Building Information Modeling Trivia 4

Question 1

Which UK government mandate, issued in April 2016, required Level 2 BIM on all centrally procured public sector projects?

Accepted Answer

The Government Construction Strategy

Answer

The UK Government Construction Strategy included the April 2016 mandate requiring BIM Level 2 on all centrally procured public construction projects.

Question 2

What is the function of a 'model server' in an open BIM workflow?

Accepted Answer

It hosts IFC models centrally so multiple users can query and update them

Answer

A model server hosts IFC-based BIM models centrally, enabling multiple users to query, view, and in some cases update models through an open, interoperable interface.

Question 3

Which software company originally developed ArchiCAD, one of the first BIM-capable architectural tools?

Accepted Answer

Graphisoft

Answer

ArchiCAD was developed by Graphisoft (a Hungarian company) and is one of the pioneering BIM authoring tools, first released in 1984.

Question 4

In BIM, what is a 'smart object'?

Accepted Answer

A model element with embedded parametric data and behavior rules

Answer

A smart object (or intelligent object) is a BIM component that carries parametric data, geometry, and behavior rules that update automatically based on design changes.

Question 5

What does 'EIR' stand for in BIM project delivery, and who typically produces it?

Accepted Answer

Employer's Information Requirements, produced by the client

Answer

EIR (Employer's Information Requirements) is a document produced by the client that specifies what BIM information they need, in what format, and at what project stages.

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