Nearly everyone working with COBie data will need to have a basic understanding of the COBie standard. They should be able to remember and summarize key technical aspects of the standard. This is “Foundation” level knowledge.

Those producing COBie data within one company will need to learn how their specific set of software can be used to efficiently export or import COBie data. This is “Application” level knowledge.

Those evaluating the quality of COBie deliverables, merging COBie data , or providing COBie training should be able to not only remember and summarize the technical aspects of the standard but also be able to apply, analyze, and evaluate the standard, deliverables, and associated business processes. This is “Practitioner” level knowledge.

Those implementing COBie across multiple projects who wish to help ensure that every project requiring COBie is not yet another COBie pilot project will need to understand how to manage COBie use across project teams and clients. This is “Implementation” level knowledge.