What is the difference between STABU and RAW?.

Do you already have specification texts or FPS? A short checklist follows.

1. Are your texts available in the correct STABU or RAW format?
2. Are your specifications up to date?
3. Are your specification texts resistant to faulty product combinations?
4. Do you offer choice support when composing a text?
5. Are you listed on Bouwspex.nl?

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GPC, ETIM and DICO are data standards used in the construction sector.

• ETIM (ElectroTechnical Information Model) is a European standard for classifying the technical features of products, widely used in construction and installation sectors.
• GPC (Global Product Classification) is an international system for product categorization, widely used in DIY and retail.
• DICO (formerly SALES) is the Dutch standard for electronic data exchange in construction—for example, for sending offers, orders, and product specs.

Using these standards helps manufacturers present their data consistently, connect with platforms like 2BA or STABU, and integrate smoothly with BIM and ERP environments. Utopis supports all of these standards.

Classify your products according to ETIM or DICO? Utopis PIM supports manufacturers in the construction industry. In our product information system Utopis® Platform, we have access to a ETIM tool with which you can manage your assortment. So if you want to distribute product information to your trade partners, ZeeBoer offers a good solution for this.

Utopis PIM can connect to your own product data in ERP or PIM. Of course you can also use the other options that UP offers. Think of a specification service, up to date and on the fly product information, an advice tool or knowledge base.

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NL/SfB is the Dutch variant of SfB. Yes, SfB is an old classification method. However, the Building Smart Data Dictionarry (BSDD) used in BIM is based on SfB. This makes the classification completely hip again. ZeeBoer likes to translate your solutions for a good connection to BIM.

According to European legislation, governments are not allowed to just commit to a particular supplier. Neutral prescribing is usually mandatory in public works. However, there are exceptions to this rule. 

• Your product distinguishes itself aesthetically from other products
• The requested system must match a previously applied solution
• Stating a manufacturer's name is necessary due to delivery time and logistics

As a manufacturer you can therefore be mentioned in the specifications on the basis of the above exceptions. Specifiers generally appreciate good support in putting together a correct tender specification. By the way, the European rules only apply to public works. The project owner does not have to adhere to this in a private project.

In the selection tools and specification services that ZeeBoer makes for its clients, the name of the manufacturer is stated by default. Naturally the specifier decides whether to include the name in his specification. Note: even if your name isn't in the specifications, you can distinguish yourself in the market. ZeeBoer can also be of service to manufacturers for these neutral specifications.

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ZeeBoer is a co-initiator of Open Specifications Format (OSF). OSF is a file format for specifications. Think of product specifications, specifications and project specifications. Independent of the classification used.

Previously, a STABU specification was saved in SUF format. Today STABU uses OSF for its catalog and updates. In addition, KOMO has created a library based on OSF and ZeeBoer itself naturally also uses OSF for its specification texts.