BIMGuidelines VS1!6!2012

Table of Contents
1Introduction
5
1.1STATEMENTOFPURPOSE 5
1.2BUILDINGINFORMATIONMODEL 5
1.3KEYINGREDIENTSFORSUCCESS 5
2USCResponsibilities
6
3Deliverables
7
3.1BIMEXECUTIONPLAN 7
3.2MODELANDDATADELIVERY 7

4DESIGNTEAMBIMProcessandModelingRequirements
8
4.1BIMAUTHORINGSOFTWARE 8
4.2GEOREFERENCEDMODEL 8
4.3PROJECTCOLLABORATIONSERVER 8
4.4DESIGNBIMFACILITATOR 8
4.5MODELQUALITYANDLEVELOFDETAIL:ARCHITECTURALANDMEPF 9
4.6AUDIOVISUALANDOTHERSPECIALTYDESIGNDISCIPLINES 9
University of Southern California

Building Information Modeling
(BIM) Guidelines

BuildingInformationModeling
(BIM)Guidelinesversion1.6
ForDesignBidBuildContracts
USCCapitalConstructionDevelopment
andFacilities ManagementServices
FINALDRAFT_April18,2012

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Table of Contents

1Introduction
5
1.1STATEMENTOFPURPOSE 5
1.2BUILDINGINFORMATIONMODEL 5
1.3KEYINGREDIENTSFORSUCCESS 5
2USCResponsibilities
6
3Deliverables
7
3.1BIMEXECUTIONPLAN 7
3.2MODELANDDATADELIVERY 7

4DesignTeam:BIMProcessandModelingRequirements
9
4.1BIMAUTHORINGSOFTWARE 9
4.2GEOREFERENCEDMODEL 9
4.3PROJECTCOLLABORATIONSERVER 9
4.4DESIGNBIMFACILITATOR 9
4.5MODELQUALITYANDLEVELOFDETAIL:ARCHITECTURALANDMEPF 10
4.6AUDIOVISUALANDOTHERSPECIALTYDESIGNDISCIPLINES 10
4.7COBie 10
5MEPFSpecifications
11
5.1SHAREDPARAMETERS 11
5.2WORKSETS 11
5.3ISOLATABLESYSTEMSANDZONES 11
5.4BUILDINGLINE 11

6DesignPhases
12
6.1DELIVERABLESCHEDULEANDMILESTONES 12
6.2SCHEMATICDESIGNPHASE 13
6.2.1 General 13
6.2.2 Model Content 13
a. Civil Surface and Utilities 13
b. Architectural & MEP 13
6.2.3 Level of Detail 13
6.2.4 Program and Space Validation 13
6.2.5 COBie Design Data 14
6.2.6 Initial Collision Report and Constructability 14
6.3DESIGNDEVELOPMENTPHASE 14
6.3.1 General 14


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6.3.5 Collision Detection and Constructability 15
6.4CONSTRUCTIONDOCUMENTSPHASE 15
6.4.1 General 15
6.4.4 Program and Space Validation 16
6.4.5 Other Analysis and Checking Tools 16
6.4.7 Collision Detection and Constructability 16
6.5BIDDINGPHASE 16
6.5.1 Archiving of Design BIMs 16
6.5.2 Bid Deliverable 16
6.5.3 BIM Execution Plan 17
6.5.4 Co-location 17
6.5.5 Design Model Updates 17
6.5.6 Model Mash Ups 18
7ConstructionTeam:BIMProcessandModelingRequirements
18
7.1BIMEXECUTIONPLANFEEDBACKANDREVISIONS 18
7.2CONSTRUCTIONBIMFACILITATOR 18
7.3COBieDATA 19
7.4EXTRACTINGINFORMATIONFROMTHEDESIGNMODEL 20
7.5CONSTRUCTIONMODELUPDATES 20
7.6TRADECOORDINATION 20
7.6.1 Kick off Meeting 20
7.6.2 Suggested Coordination Process 20
7.6.3 Installation 20
7.6.4 Requirements for 3D Models, Formats and Model Structure 20

APPENDIXA:MODELELEMENTSANDLEVELOFDETAILFORMODELS 24
DESIGNDEVELOPMENTANDCONSTRUCTIONDOCUMENTS 24
CONSTRUCTIONCOORDINATION 24
APPENDIXB:BIMDATAACQUISITIONGUIDELINESFORFACILITIESMANAGEMENT30
APPENDIXC:NOMENCLATURE 34
APPENDIXD:INSTALLATIONCHANGELOG 38


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APPENDIXE:REVITMODELREQUIREMENTS 39
APPENDIXF:COLLISIONDETECTION 40
APPENDIXG:USCFMSOUTLINESCHEDULEDATASPECIFICATIONS 41
APPENDIXH:ECODOMUS 51
APPENDIXI:BIMEXECUTIONPLANTEMPLATE 54
GLOSSARY 64
REFERENCES/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 66


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1.Introduction
This document defines the Design and Construction scope of work and deliverables for using Building
InformationModeling(BIM)onnewUSCconstructionprojects,majorrenovationsandotherprojectsasrequired
byUSC,basedonaDesignBidBuildformofContract.
1.1 STATEMENTOFPURPOSE
If used effectively, BIM provides opportunities to vastly improve upon traditional methods of design and
construction coordination thereby reducing the potential for costly change orders, providing multiple
opportunitiesforOwnerreviewandparticipationbymeansof3Dvisualizationoftheprojectandspecialty
spaces,andreducingdesignandconstructionschedules.Inaddition,BIMcreatesopportunitiesforreusing
dataformultiplepurposes,includingtheoperationandmaintenanceofUSCsfacilities.Toachievethese
ends, the BIM must be structured to achieve the required purposes. This document describes USCs
requirementsfortheproductionanduseofBuildingInformationModels(BIM)inthedesign,construction
andmaintenanceofitsfacilities.
1.2 BUILDINGINFORMATIONMODEL
Building Information Model (BIM) is a parametric, computable representation of the project design
developed by the Designer and their consultants, the Contractor, and their subcontractors, including
construction details developed by the Contractor and its respective consultants and subcontractors that
areintegratedintothemodel.AsusedinthisBIMSpecification,referencestoBuildingInformationModel,
BIM, or the Model, include the primary design model or models and all linked, related, affiliated or
subsidiarymodelsdevelopedfordesign,analysis,estimating,detailing,fabrication,construction,operation
ormaintenanceoftheproject,oranyportionorelementoftheproject,whetherthemodelispreparedby
theDesigners,theContractororpreparedbytheContractorssubcontractorsorconsultants.
1.3 KEYINGREDIENTSFORSUCCESS
ThereareseveralfactorsthatwillaffectthesuccessfuloutcomeofaBIMbasedproject:
a. Establishing a collaborative environment and a collaborative use of the BIMs during the design and
constructionprocesswheretheDesigners,Contractor,subcontractorsandOwnerworktogetherwitha
proactiveapproachtoissueresolution.Underthemostcollaborativeofenvironments,thenumberof
RFIsgeneratedcanbesignificantlyreducedastheteamresolvesmanyissuesinfacetofaceorweb
basedmeetings.
b. Leveraging the BIMs to the fullest extent possible to shorten the construction schedule and reduce
construction costs. This would include reviewing the BIMs with users and Facilities Management
Services(FMS)personneltoensurethatallkeypersonnelunderstandwhatthefinalproductwilllook
like and that accesses and clearances meet their expectations. The fewer surprises, the less likely
therewillbechangeordersdowntheline.
c. Ensuring that the I in BIM is fully represented in the data provided by the Building Information
ModelsandthatthedatadeliveredisCOBiecompliant.


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2.USCResponsibilities
Throughout the processes defined below, various USC departments will be reviewing the BIMs and verifying
thatthemodelcontentisaccurateanduptodate.Thesedepartmentsandtheirinvolvementasitpertainsto
theBIMsareasfollows:
USCCAPITALCONSTRUCTIONANDDEVELOPMENT
USCREALESTATEANDASSETMANAGEMENT
USC FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES (FMS): Defines the FM model and data requirements
(Appendix A and B). Reviews access and clearances to mechanical equipment and object naming
conventions. In conjunction with the BIM Manager and/or BIM Facilitator, verifies that the systems
andzonesaredefinedappropriately.
THIRDPARTYCOMMISSIONINGAGENT:Tobeidentifiedinthebiddocuments.
USCCAPITALCONSTRUCTIONPROJECTMANAGER:
CoordinatesBIMreviewswithvariousdepartments.
InsertsinitialprojectinformationinBIMExecutionPlan.
InsuresthattheBIMProjectExecutionPlanisadheredtoforthedurationoftheproject.
FacilitatesaccesstoeBuilder,USCsPMISandprojectcollaborationserver.
USCINFORMATIONTECHNOLOGYSERVICES:DefinesITdataandmodelrequirements.
USERGROUPS:ReviewofBIMforlayout,access,etc.
USCBIMCONSULTANT/FACILITATOR
Provides model mashups for all MEPF trades in Navisworks (see illustration on page 20). The
mashups are overlays of the final asconstructed fabrication models (provided by the
subcontractors)withthe100%CDMEPFdesignmodels.ThisprovidestheDesignerswithavisual
comparisonofthetwomodeltypesdesignvs.fabricationtoassisttheminmakinganyrequired
adjustmentstotheirdesignmodeltomatchtheasconstructedcondition.
In conjunction with USC FMS, will validate design models and subcontractor submittals for COBie
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3.Deliverables
3.1BIMEXECUTIONPLAN
Aspartoftheirrespectiveproposals/bidsubmittals,theArchitectandtheGeneralContractormustsubmit
aBIMExecutionPlan(BEP)describingprocessesandproceduresinplacewithintheirorganizationsusedto
coordinate and deliver the BIMs and associated data according to the guidelines contained herein. See
Appendix H for the BIM Execution Plan template to be used. USC will evaluate the BEPs and provide
feedback to the successful bidder at the time of contract award, after which the Contractor will have 2
weekstomakechangestotheBEPandresubmit.
3.2MODELANDDATADELIVERY
ThefinaldeliveryoftheBIMandassociateddatatoUSCwillbeintheformof:
a. Fullycoordinatedarchitectural,structural,civilandMEP3DmodelsinRevitat100%CDbytheDesign
Team.
b. All equipment schedules must be generated from the parameters embedded in the Revit model
objects.
c. AsconstructednativeformatMEPFandstructuralmodelsprovidedbytheGeneralContractor.
d. Complete as constructed Revit models provided by the Designers conforming to USC FMS
requirementsasdetailedinAppendixB.*
e. ThefollowingCOBie2.4standardworksheets*,submittedbytheGeneralContractor,withparticular
emphasis on the MEPF systems, shall be provided (at minimum) to meet the long term Facilities
ManagementGoals:
Contact(allfields)
Facility(allfields)
Floor(allfields)
Space(allfields)
Zone(allfields)
Type(allfields)
Component(allfields)
System(allfields)
Spare(allfields)
Resource(allfields)
Job(allfields)
Document for those documents that are assignable to an associated BIM element or
system (all fields, installed equipment documentation, Approval By=Contractor
Certified,Stage=AsBuilt)Alldocumentswillbeplacedintheassignedlocationone
Builder.
Attribute(allfields,manufacturerprovidedattributes,Category=AsBuilt)
*TheCOBiespreadsheetandinformationonhowtouseCOBiemaybefoundat
http://www.wbdg.org/resources/cobie.php.
Additional resources can be found in the subfolder named BIM Guidelines Reference Docs in the
General Documentation folder in eBuilder. eBuilder is USCs Project Management Information
System.AccesstoeBuilderwillbegrantedthroughUSCsProjectManager.
f. AnarrativedescribingthesoftwareusedtocreatetheBIMsincludingthesoftwarepublisher,software
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4.DesignTeam:BIMProcessandModelingRequirements
4.1BIMAUTHORINGSOFTWARE
The Architects and MEPF Designers must model their systems in Revit. The Civil Engineer and the
StructuralEngineermayopttousealternativesoftwaresuchasCivil3DandTekla.
The version number of any software to be used including collaboration software (e.g. Revit, Tekla,
Navisworks, etc.) must be announced at the start of the project and must be maintained throughout
projectcloseoutunlesstheteamasawholeagreestoupgradetoanewerversion.
4.2GEOREFERENCEDMODEL
The Architects will set the spatial coordinates at the beginning of the project. The coordinates will be
accuratelygeoreferencedtoapermanentcampusmonument.ThiswillbecoordinatedbetweentheCivil
Engineer, the Architects and USC. It is the Architects responsibility to verify the accuracy of the
coordinatesandtoprovideagridintersectionat0,0forallotherteammembers.
4.3PROJECTCOLLABORATIONSERVER
The Design and Construction team is required to use USCs PMIS server, eBuilder for all project related
documentation, including all BIMs. Each project contains a BIM folder (see illustration below). The BIM
folder is strictly dedicated to 3D coordination models and files (such as REvit, Naviworks NWDs, NWCs,
DWGs,etc.).AccesstoeBuilderwillbeprovidedbyUSC.Modelswillbeaccessibletoallpartiesinboth
theirnativeformatsandindwgand/orNWD/NWC/IFCformats(asrequested).Theywillbepostedtoe
Builderonaregularbasisastheygetupdatedand/ormodified.
PartialsampleprojectpageineBuilder
4.4DESIGNBIMFACILITATOR
The Design Consultant must have a dedicated full time BIM Facilitator/BIM Engineer. Design BIM
Facilitatorresponsibilitiesinclude:
a. Ensuring that all members of their Design Team are delivering and updating the BIMs according to
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b. EnsuringthattheBIMsgetuploadedtothecommonserverontimeandinthecorrectfileformat(s).
c. Ensuring that the submitted BIMs comply with all of the requirements as defined in this document
includingCOBiedatarequirements.
d. Assembling the submitted BIMs into a single consolidated BIM in Navisworks and reviewing the
consolidatedBIMforcoordinationandconstructabilityissues.
e. Providingdesigncoordinationandconstructabilityfeedback.
f. Facilitatingdesigncoordination meetingsandemailingwebcastinvitationsto themeetingsatleast1

