Ontologies and Linked Data

Ontologies provide a formal, structured representation of knowledge in the built environment, enabling semantic interoperability between diverse data sources. They enhance data consistency, integration, and retrieval, supporting automated reasoning and decision-making. By defining standardized relationships, ontologies facilitate digital twins, BIM, and GIS interoperability, improving collaboration across disciplines. Additionally, they enable scalability and adaptability, ensuring that evolving construction technologies and sustainability criteria can be seamlessly incorporated into digital workflows for more efficient asset management.