SP 73 and India’s Uniform Digital Building Code
Where India Stands Today
Every state interprets the National Building Code differently — formats, forms, and standards vary.
This fragmentation costs billions in delays and rework.
What SP 73 Can Change
SP 73:2023 introduces India’s first codified BIM linkages — bridging design intent and approval data.
Think of it as the API layer of India’s construction ecosystem.
The Case for a Uniform Code 2.0
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Central digital repository for codes & zoning
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Geo-climate parameters (earthquake, flood, heat)
Why It Matters
Digital compliance is not just efficiency — it’s accountability.
When rules become machine-readable, corruption becomes machine-detectable.
The Bigger Picture
SP 73 is to architecture what GST was to taxation — a unifier for growth and transparency.
It lays the foundation for a National BIM Stack that connects education, policy, and practice.
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