daypriortomeeting.*
g. Having a solid working knowledge of Navisworks, Revit, and any other software tools to be used for
BIMandmodelchecking.
h. EnsuringthatBIMsareusedappropriatelytotestdesignrequirements/criteria.
i. ServesasPOCforallinternalandexternalBIMswithUSCandtheGeneralContractor.
j. Ensuringthatthemodelisgeospatiallylocated.(seeitem#6.)
k. EnsuringthatthecommonreferencepointisdistributedandusedbyALLteammembers.
l. Havingaproactiveapproachtoproblemsolvingandensuringthateveryonehaswhattheyneedwhen
theyneedit.
*Equipment and webcasting software used for the coordination meetings should be checked at least
15minutespriortothemeeting.
4.5MODELQUALITYANDLEVELOFDETAIL:ARCHITECTURALANDMEPF
a. TheDesignerswillsetuptherequiredparametersandfieldsinRevittomeettheFMSrequirements.
b. The Architects and MEPF Designers will review the Revit warnings periodically throughout the entire
design process and correct any significant modeling issues. See Appendix E for a list of Revit model
requirementsandRevitwarningstocorrect.
c. AllinteriorwallsmustbemodeledtotheircorrectheightsandthecorrespondingRevitfamiliesmust
representtheentirewallassembleaccurately.
d. Acoustictileandhardlidceilingsmayberepresentedasaplanewithathicknessrepresentingthetotal
constructionthickness.
4.6AUDIOVISUALANDOTHERSPECIALTYDESIGNDISCIPLINES
TheAVsystemandanyotherspecialtydisciplineswillbeprovidedinaseparateRevitfile.Allofthesame
rulesapplyasforthemaindesigndisciplines.
4.7COBie
a. The Design Team shall submit the design data to USC as a COBiecompliant Excel file. The COBie
compliantfileshouldbeinthecurrentversionatthetimeofthesubmission(version2.4isthecurrent
version as of January 2011). EcoDomus may be used to automate the extraction of the COBie data
fromtheRevitmodels.SeeAPPENDIXHforadescriptionoftheverificationprocessusingEcoDomus.
b. USC, in conjunction with the BIM Consultant, will check the quality of the data against the
requirementsprovidedbytheOwneranddetailedherein.Iftherequirementsarenotmet,theDesign
Team shall resubmit the data within two weeks after USC provides a report of inaccurate or missing
data.IfthesecondsubmissiondoesnotsatisfyUSCsrequirementstheDesignTeamshallresubmitthe
datawithinoneweekafterUSCprovidesareportonfounderrors.
c. TheCOBieExcelfileshouldcontainthefieldsExtSystem,ExtObject,ExtIdentifierproperlypopulatedfor
all provided elements in order to establish a relationship between the authoring BIM/CAD or project
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5.MEPFSpecifications
5.1SHAREDPARAMETERS
TheDesignersmustsubmittheirRevittemplatesandsharedparametersfileswithUSCFMSforreviewand
approval.
See Appendix B: MASTER ATTRIBUTES (page 28) for required parameter fields for ALL MEPF system
families.
5.2NOMENCLATURE
Namingconventionsforequipmenttypesshouldbesuccinct,usefulanddescriptive.Thenamesprovided
shouldallowforeasyidentificationandbeeasilyunderstoodinordertofacilitatetheoperation,repairand
maintenanceofUSCequipment.
AppendixCprovidesnomenclatureguidance.
5.3WORKSETS
The MEPF Designers will create separate worksets in Revit for each MEPF trade and corresponding 3D
viewsforeachtrade.The3Dviewswillbestoredinaseparatefolderintheprojectbrowserdesignated:
3DforCOORDINATION.ItistheresponsibilityoftheDesignersBIMFacilitatortoensurethecorrectand
necessary visibility of the items in the designated views. At a minimum, the following 3D MEPF views
shouldbecreatedwithoutoverlapofassociateddata:
a. Plumbing
b. HVACWet(i.e.HHW,CHW)
c. HVACDry(i.eDucts)
d. MechanicalEquipment
e. ElectricalPower
f. Lights(withlightsourcedisabledinthelightfamilies)*
g. FireSprinkler
h. Methane(ifapplicable)
*The purpose for disabling the revit family light sources is to remove the glow that appears in
Navisworksasanobject.
5.4ISOLATABLESYSTEMSANDZONES
MEPFsystemsmustbedefinedwithinRevitsuchthateachsystemcanbeisolatedandviewedseparately.
AREASTheArchitecturalmodelmustcontainareas,suchasoccupancyordepartmental,asrequiredby
theprogramdesign.
ZONES The Mechanical model must contain MEPF zones, such as air circulation zones or others as
requiredbytheprogram.

Sphericalglowwhenexporting
lightstoNavisworksfromRevitif
lightsourceisnotdisabled.This
interfereswithclashdetectionand
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5.5BUILDINGLINE
TheDesignTeamwillcreateabuildinglineinCAD(approx.5frombuilding)uptowhichallunderground
utilities should be extended. The defined building line is not arbitrary. The civil utilities will be taken
precisely up to that line where they will meet the corresponding building utilities. There should be no
overlappingofutilitiesaroundthedefinedbuildingline.
6.DesignPhases
6.1 DELIVERABLESCHEDULEANDMILESTONES(tobecompletedbytheendofeachphase)
Milestone Deliverable
ContractAward FinalBIMExecutionPlan

SchematicDesignPhase ArchitecturalModel
CivilModel
COBieDesignData
Contact
Facility
Floor
Space
Zone

DesignDevelopment ArchitecturalModel
CivilModel
MEPFModelorModels
StructuralModel
COBieDesignData
Contact
Facility
Floor
Space
Type
Component

