Ever wondered where those ISO Status Codes S1, S2, S3, etc., come from?

If you're working with ISO 19650, you might have noticed these codes referenced by clients, especially in Australian government projects. But have you checked if they are in the AZ ISO 19650 series? 

Here's the thing: the AZ ISO 19650 series only mentions Work in Progress (WiP), Shared, Published, and Archived status codes. So where do the S0, S1, S2, S3 codes come from? 

The answer lies in the British Standards version of BS EN ISO 19650-2:2018 & Revised NA (2021).

This regional version of the standard includes a UK National Annex with detailed guidance on: 

• Information container naming structures
• Revision systems
• Suitability codes

Pro tip: If your organisation has access, check the British Standards Institution Online site to get the full details. 

Hope this clears up a common confusion! Stay tuned — I’ve got more Digital Engineering and BIM insights coming soon.