Building Information Modeling BIM Standards and Level of Development

Question 1

What does LOD stand for in US BIM practice as defined by BIMForum?

Accepted Answer

Level of Development

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Level of Detail

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Level of Documentation

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Level of Deliverable

Question 2

At LOD 300, what can a BIM element's geometry be used for?

Accepted Answer

Accurate quantity takeoffs and coordination

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Conceptual massing only

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As-built record documentation

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Owner operations and maintenance

Question 3

Which US organization publishes the LOD Specification used as an industry reference?

Accepted Answer

BIMForum

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NIBS

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AIA

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US Green Building Council

Question 4

What is the primary difference between LOD 350 and LOD 300?

Accepted Answer

LOD 350 includes interfaces with other systems for coordination

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LOD 350 has less geometric detail

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LOD 350 is only used for MEP systems

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LOD 350 requires as-built verification

Question 5

Which AIA document establishes BIM protocols and defines model element authorship on US projects?

Accepted Answer

AIA E203 and G202

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AIA B101

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AIA A201

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AIA C401

Question 6

What is the purpose of the National BIM Standard-United States (NBIMS-US)?

Accepted Answer

To provide consensus-based standards for BIM practice across the building lifecycle

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To regulate BIM software licensing

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To enforce LOD on federal projects only

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To replace IFC with a US-specific format