ASHRAE Standard 205P (Standard Representation of Performance Simulation Data for HVAC&R and Other Facility Equipment) defines data exchange formats that allow detailed equipment performance characteristics to be published by manufacturers and then read by analysis software without human interaction. This will result in standard methods for automated manipulation of performance data in BIM and other tools, increasing both productivity and accuracy. The presentation provides an overview of Standard 205P and include data examples for unitary air conditioners, liquid chillers, and fan assemblies.