Level of Development (LOD) in BIM: a Detailed Overview

It provides a streamlined workflow and facilitates proper coordination amongst the project team members. The Level of Development in BIM further simplifies the working process through various levels and results in an execution rooted in standards. Origin of Level of Development (LOD) Level of Development (LOD) was first introduced in 2008 by the American Institute of Architects(AIA); the concept was already in use. It defined the five different levels of development to elaborate the stages of detailing in BIM. Vico Software — a construction analysis software company, first used a system similar to LOD, associating the digital models with the project cost. All the parameters and details related to the digital model were made accessible to everyone by the company at different stages of the design process. What is the Level of development (LOD)? Level of Development (LOD) is a set of standards devised for Architectural, Engineering and Construction professionals. It provides the evol...