Laccd - Bims 4 2 DBB

LACCD Building
Information Modeling
Standards
(LACCD BIMS)
Version 4.2 Design-Bid-Build
Prepared by:
May 25, 2017

DISCLAIMER
THE INSTRUCTIONS, STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES CONTAINED IN THE LOS ANGELES
COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING STANDARDS (LACCD
BIMS) 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 ANY
OTHER 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
1.1. Overview
1.2. Main Objectives of LACCD Building Information Modeling Standards
2. BIM PROJECT REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................... 2
2.1. Summary
2.2. Technology Requirements
2.3. Applications of BIM
2.4. Modeling Requirements
2.5. Drawing Requirements
2.6. Project Folder Structure and ProjectWise
2.7. Information Delivery Manual (IDM)
2.8. Data Security
3. BIM PROCESS AND IMPLEMENTATION ....................................................................... 20
3.1. Purpose
3.2. BIM Workflow Process
3.3. Project BIM Work Plan
3.4. Project Team BIM Facilitator
4. QUALITY ASSURANCE / VALIDATION ......................................................................... 30
5. Glossary of Terms .......................................................................................................... 32
6. Appendix – Diagrams and Technical Footnotes .......................................................... 34
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), 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. Utilize 4D Technology and Process to better manage transition from design to
construction and virtually simulate construction processes with various trades to
avoid conflicts in the field
6. Incorporate as-built BIMs, including infrastructure and building systems, in to District-
wide Geographical Information System (GIS)
7. Collaborate with District-wide Facility Management to incorporate as-built information
in to facility management tools and software
8. Incorporate submission of the BIM as a requirement for Division of the State
Architect (DSA) electronic review and approval
9. Establish a technology platform and provide continuous support to incorporate future
technologies
10. Use BIM as Information and Communication tools for shared governance, students,
facility directors and staff, and the community
LACCD Building Information Modeling Standards

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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 3.1
b. Sustainable Design Standards
c. Owner Project Requirements
d. DES-002-D BIM Asset Data for Design and As-Built Documentation -
NEW CONSTRUCTION Projects
e. DES-002-E BIM Asset Data for Design and As-Built Documentation -
RENOVATION Projects
f. BIM Asset Data for Design and As-Built Documentation -
PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS
g. BIM-Specific Requirements and Matrices (Uses of BIM, Quality
Control Strategy, Roles And Responsibilities) - for Projects > $5M
h. Document 0800 Supplementary Conditions (when applicable)
i. LACCD Revit Template Files 2016 (for teams using Revit 2016) (see
APPENDIX - Technical Footnotes & Diagrams, item e)
j. LACCD Revit Template Files 2014 (for teams using Revit 2014) (see
APPENDIX - Technical Footnotes & Diagrams, item e)
2.0 BIM PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
2.1. Summary
Mandatory BIM Project requirements shall include the modeling, visualization,
documentation and analytic processes of the building design, as shall assist in validating
the scope and cost of the project.
The principal objective of using BIM is to improve the quality of design solutions and the
exchange of information between the parties. This requires collaboration between the
Design Team, the Design-Bid-Build Contractor, the project management team, campus
facilities teams, and LACCD.
2.2 Technology Platform and Software

LACCD accepts true 3D solid modeling, object oriented software applications that
comply with current industry interoperability standards and are able to be used in a
collaborative environment. The models and analyses shall be used in support of the
decision making process for high performance building design.
All software platforms used for LACCD projects MUST be compliant with:
 Most current version of Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) file format
 Commercially available collaboration software that provides interoperability
between the different software applications (e.g. NavisWorks or equal)

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Approved BIM Software for LACCD Projects*:
Software Available
Authoring – Design Revit Architecture, Bentley BIM, ArchiCAD, Tekla or
Team(Architecture, Structural) equal
Authoring - MEPF Equipment Revit MEP, Bentley BIM, ArchiCAD, or equal
(Design Team & Construction Team)
Authoring - MEPF Distributions Revit MEP, AutoCAD MEP, Bentley BIM, CAD-Duct,
(Design Team & Construction Team) CAD-Pipe, AutoSprink, PipeDesigner 3D or equal
Authoring - Civil Bentley Inroads and Geopak, Autodesk Civil 3D
Coordination (Design Team & NavisWorks Manage, Bentley Navigator Clash
Construction Team spatial conflict, Resolution, Tekla BIMSight
clash detection)
4D Scheduling** Synchro, Vico, NavisWorks Simulate, Primavera, MS
Project, Bentley Navigator
Cost Estimate Innovaya, Vico or equal
Energy Analysis Green Building Studio, IES, Ecotect, Hevacomp, TAS,
or equal
Specifications E-Specs or equal
Model Checking Validation, IFC File Solibri or equal
Optimizer
Water Management Bentley WaterGem
* Software other than those listed below may be used subject to the above compliance
requirements and approval by LACCD Staff.
**Software should link a Primavera or MS Project schedule to model
1. MEPF Equipment is defined as model objects used for building performance

calculations, such as Title 24 Energy Regulation, and as required in sections
2.3.5 and 2.4.1.2. MEPF Equipment (including, but not limited to: Light Fixtures,
Air Handling Units, Chillers, VAV boxes, Plumbing Fixtures, etc.) is required to be
created by true 3D solid modeling, object oriented software applications, such as
Revit MEP.
2. MEPF Distributions is defined as the as-built fabrication runs of plumbing pipes,

mechanical pipes, conduit, fire sprinklers and mechanical ducting created in
fabrication models. This can be created by (true 3D solid modeling) object
oriented software, such as Revit MEP, or by (object enabled 3D surface model)
fabrication software, such as AutoCAD MEP, Autodesk CAD-Duct, AutoCAD
Developer CAD-Pipe, AutoCAD Developer AutoSprink, Trimble PipeDesigner
3D, or equal.
2.3 Applications of BIM

BIM output can be utilized in a variety of ways to provide stakeholders with a greater
understanding of how a building is to be used, designed, and constructed. As such, the
expectation shall be that the BIM shall serve as a virtual representation of the actual
building where traditional 2D documentation (i.e. plans, elevations, sections, schedules,
3D perspectives, isometrics, and details) are extracted and fully coordinated with the
concurrent model.
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The various applications in which BIM shall be utilized for all LACCD BIM projects shall
be as follows:
2.3.1 Pre-Design and Programming

For each campus, The District shall develop Programming Requirements which shall
define space and adjacency requirements to be adhered for individual projects. These
requirements shall be based upon the campus Education Master Plan and Facility
Master Plan, and shall reference the Owner’s Basis of Design and Sustainable Design
Guideline Documents. As-Built Records of Existing Facilities, and, BIM /GIS mapping of
campus shall be included in this documentation and provided to project teams for their
use during the RFP phase. Where possible, all programming and as built data provided
by the campus shall be in a format that is fully translatable to an IFC Compliant BIM
Authoring Tool and shall be expected to be incorporated by the Design Build Teams in to
their design processes for reference and verification purposes.
2.3.2 As-Built Asset Data

Teams should “begin with the end in mind” in relation to parameter metadata within
model objects. As defined in sections 2.3.4, 2.3.5, 2.4.1.2, 2.4.1.4 and 2.4.7.2e, model
objects must contain asset data encompassing three categories:
 Description Metadata – Populated by the Design Team; completed by 100%DD
 Performance Metadata - Populated by both the Design Team and Construction
Team; completed at 100%DD, Installation and Construction Substantial Completion
 M&O Metadata - Populated by the Construction Team; completed at Installation
or Construction Substantial Completion
The full list of the required Asset Data for each BIM object in a project can be found
within the following spreadsheet:
 DES-0002-D BIM Asset Data for Design and As-Built Documentation - New
Construction and Renovation
A full description of the specific metadata used by LACCD - including parameter naming,
parameter units and parameter examples for the Asset Data defined in form DES-0002-
D can be found in the following spreadsheet:
 DES-0002-E Parameter ID Definitions for the BIM Asset Data Matrix DES-0002-D
Spreadsheet
It is suggested that the teams utilizing Revit organize and “code” the Asset Data using
the objects’ keynote parameter. It is also suggested that the teams utilize the Revit
template file titled “LACCD Revit Template File V1” to organize model objects and
schedule asset data using the template’s pre-made Revit schedules. See APPENDIX -
Technical Footnotes & Diagrams, item e for additional explanation and information.
2.3.2.1 COBie
Team will be required to utilize the COBie data format for adding some of the
description and performance metadata in the model objects as defined in
DES-002-D and DES-002-E.

