LACCD Building Information Modeling Standards (LACCD BIMS) - Version 4.3 - Compliance and Implementation Guidelines

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LACCD Building Information Modeling Standards (LACCD BIMS) Version 4.3 establishes a structured process, requirements, and protocols for using Building Information Modeling across LACCD projects. It supports high performance, sustainable design and enables coordinated 3D modeling and parametric documentation. The standards define project requirements, technology platform and software interoperability expectations (including IFC and collaboration tools), and emphasize collaboration among stakeholders to improve design quality, coordination, and reduce change orders, while supporting as-built information integration into GIS and facility management.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages32

Reading Time1 h 21 min

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Introduction

Overview

Main Objectives

Reference to other LACCD Standard Documents

BIM Project Requirements

Summary

Technology Platform and Software

Approved BIM Software for LACCD Projects

LACCD Building Information Modeling Standards (LACCD BIMS) Version 4.3 Prepared by: May 29th, 2019 DISCLAIMER THE INSTRUCTIONS, STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES CONTAINED IN THE LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING STANDARDS (LACCDBIMS) ARE FOR USE BY CONSULTANTS AND CONTRACTORS RETAINED BY THE LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT FOR LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT PROJECTS AND MAY NOT BE SUITABLE IN THIS, OR ANY MODIFIED, FORM FOR USE ON ANYOTHER PROJECTS OR FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSES AND ANY SUCH USE OR MODIFICATION IS AT THE SOLE RISK OF THE USER. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................ 1 2. BIM PROJECT REQUIREMENTS .....................................................................................3 3. BIM PROCESS AND IMPLEMENTATION.......................................................................15 4. QUALITY ASSURANCE / VALIDATION .........................................................................25 5. Glossary of Terms..........................................................................................................27 6. Appendix –Technical Footnotes & Diagrams ..............................................................29 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. Overview In conjunction with its Sustainable Building Program, the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is committed to utilizing the tools of Building Information Modeling (BIM) to execute the design, construction and management of its new High Performance buildings. The LACCD BIM Standards have been developed to define a process and establish requirements, procedures and protocol for the utilization of BIM in the various stages of our projects. These Standards are based upon the National Building Information Standards (NBIMS) and reference the current technology Standards developed by the General Services Administration (GSA), the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and Industry Foundation Class (IFC) by the International Alliance for Interoperability (IAI), and OmniClass Construction Classification (OmniClass) as developed by the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) . 1.2. Main Objectives of LACCD Building Information Modeling Standards It is the intent of LACCD BIM Standards to facilitate the use of BIM technologies and workflow to achieve the following goals: 1. Develop high performance buildings using sustainable design concepts. 2. Facilitate a collaborative project environment between all stakeholders from project inception to completion 3. Execute coordinated project documents using the 3D modeling and parametric features of BIM 4. Improve system coordination and the execution of design intent in the field to streamline construction processes and minimize change orders 5. Incorporate as-built BIMs, including infrastructure and building systems, in to Districtwide Geographical Information System (GIS) 6. Collaborate with District-wide Facility Management to incorporate as-built information in to facility management tools and software 7. Establish a technology platform and provide continuous support to incorporate future technologies 8. Use BIM as Information and Communication tools for shared governance, students, facility directors and staff, and the community LACCD Building Information Modeling Standards Version 4.3 Design-Build 1.3 Reference to other LACCD Standard Documents The LACCD BIM Standards reference requirements and guidelines outlined in other LACCD Documents and should be read in conjunction with these documents which include: a. LACCD CADD Standards 4.1 b. Sustainable Design Standards c. Owner Project Requirements d. DES-0002–B BIM360 Milestone Submittal Checklist e. DES-0002-D BIM Asset Data for Design and As-Built DocumentationNew Construction and Renovation f. DES-0002-E Parameter ID Definitions for the BIM Asset Da

FAQs

What is the purpose of the LACCD BIM Standards Version 4.3?

It defines a process and requirements for using BIM across project stages to support high performance, sustainable design and coordinated information exchange.

Which software and interoperability requirements does LACCD require for BIM projects?

Software must comply with current industry interoperability standards, including the most current IFC file format, and use collaboration tools that provide interoperability (e.g., NavisWorks or equivalent).

How do the standards support collaboration among stakeholders?

They require coordinated project documents and emphasize collaboration between the design-build entity, project management team, campus facilities teams, and LACCD from inception to completion.

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