ConstructionDocuments ArchitecturalModel
CivilModel
MEPFModelorModels
StructuralModel
COBieDesignData
Contact
Facility
Floor
Space
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Milestone Deliverable
Component
System
Document
Attribute
6.2SCHEMATICDESIGNPHASE
6.2.1GENERAL
TheDesignTeammayuseanymethodtobeginthedesignprocessbutshallbeusingaBIMauthored
model(s)bycompletionofthisphase.Allinformationneededtodescribetheschematicdesignshall
beincludedinandderivedfromthesemodels.DeliverablesarerequiredasstatedintheDeliverable
andMilestonesschedule.
6.2.2MODELCONTENT
a. CivilSurfaceandUtilities
Detailed requirements of what is to be included in surveying deliverables is managed by USC
staff in consultation with the Design Team on a project by project basis. Surveys shall be
providedinelectronicformatandminimallyinclude3Dtopographicinformationincludingpaving
andretainingwallsandallcivilutilities.Seeitem#6onGeoreferencingrequirements.
The Civil Engineer will provide Control Points to be used by theDesign Team asa reference for
developingtheprojectgridlinesandlocation.
TheDesignTeamshallmodelallexistingconditionsasneededandthelevelofinformationtobe
included will be determined based upon project needs. The BIM Execution Plan should define
theagreeduponscopeofthemodelingeffort.
b. Architectural
Themodelgeometryshallinclude:
a. Thebuildingfootprintdefinitionandallexteriorwalls.
b. Allinteriorwalldefinitionswithallroomsmodeledindividually.
c. Allfenestration.
d. Alldoors.
e. Alloverhangs,sunshadesandroofmonitors.
f. Allfloors,withaseparatefloorfinishmodelelementperroom.
6.2.3 LEVELOFDETAIL(LOD)
All elements shall be modeled to AIA standard LOD 100 by the appropriate design disciplines.
Clearancesandaccesszonesshouldbemodeledonseparatelayers,onelayerpersystem.
LOD100ModelContentRequirements:Overallbuildingmassingindicativeofarea,height,volume,
locationandorientation.
6.2.4 PROGRAMANDSPACEVALIDATION
The Design Team shall use the BIM Authoring software or other analysis tools to compare and
validatethestatedprogramrequirementswiththeactualdesignsolution.
ThefollowingshallbedevelopedautomaticallyfromtheBuildingInformationModel:
a. Assignable Areas and Nonassignable Areas measured to inside face of wall objects
anddesignatedboundariesofareas.
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6.2.5 COBieDESIGNDATA
TheDesignTeamshallsubmitthedesigndatatoUSCinspreadsheetformatincompliancewiththe
most current version of COBie**. This data set shall include those COBie designer worksheets
relatedtothearchitecturalprogram.ThefollowingCOBieDesignworksheetsshallbeprovidedinthe
SchematicDesignSet:
Contact(allfields)
FacilityFacility(ies)referencedinthefile(allfields)
FloorDescriptionofverticallevels(allfields)
SpaceSpacesreferencedintheproject(allfields)
Zone(allfields)
**Alternatively, EcoDomus software can be used to automate the extraction of the data
fromtheBIM.AtlaterdesignandconstructionphasesEcoDomuscanalsobeusedtolink
relateddocumentstotheBIMobjects,forfielddataentry,andfordataqualitycontrol.
EcoDomusRevitplugin 3DInterfaceinEcoDomuswithallintegrateddata
6.2.6 INITIALCOLLISIONREPORTANDCONSTRUCTABILITY
The Design Team BIM Facilitator is to assemble all of the models into a single consolidated model
and may use automated collision detection software for this phase of the work in addition to
performing a visual walk through of the model from various perspectives and cross sections to
detectanyconstructabilityissuesthatwouldnotnecessarilybedetectedautomatically.Ifpractical,
reviewtheconsolidatedmodelandcorrespondingclashesonafloorbyfloorbasis.
Alldisciplinesshouldbeclashedagainstoneanotherandallclearancesandaccesszonesshouldbe
verified either by clash detection or visual inspection to be clear of any unacceptable obstructions.
Theintentionistohaveaserrorandcollisionfreeamodelaspossibleateachsubmissionphase.
SeeAppendixFforsuggestedmethodologyfortrackingcollisionanddesignissues.
6.3 DESIGNDEVELOPMENTPHASE
6.3.1 GENERAL
TheDesignTeamshallcontinuedevelopingtheirBIMs.Parametric linksshallbemaintainedwithin
the models to enable automatic generation of all plans, sections, elevations, custom details and
schedulesaswellas3Dviews. DeliverablesarerequiredasstatedintheDeliverableandMilestones
schedule(seeitem6.1).
6.3.2 MODELCONTENT
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All elements shall be modeled to AIA standard minimum LOD 200 by the appropriate design
disciplines. Clearances and access zones should be modeled on separate layers, one layer per
system.
LOD 200 Model Content Requirements: Model Elements are modeled as generalized systems or
assemblieswithapproximatequantities,size,shape,locationandorientation.
The Design Team shall submit the design data in conformance with the most current version of
COBie. This data set shall include those COBie designer worksheets related to the architectural
program. The Designer shall specifically identify spatial and systems zoning to reflect the space
circulation zones and building service zones that are reflected in the design drawings and
specifications. The following COBie Design worksheets shall be provided in the Schematic Design
Set:
Contact(allfields)
Facility(allfields)
Floor(allfields)
Space(allfields)
Zone(allfields)
Type(Name,CreatedBy,CreatedOn,Category,Description,AssetType,ExtSystem,
ExtObject,ExtIdentifier)
Component(Name,CreatedBy,CreatedOn,TypeName,Space,Description,
ExtSystem,ExtObject,ExtIdentifier)
System(allfields)
6.3.5 COLLISIONDETECTIONANDCONSTRUCTABILITY
RepeatprocessdescribedinAppendixF.
6.4CONSTRUCTIONDOCUMENTSPHASE
6.4.1 GENERAL
The Design Team shall continue development of the models created in the Design Development
Phase.Parametriclinksshallbemaintainedwithinthemodelstoenableautomaticgenerationofall
plans, sections, elevations, custom details and schedules as well as 3D views. Deliverables are
requiredasstatedintheDeliverableandMilestonesschedule,item#6.1.
SeeAppendixAforthelistofminimumrequiredmodelelements.
6.4.2 MODELCONTENT
Refinementofthemodelcontentdefinedinthedesigndevelopmentphase.Whatevercontentwas
notknownatthattimeshouldbeaccuratelyrepresentedinthisphase.
All elements shall be modeled to AIA standard minimum LOD 300 by the appropriate design
disciplines. Clearances and access zones should be modeled on separate layers, one layer per
system.
LOD 300 Model Content Requirements: Model elements are modeled as specific assemblies
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6.4.4 PROGRAMANDSPACEVALIDATION
TheDesignTeamshallusethemethodologydescribedinitem6.2.4toreconfirmtheprogram.
6.4.5 OTHERANALYSISANDCHECKINGTOOLS
The Design Team shall analyze the design using software that interacts with the model in order to
refine load calculations, daylighting, natural ventilation, acoustics, code issues and design issues in
addition to reviewing and correcting any relevant issues arising out of the Revit warnings in both
RevitArchitectureandRevitMEP.
The Design Team shall resubmit the design data that was developed in the Design Development
phase but further refined at this phase, to USC in conformance with the most current version of
COBie.
Contact(allfields)
Facility(allfields)
Floor(allfields)
Space(allfields)
Zone(allfields)
Type(Name,CreatedBy,CreatedOn,Category,Description,AssetType,ExtSystem,
ExtObject,ExtIdentifier)
Component(Name,Space,Typename,CreatedBy,CreatedOn,Category,Description,
ExtSystem,ExtObject,ExtIdentifier)
System(allfields)
Document (all fields, submittals and similar documents, ApprovalBy = Information
Only,Stage=Requirement)*
Attribute(allfields,designintentattributes,Category=Requirement)
*Forallrequiredcloseoutdocuments,goto:
http://www.usc.edu/fms/documents/design_guidelines/Closeout_StandardGuideline.pdf
6.4.7COLLISIONDETECTIONANDCONSTRUCTABILITY
a. TheDesignTeammustprovideaclashfreedesignmodelemployingthemethodologydescribed
initem6.2.6.
b. Ifthereareanyoutstandingunresolvedissues,TheDesignTeammustsubmitalistofthesewith
anexplanationofwhytheycouldnotberesolved.
6.5BIDDINGPHASE
6.5.1 ARCHIVINGOFDESIGNBIMS
At the completion of Construction Documents, the 100% CD design BIMs will be archived in e
BuilderanddesignatedAsDesigned.
6.5.2 BIDDELIVERABLE
The 100% CD BIMs and associated documentation will be made available to prospective General
Contractors and their subcontractors for bidding purposes. The Design Team BIM Facilitator will
provide the General Contractor with access to the BIM files. It will be the responsibility of the
General Contractor to distribute models as they deem necessary to bidding subcontractors. It
should be noted however, that access to the BIMs is provided for reference, clarification and
designintentonlyandifusedforestimatingoranyotherpurpose,isdonesoatthesoleriskofthe
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6.5.3 BIMEXECUTIONPLAN
The General Contractor shall submit a BIM Execution Plan describing processes and procedures in
placewithintheirorganizationtocoordinateanddelivertheBIMsandassociateddataaccordingto
theguidelinescontainedherein.SeeAppendixIfortheBEPtemplatetobeused.
6.5.4 COLOCATION
While colocation of the design and construction teams during construction is desirable and highly
encouraged, USC recognizes that there are often space limitations which preclude this type of
interactiveengagement.Itisimperative,howeverthatallprojectteammembersremainproactively
engagedandresponsiveforthedurationoftheconstructionphase.Collaborationproceduresshall
bedetailedintheBIMExecutionPlan(AppendixH).
6.5.5 DESIGNMODELUPDATES
a. TheDesignTeamwillcontinuetodevelopandupdatethedesignmodelsthroughouttheentire
construction process. For any design changes that have a direct and immediate effect on
construction coordination, the Design Team must update and reupload their design models to
the project BIM folder in eBuilder within 3 work days if there is an ASI, MSI, SSI or any other
questionthatis answeredbytheDesignTeamthatrequiresadesignchangeorachangeorder
thataffectscoordinationorthatisdrivenbycoordination(suchasceilingelevationchangesora
changeinthesizeofashaftopening).
b. TheMEPEngineerswillnotbeuploadingchangestotheMEPFmodelsbutwillbeupdatingtheir
MEPFdesignmodelsimmediatelyfollowingthesubcontractorsignoffofagivenflooronafloor
byfloorbasis.Modelmashups(seeitem6.5.6below)canbeusedasachecktoensurethatthe
designmodelmimicsthefabricationmodels.
c. All stakeholders can subscribe to automatic notification when new models are uploaded to e
Builder. Select the folder in your project to which you wish to subscribe (i.e. BIM) and click on
subscribeinthemenubar.
eBuilderfoldersubscription
d. The Architects will publish a monthly bulletin summarizing all questions, resolutions and model
changes/updates,andalldecisionsfordesignorforvalueengineeringthathavebeenmadeand
willpostthebulletinstotheserverasanoneditablefilealongwiththeupdatedmodels.
All of the above described bulletin items shall be recorded in the model with labeled bubbles
aroundtheaffectedareawithreferencetothebulletinitemnumber.
e. TheStructuralDesignerwillbeupdatingthedesignmodelinparallelwiththesteelfabricator.In
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6.5.6 MODELMASHUPS
USC will provide model mashups for all MEPF trades in Navisworks. The mashups are overlays of
the final as constructed fabrication models with the most uptodate MEPF design models. This