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The Construction Team will be required to utilize the COBie data format for
adding M&O metadata of MEPF equipment utilized by the LACCD Facilities
Group as defined in DES-002-D and DES-002-E.
The Design Team will also be responsible for the export of the description,
performance, and M&O metadata of MEPF equipment from the model to a
COBie-compliant excel file.
2.3.3 Site Conditions - Existing Conditions and New Construction

For new construction and renovation projects, the modeling of the project site and
massing of adjacent existing structures is required. Depending upon the project site, a
BIM site model of the site may be obtained from LACCD. If no existing site models are
available, the Design Team shall develop this model as a part of the scope of work.
For renovation projects, the modeling of project buildings shall be performed based upon
District provided as-built information, as well as field verification and electronic
measurements conducted by both the Design and Construction teams to validate the
level of accuracy.
For all existing conditions to be directly impacted, altered, or to be demolished by a

proposed renovation, the Design Team shall model those conditions to the appropriate
level of detail that will clearly demonstrate the design intent to building stakeholders,
other Project Team Members, and construction trades directly involved with executing
this scope of work.
Proposed site conditions shall reference campus benchmarks, and reference existing
surveys and GIS mapping systems for accuracy. New site and utility conditions shall be
modeled in 3D, and shall coordinate system and spatial models three dimensionally. In
cases where landscape features may directly impact utility and structural systems, those
features (i.e. vegetation, irrigation) shall be modeled with accurate size and clearance
zones.
2.3.4 Architectural Model - Spatial and Material Design Models

The Architectural Spatial model evolves during the design process, and the information
modeled by the Design Team in BIM shall be further refined as a project progresses
toward construction. In the early phases of design, an Architectural BIM Model may be
as simple as a massing model validating program requirements, basic geometries,
building orientation to climate and site conditions, and adjacency to the surrounding
building s for contextual impact.
As the design progresses, design solutions shall be clearly documented and delineated
by the Design Team in the building information model. Likewise, as materials and
components are selected, generic assemblies shall be assigned material properties,
sizes, track LEED values, and other specific component information to clearly define
various building features such as walls, floors, roofs, doors and windows. Program
space requirements shall be modeled in the spatial model and validated using schedules
and other validation tools designated by the District for the specific project.
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2.3.5 System Models - Structural and MEPF design
Each building system shall be organized as a separate model linked to a common origin
point or campus benchmark for efficient and accurate coordination purposes. Similar to
the spatial models, the level of detail in these models shall evolve as design progresses
such that these systems are accurately modeled, and include sufficient quantity,
location, performance, clearance, asset data, and LEED requirements as part of the
BIM.
Design Team consultants responsible for multiple systems may include those systems in
a single file with each system clearly identified, as long as each system is able to be
extracted independently for systems coordination.
For building performance calculations, systems must be further broken down in respect
to their locations by the Design Team - specifically individual rooms, spaces, or zones
associated with a system or systems.
The architectural model and drawing sheets assign ‘rooms’ for both schedule and
areas. The mechanical, electrical and plumbing model assigns ‘spaces’ to the
corresponding room areas. The assigning of ‘spaces’ creates a volume to track the
location of equipment and fixtures.
In the case of a mechanical System (ex. defined by an Air Handing Unit), the associated
mechanical equipment (to include VAV, reheat, and diffusers) are assigned to
a System through metadata properties. Once a System is defined, the Zone defining
elements (ex. VAV, sensors, and thermostats) are assigned to a specific Zone through
metadata properties. Finally, mechanical equipment (ex. diffusers, return) which
occupies a specific ‘space’ coincides with the metadata properties that assign
both System and Zone.
2.3.6 Cost estimation

LACCD may use the model to generate Cost Estimates at project milestones designated
by the contract. At the completion of Construction Documentation Phase, the Design
Team shall also provide to potential bidders a copy of the fully assembled and
coordinated BIM in a non-editable format. (i.e. Navisworks .nwd, .dwf, 3d .pdf). See
section 2.3.8 for additional cost-related requirements for quantity takeoff.
2.3.7 4D Scheduling and Sequencing - Schedule-Based Model Views

The construction planning process mandates the sequencing of activities in space and
time and accounting for constraints such as procurement lead time/logistics, resources,
and spatial constraints, among others.
Having the ability to watch the elements of a design come together visually gives the
design and construction team improved accuracy in construction sequencing. Creating
Schedule-Based Model Views offers an effective tool to gauge and visualize a team’s
actual work progress in relation to the submitted schedule. Sequencing may also be
used for visualizing the installation of a complicated assembly that may require
coordination of multiple contractors.

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Models and their Elements must be in concert with the Activity IDs within the Project
Schedule. However, LACCD does not require a 4D animation. Instead, LACCD requires
the creation of Schedule-Based Model Views: isolated 3D views representing a specific
“snapshot” point of the schedule. Views which break down the site and basic system
assemblies per-trade and per-floor – linked to a resource-loaded construction sequence
schedule, shall be adequate. See Table 1 - Schedule-Based Model Views Assemblies
and Activities Matrix - for a description of system assemblies and activities.
The intent of the creation of these views is for Design Teams and Construction Teams to
better visualize the baseline construction schedule and analyze the sequencing for any
projected constructability impacts during the project.
During Design:
The Design Team shall create views within the native BIM to break down (by floor and
by trade) the MEPF systems.
During Construction:
The Contractor shall provide adequate time in their submittal schedule prior to the start
of construction to complete a pre-construction coordination process using BIM for
CPT/PMO review and approval which shall include the following:
1. Constructability review of Contract Documents Design BIM.
2. Construction VDC Kickoff Meeting to review BIM requirements and BIM
Execution Plan with District.
3. Provisions and timeline for development, submission and review of Fabrication
3D Files and continued Schedule-Based Model Views.
4. Coordination and modeling of proposed underground utilities with existing and
updated for any unforeseen conditions uncovered during construction, as
discovered.
5. Identification and review of potential design Changes for approved Substitutions
prior to their installation in the Project.
6. Identification and resolution of potential changes for constructability issues prior
to their installation in the project
Contractor shall provide Schedule-Based Model Views to visualize “snapshots” of
construction activities on site per requirements of the BIM Standards. Additionally,
Contractor shall prepare Schedule-Based Model Views to account for work breakdown
structure (WBS), phases, levels and/or zones, as specifically noted in the Contract
Documents.
The CPT/PMO team may request use of the Schedule Based Model Views as a means
for reviewing construction progress, and submitted Applications for Payment. As such,
it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to update the Model (and hence Model
Views) regularly for review at construction progress meetings.

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 Table 1 - Schedule-Based Model Views Assemblies and Activities Matrix
System Assemblies and Scheduled Activities defined below to be included in Schedule-
Based Model Views (when applicable).
Site Logistics Planning  site layout

 staging and laydown areas
 coordination of construction with concurrent campus
activities
 access to fire and utility points of connection
Site Work  Excavation work
 Footings
 Foundations
 On-grades slabs
 Landscape
Structural system  foundations, slabs
 grade beams
 columns
 load bearing walls
 floor and roof decks and support
 seismic bracing
Exterior building envelope  Exterior walls
 Exterior Panels and assemblies
 curtain walls
 openings
 glazing
Interior partitions  plumbing walls
 Shaft assemblies
 Rated and non-rated wall assemblies
Mechanical system  Ductwork
 Equipment
 Air Diffusers
Roof systems  Roof Assemblies
 Major Equipment
 Openings
Plumbing  Main Connection lines from site
 plumbing lines
 plumbing fixtures
Electrical (includes low voltage  main equipment
systems)  major conduit routing
 lighting fixtures

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2.3.8 5D Estimation / Model-based Quantity Take-off
Quantities shall be directly derivable from the model by LACCD at 50%DD and be
represented in model schedules such that the following take off can be extracted:
 Square feet (rooms, GFA, walls, glazing, slab penetrations, etc)

 Linear feet (columns, walls, framing, etc)
 Counts (MEP equipment, air terminals, etc)
2.3.9 Energy Consumption Simulation and Life-Cycle Cost Analysis

All new construction needs to be designed in a way that energy and material use can be
greatly reduced and then measured and verified by facilities management teams once it
is occupied. As such, energy simulation shall be based upon information extracted
directly from BIM technology and validated by energy modeling, whole building
commissioning requirements and LEED Certification.
Exporting to gbXML - Project Design Teams and Construction Teams shall utilize
energy modeling and sustainable design software that extracts BIM data to gbXML
format for analysis. Reference section 2.2 for approved BIM Authoring Tools.
2.3.10 Design Visualization

