Understanding how much information to provide at different stages of the BIM process is vital if the benefits of the technology are to be realised. Duncan Reed from Trimble explains.
BIM can deliver huge efficiencies in the construction process – but only if members of the project team clearly understand their roles. This is particularly important when providing information for the model.
In UK building information modelling (BIM) terminology, the acronym LOD usually refers to “level of definition”, meaning the amount of model detail or information detail provided at different stages of a project. It is an acronym that can sometimes be misinterpreted, but a clear understanding of its meaning and purpose is vital.
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