providestheDesignerswithavisualcomparisonofthetwomodeltypesdesignvs.fabricationto
assisttheminmakinganyrequiredadjustmentstotheirdesignmodeltomatchtheasconstructed
condition. Model mashups will be created as each floors coordination is complete and is signed
offbyallofthetradesubcontractors.
7. ConstructionTeam:BIMProcessandModelingRequirements
7.1 BIMEXECUTIONPLANFEEDBACKANDREVISIONS
USCwillprovideamarkedupversionoftheGeneralContractorsBIMExecutionplanwithanycomments
or exceptions upon award of the contract. The General Contractor is required to make the appropriate
revisionsandresubmitforfinalapprovaloneweekafterreceiptofthemarkedupplan.
7.2 CONSTRUCTIONBIMFACILITATOR
TheGeneralContractormusthaveadedicatedfulltimeBIMFacilitator/BIMEngineeronstaffwithproven
atleast3yearsofMEPFcoordinationexperienceandwhoseresponsibilitiesinclude,butarenotlimitedto:
a. EnsuringthatallofthesubcontractorsareupdatingtheBIMsaccordingtoschedule.
b. EnsuringthattheBIMsgetuploadedtothecommonserverontimeandinthecorrectfile
format(s).
c. Ensuring that the submitted BIMs comply with all of the requirements as defined in this
documentincludingCOBiedatarequirements.
d. Assembling the submitted BIMs into a single consolidated BIM in Navisworks and
reviewingtheconsolidatedBIMforcoordinationandconstructabilityissues.
e. Providingconstructioncoordinationandconstructabilityfeedback.
f. Facilitatingconstructioncoordinationmeetings.
g. HavingasolidworkingknowledgeofNavisworks,Revitandanyothersoftwaretoolstobe
usedforBIMandmodelchecking.
h. ServingasthePOCforallinternalandexternalBIMswithUSCandtheDesigners.
i. Havingproactiveapproachtoproblemsolvingandensuringthateveryonehaswhatthey
needwhentheyneedit.*
j. Creatinga3DGrid.
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*This often entails constant reminders to responsible parties (including USC) to make timely
decisionsorprovideinformationexpediently.
7.3COBieCONSTRUCTIONDATA
Attheappropriatetime,determinedbytheUSCProjectManager,theGeneralContractorwillbeprovided
withanEcoDomuslicenseandaccesstotheEcoDomusprojectsitewhichwillcontainpartiallypopulated
COBiedataderivedfromthedesignmodels.SeeAppendixH.
The General Contractor will be responsible for updating and adding additional data in EcoDomus as the
databecomesavailablefromthesubcontractors,including:
Contact(allfields)
Facility(allfields)
Floor(allfields)
Space(allfields)
Zone(allfields)
Type(allfields)
Component(allfields)
System(allfields)
Spare(allfields)
Resource(allfields)
Job(allfields)
Document (allfields,installedequipmentdocumentation,ApprovalBy=Owner
Approval,Stage=AsBuilt)
Attribute(allfields,manufacturerprovidedattributes,Category=AsBuilt)
The Quality of the COBie data will be checked against the requirements provided by the Owner and
detailed herein. If the requirements are not met, the General Contractor shall resubmit the data within
two weeks after USC provides a report of inaccurate or missing data. If the second submission does not
satisfy USCs requirements, the General Contractor shall resubmit the data within one week after USC
providesareportonfounderrors.
EcoDomuscanbeusedforCOBiecompliancecheckinganddatainput.EcoDomuswillbeusedbyUSCfor
linkingalloftheassociateddatainthe3DmodelstoUSCsFacilityManagementandMaintenancesystems
anditisessentialthattherequiredfieldsandfilenamingconventionsbefollowedaccurately.
The COBie compliant data will be verified and feedback provided by USC in conjunction with USCs BIM
Consultantataminimumatthefollowingconstructionstages:
75%SubstantialCompletion
CommissioningComplete
ProjectCloseOut
7.4 EXTRACTINGINFORMATIONFROMTHEDESIGNMODEL
The General Contractor can extract any required 2D background, such as floor plans or reflected ceiling
plansfromthemostcurrentRevitfiles.
It is the General Contractors responsibility to export the individual trades and systems from Revit in an
appropriatefileformat(.dwgOR.nwc,forexample)forthecorrespondingsubcontractorsifnecessary.
7.5CONSTRUCTIONMODELUPDATES
All subcontractors shall update their models regularly during construction to reflect the accurate as
constructed/as installed condition. This shall not be left until the end of the project. The General
Contractors BIM Facilitator will be responsible for ensuring that this process is in place and for verifying
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keptdetailingwhatthechangewas,thereasonforthechangeandconfirmingthatthe3Dmodelhasbeen
updatedaccordingly.SeeAppendixDforsamplelog.
7.6TRADECOORDINATION
7.6.1 KickoffMeeting
All members of the design and construction team are required to attend the initial BIM kickoff
meeting in person at a designated USC location. There must be at least one representative from
eachtrade.TheGeneralContractorwillprovidethedetailsofthemeetingdate,timeandplace.
7.6.2 SuggestedCoordinationProcess
The process outlined below describes requirements and provides some guidance for a suggested
coordinationprocess.TheGeneralContractorsBIMExecutionPlanwillconfirmtheactualintended
procedurestobeimplemented.
A BIM folder has been created in eBuilder (see illustration on p. 9) for uploading the 3D models
producedbytheDesignersandsubcontractors.Thesemodelswillbeaccessibletoauthorizedteam
membersforindividualcoordinationpurposesonatradebytradebasis.
TheGeneralContractorsBIMFacilitatorshallberesponsibleforintegratingallofthe3Dmodelsinto
a single consolidated Navisworks NWF and NWD per floor, running clash detection and creating
viewpointsofidentifiedissues.
The MEPF detailers are required to submit models that are clash free from any structural
componentsthatareincludedinthestructuralmodelprovided,tothebestoftheirability.
OneintegratedBIMperfloororzoneshallbepublishedinaNavisworksNWDfileformatandshall
includenumberedandlabeledviewsetsofclashesand/orotherdesign/constructabilityissuesthat
the General Contractor uncovers during this process. The individual team members will be
responsible for reviewing the saved views one by one prior to the next coordination meeting. To
thisend,allteammembersmusthaveattheirdisposalonecopyofNavisworksManage.
Eachpartycanbenotifiedautomaticallywhenanyfileisuploadedifhe/shesochooses.
For all email communications on this project, preface the subject line with the acronym for this
project:PROJECTNAMEACRONYM.
TheGeneralContractorshallcreatea3DgridforincorporationintotheNavisworksfile.Aminimum
of one copy of the 3D grid should be placed at each floor level and should be named according to
the level that it is placed, e.g. 3D grid_L01. This will provide the viewer with a quick point of
referencewhennavigatingthroughthemodel.
All 3D detailers and associated foremen shall be required to attend regularly scheduled interactive
coordination sessions facilitated by the General Contractors BIM Facilitator. Designers should be
availableuponrequestandshouldexpecttoattendanumberofthesesessionsaswell.Duringthese
sessionsthecoordinationteamshallreviewtheconsolidatedmodelandthesavedviewpointsona
floorbyfloorbasisandfindsolutionstoidentifiedissues.Attendanceviawebcastisanoption.
The BIM Facilitator shall include in the BIM Execution Plan a description of the methodology to be
usedfortrackingandensuringthetimelyresolutionofclashesand/orconstructabilityissues.AClash
matrixmustbeprovidedbytheGeneralContractorsBIMFacilitatorwithnumberedviewpointsand
withadescriptionofthetradesthatareaffected,matchingtheviewpointnumbersandlabelsinthe
associated Navisworks file. This matrix can be used by all parties to identify the agreed upon
party(ies)responsibleforresolvingtheclashesandtoaddpersonalnotes.ALLmatrixissuesshould
beresolvedbythedesignatedtradesresponsibleatleast24hrspriortothefollowingcoordination
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The General Contractor must provide a BIM coordination room in a mutually agreed upon location
for regularly scheduled 3D coordination meetings. The BIM Room must be equipped with the
followingminimumequipmentandsoftwarespecifications:
64bitoperatingsystemonadesktoporlaptop
NavisworksManage
Documentviewingsoftware
Projectionsystemthatallowsfordualdisplay
The General Contractor must be vigilant about engaging the design team on a regular basis to
review,assessandprovidefeedbackonanydesignrelatedissuesASTHEYARISE.
ShearwallandslabpenetrationlocationinformationmustbeprovidedtotheStructuralEngineeras
soonasasetlocationforsaidpenetrationshasbeendeterminedasaresultofthe3Dcoordination
effort.Initiallocationsofsuggestedpenetrationscanbeprovidedbymeansof3Dviewpointssaved
as jpegs, with dimensional information and grid references (if one or more of the 3D grid
intersections can be seen in the view, that is sufficient) and/or in the form of 2D elevations with
dimensionsandgridreferences.
7.6.3 Installation
a. FieldinstallationwillusesomeformofopticalsurveyorGPSinstrumentsforhangerinsertsat
aminimumandforanyotherinstallationwherepracticable.
b. ItistheGeneralContractorsresponsibilitytoensurethatallfieldpersonnelinvolvedinthe
installationofMEPFatanylevelhaveatleastminimalfamiliaritywiththeBIMmodelsand
understand by visual means what the repercussions are for changing the location of
aninstalleditem.
c. The General Contractor must have at least one dedicated workstation in the field (or within
easyaccess)withthemostcurrentNavisworksfilesanddocumentationloaded(updateddaily)
for the duration of the construction process. This workstation shall be accessible by all field
personnel. The Navisworks files shall have saved viewpoints for specific areas based on the
plannedandscheduledsubdivisionofworkareas.
7.6.4 Requirementsfor3Dmodels,FormatsandModelStructures
a. FILEFORMAT:Allfilesshouldbeexportedto3DDWGorNavisworksNWCorNWDformat.
RevithasaNavisworkspluginfordirectexporttoNWC.
Inaddition,IFCfilesmayberequiredandallsubcontractorsarerequiredtohavethecapability
ofsavingBIMsinthemostcurrentversionofIFC.
b. 3DSOLIDS:Allobjectsmustbemodeledas3Dsolids,notwireframeorlines.
c. MODELSTRUCTURE:Modelsshouldbecreatedonafloorbyfloorbasisfromtopofslabto
topofslab.Ifthisisimpracticalforcertaintrades,alternatesolutionscanbediscussed.
d. LEVELOFDETAIL(LOD):Themodelsshouldcontainthesamelevelofdetailasrequiredfor
fabricationandinstallation.SeeAppendixAforrequiredLOD.
e. LIGHTSOURCESTURNEDOFF:PriortoexportinglightstoNavisworks,makesurethatthe
lights source is turned off in allof the lightfamilies. Otherwisethe light sourceappears asa
sphericalobjectinNavisworkswhichisdifficulttoisolateglobally.
f. LOCALCOORDINATES:WhenexportingRevitfilestoNavisworks,uselocalcoordinates.
g. CLEARANCES AND ACCESS: All clearances and access to equipment, valves, etc. required
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modeled in 3D and kept in a separate layer and labeled correspondingly. These should be
reviewed by the USC maintenance staff at approximately 80% coordination completion of
each floor to verify the adequacy and practicality of the assigned space reservations and
signed off at 95% to 100% coordination of each floor. This process shall be coordinated by
USCsProjectManager.
h. TRADECOLORS:EachtradeshallbeidentifiablebyasinglecolorwithinNavisworkswiththe
exceptionofarchitecturalandstructuralelementsasfollows:
HVACPipe:LimeGreen Electrical:Cyan
Lights:Yellow HVACDuct:Blue
FireSprinklers:Red Plumbing:Magenta
Ceilings:Orange Framing:Purple
Steel:Maroon Concrete:Grey
Methane:ForestGreen