Design Visualization tools refer to animations, fly-throughs, static 3D renderings, 4D, and
3D Physical Models exported directly from a BIM Authoring Tool. Design Teams shall
provide a model which will support the creation of quality design that illustrate building
spaces, their use and organization, to assist stakeholders in making decisions
throughout the design duration. During Construction, visualization models may be
developed by the Contractor to help simulate and sequence construction of a room
before it is built.
2.4 Modeling Requirements
2.4.1 General
1. The BIM shall be used for all site and building systems design, development, and
analysis, including but not limited to architectural, structural, mechanical,
electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression.
2. During SD and DD Phases, BIM Technology shall be used by the Design Teams
to develop and establish building performance, and the Basis of Design in
accordance with Owner Project Requirements (OPR). This model shall be
interoperable with analytic tools including but not limited to building envelope,
orientation, daylighting, energy consumption, building management system
(BMS), building automation systems (BAS), renewable energy strategies, life
cycle cost analysis, and spatial requirements.
3. Use BIM authoring software element libraries when creating model objects.
Model objects shall contain parts and components assigned to appropriate
Families and Categories as opposed to simple 3D Geometry (i.e. walls, doors,
windows, railings, stairs, furniture)

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4. Model objects/elements shall contain object parameters and associated
description and performance asset data (Description Metadata and Performance
Metadata) applicable to building system requirements. These elements shall
contain data at a level such to support the analytic process - including size,
material, location, mounting heights, performance parameters and system
information where applicable. As an example, a light fixture may contain
parameters such as energy output requirements, user illumination levels,
description, floor level, space name, bulb life, ID tag, etc. See Section 2.3.2 for
additional asset data information and DES-002-D for a full list of BIM asset data
for design and as-built documentation.
5. Some model objects/elements shall also contain object parameters and

associated asset data applicable to Maintenance and Operations by facilities
(M&O Metadata). These elements shall contain data at a level to support the
maintenance of facilities – including manufacturer, model number, installation
date, warranty start and warranty duration. For example, a light fixture may
contain parameters such as component name, make, manufacturer, model
number, installation info, warranty info, replacement cost, etc. See Section 2.3.2
for additional asset data information and DES-002-D for a full list of BIM asset
data for design and as-built documentation.
6. Sustainable design principles and LEED Credit Documentation shall be included

in the BIM by the Design Team to analyze, document, and verify project LEED
Certification Goals.
7. Design Team shall provide awarded General Contractor a copy of the fully
coordinated and assembled BIM (in Navisworks or equal), as well as copies of
the Native Authoring BIMS for each trade (see Sec 3.2.c). These Authoring BIMs
shall be used as basis for the creation of As-Builts and creation of fabrication
models generated by sub-contractors. It is recommended Design Team and
Contractor establish a protocol for digital data exchange (i.e. interoperable file
formats) prior to providing these models.
8. General Contractor shall utilize model geometry and extract graphical information
for generating construction administration documents from the Project BIM, i.e.
RFI’s, Directives, Bulletins, Change Orders. Construction team shall record as-
built conditions in the 100% CD DSA-Approved Native-Authored BIM as a part of
progress submissions and final delivery to LACCD.
9. DSA submittal drawings, calculations and analysis shall be extracted from the
Project BIMs.
2.4.2 Types of Model Elements

Model elements shall be derived from the following sources:
1. Manufacturer’s Model Elements - elements created by and acquired from

manufacturers. It is the author’s responsibility to display the appropriate level of
detail for the design element. Embedded performance data shall remain for
analysis and specification purposes.

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2. Custom Created Model Elements - model elements created by the model author
must utilize appropriate BIM Authoring tool templates to create custom elements.
Custom models components need to be assigned as a part and part of a family
or group (no generic models).
3. District Provided Model Elements (District Standards) - model elements created

by district appointed specialists, containing the minimum standards set forth in
this document.
2.4.3 Not Used
2.4.4 Specifications
LACCD will not require direct model linkage to specifications at this time. We may
address this requirement in later versions of this Standard as technology progresses.
2.4.5 Model Geographical Location

Location of the project origin shall be defined and aligned for all models. Base models
shall show the project origin and dimensionally tie its location to either a single common
origin point or to a permanent campus monument.
Project Locations dimensionally tied to permanent campus monuments shall use the
State Plane Coordinates System, California Zone 5, NAD 83, and NAVD 88.
Project North and True North shall be accurate and easily identifiable in all models and
drawing deliverables.
For additional information, reference Technical Footnote 1 and the LACCD CAD
Standard 3.0, Section 8.0. “Setting the Origin”1
2.4.6 Program Spatial Requirements

a) Spatial data should be generated by the Design Team and associated with bounding
elements (walls, doors, windows, floors, ceilings, slabs).
b) Space and Area schedule data must be dynamically updated from the model
geometry.
c) Schedules must track both program square footage and actual square footage.
d) LACCD Spatial Requirements must be validated using BIM Technology.
e) Each space shall include the following spatial information:

Space Type – Omniclass (Table 13)
Space Number
Space Name
Space Description
Department Name
Room Area

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2.4.7 Construction As-Built BIM and Record As-Built BIM
Construction As-Built BIM

The 100% CD DSA-Approved Native-Authored Design BIM must be updated
continuously by the Construction Team throughout the construction phase to create the
Construction As-Built BIM, and validated before closing up spaces (i.e. installing ceiling
tiles). The Construction As-Built BIM must also incorporate all field changes - including,
but not limited to: RFIs, Fabrication models, Revision Addenda, and CCDs for creation of
the Record As-Built BIM. Both the Construction As-Built BIM and the Record As-Built
BIM must be maintained in their native-authored file formats.
Record As-Built BIM

At completion of construction, the Design Team shall update field design changes
coordinated with the contractor via RFI’s and change orders, and verify completeness
and accuracy of Construction As-Built BIM relative to design intent, and progress of the
schedule. This final submission by the Design Team is the Record As-Built BIM. Any
associated plans, elevations, details, shop drawings or other documents related to the
Record As-Built BIM must also be updated as part of the Design Teams’ Record
Documents deliverable. Both the Construction As-Built BIM and the Record As-Built BIM
must be maintained in their native-authored file formats.
1. Contractor shall make the continuously updated native-authored As-Built BIM

available to the Design Team and LACCD for review for the duration of
construction. Payment for progress on Construction As-Built BIMs shall be based
on model reviews on a bi-monthly basis (unless specified differently in BIM
Supplementary Conditions).
2. Within 30 days of Substantial completion, Contractor shall submit the completed
Construction As-Built BIM to the LACCD and Design Team for final review and
approval. The Construction As-Built BIM shall include the following:
a. As-built conditions relative to design intent and construction means and
methods.
b. Native-authored file formats and all associated and linked files for all:
1. Authoring models generated by the Contractor
2. Fabrication models of MEPF System Distributions as defined in
Section 2.2.2
c. Fully assembled and coordinated master model
d. Full description of how to reassemble the model and how to extract 2D
documentation. Please include: file names, model links, software names and
version numbers where applicable.
e. As-Built models shall include object parameters (Description Metadata and
Performance Metadata), and associated asset data applicable to
Maintenance and Operations by facilities (M&O Metadata), as defined in
Sections 2.3.2 and 2.4.1.5 and spreadsheets DES-002-D and DES-002-E.
f. As-Built models shall include Space Names and Space Numbers (matching
Room Names and Room Numbers) – to identify locations for equipment.
Space Names and Space Numbers shall be created in individual models
(such as M, E, and P models) to identify locations of affiliated equipment as
defined in spreadsheets DES-002-D and DES-002-E.
g. Native Models shall be converted by the Design Teams to .dgn/i-model or
Bentley Navigator compatible format, including embedded data from native
files.
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3. In addition to the components & elements that directly comprise the work, the
Contractor’s As-Built BIM must accurately identify modeled work related to the
Contractor’s scope - including the following, but not limited to:
a) Housekeeping & equipment pads
b) Bracing, including earthquake & sway braces
c) "No-fly" zones, using distinguishable solid objects in the model, for:
i. Clearances required for access, installation, maintenance, codes,
etc.
ii. Elevator or other hoist way shafts
iii. Other critical spaces as required
d) Access panels
2.5 Drawing Requirements (CAD Files)

Drawing Requirements pertain to standards for output of models such as file naming,
line work, font styles, title blocks, symbols, text styles, printing requirements, and other
LACCD standard content.
In addition to these BIM Standards, all LACCD Projects shall refer to sections 2.0
through 20.0, and the referenced appendices of LACCD CAD Standards 3.0 for
drawing requirements.
2.6 Project Folder Structure and ProjectWise
2.6.1 General
Design Teams and Construction Teams on Projects requiring use of LACCD BIM
Standards and/or LACCD CADD Standards shall be required to utilize LACCD’s
ProjectWise System for file exchange, data management, and submission
milestones. All projects requiring the use of ProjectWise shall adhere to the
requirements outlined within the BIM Standards. However, at the discretion of
each college, additional requirements may be identified within Contract
Documents pertaining to ProjectWise use on the project.
2.6.2 ProjectWise Use

Design Teams and Construction Teams awarded contracts with the LACCD BIM
Standards and/or LACCD CADD Standards are each also required to acquire a
minimum of one ProjectWise Passport for access to the LACCD ProjectWise
Server. Proof of purchase of ProjectWise Explorer licenses must be provided to
LACCD within 30 days of their Notice to Proceed.

