BIM Blogging

LOD 500 is a fun one 😅 On a typical project we start with an idea, propose and coordinate with others, go build it and then operate and maintain everything for the life of the building. The example below (from Trimble) shows a  Building Information Model (BIM)  progressing with more elements, more detail, and also maybe more maturity, reliability, accuracy, information - you get the idea. As we move from left to right it's  more more more : The concept of  LOD 100 through 400  can help us to define that project progression - however... LOD 500  has been more difficult to define and understand. Should LOD 500 define the requirement for more elements, more geometry, more accuracy and more information? BLOG POST: What is LOD 500?

Building Information Modeling   (BIM) is a set of technologies, processes and policies enabling multiple stakeholders to collaboratively design, construct and operate a Facility in virtual space. As a term, BIM has grown tremendously over the years and is now the ‘current expression of digital innovation’ across the construction industry. It is an intelligent 3D model-based process that usually requires a  BIM execution plan for owners, architects, engineers, and contractors   or construction professionals to more efficiently plan, design, construct, and manage buildings and infrastructure. When I was at school…   my technology teacher Mr Ormrod taught me all about the benefits of building prototypes. I learnt that building something quickly at low cost before actually building it at full scale would save time and money. In most other industries, such as manufacturing cars or phones, they make many prototypes all built and rebuilt to perfection before pr...