There is no need for individual trades to change their working color schemes; these will be
alteredwhenimportedintoNavisworksbytheBIMFacilitator.
i. COMMON REFERENCE POINT: Once established, every trade must use the same agreed
uponreferencepointorglobalcoordinatesystem.The2Dreferencegrid,locatedaccordingly,
shallbeprovidedbytheArchitects.
j. CLEAN MODELS NO XREFS: : The 3D DWG and /or Navisworks models submitted
shouldcontainonlyrelevant3Ddataandnoextraneous2Ddata,norshoulditcontainanyx
referencedfiles.
k. FILENAMING:AfilenamingschemashallbeprovidedbyUSCandthismustbeadheredto
forallBIMuploadstotheserver.SeeBIMExecutionPlantemplate,AppendixH.
l. SOFTWARE:TheGeneralContractormustlisttheBIMsoftwareandversionstheyandtheir
subcontractorswillbeusingforthisproject.
EXCEPTIONS: List any exceptions to this document or alternate processes/methodologies

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APPENDIXA:MODELELEMENTSANDLEVELOFDETAILFORMODELS
DESIGNDEVELOPMENTANDCONSTRUCTIONDOCUMENTS

1. Architectural
Model the architectural elements to a level that defines the design intent and accurately represents the
design solution. The detail and responsibility to fulfill these modeling requirements should be addressed
fullywithintheBIMExecutionPlan.
Architectural Site Plan (also see Civil Engineering section below). Paving, grades, sidewalks, curbs,
gutters,siteamenitiesandotherelementstypicallyincludedonenlargedscalesitedrawingsinvicinityof
building.
Existingconditionstotheextentrequired.
Newinteriorandexteriorwallstotheircorrectandaccurateheightincludingbutnotlimitedto:
Doors,windows,openings
Allfinishesneedtobeincludedwithinthewalltyperegardlessofthethicknessofthefinish
Interiorandexteriorsoffits,overhangs,suncontrolelements
Parapets,screeningelements
Architecturalprecast
Floor,ceilingandroofsystemsincludingbutnotlimitedto:
Appropriate structural items listed below if not provided by the Structural Engineer and integrated
intothearchitecturalmodelforcoordinationanddocumentgeneration.Insulation,ceilingsystems,
andflooraretobeincluded.
Roof,floorandceilingslopes,ifneeded,shallbemodeled.
Soffits,openings,andaccessoriesshallalsobemodeled.
Elevators,stairs,rampsincludingrailingsystems.
Casework,shelving,andotherinteriorarchitecturalelements.
Furnishings,fixtures,andequipmentifnotprovidedbyothersandintegratedintothearchitectural
modelforcoordinationanddocumentgeneration.
Furniture(FixedandLoose).
FurnitureSystems.
Specialtyequipment(foodservice,medical,etc.).
Modelmechanical,electricalandplumbingitemsthatrequirearchitecturalspace(toilets/sinks/etc),
require color/finish selection (louvers, diffusers, etc.) or affect 3D visualization (lighting fixtures)
unlessprovidedbyEngineers.
Clearance zones for access, door swings, service space requirements, gauge reading, and other
operationalclearancemustbemodeledaspartofallequipmentandcheckedforconflictswithother
elements.Theseclearancezonesshouldbemodeledastranslucentsolidsonaseparatelayer.
2. Structural
Modelthefollowingstructuralelements.Thedetailandresponsibilitytofulfillthesemodelingrequirements
shouldbeaddressedfullywithintheBIMExecutionPlan.
Foundationssuchas:
SpreadFoundations
CaissonFoundations
PileFoundations
MatFoundations
LoadbearingWallFoundations
Framingsuchas:
SteelColumns(withcorrectshapeandsize)
SteelFloorCJoists
OpenWebJoists
JoistGirders
SteelBeams(withcorrectshapeandsize)
Precast Concrete Elements (Hollow Core Plank may be modeled as a slab unless coordination with
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CastInPlaceConcreteElements
Floors,includingoverallextentsandopenings
Overallthicknessofwoodfloorsystems
WoodPosts/Columns
AllotherJoists
WoodTrusses
SolidWoodorLaminatedBeams
Fireproofing,ifrequiredalternativelyusea2clearanceforclashdetection
WallTypesincludingopenings:
LoadBearingWallsforcalculationsonly(Masonry,Concrete,ColdFormedSteel,andWood)
ModeloverallthicknessofColdFormedSteelandWoodStudwalls(individualmembersmaybemodeled
attheDesignTeamsoption)
StructuralFoundationWallsincludingbrickledges
TheseitemsmaybemodeledattheDesignTeamsoption:
Steelreinforcinginconcrete
Embedsinconcrete
MiscellaneousSteel
Anglesforopenings,deckbearing,etc.
Channelsformechanicalunitsneededforcoordinationreviewsbetweenstructuralandmechanical
Lintels(unlessconsideredamajormember)
Metaldecks
3. HVACSystems
Model the following HVAC elements at a minimum. The detail and responsibility to fulfill these modeling
requirementsshouldbeaddressedfullywithintheBIMExecutionPlan.
Equipment
Fans,VAVs,compressors,chillers,coolingtowers,airhandlersetc.
Distribution
Supply, return, exhaust, relief and outside air ductwork modeled to outside face dimension or duct
insulation(whicheverisgreater).
DuctJoints
Diffusers,grilles,louvers,hoods,radiantpanels,perimeterunits,wallunits.
Pipessizedatandover3/4diameter,includeanyinsulationinmodelunlessotherwisenotedbytheBIM
ExecutionPlan.
Clearance zones for access, door swings, service space requirements, gauge reading, and other
operational clearance must be modeled as part of the HVAC equipment and checked for conflicts with
otherelements.Theseclearancezonesshouldbemodeledasinvisiblesolidswithintheobject.
4. Electricalsystems
Modelthefollowingelectricalelementsataminimum.Thedetailandresponsibilitytofulfillthesemodeling
requirementsshouldbeaddressedfullywithintheBIMExecutionPlan.
Data,PowerandTelecommunications
Interiorandexteriortransformers,emergencygenerators,andotherequipment.
Mainanddistributionpanelsandswitchgearincludingaccessclearances.
MainIDFs
Outlets,switches,junctionboxes.
Lighting
Permanently mounted lighting fixtures (moveable, plugin fixtures need not be modeled as part of the
electrical package unless needed for plug load calculations or for estimating purposes within a loose
furnishingspackage.ShouldbediscussedandagreeduponwithintheBIMExecutionPlan).
LightingControls
Switches
JunctionBoxes
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Associatedequipmentandaccessclearances
Permanentlymountedfixtures
ElectricalPowerOffButtons(EPOs)
5. PlumbingandFireProtection
Modelthefollowingplumbingandfireprotectionelementsataminimum.Thedetailandresponsibilityto
fulfillthesemodelingrequirementsshouldbeaddressedfullywithintheBIMExecutionPlan.
WasteandVent
Piping sized at and over 3/4 diameter, includes any insulation in the model unless otherwise noted by
theBIMExecutionPlan.
Roof and floor drains, leaders, sumps, grease interceptors, tanks, water treatments and other major
items.
Supply
Piping sized at and over 3/4 diameter, includes any insulation in the model unless otherwise noted by
theBIMExecutionPlan.
DomesticBoosterPumps.
Fixtures:sinks,toiletfixtures,watertanks,floorsinks
Fireprotection
Sprinklerlinesatandover3/4diameter.
Sprinklerheads,FireProtectionPumps.
Standpipes,wallhydrants,firedepartmentconnections,risers,includingvalveclearances.
Clearance zones for access, service space requirements, gauge reading, valve clearances and other
operationalclearancemustbemodeledaspartoftheplumbingandfireprotectionssystemandchecked
forconflictswithotherelements.Theseclearancezonesshouldbemodeledasinvisiblesolidswithinthe
object.
6. SpecialtyEquipment
Suppliersshouldberequestedtoprovideequipmentmodelstoanappropriatelevelofdetail.Ifthelatter
arenotobtainable,modelthefollowingspecialtyconsultantelementstothecorrectsizeandinthecorrect
location. Some of these items might occur in the above mentioned disciplines and should be discussed
withintheBIMExecutionPlan.
Equipmentprovidedorspecifiedbysaidconsultant.
Roughin connection points for power, data, communications, water service and waste, gas, steam, or
otherneededutilities.
ExtentofspecialtyconsultantmodelingshallbecoordinatedwiththeDesignTeamanddescribedinthe
BIMExecutionPlan.
Clearancezonesforaccess,doorsswings,servicespacerequirements,controls,gaugereading,andother
operational clearance must be modeled as part of the equipment and checked for conflicts with other
elements.
7. CivilEngineering
Modelthefollowingcivilengineeringelementsataminimum:
Topography3Dterrainofallsiteworkasdesigned,includingretainingwalls.Thismodelshouldinclude
thesiteandsurroundingareasthatcontributetothesitesdrainagesystemorotherwiseimpactonthe
site.Inmostcasesthisshallrequirethatadjacentroadwaysbemodeled.
Landscaping elements: planting areas, such as raised planting beds and berms, parking islands,
pools/ponds/otherwaterfeatures,terracesandotheritemsnotincludedelsewhereinthemodel.
Stormwater management structures pump stations, fueling systems, manholes and other major items
that impact on the overall project understanding or which may become project design constraints. All
items must be georeferenced such that all elements can be viewed as an overlay in the building
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GeneralConcepts
Installationofallutilities,regardlessofsizeordiameter,shallbemodeled.
Layersshallbelabeledasperthearchitecturaldrawingstoidentifytheutilities.
Model Clearance Requirements Model should include code and maintenance items, such as valve handle
swings and pull chain drops. Constructability clearances for a specific utility line or equipment shall be
modeledin3Dandcontainedononededicatedlayer.
Insulationshouldbeincludedonallpiping,plumbingandductworkwhererequired.
PreFabrication Any prefabricated item shall be included in the model to ensure proper space and
connections.
All modeled objects must be custom/specific objects from the manufacturer Generic model pieces should
notbeusedforthesignedoffcoordinationmodels.
MEPFsystemsshouldcontainaminimumamountofassociateddataforeaseofidentification:hotwater,cold
water,waste,supply,return,overallductandpipesizes,elevation,etc.
Themodelsshallinclude,butarenotlimitedto:
1. ArchitecturalModel
WallthicknessandheightRequiredforroutingmainutilities,locatingVAVboxes,identifyingprioritywall
framing,wallpenetrations,firestopping.
HardceilingsandsoffitsRequiredforidentifyingHVACdiffuserlocations,electricalfixturelocations,and
routingofutilitieswithopeningsfordiffusersandlights.
Exteriorswalls/storefrontRequiredforidentifyingthelocationofrainwaterleaders.
Shafts,wallchasesRequiredforidentifyingthecorrectlocationsofplumbingvents,andHVACshafts.
ArchitecturalfeaturesrequiringutilitiesRequiredforutilityrouting.
ArchitecturalfeaturesinmechanicalspacesRequiredforutilityrouting.
2. StructuralModel
Beamsandcolumns
Bracesandgussetplates
Supplementalsteel
Miscellaneoussupportsforequipment,toiletpartitions,etc.
Externalwallframingconnections
3. Drywall/FramingModel
Studs,bottomandtoptrack
Kickersorotherdrywallsupports
Roofframing
4. ConcreteModel
Footingsandfoundations
Areaofinfluencezonesunderfoundations
Slabsandslabdepressions
5. MechanicalModel
MediumpressureductRequiredforcoordinationandroutingofothertradesaswellasprefabrication.
LowpressureductRequiredforcoordinationandroutingofothertradesaswellasprefabrication.
ShaftlocationsRequiredforcoordinationandroutingofothertradesandforlocatingsmokedampers,
etc.
Flanges
VAV boxes Required for prefabrication purposes, coordination with HVAC heating hot water piping,
taggedwithcorrectEquipmentID.
FiresmokedampersRequiredincoordination,taggedwithcorrectEquipmentID.
FlexductsRequiredforshowinghowlowpressureductsconnecttothediffusers.
DiffuserlocationsandsizesRequiredforcoordinationoffinishutilitieswiththeotherfixturesinaroom
(likeelectricalfixtures,etc.).
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HangersandseismicbracingRequiredforcoordinationandroutingofothertradesandforinsertingthe
deckcorrectlybeforeinstallationbegins.
HVACpipingtoVAVboxesMainlinesarerequiredforcoordinatingwithothertrades;alsorequiredif
theywillbeprefabricated;connectionstoVAVboxescanbeleftforfieldrouting.
HVACpipingtoEquipmentMainlinesarerequiredforcoordinatingwithothertrades;alsorequiredif
theywillbeprefabricated;finalconnectionstoequipmentneedtobecoordinatedonmodelaswell.
UndergroundutilitiesRequiredforundergroundMEP/FPcoordination.
Mechanicalroom
AllequipmentRequiredforcoordinatingwithothertrades,taggedwithcorrectEquipmentID.
6. ElectricalModel
Branch and feeder conduits Required for coordination with other trades and for prefabrication.
Conduits3/4andgreaterneedtobemodeled.FlexandMCnotrequired.
AllundergroundconduitsRequiredforundergroundMEP/FPcoordination.
JunctionboxesRequiredforcoordinationwithothertrades.
Lighting fixtures Required for coordination with other trades and finish utilities like ceiling grid,
sprinklerheads,HVACdiffusersandspecialtylighting.TagwithCircuitnumber.
AlllightingsupportsforspeciallightingRequiredforroutingandcoordinationofothertrades.
CabletraysandothersupportsRequiredforcoordinationwithothertrades.
HangersandseismicbracingRequiredforcoordinationwithothertradesandforinsertingthedeck.
Equipment Panels Required for coordinating with wall framing to determine backing, etc. Tag with
Panelnumber.
ElectricalroomsRequiredforcoordinationwithwallframingandothertrades.
BundlesofcableorwiringUsefulforcoordinationandprefabrication.
Outlets and switch locations in rooms Useful for prefabrication and coordination. Tag with Circuit
number.
Electricalpoweroffbuttons
AllequipmentRequiredforcoordinatingwithothertrades.
7. PlumbingModel
PlumbingfixturesRequiredforcoordinationwithotherMEPtrades.
GradedcastironpipelinesRequiredforcoordinationwithothertradesandprefabrication.
Underground storm and sewer pipes Required for underground utilities coordination and for pre
fabrication.
Waste and vent lines Required for coordination with other trades and with architectural walls, shafts
andforprefabrication.
ColdandhotwaterpipingRequiredforcoordinationwithothertradesandforprefabrication.Identify
valvesandtagwithappropriatevalvenumber.
Hangers and seismic bracing details Required for coordination with other trades and for inserting
beforeinstallation.
SpecialtypipingRequiredforcoordinationwithothertradesandforprefabrication.
AllequipmentRequiredforcoordination.
Methane
8. SprinklerModel
SprinklermainsandbranchesRequiredforcoordinationwithothertradesandforprefabrication.
SprinklerheaddropsRequiredforcoordinationwithfinishutilitieslikeelectricallighting,diffusers,etc.
SprinklerpipesRequiredifhardpipeisused,usefulifthenewertypeofflexpipeisused.
Hangers and seismic bracing Required for coordination with other trades and for inserting the deck
correctlybeforeinstallationbegins.
UndergroundutilitiesRequiredforundergroundMEP/FPcoordination.
AllequipmentRequiredforcoordination.
9. ProcessPipingModel
ProcesspipingAllpiping,valves,actuators,andfittingsrequiredforcoordinationwithothertrades.
HangersandseismicbracingRequiredforcoordinationandroutingofothertradesandforinsertingthe
deckcorrectlybeforeinstallationbegins.
Process equipment A model of each piece of equipment must be provided by the equipment
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10. ControlsModel
Conduit and tubing All Instrument Air, power and control wiring conduit, conduit and distribution
boxesservingcontroltubingarerequiredforcoordinatingwithothertrades.
Equipment panels Required with associated conduit and gutters in the model for space coordination
withothertradesaswellasdeterminingbacking.
RacewaysRequiredforcoordinationwithothertrades.
11. RequestedbyUSCInformationTechnologyServices:
a.UndergroundOSPSystem
a)Conduitssize
b)Conduitsnumber
c)Conduitlocations
d)Trenchlinelocation
e)Conduitdepthsanddetails
f)MHlocations
g)MHsize
h)MHdetails/cablelayoutsplicelocations
I)Coppercabletype,size
j)CoppercableID#
k)Coppercablesplicecases
l)Fibercablestype,size
m)FibersID#
n)Fibersplicecases
b.BuildingInsideCableSupportsInfrastructures
a)OSPconduitsenteringMDFroom.
b)Risersystemfrommaintelecomroomtoothertelecomrooms.Amount,sizeandroute.
c)MDFroomsizelocationandlayouts.
d)OtherTelecomroomsizeandlayout.
e)Conduits,sleeves,stubupconduits,boxes,cabletraysandtheirlocationandsizes.
f)TelecomJacklocations,wallmountedfloormounted.
g)Telecomoutletstypes,quad,duplex,single,rackmountpatchpanels.
h)WiFilocationandcable.
I)Telecomroomspoweroutletlocations.
j)TelecomroomgroundBusBar.
k)TelecomroomAClocationandsize.
l)Allassociatedsupports(wireand/orrods).
m)DistributedAntennaSystem(DAS).
n)CableorsatelliteTV.
o)Securitycameras.
p)Buildingorsiteemergencyphones.
q)Areaofrefugephonerequirement.