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2.6.3 ProjectWise Folder Structure
\Design Construction\30 BIM-CAD\

For teams choosing to collaborate in ProjectWise, the current version of the “live”
models and drawings shall be located in the “BIM-CAD” section at all times.
\Design Construction\Milestone Submittals\

Milestone submission models shall be copied to the Milestone Submittals folder.
Files placed in the Milestone Submittal Folders are snapshots of the project at a
given point in time based upon requirements of the project schedule. Milestones
are organized by Year-Month-Date, and then the name of the submittal (i.e.
100% Construction Documents). A sample Submittal file structure is shown in
Section 2.6.4.1.
2.6.4 BIM Submission Folder Structure and Naming

Maintaining consistent file naming and structure is critical for referenced (linked)
files to function properly across project teams and for end users such as facilities
directors, to be able to retrieve files quickly once the project is complete. For this
reason, LACCD has developed a filing structure to organize BIM Files and other
deliverables for the duration of the project. This folder structure has been
integrated in to LACCD’s ProjectWise Folder Structure and supersedes our
previous BIM Folder Structure.
All documentation pertaining to Milestone Submittals shall be archived and stored within the
project file structure with a heading corresponding to the submittal type (i.e. 100% Construction
Documents). A sample file structure is shown below:

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1. Sample Folder Structure – Milestone Submittals
See Section 2.6.4.3 for additional discipline designations.
The root location (drive letter) of the Project folders may differ from office to
office. However, all LACCD project data should be independent of the root drive
letter to allow sharing between differing office server structures. The Root project
Directory (LACCD) must reside directly below the Drive letter:
2. Sample Folder Structure – Design or Construction Team Server

P:/ LACCD
04M Campus Code Folder
04M-418_East Complex  Project Folder
2015_0704_50% DD  Submission folder
A-Architectural  Discipline folder
Campus Codes
Table 1
Campus CODE
LA City College 01C
East LA College 02E
LA Harbor College 03H
LA Mission College 04M
Pierce College 05P
LA Southwest College 06S
LA Trade-Technical College 07T
LA Valley College 08V
West LA College 09W
District Wide 10D

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3. Campus Codes
Campus Codes (Table 1) shall be used to organize all projects by a consultant at
a particular college. Folders consist of the 3 character Campus code, and shall
be placed directly below the LACCD Project Directory as shown above.
4. Project Number
Prior to commencing work, project teams shall be assigned an LACCD Project
Number by the College Project Manager. This number shall be used for
organizing the project files, and should include the common name on the file
name project.
 (Example: Mission College CPM assigns the East Complex project a
project number of 04M-418. Therefore project folder shall be named
04M-418 East Complex)
5. Discipline Folders
Each discipline shall be assigned a folder corresponding to a Discipline
Designator as listed in Table 2. All project files received and referenced from
each discipline shall be organized in this folder. As a project progresses, the
contents within these discipline folders will expand, and each deliverable should
be clearly organized in its own folder.
Discipline Designators
Table 2
Discipline Designator
(in alphabetical order)
Architectural A
Geotechnical B
Civil C
Process D
Electrical E
Fire Protection F
General G
Hazardous Materials H
Interiors I
Landscape L
Mechanical M
Facilities / Operations O
Plumbing P
Equipment/Specialty Q
Design
Structural S
Telecommunication T
Security TY
Survey V
Civil Works W
Other Disciplines X
Contractor/ Shop Drawings Z

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6. File Locations and Naming
Native Model files shall be placed directly in the applicable Discipline folder.
Original files from other disciplines should be linked from their discipline folder
location and relative path to models.
Model File names

Model file names shall follow file naming convention outlined in Section 3.1
Model file Naming of LACCD CAD Standards.
Example 04M418-A-BLDGA.RVT
Additional Discipline-specific files, such as DWG, or DGN files, shall be placed in

subfolders within the Discipline folder titled DWG or DGN, respectively.
Note: PDF Sheet files shall be placed in the “_Sheet Set_PDF” folder as
identified in Section 2.6.4.1.
Sheet file names

Files shall be maintained in their respective folders and organized with sheet file
naming outlined in File Naming Section 3.2 Sheet Naming and Numbering of
LACCD CAD Standards.
Example 04M418-A-FP01.DWG
7. Support Files - Standard items needed for the project, such as a project specific
templates, symbols, applications (lisp, script, etc.), logos and graphics. Project
Specific Model Content can also be placed here.
8. Coordination Files – Files for Design and Construction coordination (clash
detection) shall be managed by the BIM Facilitator or VDC Manager, and
organized by date as the project progresses.
9. Other Folders - Renderings, LEED, etc., will have their own folders which will be
populated as the project progresses.
2.6.5 Variant Folder Tree
For projects that require multiple buildings, a separate folder structure shall be
created for each building and assigned :
Create building folders below the discipline directories as required for the project.
07T Campus Code Folder
07T-712_LATTC CTB & EPS  Project Folder
07T-712.1 CTB  building folder
A-Architectural  discipline folder
07T-712.2 EPS  building folder

A-Architectural  discipline folder

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2.7 Information Delivery Manual (IDM)
The Information Delivery Manual is a methodology to document a team’s intended
process of exchanging information using BIM tools to develop sustainable design
solutions, the process maps shall be used to validate the design intent, and document
the process for future projects.
As part of a BIM Execution Plan, Design Teams shall provide: IDM Process Maps
documenting the teams’ strategy for executing energy analyses, verification of
geospatial requirements, project water management, and daylight harvesting analysis.
These process maps shall be tied to specific requirements and performance goals of the
project.
It is the intent that these process maps be in compliance with the Information Delivery
Manual (IDM) published by the Building Smart Alliance.
(IDM link: http://iug.buildingsmart.org/idms )
Sample IDM Process Map
Source – AEC3

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2.8 Data Security
The Design Team or Construction Team shall establish a data security protocol as part
of the Design BIM Execution Plan or Construction BIM Execution Plan. The intent of the
data security plan is to establish user permission levels and prevent any possible data
corruption, virus “infections”, data misuse or deliberate damage by his/her own
employees.
Design Teams and/or Construction Teams shall establish usernames and passwords for
each individual accessing LACCD’s ProjectWise system.
Conversely, if there is a need to access any non-LACCD provided file exchange servers,
it shall be the responsibility of the Design Team and/or Construction Team to provide the
necessary access rights for LACCD’s users/stakeholders as needed.
2.9 Model and Electronic File Ownership

1. Construction VDC and Fabrication 3D Files shall become the property of District
and transmitted along with the As-Built Drawings upon Final Completion.
2. Any electronic files provided by Architect or District on the Project may not be used
wholly or in part for any purpose other than the preparation of Shop Drawings or
construction coordination for the Project.
3. Copying or distribution of any electronic media file in whole or in part to parties other
than a party to the Project is not allowed.

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3 BIM PROCESS AND IMPLEMENTATION
3.1 General
The project BIM Implementation Plan, defined below in Section 3.2, is intended to be used
as a guideline to incorporate BIM as an integral part of LACCD's design, construction and
facilities management processes. These standards shall be considered Project BIM
requirements for implementation of BIM processes. Any deviations to the guidelines outlined
herein must be documented by the applicable Project Team, and then reviewed and
approved by LACCD in writing prior to commencement. As technology progresses, LACCD
will work with project teams to update these requirements accordingly. Additional BIM
requirements may be included in the Service Agreements, General Conditions, or
Supplementary Conditions, at the discretion and approval of LACCD Program Manager.
3.2 BIM WORKFLOW PROCESS
3.2.1 BIM Workflow Summary
a. Design Phase
1. Design Team shall assign a Lead BIM Facilitator to coordinate BIM
workflow per section 3.4 of LACCD BIM Standards.
2. Designers shall use trade specific analytic and authoring tools to create 3D
models to meet predefined project requirements.
3. For Spatial Coordination, BIM Facilitator will integrate the design discipline
and trade specific models into a consolidated 3D-model using coordination
software (i.e. Navisworks, Bentley Navigator). The consolidated model will
be used for assembling the various design models and providing a report
and view list of design coordination issues.
4. Resolution of Spatial Conflicts: During coordination meetings, the Design
Team will electronically identify, track and publish interference reports
between all trades. All interferences will be resolved interactively by the
Design Team facilitated with the use of coordination software.
5. Prior to each scheduled coordination meeting, an updated clash report will
be issued by Project Team BIM Facilitator to track the progress of
coordination, analyze conflicts and help facilitate issue resolution prior to
construction.
6. Spatial Coordination Sign-off Drawings: Once all spatial conflicts have
been resolved by the Design Team and the structural, architectural, MEPF,
and Civil systems have been fully coordinated, each consultant shall
provide fully annotated drawings of their respective systems in PDF format
for submission to the Architect / Engineer of Record for review and
approval. The fully coordinated model shall be used as reference model for
the construction team to coordinate compliance of fabrication models with
design intent, and shall be updated in a timely manner to reflect design
changes in the field.
7. Building Performance and Energy Modeling – Design Team shall regularly
update energy models using BIM Data as reference. Information generated
from Design Energy models shall be integrated into design models as
appropriate to achieve building performance and energy efficiency goals of
the project.
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8. DSA Review and use of digital models for approval will be developed in
collaboration with DSA by LACCD as technology progresses.
b. Bidding Phase (if applicable)

