BIM Technical Standards
- 3D Imaging
3D imaging, also known as laser scan or point clouds, is the process of recording existing conditions into 3D point data. - File Structure & Organization
When creating new BIM data, how this data is divided and structured is important in ensuring project collaboration and in establishing the foundation for the building information life-cycle. - Grouping & Relationship
For BIMs to be useful as more than a basic 3D model, they must contain an inherent hierarchical relationship structure. - MEP Color Mapping
In an effort to achieve consistency across files, GSA has developed color assignments for MEP systems. - Minimum Attributes
At an absolute minimum, the following non-visual data must be attached to model data. - Naming Standards
There are two distinct ways in which BIM design software platforms manage files. - Parametric Components
Parametric components are dynamically changed instance-based objects. These standards are applicable to all forms of these objects. - Referencing & Linking
An external reference is any data that is viable yet does not reside within a particular file. The practice of referencing external data exists within all major BIM platforms. - Software Versions
To ensure that all team members across BIM-enabled projects are able to have access to the model, here's a list of what versions of software are currently approved for use on BIM projects.