An IFC file is a model file created in the Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) formats, an open file format used by Building Information Modeling (BIM) programs. It contains a building or facility model, including spatial elements, materials, and shapes .

IFC model files can be imported into various software programs, such as BIM (Building Information Modeling) software. This allows for better collaboration between different teams working on a project, as everyone has access to the same information.

The IFC data format is a standard used in the construction and building industry to store and exchange information about a construction project. The IFC format includes information about the geometry, materials, schedules, and quantities of building elements, as well as the spatial relationships between them.

In this course you will learn what IFCs are, how to use them and why there is so much discussion about it.