1. As part of documents delivered to potential bidders, Design Team shall
provide non-editable version of the coordinated BIM for reference and
visualization of the building.
2. After Contract is awarded, the coordinated Design BIM and all native BIM
files will be provided to the General Contractor for basis of construction.
c. Construction Phase
1. Prior to the start of construction, Contractor shall assign a Team VDC
Manager to coordinate fabrication models with the coordinated design
model.
2. Construction Trades noted in Section 3.2.4.c shall generate fabrication
models using Design BIMs that have been issued for construction.
3. Contractor’s Fabrication models shall be coordinated with the design BIM
that is based on DSA approved design. Prior to fabrication and
construction Contractor shall report any potential discrepancies to the
design model to Design Team in the form of a RFI. Clash reports may also
be issued by the Contractor as background information for RFIs and
submittals.
4. As part of the requirement for as-built deliverables, the Contractor shall
continually update the Construction BIMs with as-built conditions, including
changes to MEPF systems.
3.2.2 Project Team Collaboration Procedures

The success of a BIM enabled project delivery process is highly dependent upon
the level at which the entire project team can communicate and work
collaboratively for the duration of the project. This section documents the
recommended collaboration procedures for effectively managing this process.
a. Shared File Server - Prior to start of design, it is required that the Design
Team establish their own single shared project server (or ProjectWise “30 BIM-
CAD” folder as defined in Section 2.6.3) for the upload and exchange of digital
models, and the collection of project deliverables at pre-determined milestones.
The same shared server shall continue to be used for the same purposes
during Construction. Models on this shared server will be fully accessible web-
based to all team members via assigned site user names and passwords.
When a LACCD provided shared file server (ProjectWise “30 BIM-CAD” folder)
is used, Project Teams shall coordinate with the District to establish access.
1. Upload Models to Shared Project Server - During the Design Phases,
design engineers and architects will upload their trade specific authoring
and analysis models to the shared Project Server for scheduled
coordination meetings and milestone submittals.
2. Design Models uploaded for clash detection and systems coordination
should be saved in an optimal interoperable format agreed upon by
project team. (i.e. Navisworks accepts several file types but .dwg,
.nwd/.nwc, and .ifc are file formats that are operable across multiple
software platforms)
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b. Coordinated Insertion Point – Prior to the start of design in BIMs, BIM
Facilitator shall work with project teams to establish a geospatially coordinated
insertion point for all disciplines to begin their models. See Section 2.4.5 of
BIMS and Section 8.0 of CAD Standards for additional information on how
to establish insertion points.
c. Points of Reference– BIM facilitator will provide a 3D grid for incorporation
into the spatial coordination model. This will provide the viewer with a quick
point of reference when navigating through the model. If room information is
easily translatable to the coordination model, this should also be incorporated.
d. Project BIM Kickoff and Standards Orientation – Upon award of a project,
LACCD shall facilitate a Design BIM Standards Kickoff Orientation with the
Design Team to review the following:
1. LACCD BIM Standards and Workflow process
2. Statement of Owner’s Project Requirements
3. All data developed during the project validation phase
4. Asset Data requirements
BIM Standards will also be reviewed with selected General Contractor prior to
the start of construction as part of the Construction BIM Standards Kickoff.
e. Third party involvement - Project Teams are encouraged to seek involvement
of selected third parties, such as DSA reviewers, local utility companies and
other stakeholders that may benefit from a visual review of the coordination
model.
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3.2.3 BIM Collaboration Room (“BIM Theater”)

During the Design Phases, the Design Team Prime Consultant should provide a
room (BIM Theater) for facilitating BIM Collaboration. The BIM Theater shall
serve as a collaborative work environment for design review and coordination.
Alternately, collaboration using web conference (i.e. WebEx, GoToMeeting) is
acceptable for facilitating these meetings.
During Construction, Contractor should provide and set up a BIM Collaboration

room located at the construction site to coordinate fabrication models with
respective trades and design team to review the submittals.

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3.2.4 Spatial Model Coordination and Clash Detection
Figure 2 Illustrates the BIM based coordination process during design and construction phases
3.2.5 3D-Models, Formats and Model Structures of Coordination Models

The 3D models shall consist of 3D objects and solids (not lines or wire frames)
that closely represent the actual dimensions of the building elements and the
equipment that will be installed on the project. In the Design Model, reasonable
abstractions can be made (i.e. pipe fittings do not need to be modeled), and shall
be coordinated with the Builder to ensure meaningful coordination and clash
detection.
Before coordination modeling begins, the construction Virtual Design and

Construction (VDC) Manager will work with team to develop a structure and
features of the files that are to be submitted (Documents: File Structure,
Modeling Scope Matrix). Typically, BIM Coordination requires the following model
structure and features:
1. Project teams shall follow LACCD File Naming requirements as documented

in Section 2.6.4.6
2. For buildings with a larger footprint or multiple floors, team may wish to
create a single coordination. One file for each floor (or zone) of one floor and
trade (e.g. 4 floors, 2 wings per floor, and 5 trades => 40 files)
3. For trades, the 3D representations of each floor may be relative to a 0’-0”
FFEL as long as all trades agree on the same protocol. The BIM facilitator
will adjust the elevations of the architectural and structural elements to 0’0”.
4. All other trades will be modeled at the correct elevation (not all floors
modeled at the same elevation).
5. All elements of the building must be represented in only one file and should
be modeled by their specific trade. For example, the Architectural model
provided for 3D coordination should not include any of the structural
elements contained in the structural model. Lights should be modeled by
the electrical engineer, not the architect.
6. The Architectural ceilings should contain openings for lights, registers, fire
sprinkler heads, smoke detectors, exit signs, etc. as required.
7. All models should include separate 3D representations of required
clearances and/or access requirements for equipment access, light
clearances, overhead cable tray access, etc. These clearance/access
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models should be in a separate layer(s) for each trade clearly labeled as
such.
8. The granularity of elements in the model has to correspond with the
sequence of the installation at the site (e.g. not one wall element for the
entire floor).
9. All 3D model files submitted for clash detection must be “clean” – with any
extraneous 2D references and/or 3d elements stripped from the models.
10. Once a conflict or discrepancy has been sufficiently resolved, the
Construction VDC Manager (and Design BIM Facilitator, as required) will
update all related models, model views, and clash reports to reflect these
changes. Contractor may be required to implement revisions / solutions in a
revised model and re-submit.
11. When emailing notification of file uploads or for any other email
correspondence pertaining to this project, all email subject line headings
must be prefaced with the acronym for the Project Name.
12. For ease of identification during the 3D Coordination process, the following
trades will be represented in these assigned colors:
Trade colors for Coordination Software

 Fire Protection: red - RGB: 255, 0, 0
 Plumbing: magenta - RGB: 255, 0, 255
 HVAC Duct: blue - RGB: 0, 0, 255
 HVAC Pipe: lime green - RGB: 0, 255, 0
 Electrical: cyan - RGB: 0, 255, 255
 Pneumatic Tube: dark green - RGB: 0, 76, 0
 Concrete: gray - RGB: 128, 128, 128
 Structural Steel: maroon - RGB: 127, 0, 0
 Architectural: white - RGB: 255, 255, 255
 Security: pink - RGB: 255, 127, 255
 AV: orange - RGB: 255, 62, 0
 Low Voltage: brown - RGB: 127, 63, 0
 Fire Alarm: purple - RGB: 102, 0, 204
 Specialty: User Defined (provide RGB settings for approval)
* Additional trades or systems that may be required shall be identified in

the BIM Execution Plan(s) and designated a color to be used for
coordination for the duration of the project.