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APPENDIXB:BIMDATAACQUISITIONGUIDELINEFORFACILITIESMANAGEMENT
SERVICES
Theinformationbelowismeanttoprovideguidanceonthefollowing:
Capturing of attribute data related to equipment / building system(s), that which USC Facilities Management
Servicesdeemsofimportancetoongoingoperations.
Minimum modeling requirements / standards in the development of models (BIM) for a new building
constructionproject.
Anticipateddeliverables(fromthedesignandconstructionteams),asassociatedwiththeirrespectivemodeling
efforts.
GoalsandbroaddeliverablesassociatedwiththetransferofprojectinformationinaCOBiecompliantfashion.
Recommendedworkflowsanticipatedtoaidinthedeliveryonalloftheabovementioneditems,andthatwhich
maybeconsideredinasubsequentprojectBIMImplementationPlan.
For context USC has identified the following goals and practical benefits for leveraging BIM within Facilities
ManagementServices.
FMEnterpriseInformationSystemDataPopulation.
Timelyandaccuratemanagementofprojectturnover/documentation.
Managementandupdatingofevolvingbuildingspace.
MASTERATTRIBUTES
WithintheBIMauthoringapplication,thefollowing(typeorinstance)parameterfieldsshallbepopulated,either
centrally in the model or applied to individual MEP+F system families. The fields that are to be populated with
USCdesignatedinformationmaybeleftemptyifthatinformationisnotyetavailable.
NOTE:ThefieldnamesmustappearEXACTLYasshown.UsetheSharedParameterTXTfilebelow:


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REVITPARAMETERNAME Description
U
S
C
M
A
S
T
E
R
A
T
T
R
I
B
U
T
E
S
O
b
t
a
i
n
e
d
f
r
o
m
U
S
C
USCSiteCode
USCSite Code
Designation
USCBuildingNumber
USCBuilding
Designation
USC Floor Number USCFloorDesignation
USCEquipmentNumber
USCEquipmentNumber
USCEMSID
UniqueIdassignedto
selectedpiecesofUSC
equipmentforEnergy
Managementpurposes
Number
USCRoomNumber
designation
Name
USCRoomName
designation
OmniClassNumber
Corresponding
OmniClassXXXXXXXX
XXnumber
OmniClassTitle
Corresponding
OmniClassdescription
totheOmniClass
number
UniformatNumber
Corresponding
productsUniFormat
number
MasterFormatNumber
Corresponding
productssMaster
Formatnumber
U
S
C
N
O
M
E
N
C
L
A
T
U
R
E
TypeName
AccordingtoUSC
NomenclatureGuideline
TypeDescription
AccordingtoUSC
InstanceName
AccordingtoUSC
InstanceDescription
AccordingtoUSC
ASSETMANAGEMENTATTRIBUTES
Specificationandperformancetypedata,typicallyfoundinanequipmentschedule,shallbecaptured
withinthedesignmodels.Provisionsfortheseparameterfields,fordoingsoshallbemaintainedwhen
developingfamilies.
SeeattachedexhibitentitledUSCFMSMEPOutlineScheduleDataSpecifications.pdf,(organizedby
MasterFormat2004SpecificationFormat)forrequiredequipmentspecificMEP+Ftypeparameters.
Thesefieldsaretobeestablishedasatthestartofmodeling,andsubsequentlyupdatedthroughthe
progressionofdesignandconstruction.


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Theseexhibitsarethebeginningofwhatwillbeanevolvinglist,andshallbeexpandedonceitis
determinedthatadditionaltypesofequipment(notcovered)aretobespecifiedandinstalledin
subsequentphasesofconstruction.
SPACEMANAGEMENTOBJECTIVES
ForthepurposeofallowingFacilitiesManagementServicestocarryoutdownstreamspacemanagementrelated
functions,atminimumthefollowingobjectsshallbemodeled(andnotmassed)sotobeabletoencloseanarea
and represent all rooms. The intent is to solicit such information as (1) square footage, (2) heights, and (3)
volumes.
1. Walls
2. Floors
3. Roofs
4. Windows
5. Doors
6. Ceilings
7. Shafts(stairs,elevators,etc)
COBie
InformationTiers
ForthepurposeofcategorizingdatathatwouldeventuallybedeliveredinaCOBiecompliantformat,the
followingtiershavebeenestablished.
1. Tier#1:MasterAttributes+AssetManagementAttributes
Itisanticipatedthatthesewillbefoundandmaintained(throughouttheproject)within
thedesignmodels.
2. Tier#2:BalanceofinformationrequiredofCOBie
Itisanticipatedthattheseshallbefoundandmaintained(throughouttheproject)
withintheagreedupondepositoryofCOBieworksheets.
3. Tier#3:Projectcloseoutdocuments
Itisanticipatedthattheseshallbefoundandmaintained(throughouttheproject)
withintheagreedupondepositoryofCOBieworksheets.


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COBiestandardworksheets
ThefollowingCOBiestandardworksheetsshallbeprovided(atminimum)tomeetthelongterm
FacilitiesManagementgoals.Thestandardfieldswithintheserespectivesheetsshallbeconsistentwith
thecurrentCOBie2standards.
a. Designmodels:
1. Contact
2. Facility
3. Floor
4. SpaceshouldbeclassifiedusingOmniClassandNetAreaisprovided(GrossAreais
generatedbyRevit).
5. Zonesshouldhavecategoriesassigned.
6. TypesshouldhaveName,Category(OmniClass),Description,AssetType.
7. ComponentsshouldhaveName,Description,TypeandSpace.
8. SystemsshouldhaveName,Category(OmniClass),Components.
9. Document
10. Attribute(seeTier#1forminimumrequirements)
b. Constructionmodels
1. Typeinformationupdatedbyprovidingmanufacturer,modelnumber,warranty
information(partsandlaborandduration),replacementcost.
2. Componentinformationupdatedbyprovidingserialnumber,installationdate,warranty
startdate,tagnumberand/orbarcode.Installationdateformajorequipmentwillbethe
finishdateofthescheduledactivity.
3. Sparepartsprovidedfortypes.
4. Attributesprovidedfortypesandcomponents.
c. CommissioningModels
1. Attributescorrectedbasedonrealmeasurements.
2. DocumentslinkedtoCOBieworksheet.
COBieupdateschedule
ItisanticipatedthatthemasterCOBiecompliantworksheetisupdatedtoreflecttheavailable
informationatthefollowingstagesinaproject.
100%DesignDocuments(validationofTier#1fieldsprovided)
IssuanceofForConstruction
75%SubstantialCompletion
CommissioningComplete
ProjectCloseOut


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APPENDIXC:NOMENCLATURE
(updated2/18/2012)
Families,Types,Instances(Components),SystemsandZonesNamingRequirements
INDUSTRYCODES
USCrequirestheuseofthelatestversion*ofOmniClassasthecodingstandard.
*http://www.omniclass.org/about.asp(forlatestversion)
OmniClassTable23ProductsareusedtodigitallycodeandclassifyEquipmentType&Components.
Forexample,23272111isthedigitalcodeforequipmentaxialflowcompressors.
OmniClassTable21ElementsareusedtodigitallycodeandclassifyEquipmentSystemsandZones.
Forexample,2151311117isthedigitalcodeforequipmentsystemnamedDomesticWaterDistribution.
EQUIPMENTFAMILY,TYPEANDINSTANCES(COMPONENTS)NOMENCLATURE
Naming conventions for equipment types should be succinct, useful and descriptive. The names provided
should allow for easy identification and be easily understood in order to facilitate the operation, repair and
maintenanceofUSCequipment.
USCusesacombinationofIndustryStandardnomenclatureOmniClassTable23Products,theU.S.National
CAD Standards (NCS) 3.1 Module 5 : Terms and Abbreviations and an Equipment Operation Description to
nameequipmenttypesandinstancesasillustratedbelow.Pleasefollowthisguideaccordingly:
Forexample:VariableAirVolume(VAV)BoxwithIDD01,theTypeandInstanceNames:

FAMILYNAME
Industry
Standard
OmniClassTable
23Products
exactwordingof
equipment
description
TYPENAME
U.S.NationalCAD
Standards(NCS)3.1
Module5:Termsand
Abbreviations
+
EquipmentOperation
Description
Descriptiondenoting
size/typeaseasily
identified&understood
INSTANCENAME
U.S.NationalCAD
Standards(NCS)3.1
Module5:Termsand
Abbreviations
+
IDUniquetothat
Component
asidentifiedinthe
equipmentschedule
FAMILYNAME
2333411713
VariableAirVolume
TerminalUnits
VariableAir
VolumeTerminal
Units
TYPENAME
VAV
+
BoxReheat6Inches
VAVBoxReheat6Inches
INSTANCENAME
VAV
+
D01
VAVD01


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Forexample:VariableAirVolume(VAV)BoxestheTypeandInstanceDescriptions:
HELPFILES
ExecutionofEquipmentFamily,TypeandInstances(Components)Nomenclature
DetailsonhowtopopulatethenomenclatureinAutodesk
Revitdescribingtheparameterstouse,
wheretoplacethem,andrelevantexamples,canbefoundinthedocumentsentitled"USC
Nomenclature&Systems.ppt"and"USCRevitParametersList.xls"whicharelocatedinthesub
foldernamedBIMGuidelinesReferenceDocsintheProjectDocumentationfolderine
Builder.
AnAutodesk
RevitsharedparametersfileisalsoavailableineBuildertopopulateAutodesk
Revit
fileswiththeUSCrequiredparametersand/orwiththecreationofRevitfamilies.

TYPEDESCRIPTION
U.S.NationalCAD
Standards(NCS)3.1
Module5:Termsand
Abbreviations
+
EquipmentOperation
Description
Extendeddescription
denotingmanufacturer
/type/sizeaseasily
identified&understood
INSTANCEDESCRIPTION
U.S.NationalCAD
Standards(NCS)3.1
Module5:Termsand
Abbreviations
+
DetailedEquipment
OperationDescription
ExtendedDescription
denoting
type/size/id/location
uniquetothatinstance
TYPEDESCRIPTION
VAV
+
withReheatPriceSDV6
Inches
VAVwithReheatPrice
SDV6Inches
INSTANCEDESCRIPTION
VAV
+
withReheat6Inches
+
D01
withVAVReheat6Inches
D01


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IndustryStandard
OmniClassTable21
Elementsexact
wordingofelement
description
+
Discipline
NationalCADStandard
+EquipmentOperation
Description
forequipment
associatedwiththeduct
ifapplicable
+
Floor+USCofficial
RoomNumberand
RoomName
SYSTEMNAME
SYSTEMSNOMENCLATURE
USCusesacombinationoftheIndustryStandardnomenclatureOmniClassTable21Elements,theU.S.
NationalCADStandards(NCS)3.1Module5:TermsandAbbreviationsandanEquipmentOperation
Descriptiontonamesystemsasillustratedbelow.Pleasefollowthisguideaccordingly.
ExecutionofSystemsandZonesNomenclature
FurtherillustrationandrelevantexamplesofUSCconformingsystemsandzonesnomenclaturecanbefound
inthedocumentsentitled"USCNomenclature&Systems.ppt"whicharelocatedinthesubfoldernamed
BIMGuidelinesReferenceDocsintheProjectDocumentationfolderineBuilder.
Forexample:SupplyAirSystemforAirHandlingUnit(AHU)D1=MechanicalSupplyAirAHUD1
Forsystemsthatarenotdirectlyconnectedtoapieceofequipment,followtheconventionbelow:
IndustryStandard
+
Discipline
OmniClassTable21
Elementsexact
wordingofelement
description
U.S.NationalCAD
Standards(NCS)3.1
Module5:Termsand
Abbreviations
+
EquipmentOperation
Description
Descriptiondenotingsize/
typeaseasilyidentified
SYSTEMNAME
2104306010
SupplyAir
+
Discipline
"Mechanical"
MechanicalSupply
Air
AHU
+
Description"D1"
AHUD1
SYSTEMNAME
MechanicalSupply
Air
AHUD1


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Forexample:Ductlessreturnairsystemconsistingofpiecesofductworkandareturnairgrille,"RG1"=
MechanicalReturnAirRG12
nd
Floor214AOffice
ZONESNOMENCLATURE
InordertoidentifyzonesUSCusesacombinationoftheU.S.NationalCADStandards(NCS)3.1Module5:
TermsandAbbreviations,anEquipmentOperationDescriptionandUSCofficialRoomNumberstonamezones
asillustratedbelow.Pleasefollowthisguideaccordingly:
Forexample:TheHVACZoneassociatedwithVAVBoxD01servingOffices100,101,102=
VAVD01Offices100,101,102
SPACES
SpacesshouldbenamedaccordingtheofficialUSCroomnumbersasprovidedbySpaceManagement.

