and Web Services (ISO 19136, ISO 19142)
ISO 19650 Series
The ISO 19650 series provides the global standard for managing building and infrastructure information using BIM (Building Information Modelling).
It defines how information is organized and shared throughout a project’s life cycle to improve collaboration, transparency, and efficiency.
When combined with ISO 19100, it enables integration between infrastructure and building models and geospatial data for digital twins and smart cities.
We have over a decade of experience in teaching and implementing the 'BIM standards' (formerly the UK's BS/PAS 1192 suite and now the 6 parts of the ISO 19650 series).
We provide guidance and support for organizations seeking alignment with and certification to the ISO 19650 series.
We are also experts in alignment to National level frameworks that support the ISO 19650 series (such as the UK's IMI Framework - previously called the UK BIM Framework).
Featured parts:
- Security-Mindedness (ISO 19650-5)
- Operational Phase (ISO 19650-3)
- Delivery Phase of Assets (ISO 19650-2)
What Are The ISO 19100 Series?
The ISO 19100 series (sometimes written ISO 191xx) is a family of international standards that provide a comprehensive framework for geographic information — how it is defined, structured, stored, exchanged, and used.
They are the global reference for interoperability in geospatial data, ensuring that maps, satellite imagery, location data, and geoinformation systems can communicate consistently across countries, organizations, and technologies.
Who Develops Them?
These standards are developed and maintained by: ISO/TC 211 — Geographic information/Geomatics,
a technical committee of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) responsible for all standards related to geospatial and geomatics information.
Purpose
The ISO 19100 series aims to:
- Provide a common reference model for geographic information.
- Define conceptual and logical schemas for describing geospatial data.
- Enable data quality, metadata, and interoperability between systems.
- Support data exchange and services on the web (APIs, GML, WMS, WFS).
- Promote international harmonization in mapping, GIS, remote sensing, and location-based services.
Main Categories within the Series
1. Foundational / Conceptual Standards
Define the underlying models and terminology for all others:
- ISO 19101 Reference model
- ISO 19103 Conceptual schema language
- ISO 19104 Terminology
- ISO 19105 Conformance and testing
- ISO 19107 and ISO 19108 Spatial and temporal schemas
2. Data and Metadata Standards
Describe how data and metadata are modeled, catalogued, and evaluated:
- ISO 19109 General feature model
- ISO 19110 Feature cataloguing
- ISO 19115 series Metadata
- ISO 19123 series Coverages
- ISO 19131 Data product specifications
- ISO 19156 and ISO 19157 Observations, measurements, and data quality
3. Implementation and Interoperability Standards
Enable encoding, exchange, and services:
- ISO 19118 Encoding
- ISO 19119 Services
- ISO 19136 GML Geography Markup Language
- ISO 19142, ISO 19143, ISO 19168 Web and API services
- ISO 19161 and ISO 19162 Coordinate systems and referencing
- ISO 19165, ISO 19166, ISO 19170 Preservation, BIM to GIS, Discrete Global Grids
4. Application-Specific Standards
Specialized domains built on the same framework:
- ISO 19132 to ISO 19134 Location-based services
- ISO 19144 Classification systems
- ISO 19152 Land Administration Domain Model
- ISO 19160 Addressing
- ISO 19164 Indoor features
- ISO 19178 AI training data
- ISO 19164 Indoor features
- ISO 19178 AI training data
Why The ISO 19100 Series Matter
They enable interoperability among GIS, remote sensing, mapping, and navigation systems worldwide.
They form the foundation for OGC (Open Geospatial Consortium) standards such as WMS, WFS, and WCS.
They are widely adopted by national mapping agencies, space agencies, UN-GGIM, and the INSPIRE (EU) directive.
They ensure that geospatial data can be exchanged consistently, regardless of source or format.
ISO 19100 Series - In Summary
The ISO 19100 series is the international backbone of geographic information standards.
It provides the concepts, structure, and technical rules that make modern geospatial interoperability possible.
Associate Consultant Programme (ACP)
We are an accredited member of BSI's Associate Consultant Programme (ACP), recognized for supporting organizations with international standards.
We are certified to provide advice and consultancy for:
· ISO 19650 Series for Information Management using BIM
· ISO 55001 and the ISO 55000 Series for Asset Management
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