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3.2.6 Collaboration in the Installation Planning Process
During shop drawing preparation phase. To optimize field installation, the
Construction VDC Manager will coordinate with affected trade sub-contractors to
coordinate locations for proposed installation of systems within the coordinated
spatial model. Subcontractors will be expected to have individuals attend who
can actively engage in the planning process, and be capable of addressing and
resolving conflicts and the cost/schedule implications they may have.
Prior to installation, the Construction VDC Manager will conduct installation

meetings with affected trade sub-contractors using the coordinated spatial model.
Contractor shall be required to participate in regular coordination meetings with

all other parties participating in the BIM efforts to review conflicts and clash
reports, and to jointly develop solutions for spatial conflicts. Contractor shall
include the CPT/PMO team at coordination meetings, as needed or at the
request of the CPT/PMO team. Necessary rerouting shall be agreed to by the
CPT/PMO team and the Design Team.
3.2.7 Digital Fabrication

Digital Fabrication allows for more accurate and efficient installation in the field,
but requires a more collaborative effort between designer, builder, and
tradesmen to ensure that the deep knowledge and associated efficiencies of the
fabricator are embedded into the construction model. See Section 2.2.1 and
2.2.2 for additional fabrication definition.
As part of the contractor’s submittal for each, the following construction trades
shall provide 3D fabrication models with 3D model objects:
1. Mechanical System Ducting
2. Plumbing Systems and Piping (excluding Plumbing Fixtures)
3. Electrical Conduits
4. Curtain Wall systems
5. Building Envelope Systems (i.e. rain screens, pre-cast panels)
6. Casework and furniture systems (furniture vendor models must be used
when available)
7. Fire Sprinklers (excluding FP equipment)
8. Any additional fabrication models generated by subcontractor
3.2.8 Coordination of entire building

The Contractor’s VDC Manager will assemble a composite model from all of the
model parts of each design discipline for the purpose of performing a visual
check of the building design for spatial and system coordination.
Vertical shafts should also be reviewed to ensure that adequate space has been
allocated for all of the vertical mechanical systems and that all of the shafts line
up floor to floor.
1. Coordination, floor by floor

On larger multistory project, the models may be split on a level by level basis
for trade coordination. If a floor is particularly large, it may also be split by
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zones to reduce file size. In such cases, each floor shall be created as a
separate level in the coordination software, and all trades shall reference a
shared and documented insertion point and methodology for developing these
files. Typically, 3D coordination starts at one floor until building systems are
fully coordinated on the floor, and then continues on to the next floor up.
3.2.9 Clash detection and reporting

1. Coordination software will be used for assembling the various design models
and for providing a report and view list of design coordination issues. The
Design Team, including Design BIM Facilitator and Discipline BIM Lead
Modelers, will review the model and the Clash Reports in coordination
meetings on a regular (weekly) basis.
2. The report will be reviewed by the team members and agreed upon solutions
will be implemented per an agreed upon schedule. This process will be
repeated throughout the design phases until all spatial and system
coordination issues have been resolved.
3. During the construction phase, the Contractor shall utilize the fully
coordinated and consolidated design BIM to verify the accuracy of certain
fabrication models (ref. Sec 3.2.7). Prior to each fabrication submittal for
approval, fabrication contractors shall submit their models to the Contractor’s
VDC Manager for integration with the Design Model.
4. Internal Clash Resolution – Design Consultants and Subcontractors who are
responsible for multiple scopes of work are expected to coordinate the
clashes between those scopes prior to providing those model to the VDC
Manager for spatial and system coordination.
3.3 Project BIM Work Plans (BIM Execution Plans)
Design and Construction teams shall be required to submit to LACCD for review and
approval, a Design BIM Execution Plan (BEP) and Construction BIM Execution Plan
demonstrating a strategy for using Building Information Modeling to execute project
deliverables. For an outline of required components within the BEP, refer to Sec 3.3a
and Sec 3.3b.
The Design BIM Execution Plan and Construction BIM Execution Plan are required to be
submitted as part of the respective Design and Construction Proposals. The LACCD BIM
team will review the Design BEP and Construction BEP within 45 days of award, to
validate compliance with Sec 3.3a and Sec 3.3b. Design team BEPs must be in
compliance with Sec 3.3.a. Construction team BEPs must be in compliance with Sec
3.3.b.
Design and Construction teams will be required to update their BIM Execution Plans
within 30 days of receipt of the LACCD BIM team BIM Execution Plan review.

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a. Design BIM Execution Plan - As part of their design proposal, The Design
Team shall submit a “BIM Work Plan” which shall contain the following:
1. Proposed BIM Software to be used. Include Version numbers.
2. Proposed BIM Workshops and Training integrated in to project schedule
3. Strategy for compliance with LACCD BIM Project Requirements as
defined in Section 2.0 - BIM PROJECT REQUIREMENTS.
4. Schedule integrating progress BIMs per Design Document Submission
Standards
5. Design Model Coordination Schedule (ref. 3.2.1a)
6. File formats used for project submittal and file exchange
7. File exchange protocol
8. Strategy for establishing and managing shared file server (ref. 3.2.2.a)
9. Strategy for updating and coordinating design changes during
construction using BIM
10. Strategy for incorporating changes and record information for creation of
the Record As-Built BIM.
11. Documentation of any proposed deviation from BIM Standards for
LACCD consideration
12. Project team qualifications and experience in BIM, and a list of individuals
with relevant experience assigned to the following roles:
 Design BIM Facilitator (ref. Section 3.4.1)
 Mechanical System BIM Coordinator (ref. Section 3.4.2)
 Lead BIM Technicians for all major trades (i.e. Architect, Civil, MEP,
Structural)
 Senior Project Designers and Engineers
 BIM and IT Managers for all applicable trades
b. Construction BIM Execution Plan - In the Bid, Contractor shall submit a

Construction BIM Work Plan, outlining his strategy for utilizing BIM Technology to
execute construction related activities and coordination:
1. List of Sub-contractors using digital fabrication per Section 3.2.4.c
2. Proposed BIM Software to be used by the GC and fabrication modelers
for approval by LACCD. Include Version numbers.
3. Proposed BIM Workshops and Training integrated in to project schedule
4. Strategy for file exchange and integrating Construction Management
Activities in to Shared File Server
5. Documentation of any deviation from LACCD BIM Standards for LACCD
consideration
6. Proposed strategy for utilizing BIM during construction phase including:
 Proposed use of digital fabrication to validate constructability of
design
 Updating as built conditions for Construction As-Built BIM
 Integration of changes and other record information with the Design
Team for the Record As-Built BIM
7. Project team qualifications and experience in BIM, and a list of individuals
with relevant experience assigned to the following roles:
 Construction BIM Facilitator (ref. Section 3.4.1)
 Lead Fabrication Modelers for all trades in section 3.2.4.c
8. Additional requirements defined in General and Supplemental Conditions

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Figure 2 – Sample of Project BIM Work Flow Diagram
SAMPLE
3.4 BIM Roles and Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of all Consultants and Contractors to have or obtain, at their cost,
the trained personnel, hardware, and software needed to successfully complete the BIM
coordination phase of the project. Equipment used by the subcontractors during the on-
site coordination meetings must meet the requirements of the software being
implemented so as not to cause delays in modeling and redraw. Individuals assigned to
the following project roles shall have the minimum qualifications and responsibilities
outlined below.
3.4.1 Design Team BIM Facilitator

As part of the execution of the Design BIM Work Plan, Project Team shall assign
an individual to the role of Design Team BIM Facilitator. The individual shall
have at least 3 years of BIM experience and shall have relevant proficiency in
proposed BIM Authoring and Coordination Software. This individual and their
qualifications shall be approved by LACCD and shall serve as the main point of
contact with LACCD and the Project Team for BIM related issues. Assigned
responsibilities shall be as follows:
1. Ensure compliance with Design BIM Work Plan
2. Coordinate Project-wide training sessions with LACCD BIM Coordinator
3. Coordinates software training and establishes protocol for efficient use of
software

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4. Coordinate set up of shared file server with LACCD and Project Team IT staff.
5. Assembles consolidated composite design model for coordination meetings
6. Provide Modeling Quality Control / Quality Assurance Check of Design BIMs.
7. Facilitates use of consolidated composite design model in design coordination
meetings
8. Ensures that BIMs are used appropriately to test design requirements / criteria
9. Interfaces with Project team BIM and IT Managers to ensure software is installed
and operating properly
10. Interfaces with software developers to provide feedback and bug reports
11. Facilitates BIM Technical meetings with Lead BIM Technicians
12. Ensure Design Team understands, supports, and meets LACCD Vision and Main
Objectives for BIM (ref. Section 1.2)
13. Ensure the shared origin and geo-reference points noted in Section 2.4.5 are
distributed and used by ALL team members.
14. Coordinate BIM File Exchange and archiving of Milestone Submittals to
ProjectWise
3.4.2 Lead BIM Technicians

1. All major design trades shall assign an individual to the role of lead BIM
Technician for the duration of the project. These individuals shall have at least 2
years of relevant BIM experience and shall have the following responsibilities:
1. Lead the internal project team BIM in its documentation and analysis efforts
2. Interface with Design BIM Facilitator for BIM related meetings and issues
3. Coordinate internal project team training as required
3.4.3 Construction Team BIM Facilitator (Virtual Design and Construction