U.S.NationalCAD
Standards(NCS)3.1
Module5:Termsand
Abbreviations
+
EquipmentOperation
Description
Descriptiondenoting
size/typeaseasily
identified
USCofficialRoom
Nameand
Numbersfor
roomscontainedin
thatZone
ZONENAME
VAV
+
equipmentnumber
fromschedule
(i.e.D01)
VAVD01
Office100,101,
102
ZONENAME
VAVD01Offices
100,101,102
2104306020
ReturnAir
+
Discipline
"Mechanical"
MechanicalReturn
Air
RG1
+
2ndFloor214AOffice
SYSTEMNAME
MechanicalReturn
AirRG12ndFloor
214AOffice


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APPENDIXD:InstallationChangeLog

Whereinstallationdiffersfromthecoordinatedmodel,alogofadjustedinstallationswillbekeptdetailingwhatthe
changewas,thereasonforthechangeandconfirmingthatthe3Dmodelhasbeenupdatedaccordingly.The
followingtemplatecanbeusedforthispurpose.

ITEM DESCRIPTIONOFCHANGE
REASONFORCHANGE
DATEOF
MODEL
UPDATE
CHANGED
BY:


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APPENDIXE:RevitModelRequirementsandWarnings
ThefollowingrepresentstheRevitmodelrequirementsandRevitwarningstocorrect.

Overlappingofdesignelements(especiallywallsandroomboundaries).
Allfloorsaresubdividedbyroom.
Spaceenclosures.Allspacesmustbeboundedbywallsandfloors.
Everyspacehasanameandaroomnumber,includingallshaftsandstairs.
Thereisonlyonespaceinstanceperspace,noduplicates.
Resolveallorphans(resultingfromusingcopy/paste.
Allwallsareconnectedtothetopofslabatbottomandbottomofslabattop(iffullheight).
Allmechanicalspacesaredefinedfloortofloor,unlessthereisaplenum.
Plenumsaredefinedasaseparatespace.
All mechanical systems are defined (every element belongs to a system). This can be verified
usingtheRevitMEPsystembrowser.
Sidewalldiffusersareplacedindefinedspacesandattachedtocorrespondingwalls.
Ensure that the Revit MEP file is linked to the Revit architectural file.(This can be checked by
using the Revit System Browser and verifying that the space name and space number columns
arepopulated).
Ensuringthatallsystemcomponentswithinaworksetbelongtothatworkset.
Ensuringthatallmechanicalzonesaredefined.
Ensuringthattherearenounassignedcomponents(View/UserInterface/SystemBrowser).
MappingMEPspacenamestoarchitecturalroomnames.


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APPENDIXF:CollisionDetectionandDesignReview

The best methodology for tracking collision issues is to save named viewpoints for each clash in a dated
folder. Sharing this collision checked file with other Design Team members allows individuals to review
issues that pertain to them in a systematic way. This should be done by the BIM Facilitator using an
iterativeprocess:
Clashdetection*
MEPFagainststructure
MEPFagainstMEPF
MEPFagainstFFE
FFEagainststructure
Visualinspection
Crosssectioningthroughbuilding
ViewingceilingsfrombelowforMEPFpenetrations
MEPFanomalieswitharchitecture
Architecturalandstructuralmisalignment
Ceilingselevationsrelativetofenestration
Etc.
Saveviewpoints(inafolderforthatdate)
ReviewissueswiththeDesignTeam
Eachdisciplineresolvesissuespertainingtotheirdiscipline
Reclash
MoveresolvedissueviewpointstoaResolvedfolder
Createnewviewpointsfornewissuesinadatedfolder
Reviewpreviousunresolvedissuesandnewissues
Resolveissues
Reclash
*ThisisbestdoneinthecollisiondetectionsoftwaresuchasNavisworks,notinRevit.


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APPENDIXG:USCFMSOutlineScheduleDataSpecification

Section220610
SchedulesforPlumbingPipingandPumps
(SUMP/SEWAGEEJECTOR)PUMPSCHEDULE
Tag
Manufacturer
ModelNumber
Location
Service
Fluid
Type/Configuration
BasinSize
InletSize
DischargeSize
DesignFlowRate(GPM)
TotalDesignHead
RPM
MinimumEfficiency(%)
ImpellerSize(asapplicable)
MotorData
o BreakHorsePower
o HorsePower
o RotationsPerMinute
o Voltage
o Phase
o Hertz
OperationWeight
MasterFormatReferenceNumber
UniFormatReferenceNumber
USCEquipmentReferenceNumber
Section220630
SchedulesforPlumbingEquipment
HOTWATERGENERATORSCHEDULE
Tag
Service
Manufacturer
ModelNumber
Location
Type
StorageCapacity(Gallons)
RecoveryCapacity(Flow@T)
OutletWaterSupplyTemperature
OutletWaterSupplyFlow
RecoveryCapacity(Flow@T)
OperatingWeight


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Section220640
SchedulesforPlumbingFixtures
FIXTURESCHEDULE
Tag
FixtureType
WaterDemandFixtureUnit
o ColdWater
o HotWater
WasteDemandFixtureUnit
BranchPipeConnections
o Waste
o Trap
o Vent
o Cold
o Hot
Section230620
SchedulesforHVACPipingandPumps
PUMPSCHEDULE
Tag
Manufacturer
ModelNumber
Location
Service
Fluid
Type/Configuration
InletSize
DischargeSize
DesignFlowRate
TotalDesignHead
RPM
MinimumEfficiency(%)
ImpellerSize(asapplicable)
MotorData
o BreakHorsePower
o HorsePower
o RotationsPerMinute(RPM)
o Voltage
o Phase
o Hertz
OperationWeight


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Section230630
SchedulesforHVACAirDistribution
FANSCHEDULE
Tag
Manufacturer
ModelNumber
Location
AreaServed
Service
Type
Configuration
CFM
ExternalStaticPressure
TotalStaticPressure
WheelDiameter(Inches)
RotationsPerMinute
MotorData
o BreakHorsePower
o HorsePower
o Voltage
o Phase
o Hertz
OperatingWeight(Lbs)
AIRTERMINALUNIT(Constant/Variable)
Tag
Manufacturer
ModelNumber
AreaServed
CentralSystemServing
InletSize(Inches)
CFM
o Maximum
o Minimum(asapplicable)
Other(asapplicable)MaximumPressureDrop
ReheatCoil(Seerequirementslistedelsewhereinspecificationsection)
BranchPipeSize
OperatingWeight
DischargeNC
RadiatedNC
REHEATCOILSCHEDULE
Tag
Manufacturer
ModelNumber(asapplicable)
Location
AreaServed
CoilArea(Sq.Ft)
CFM


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TotalCapacity(MBH)
MinimumRowsDeep
CoilConstructionMaterial
FinsPerInch(asapplicable)
FinConstructionMaterial
AirConditions
o EnteringDryBulbTemp.
o LeavingDryBulbTemp.
GPM
WaterConditions
o EnteringDryBulbTemp.
o LeavingDryBulbTemp.
o MaximumPressureLossAirSide
o WaterSide
DIFFUSER/REGISTERSCHEDULE
Tag
Manufacturer
ModelNumber
Material
Finish
Type
Mounting
NominalDimensions(in.Xin.)
Inlet/NeckDimensions(in.Xin.)
MaximumStaticPressure
ThrowPattern
MaximumDesignAirFlow
MinimumDesignAirFlow
Throw@MaximumDesignAirFlow
Throw@MinimumDesignAirFlow
NoiseCriteria@MaxAirFlow
BorderType

SOUNDATTENUATORSCHEDULE
Tag
Manufacturer
ModelNumber
Location
Dimensions
o Width
o Height
o Length
CFM
MaximumPressureDrop
MinimumDynamicInsertionLoss(InDb)+1000FPM
o 63Hz
o 125Hz
o 250Hz
o 500Hz
o 1Khz
o 2Khz


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o 4Khz
o 8Khz
SelfNoisePowerLevel(InDb)+1000FpmFaceVelocity
o 63Hz
o 125Hz
o 250Hz
o 500Hz
o 1Khz
o 2Khz
o 4Khz
o 8Khz
Section230670
SchedulesforCentralHVACEquipment
AIRHANDLINGUNIT
Tag
Manufacturer
ModelNumber
Location
AreaServed
Supply&ReturnFan(s)
o CFM
o ExternalStaticPressure(InchesWC)
o TotalStaticPressure(InchesWC)
o RotationsPerMinute(RPM)
o MotorData
BreakHorsePower
HorsePower
RotationsPerMinute
Voltage
Phase
Hertz
o WheelDiameter(Inches)
Cooling/HeatingCoil
o MaximumFaceVelocity(FPM)
o CoilArea(Sq.Ft)
o CFM
o TotalCapacity(MBH)
o SensibleCapacity(MBH)asapplicable
o MinimumRowsDeep
o CoilConstructionMaterial
o FinsPerInch
o FinConstructionMaterial
o EnteringAirConditions
DryBulbTemp.
WetBulbTemp.
o LeavingAirConditions
DryBulbTemp.
WetBulbTemp.
o GPM
o WaterConditions
EnteringTemp.
LeavingTemp.
MaximumPressureLoss(Psi/FT)


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AirSide
WaterSide
Filters
o Quantity
o Size
o Type
o MinimumEffective(%)
o MinimumMERV
OperationalWeight(Lb)
MinimumOutsideWeight(Lb)
MasterFormat
UniFormat
USCEquipmentNumber
Section230680
SchedulesforDecentralizedHVACEquipment
COMPUTERROOMAIRCONDITIONINGUNITS
Tag
Manufacturer
ModelNumber
Location
AreaServed
SupplyFan
o CFM
o ExternalStaticPressure
o TotalStaticPressure
o MotorData
BreakHorsePower
HorsePower
RotationsPerMinute
Voltage
Phase
Hertz
CoolingCoil
o CoilArea(Sq.Ft)
o SensibleCapacity(MBH)
DryBulbTemp.(F)
WetBulbTemp.(F)
DryBulbTemp(F)
WetBulbTemp(F)
o FlowRate(GPM)
o WaterTemperature
EnteringConditions(F)
LeavingConditions(F)
o Max.PressureLoss/Drop(Psi/Ft.)
Filters
o Quantity
o Size
o Type
o MinimumEfficiency%
MinimumMERV
Humidifier


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o Manufacturer(ifdifferentfromunitmanufacturer)
o ModelNumber
o Type
o Capacity
UnitElectricalData
o FLA
o MCA
o MOCP
o Volts
o Phase
o Hertz
OperatingWeight
MasterFormatNumberReferenceNumber
FANCOILUNITS
Tag
Manufacturer
ModelNumber
Location
AreaServed
SupplyFan
o CFM
o ExternalStaticPressure
o TotalStaticPressure
o MotorData
BreakHorsePower
HorsePower
RotationsPerMinute
Voltage
Phase
Hertz
Cooling/HeatingCoil
o CoilArea(Sq.Ft)
o SensibleCapacity(MBH)
o MinimumRowsDeep
o CoilConstructionMaterial
o FinsPerInch
o FinConstructionMaterial
DryBulbTemperature(F)
WetBulbTemperature(F)
DryBulbTemperature(F)
WetBulbTemperature(F)
o FlowRate(GPM)
o WaterTemperature
EnteringCondition(F)
LeavingConditions(F)
o Max.PressureLoss/Drop(Psi/Ft.)
AirSide
WaterSide
Filters
o Quantity


