What problem does it solve? Academic writing in Architecture, Engineering and Construction loses credibility when claims cite the wrong standard, an outdated edition, or a vague norm. This Skill provides a curated reference of the key standards, codes, schemas, and frameworks across BIM, sustainability, energy, structural engineering, and management so technical claims can be grounded in recognized norms. ## Core Features & Use Cases - BIM & information management standards: ISO 19650 series, IFC/ISO 16739, IDS, BCF, COBie, CityGML, and classification frameworks like Uniclass and OmniClass. - Sustainability, energy & structural codes: ISO 14040/14044 LCA, EN 15978/15804 EPD rules, ASHRAE 55/90.1, EN 16798, Eurocodes EN 1990-1999, ASCE 7, ACI 318, and AISC 360. - Correct citation guidance: Format standards as Body + number-part:year, verify edition and national adoption (BS EN, DIN EN), and distinguish mandatory codes from voluntary standards and rating systems. - Use Case: While drafting a paper on whole-life carbon of buildings, ground your system boundary definition by citing EN 15978 life-cycle stages A1-A3 and the correct EPD rules under EN 15804. ## Quick Start Ask which standard to cite for BIM information exchange in a construction informatics paper and how to format the citation correctly.