Manager)
As part of the requirements for the selected bidder, the General Contractor shall
assign an individual to the role of Virtual Design and Construction Manager for
the project. This individual shall be assigned to this role as their primary
responsibility for the duration of the project, and it is mandatory that this
individual have previous onsite construction experience as Virtual Design and
Construction Manager (VDC Manager), MEPF Model Coordinator, Assistant
Project Manager (APM), Assistant Superintendent, or Project Engineer.
Additionally, the individual shall have at least 3 years of BIM experience and shall
have relevant proficiency in proposed BIM Authoring and Coordination Software.
This individual and his qualifications shall be approved by LACCD and shall
serve as the main point of contact with LACCD and the Design Team for BIM
Construction related issues. Assigned responsibilities shall be as follows:
1. Prior to and during Construction, interface with Design Team and/or Campus IT
to establish and maintain shared portal access and permissions
2. Prior to commencing construction, ensures Sequencing and Scheduling is
integrated with Construction As-Built BIM
3. Communicates to Design Team, the data extraction sets required to be
completed by the construction team and ensures that these requests are met
4. Coordinate with Design Team to ensure design changes in the field have been
documented and are updated in the Design Teams’ Record Native As-Built BIM
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5. Prior to approval and installation, work with Lead Fabrication Modelers to
integrate 3D fabrication models with updated design composite model to ensure
compliance with design intent
6. Coordinates update of as-built conditions in the Construction As-Built BIM
7. Works with the Design Team to Ensure the record documentation noted in
Document Submission Standards is properly linked to Record As-Built BIM for
final submittal to LACCD
8. Coordinates software training and establishes protocol for efficient use of
software for Construction Team
9. Ensures Construction Team has necessary hardware and BIM Software properly
installed and accessible on site, for project use prior to the start of pre-
construction activities.
10. Coordinates BIM File Exchange of Construction progress submittals to
ProjectWise
4. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND VALIDATION
4.1. INTRODUCTION
The purpose of the Quality Assurance and Validation process is to ensure project teams
are using Best Practices in the development and file exchange of building information
models. Quality Assurance is an ongoing process to be conducted by the Project Team
and validated by the College Project Manager at both project milestones and random
intervals of the project to ensure that each BIM is being constructed in conformance with
LACCD BIM Standards and is suitably modeled for its intended use. The goal is to
detect and correct, any errors and deficiencies in the models early in the process such
that these discrepancies to not result in unresolved issues during construction or any
significant loss of data upon transfer of as-built models and record documents to the
District for Operations and Maintenance use.
4.2. QUALITY ASSURANCE CHECKLISTS

LACCD has developed a series of checklists to assist project teams and College Project
Managers with the quality assurance and validation of project building information
models.
During Design, it shall be the Design Team’s responsibility to submit completed copies
of the DES-002 –B ProjectWise Upload / Validation Report and BIM Standards
Validation Report at each project milestone in conjunction with project deliverables.
DES-002 –B is a Report deliverable based upon the BIM Quality Assurance and
Validation Checklist.
During Construction, the DES-002 –B ProjectWise Upload / Validation Report and BIM
Standards Validation Report will be maintained and updated by the Design Team and
Construction Team and submitted to LACCD in concert with Construction update
submission checks. It shall be the responsibility of the College Project Team to validate
the quality of the models submitted to ensure they are in compliance with Best Practices
and LACCD BIM Standards referenced on the completed checklists as follows:
1. Develop and maintain a detailed BIM Work Plan for LACCD approval prior to
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2. Develop and Maintain Information Delivery Manual during design and
construction phase with final IDM submitted per Document Submission
Standards
3. Verification and updates of assigned roles and responsibilities as
documented in RFP and maintained throughout Design and Construction
Process
4. BIM Quality Assurance and Validation Checklist - The BIM Quality Assurance
and Validation Checklist is a step-by-step checklist to ensure Projects are
conforming to LACCD BIM Standards and use best practices in the
development and exchange of building information models. The checklist
references specific sections of the LACCD BIMS, and shall be used as a tool
to understand the requirements of the models at each project milestone.
For each trade, the trade’s Lead BIM Technician shall coordinate with the Design BIM
Facilitator and/or Construction VDC Manager to verify their respective section of the
checklist at each project milestone. Any major discrepancies or conflicts should be
resolved prior to submission to LACCD.
4.3 Model Based Reviews
At each project Design milestone defined in the Document Submission Standards, the
Design Team shall prepare and make available to LACCD a coordinated model to be
used for model based reviews. During Design Development, Project Teams may be
asked to utilize perspective and walkthrough capabilities of the model with user groups,
Facilities Directors, and other campus stakeholders to track design issues visible in the
model.
Prior to submittal to DSA Submittal, Project Teams may be asked to schedule a virtual
building walkthrough with CPTs, Facilities Managers, and LACCD BIM Technical Staff
using the coordinated design model to demonstrate design, coordination, and equipment
access issues have been fully resolved and meet Owner Program Requirements and
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Glossary of Terms
AEC- abbreviation for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction
Building Information Modeling (BIM) model- A Building Information Model (BIM) is a

digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility. As such it
serves as a shared knowledge resource for information about a facility forming a reliable
basis for decisions during its lifecycle from inception onward.
BuildingSMART Alliance- Organization established to coordinate the profound

constructive changes coming to the fragmented real property industry in North America.
The organization’s collective goal is to establish open interoperability and full lifecycle
implementation of building information models
Charrette - An intensive process that involves the collaboration of all project

stakeholders at the beginning of a project to develop a comprehensive plan or design.
Component - In Triforma, components are materials that make up a part. For instance,
a base plate part may consist of grout and steel plate components. A single component
may be tied to many different parts. In Revit, components refer to model objects.
Component data can be used for quantity take-offs, specification sections based on CSI
format and even cost data.
CPT - College Project Team
Deliverable - A Deliverable is the product of engineering and design efforts. Typically,

this would be the concept submittal and the corrected final design. A deliverable may
have multiple phases.
Digital Data - Digital Data is defined as information, communications, drawings, or

designs created or stored for the Project in digital form.
DSA - Division of State Architect
FF&E - Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment
G.I.S. - Geographic Information System- integrates hardware, software, and data for
capturing, managing, analyzing, and displaying all forms of geographically referenced
information.
GSA- General Services Administration
Industry Foundation Class (IFC) - IFCs are data elements that represent the parts of
buildings, or elements of the process, and contain the relevant information about those
parts. IFCs are used by computer applications to assemble a computer-readable model
of the facility that contains all the information of the parts and their relationships to be
shared among project participants. The project model constitutes an object-oriented
database of the information shared among project participants and continues to grow as
the project goes through design, construction, and operation. The International Alliance
for Interoperability (IAI) has created this IFC data exchange format.

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IAI - International Alliance for Interoperability software companies, building product
manufacturers, information publishers, owners, designers, and builders—in AEC and
other industries whose goal is to develop a universal standard for information sharing .
IDM - Developed by Georgia Tech University, IDM (Information Delivery Manual is a

means for documenting an integrated process data and analysis required by BIM. It
describes how to identify and describe the processes undertaken within construction, the
information required for their execution and the results. It also describes how the
information can be further detailed to support solutions provided by building information
system providers in a form that enables its reuse and how it can be configured to meet
national, local and project needs.
Interoperability - refers to the exchange of information among project participants

throughout the lifecycle of a facility by direct communication between software
applications.
IPD - Integrated Project Delivery
LACCD - Los Angeles Community College District
Library - a repository tool for organization, location, and managing of BIM content
LOD - Level of Detail as it pertains to BIM
MEP – Mechanical; Electrical; Plumbing
MEPF - Mechanical; Electrical; Plumbing; Fire (Protection/Suppression)
Model File - pertains to any building information model where spatial or data information
is stored
NBIMS - National Building Information Model Standard
OmniClass Classification System - otherwise known as OmniClass or OCCS, is an

enterprise strategy for classifying the entire built environment. It is a multi-table
classification system designed for use by the capital facilities industry.
Phase - A portion of work that arises from sequencing work in accordance with a
predetermined portion of a Stage.
SDSFIE - Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment-

