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LODs in BIM – Time, Cost


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Understanding LODs in BIM – Time, Cost, and Practical Applications

Welcome to BIM Insights, the podcast where we dive deep into the world of Building Information Modeling. I'm your host, and today, we're tackling a topic that often stirs discussions in the AEC industry – Level of Development or LOD. Specifically, we’ll explore how LODs impact project timelines, costs, and why not every project requires an LOD 400 model. We’ll also break down the importance of LOD 500 and, in certain cases, how teams can jump from LOD 300 straight to LOD 500 without needing fabrication-level detail.

In future episodes, we’ll dive into how these LODs play out in architectural, structural, and facade disciplines, but for today, let’s focus on the core concepts.


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BIM Australia and New ZealandBy Ehsan Mokhtary