BIM FINAL REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What are the 3 basic functions of BIM - Answers :1. Building information modeling-
Business process for leveraging data
2. Building information Model- Digital Representation of buildings physical
3. Building information management-Combines previous two
What is a BIM Project execution Plan - Answers :This plan outlines overall vision of BIM
uses for a project
How many different LOD classifications are there? - Answers :6
Describe LOD 100 - Answers :Model elements ARE NOT geometric representations
(Approximate)
Describe LOD 200 - Answers :ARE GENERIC PLACEHOLDERS (Approximate) (Plain
Ext. Wall-Sketchup)
Describe LOD 300 - Answers :Quantity, size, shape, location and orientation (Accurate
measurement to plans)
Describe LOD 350 - Answers :Parts necessary for coordination of model element w/
nearby & attached elements (Contains attachments and supports)
Describe LOD 400 - Answers :Should be detailed enough for fabrication
Describe LOD 500 - Answers :Field verified representation
How many elements are in Level 1 of Uniformat? - Answers :9
Levels 1-3 of Uniformat can be applied to what? - Answers :Most project descriptions
and preliminary cost elements
Describe level 4 of Uniformat - Answers :Detailed breakdown of functional elements
What's the difference between MasterFormat and Uniformat - Answers :MF: Arranges
by work of results
UF: Looks at construction the way elements are used
Define Model Validation - Answers :Validation checks the model within its domain of
applicability to ensure it possesses a satisfactory range of accuracy consistent w/
intention for the model
What is included in a BIM Project Execution Plan? - Answers :-Define scope of
implementation
-Identify process flow for BIM Tasks
, -Define the information exchanges between parties
-Describe required project and company infrastructure needed to support
implementation.
What is a Level of Development Spec? - Answers :Collection of interpretations
describing input and information requirements and providing graphical examples of
building element classes. (Organized by CSI Masterformat 2010 & Omniclass)
What is a Model Element Author (LOD) - Answers :The party responsible for managing
and coordinating the develop of a specific model element
What is a Model Element (LOD) - Answers :A portion of the BIM representing a
component, system, or assembly
What are the elements of Potential Value of Cost Estimation - Answers :-Precisely
quantity modeled materials
-Quickly generate quantities to assist decision making
-Generate Cost estimates faster
What are ways Constructability Reviews add value to a project - Answers :1. Strategies
to implement improved constructability
2. Cost Savings (Fewer delays, shortened duration of activities)
3. Initial investment required to earn the cost savings from better constructability
4. Improve constructability & reduce costs
5. Better constructability methods
Constructability Reviews have the greatest benefit if: - Answers :-Early investment
-Sensitive Schedule
-Use of designs that facilitate construction efficiency
Describe the pheasability Phase of construction reviews - Answers :Result of
constructability review can make or break a projects viablility
Describe the Procurement Phase of construction reviews - Answers :Owner/GC review
of preliminary Bid Packages (Design is 60-90%)
What are the top 5 values of BIM - Answers :1. Improve collaboration
2. Helps eliminate unnecessary rework
3. Helps reduce cost and material work
4. Use of cloud base technologies allows teams to connect project data
5. BIM tools engage the supply chain earlier and help mitigate risk
What are the challenges of Increasing BIM Implementation - Answers :-Top is lack of
labor w/ BIM skills
-MEP Engineers most concerned with this
-Structural engineers least concerned w/ this
What are the 3 basic functions of BIM - Answers :1. Building information modeling-
Business process for leveraging data
2. Building information Model- Digital Representation of buildings physical
3. Building information management-Combines previous two
What is a BIM Project execution Plan - Answers :This plan outlines overall vision of BIM
uses for a project
How many different LOD classifications are there? - Answers :6
Describe LOD 100 - Answers :Model elements ARE NOT geometric representations
(Approximate)
Describe LOD 200 - Answers :ARE GENERIC PLACEHOLDERS (Approximate) (Plain
Ext. Wall-Sketchup)
Describe LOD 300 - Answers :Quantity, size, shape, location and orientation (Accurate
measurement to plans)
Describe LOD 350 - Answers :Parts necessary for coordination of model element w/
nearby & attached elements (Contains attachments and supports)
Describe LOD 400 - Answers :Should be detailed enough for fabrication
Describe LOD 500 - Answers :Field verified representation
How many elements are in Level 1 of Uniformat? - Answers :9
Levels 1-3 of Uniformat can be applied to what? - Answers :Most project descriptions
and preliminary cost elements
Describe level 4 of Uniformat - Answers :Detailed breakdown of functional elements
What's the difference between MasterFormat and Uniformat - Answers :MF: Arranges
by work of results
UF: Looks at construction the way elements are used
Define Model Validation - Answers :Validation checks the model within its domain of
applicability to ensure it possesses a satisfactory range of accuracy consistent w/
intention for the model
What is included in a BIM Project Execution Plan? - Answers :-Define scope of
implementation
-Identify process flow for BIM Tasks
, -Define the information exchanges between parties
-Describe required project and company infrastructure needed to support
implementation.
What is a Level of Development Spec? - Answers :Collection of interpretations
describing input and information requirements and providing graphical examples of
building element classes. (Organized by CSI Masterformat 2010 & Omniclass)
What is a Model Element Author (LOD) - Answers :The party responsible for managing
and coordinating the develop of a specific model element
What is a Model Element (LOD) - Answers :A portion of the BIM representing a
component, system, or assembly
What are the elements of Potential Value of Cost Estimation - Answers :-Precisely
quantity modeled materials
-Quickly generate quantities to assist decision making
-Generate Cost estimates faster
What are ways Constructability Reviews add value to a project - Answers :1. Strategies
to implement improved constructability
2. Cost Savings (Fewer delays, shortened duration of activities)
3. Initial investment required to earn the cost savings from better constructability
4. Improve constructability & reduce costs
5. Better constructability methods
Constructability Reviews have the greatest benefit if: - Answers :-Early investment
-Sensitive Schedule
-Use of designs that facilitate construction efficiency
Describe the pheasability Phase of construction reviews - Answers :Result of
constructability review can make or break a projects viablility
Describe the Procurement Phase of construction reviews - Answers :Owner/GC review
of preliminary Bid Packages (Design is 60-90%)
What are the top 5 values of BIM - Answers :1. Improve collaboration
2. Helps eliminate unnecessary rework
3. Helps reduce cost and material work
4. Use of cloud base technologies allows teams to connect project data
5. BIM tools engage the supply chain earlier and help mitigate risk
What are the challenges of Increasing BIM Implementation - Answers :-Top is lack of
labor w/ BIM skills
-MEP Engineers most concerned with this
-Structural engineers least concerned w/ this