developed for facilities, infrastructure, environment, and civil works by the SDSFIE
Steering Group, which is comprised of members from the Armed Forces and the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers
Sheet File - A sheet file is a CAD file or Model that shows a selected view or portion of a
Model File within a referenced border sheet. Sheet Files are used to generate the plotted
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APPENDIX - Technical Footnotes & Diagrams
a. Finding the Revit Origin
Finding the Revit Origin and Guidelines for Sharing Coordinates of an existing site file in Autodesk Revit
Revit does have an origin but it is hidden by default.
LACCD can provide Campus Survey Civil CAD files to the teams. The files contain the Campus property line, as well
as survey points representing Campus Monuments.
The survey’s specific coordinate points should be linked “Origin to Origin” to the main Architecture Revit file.
To do this:
 Link the Civil CAD file provided by LACCD into the Architecture Revit file.
 In the Architecture Revit file, unclip the Project Base point and the Survey Point.
 Move the Survey Point in the Architecture Revit file to match Survey Point located in the linked Civil file.
 Set the Building Project Base point to 0,0,0
 Pin both points (survey point and Project Base point) into the Architecture Revit file, and always use the
command “Collaboration” to monitor the survey point located in the Civil file.
 When setting the project base point (once a few walls are in place), make sure to modify the True North view
to be the Project North view.
The LACCD Campus Survey Civil CAD files are located in the “Campus Information” folder (for each campus) in
ProjectWise in the “Campus Siteplans, Site Utilities, Site Surveys, etc” sub-folder:
b. Not used
c. Suggested File Setup - for Construction As-Built and Record As-Built BIM Submissions
For As-Built submissions, LACCD recommends creating 2 separate Revit files for the Architectural Model, and
possibly (depending on size and complexity of the project) creating 2 separate Revit files for each of the Trade’s files:
 BIM Asset file: Contains the true solid 3D model and all M&O Asset data
 BIM Plot file: Contains all annotations, Dims, general notes, detailed views and title sheets. Is used as a
tool to plot sheets and create Construction documents and deliverables.
These files can be built off of the template files defined in: APPENDIX - Technical Footnotes & Diagrams, item e:
 The BIM Asset file should be created from the “LACCD_ASSET” template
 The BIM Plot file should be created from “LACCD_PLOT“ template
The benefits of working with two files (BIM Asset & BIM Plot) file vs. one single file:
 Reduced file size of Revit files
 Reduction of work sets
 More flexibility to have more than one BIM user to produce documents
 Clean, light, user-friendly files that include only the true model(s) while all information
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d. Link Management Strategy - for Construction As-Built and Record As-Built BIM Submissions
This Diagram represents the suggested strategy of linking BIM files if two Architectural Revit files are used as
described in item c of this Appendix.
Note: the only file linked to the Arch Plot file is the Arch. BIM Asset file.
Arch. BIM MEP BIM

Plot
AV BIM
Arch. BIM
Asset
Security BIM
Fire
Protection
BIM
Structure Fire Alarm

BIM BIM
e. LACCD Revit template files
LACCD provides two Revit project template files for teams:

 LACCD_PLOT: This template file includes all LACCD Annotation Standards, Dim Styles, Fonts, Legends,
Object Style, Title Blocks, Tags and all other Aesthetical Standards. Use of this template ensures
functionality and aesthetical consistency among all projects and campuses.
 LACCD_ASSET: This template file ensures consistency in Family Parameters to satisfy Metadata
requirements per LACCD BIM Standards and Form DES-0002D: “BIM Asset Data for Design and As-Built
Documentation “.Use of this template helps teams to more easily define the Asset Data which is required for
model objects. It also contains more than 60 schedules linked to those model objects – to help teams (and
reviewers) more easily identify if asset data is in compliance or is missing within their model.
The LACCD Revit template files are available at any time during the design or construction of the project, but it is
suggested that the teams use the templates early in design. The LACCD_ASSET template will also greatly aid in the
verification of the tagging of model objects (using the keynote parameter). A list of the keynotes associated with each
model object is found in form “DES-0002-D BIM Asset Data for Design and As-Built Documentation - New
Construction and Renovation”.
The Template files come in two versions:

 LACCD Revit Template Files R16 (for teams using Revit 2016)
 LACCD Revit Template Files R14 (for teams using Revit 2014)
Why two templates?

As Stated above, each template is created for a specific task. Although it is simple to combine both templates and
create a single BIM template file, LACCD recommends keeping them separate.
As noted in APPENDIX - Technical Footnotes & Diagrams, item c: a BIM Asset file should be created from the
“LACCD_ASSET” template and a BIM Plot file should be created from “LACCD_PLOT“ template.

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f. Keynote Assignments for Elements
The addition object keynotes (following the LACCD structure) is strongly encouraged to enable automatic filtering of
objects when using the LACCD_ASSET Template. This is done by the assignment of a code into an object’s keynote
parameter (found in an object’s Type Properties). A list of keynote codes to assign to each object type is found in
form “DES-0002-D BIM Asset Data for Design and As-Built Documentation - New Construction and Renovation”.
Once the keynotes are added, the pre-made schedules in the LACCD_ASSET Template will automatically populate
with any user-entered object data specific to the LACCD requirement. This will greatly aid in the verification of the
data required within those model objects.
An example of why this should be used – Mechanical Equipment

In a Mechanical Revit Model, the majority of HVAC equipment is scheduled in the Mechanical Equipment Schedule.
However, based on the LACCD Standards, the asset data required for this equipment (defined in form DES-0002-D)
varies element-by-element. Creating just one schedule for all mechanical equipment elements would make
verification of the asset data extremely difficult. The better way is to break up the mechanical equipment elements
based on their asset requirements. Adding keynotes and using the LACCD_ASSET Template automates this
process.
How to setup Keynotes and assign them to object types:
1. Specify the correct Category for the element. Never use generic models. If you are unsure of the correct
category for an element, refer to form DES-0002-D. Look in the column titled ‘Category’.
2. Locate the correct Keynote code for the element. Keynote codes can be found:
a. In the Schedule Properties of the corresponding pre-made schedule found in the BIM template -
look in the ‘Filter Tab’ within the Schedule Properties.
b. In the form “DES-0002-D BIM Asset Data for Design and As-Built Documentation - New
Construction and Renovation” - look in the column titled ‘Keynote’.
3. Once the code is found, enter that code into the Keynote Parameter field found in the Type Properties of
your element. See the example of the Keynote Code for a Door (ARDOR) below:

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1.2. Main Objectives of LACCD Building Information Modeling Standards

1. Develop high performance buildings using sustainable design concepts.

LACCD Building Information Modeling Standards

2.0 BIM PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

2.2 Technology Platform and Software

LACCD Building Information Modeling Standards

1. MEPF Equipment is defined as model objects used for building performance

2. MEPF Distributions is defined as the as-built fabrication runs of plumbing pipes,

2.3 Applications of BIM

2.3.1 Pre-Design and Programming

2.3.2 As-Built Asset Data

LACCD Building Information Modeling Standards

2.3.3 Site Conditions - Existing Conditions and New Construction

For all existing conditions to be directly impacted, altered, or to be demolished by a

2.3.4 Architectural Model - Spatial and Material Design Models

2.3.6 Cost estimation

2.3.7 4D Scheduling and Sequencing - Schedule-Based Model Views

LACCD Building Information Modeling Standards

LACCD Building Information Modeling Standards

Site Logistics Planning  site layout

LACCD Building Information Modeling Standards

 Square feet (rooms, GFA, walls, glazing, slab penetrations, etc)

2.3.9 Energy Consumption Simulation and Life-Cycle Cost Analysis

2.3.10 Design Visualization

2.4 Modeling Requirements

LACCD Building Information Modeling Standards

5. Some model objects/elements shall also contain object parameters and

6. Sustainable design principles and LEED Credit Documentation shall be included

2.4.2 Types of Model Elements

1. Manufacturer’s Model Elements - elements created by and acquired from

LACCD Building Information Modeling Standards

3. District Provided Model Elements (District Standards) - model elements created

2.4.3 Not Used

2.4.5 Model Geographical Location

2.4.6 Program Spatial Requirements

e) Each space shall include the following spatial information:

LACCD Building Information Modeling Standards

Construction As-Built BIM

Record As-Built BIM

1. Contractor shall make the continuously updated native-authored As-Built BIM

2.5 Drawing Requirements (CAD Files)

2.6 Project Folder Structure and ProjectWise

2.6.2 ProjectWise Use

LACCD Building Information Modeling Standards

\Design Construction\30 BIM-CAD\

\Design Construction\Milestone Submittals\

2.6.4 BIM Submission Folder Structure and Naming

LACCD Building Information Modeling Standards

See Section 2.6.4.3 for additional discipline designations.

2. Sample Folder Structure – Design or Construction Team Server

LACCD Building Information Modeling Standards

LACCD Building Information Modeling Standards

Model File names

Additional Discipline-specific files, such as DWG, or DGN files, shall be placed in

Sheet file names

2.6.5 Variant Folder Tree

07T-712.2 EPS  building folder

LACCD Building Information Modeling Standards

(IDM link: http://iug.buildingsmart.org/idms )

Sample IDM Process Map