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About the eComply Framework

The eComply Framework supports the development of 3D building compliance technology that can check building designs against selected planning and building codes. The framework has been designed to build industry capability and encourage the broader adoption of digital building processes.

The eComply project was delivered as part of the Digital Twin Victoria program that's helped to revolutionise how we plan and manage our built and natural environments.

The eComply Framework defines the specifications to model and assess building compliance using digital twin technology.

The framework consists of 3 specification documents:

  • DTV eComply BIM drafting guidelines
  • DTV eComply site context guidelines
  • DTV eComply assessment practice note

These documents guide the data requirements and operations of eComply solutions. They are outlined below.

A heading in white font on a black background at the top reads “eComply BIM Drafting Guideline”. A subheading on a teal banner underneath reads “The eComply Framework”. An image on the left-hand side shows a technical drawing of a dwelling. Text on the right-hand side reads “Specifications for: BIM drafting for compliance assessment – formats, LOD, classification and modelling methodologies”.

- DTV eComply BIM Drafting Guidelines

Building Information Modelling drafting methodologies for eComply assessment.
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- DTV eComply Site Context Guidelines

Site context specifications for eComply assessment.
A heading in white font on a black background at the top reads “eComply Digital Compliance Assessment Practice Note”. A subheading on a teal banner underneath reads “The eComply Framework”. An image on the left-hand side shows an example technical drawing. Text on the right-hand side reads “Specifications for: Digital compliance assessment – planning rules, assessment techniques, BIM feature identification and computational methodologies”.

- DTV eComply Assessment Practice Note

eComply assessment methodologies for assessing Building Information Models designs.

BIM Drafting Guidelines

Data Specifications for:

  • BIM Formats
  • Level of Detail
  • Classification
  • Modelling Methodologies

Site Context Guideline

Data Specifications for:

  • Cadastral data
  • Planning data
  • Elevation
  • BIM (neighbouring houses)
  • Site interfaces

Assessment Practice Note

Assessment Practices:

  • Small Lot Housing Code
  • 22 Design Standards
  • Computational methodologies
  • Linked to BIM model

Using the framework

The specifications are released as Creative Commons and can be used by anyone to facilitate the following objectives:

  • Develop eComply solutions
  • Adopt Building Information Modelling (BIM) practices within housing projects
  • Develop data services for eComply solutions
  • Understand digital compliance assessment techniques.

A free demonstration and training tool is available for industry to try out the specifications.

Accessing the framework

You can access all 3 of the documents here:

Solutions based on the framework

The following technology vendors offer eComply solutions:

To register your solution, please contact Digital Twin Victoria.

Read more about eComply and Digital Twin Victoria:

Page last updated: 13/07/26