An early adopters perspective on SML (Semantic modelling and linking) in the built environment

"Last years SEMANTICS conference saw a presentation about semantics in asset management. The discussed SML standard (CEN prEN 17632) is still under development (as was then its Dutch equivalent norm NEN 2660-2), but there are a few initiatives which took on the challenge of conforming to this standard while building their ontology. (One of) the first is IMBOR (Informatiemodel beheer openbare ruimte; Information model for Managing the Public Space) from Dutch non-profit CROW. This information model was originally developed in a Microsoft Access database with little standardisation and ad-hoc modelling. In 2020 CROW has decided to revamp the complete information model and to do this via the newly published SML.||||This project involved a lot of discussions about semantics modelling, linked data, interpretation of standards and back and forths with the SML authors. In the end IMBOR is fully compliant and has contributed a lot to the active development of the SML.||||In this presentation we show the process of transforming from a non-standardised table-based information model to a fully compliant semantic web based ontology. Including all the ups and downs, tools used, conducted discussions and in the end the major advantages of using the SML and the semantic web principles."||||* Redmer Kronemeijer is a data architect at CROW, Dutch non-profit platform for transport, infrastructure and public space.||||* Rik Opgenoort is an information manager at CROW, Dutch non-profit platform for transport, infrastructure and public space.||||**Please select only one of our submissions; we found it too hard to choose.**||