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Clearing Up The BIM Fog of Acronyms and LOD’s

The Construction industry is full of Acronyms and the Building Information Modeling (BIM) segment is no different.  If any of the following Acronyms have left your face with that inquisitive look, You might find this article helpful:

  • LOD (Level Of Development)
  • IFC (Industry Foundation Classes)
  • COBie (Construction Operations Building Information Exchange)

Although this article focuses on Levels Of Development in BIM, it is well written and beneficial for anyone wanting to wrap their arms around the jargon found in the industry.  It is always a good idea to get a clear LOD from whoever you are working with, as these seem to vary from company to company.

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