Building Information Modeling (BIM)

  1. BIM Dimensions and Concepts
    1. The Multi-Dimensional Framework
      1. 3D Geometric Modeling
        1. Spatial Relationships
          1. Object Placement
            1. Model Coordination
            2. 4D Time Integration
              1. Construction Sequencing
                1. Schedule Visualization
                  1. Timeline Simulation
                  2. 5D Cost Management
                    1. Quantity Takeoff
                      1. Cost Estimation
                        1. Budget Tracking
                        2. 6D Sustainability Analysis
                          1. Energy Performance
                            1. Environmental Impact
                              1. Lifecycle Assessment
                              2. 7D Facility Management
                                1. Asset Information
                                  1. Maintenance Planning
                                    1. Operations Integration
                                    2. Extended Dimensions
                                      1. Safety Planning
                                        1. Quality Management
                                          1. Security Considerations
                                        2. Level of Development Framework
                                          1. LOD 100 Conceptual
                                            1. Massing Studies
                                              1. Preliminary Analysis
                                              2. LOD 200 Approximate Geometry
                                                1. Generic Elements
                                                  1. Basic Quantities
                                                  2. LOD 300 Precise Geometry
                                                    1. Accurate Dimensions
                                                      1. Specific Assemblies
                                                      2. LOD 350 Interface Coordination
                                                        1. Connection Details
                                                          1. System Integration
                                                          2. LOD 400 Fabrication Ready
                                                            1. Shop Drawings
                                                              1. Installation Details
                                                              2. LOD 500 As-Built Verification
                                                                1. Field Verification
                                                                  1. Final Documentation
                                                                2. Parametric Modeling Principles
                                                                  1. Object-Based Design
                                                                    1. Parameter Relationships
                                                                      1. Family Creation
                                                                        1. Constraint Management
                                                                          1. Adaptive Components

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                                                                        3. BIM Technology and Software Ecosystem