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o Size
o Type
o MinimumEfficiency(%)
o MinimumMERV
UnitElectricalData
o FLA
o MCA
o MOCP
o Volts
o Phase
o Hertz
OperatingWeight
MinimumOutsideAir(CFM)
RADIANTPANELSCHEDULE
Tag
Manufacturer
ModelNumber(asapplicable)
AreaServed
TotalPanelArea(Sq.Ft.)
TotalPanelArea(Sq.Ft.)HeatingOnly
TotalPanelArea(Sq.Ft.)CoolingOnly
RadiantSystemPumpNumber
FlowRate(GPM)
o Heating
o Cooling
RoomOperatingConditions
o SpaceTemperatureSetPoint
Heating(F)
Cooling(F)
o SupplyAirTemperatureSetPoint
Heating(F)
Cooling(F)
Cooling
o SpecifiedPanelCapacity(Btu/H/Sq.Ft)
o TotalCapacity(Btu/H)
o MinimumSurfaceTemperature(F)
o RadiantSupplyTemperature(F)
o RadiantReturnTemperature(F)
Heating
o SpecifiedPanelCapacity(Btu/H/Sq.Ft)
o MinimumSurfaceTemperature(F)
o RadiantSupplyTemperature(F)
o RadiantReturnTemperature(F)
OperatingWeight
RADIANTFLOORSCHEDULE
Tag


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Manufacturer
ModelNumber
Location
Fluid
RadiantSystemPumpNumber
FlowRate(GPM)
RadiantPanelArea(Sq.Ft)
SurfaceResistance
Loop
o TotalTubeLength(Ft)
o MaximumLoopLength(Ft)
o MaximumPressureDrop
o TubeType
o TubeOutsideDiameter(Inches)
o TubeSpacing(Inches)
Cooling
o SpecifiedSpaceCapacity(Btu/H/Sq.Ft)
o ShortWaveCapacity(Btu/H/Sq.Ft)
o MinimumSurfaceTemp.(F)
o RadiantSupplyTemp.(F)
o RadiantReturnTemp.(F)
Heating
o SpecifiedSpaceCapacity(Btu/H/Sq.Ft)
o ShortWaveCapacity(Btu/H/Sq.Ft)
o MinimumSurfaceTemp.(F)
o RadiantSupplyTemp.(F)
o RadiantReturnTemp.(F)
MaximumFlowRate(GPM)
o Heating
o Cooling
Section260620
SchedulesforLowVoltageElectricalDistribution
ELECTRICALPANELSCHEDULE
PanelName
PanelLocation
FedFrom
Voltage
Phase
Wire
MainCircuitBreaker
o Yes
o No
o MainCircuitBreakerSize(IfYesAbove)
BusSize
TypeofMounting
o Surface
o Flush
IsolatedGroundBus
o Yes
o No


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ShuntTrip
o Yes
o No
NeutralSize
o 100%
o 200%
FeedThrough
o Yes
o No
Section260650
SchedulesforLighting
LIGHTINGFIXTURESCHEDULE
Type
Description
FixtureManufacturer
FixtureCatalogue/ModelNumber
Finish
Mounting
Lamp
o Type
o Manufacturer
o Catalogue/ModelNumber
o Quantity
o InputWattage
Voltage
USCEquipmentReferenceNumber(asapplicable)


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APPENDIXH:ECODOMUS
ThefollowingdescribestheprocessusedforimplementingEcoDomusonUSCprojects.
1. ConfigureCOBieQCtemplate
USCwillsetuptheDataAcquisitionTemplateinEcoDomusPM,toprovideabaselinethatallCOBie2
requirementscanbemeasuredagainstintheautomatedQCprocess.OmniClassbasedrulesaresetforthe
attributes,namingconventions,anddocumentation,allowingforeasyintegrationofthedatawithotherdatasets
withthesameclassificationsystem.
COBieQualityControlTemplateinEcodomuswithallrequestedCOBiedata.
2. PopulateProjectEquipmentDatabase

Theconstructionteamwillpopulateextendedpropertiesanddocumentationprovidedinshopdrawingsand
equipmentschedulesfortheinstalledequipmentinEcoDomusPM.Thisequipmentdatawillbeattachedby
batchtotherelevantobjectsintheuploadedBIM.
DataEntryTemplateinEcoDomus


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3. LoadGeometryValidatedBIMintoEcoDomusPM

OncethegeometryoftheBIMhasbeenverifiedtoaccuratelyreflecttheasbuiltconditions,USCwillloadtheBIM
intoEcoDomususingtheRevitEcoDomusplugin.ThisprocessincludessynchingwithRevitintheEcoDomusPM
desktop,andthenadatapushtotheEcoDomusPMwebapplication.
GeometryValidatedModel EcoDomusRevitplugin
3DInterfaceinEcoDomus
withallintegrateddata
4. PerformCOBieQualityControl
TheProjectEquipmentDatabasewillbeattachedtothemodelinEcoDomusinanautomatedprocesstoensure
efficienciesoftheBIMdatapopulation.Oncethedataisattachedtotheassociatedobjectsinthemodel,itwillbe
validatedviaaqualitycontrolprocesstoensurecompliancewithCOBieanddatarequirements.
MissingAttributesreport(COBiedatacheck)


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Anymissinginformationgeneratedinthereportwillbecheckedinthefieldusingmobiledevices,andagainst
correspondingshopdrawingsandschedulesprovidedbytheprojectteam.Datawillthenbeaddedinthe
correspondingobjectfieldinEcoDomusweborclientapplication.
Enterfielddatadirectlyagainst3Dobjectorinassociatedwebform
5. PopulateCompleteDataSettoRevitAugmentedBIM
Theaccumulated,verifieddatacanbepushedbackintothegeometricallyverifiedRevitmodelusingthe
EcoDomusRevitplugin.


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APPENDIXI
BUILDINGINFORMATIONMODELING
(BIM)EXECUTIONPLAN
VS1.0
FOR
[PROJECTTITLE]
DEVELOPEDBY
[AUTHORCOMPANY]


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TABLEOFCONTENTS
SECTIONA:.............................................................................BIMPROJECTEXECUTIONPLANOVERVIEW
SECTIONB:.........................................................................................................PROJECTINFORMATION
SECTIONC:........................................................................................................KEYPROJECTCONTACTS
SECTIOND:.................................................................BIMPROCESSESANDCOLLABORATIONPROCEDURES
SECTIONE:.................................................................................BIMANDFACILITYDATAREQUIREMENTS
SECTIONF:.........................................................................................BIMANDDATAQUALITYCONTROL
SECTIONG:.............................................................................................................MODELSTRUCTURE
SECTIONH:........................................................................................................PROJECTDELIVERABLES
SECTIONI:.....................................................................................................................ATTACHMENTS


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SECTIONA:BIMPROJECTEXECUTIONPLANOVERVIEW
ThisBIMProjectExecutionPlandefinesusesforBIMontheproject(e.g.designauthoring,cost
estimating,anddesigncoordination),alongwithadetaileddesignoftheprocessforexecutingBIM
throughouttheprojectlifecycle.
[INSERT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HERE IF APPLICABLE. FOR EXAMPLE: BIM MISSION STATEMENT This is
the location to provide additional BIM overview information. Additional detailed information can be included as an
attachment to this document.


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SECTIONB:PROJECTINFORMATION
This section defines basic project reference information and determined project milestones.
1. PROJECTOWNER:
2. PROJECTNAME:
3. PROJECTLOCATIONANDADDRESS:
4. CONTRACTTYPE/DELIVERYMETHOD:
5. BRIEFPROJECTDESCRIPTION:[NUMBEROFFACILITIES,GENERALSIZE,ETC]
6. ADDITIONALPROJECTINFORMATION:[UNIQUEBIMPROJECTCHARACTERISTICSANDREQUIREMENTS]
7. PROJECTNUMBERS:
PROJECTINFORMATION NUMBER
USCCONTRACTNUMBER:
USCPROJECTNUMBER:
USCSITECODE:
USCBUILDINGNUMBER:

8. PROJECTSCHEDULE/PHASES/MILESTONES:
IncludeBIMmilestones,predesignactivities,majordesignreviews,stakeholderreviews,andanyothermajor
eventswhichoccurduringtheprojectlifecycle.
PROJECT
PHASE/MILESTONE
ESTIMATEDSTART
DATE
ESTIMATED
COMPLETIONDATE
PROJECTSTAKEHOLDERSINVOLVED
SCHEMATICDESIGN
50%CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENTS
FACILITIES
MANAGEMENT
SERVICESREVIEW
100%CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENTS


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SECTIONC:KEYPROJECTCONTACTS
List each of the lead BIM contacts for each organization on the project. Additional contacts can be included later in the
document.
USCs e-Builder Project Management Information System (PMIS) will be used for the storage and access of all contract
documents including BIMs. Permissions will be set up by USC. Please indicate whether the project contacts listed below
will require access to e-builder.

ORGANIZATION CONTACTNAME ROLE
EBUILDERACCESS
REQUIREDY/N
LOCATION EMAIL PHONE


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SECTIOND:BIMPROCESSESANDCOLLABORATIONPROCEDURES
1. CollaborationStrategiesandBIMProcesses
Describethecollaborationstrategiesanddetailedprocessesusedfordeveloping,coordinatingandleveraging
theBIMsforthefollowingpurposes(asapplicable).Listtheprojectteamparticipantsrequiredforeach:
a. Existingconditionsdeterminingcontrolpoints,howthedataiscollected(laserscanning,orother)
b. Designreviews
c. Designcoordination
d. Designassist(GMAXcontractsonly)
e. Energyanalysis
f. Constructioncoordination
g. Designmodelupdatesduringconstruction
h. EngagementofUSCdepartments
i. Recordmodeling
j. Estimating
k. Other(describe)
2. ModelDeliverySchedule,ApplicationandFileExchangeType
Documenttheinformationexchangesandfiletransfersthatwilloccurontheproject.
DISCIPLINE BIMUSE
ONETIME
or
FREQUENCY
DUEDATEor
STARTDATE
MODEL
FILE
MODEL
SOFTWARE
NATIVE
FILETYPE
VERSION
FILE
EXCHANGE
TYPE
ARCHITECTURE
DESIGN
AUTHORING WEEKLY 20______ ARCH Revit .RVT
.RVT
.DWG
.NWC
ARCHITECTURE
3D
COORDINATION
WEEKLY COORD Navisworks
.NWD
.NWF
.NWD
STRUCTURE WEEKLY [DATE] STRUCT DESIGNAPP .XYZ
.XYZ
.ABC
MECHANICAL WEEKLY [DATE] MECH DESIGNAPP .XYZ
.XYZ
.ABC
ETC
3. InteractiveWorkspaceandCommunicationTechnology
Theprojectteamshouldconsiderthephysicalenvironmentitwillneedthroughoutthelifecycleoftheprojectto
accommodatethenecessarycollaboration,communicationandreviewsthatwillimprovetheBIMPlandecision
makingprocess.Describehowtheprojectteamwillbelocated.Considerquestionslikewilltheteambe
collocated?Ifso,whereisthelocationandwhatwillbeinthatspace?WilltherebeaBIMTrailer?Ifyes,
wherewillitbelocatedandwhatwillbeinthespacesuchascomputers,projectors,tables,tableconfigurations.
Ifnotcolocated,whatcommunicationtechnology(Webex,Gotomeeting,etc.)willbeimplemented?

The project.


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SECTIONE:BIMANDFACILITYDATAREQUIREMENTS
DescribethemethodologiestobeusedtofulfilltheUSCFMSdatarequirementsasdescribedinthebodyofthis
document.


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SECTIONF:BIMANDDATAQUALITYCONTROL
Describethestrategytocontrolthequalityofthemodelandthecheckstobeperformedtoassurequality.
CHECKS DEFINITION RESPONSIBLE

PARTY
SOFTWARE FREQUENCY
VISUALCHECK
Ensuretherearenounintendedmodel
componentsandthedesignintenthas
beenfollowed.

INTERFERENCE
CHECK
Detectproblemsinthemodelwheretwo
buildingcomponentsareclashingincluding
softandhard.

STANDARDS
CHECK
EnsurethattheBIMstandardshavebeen
followed(filenaming,discipline
colors,etc..)

MODELINTEGRITY
CHECKS
DescribetheQCvalidationprocessusedto
ensurethattheProjectFacilityDataset
hasnoundefined,incorrectlydefined,
incorrectlynamedorduplicatedelements
andthereportingprocessonnon
compliantelementsandcorrectiveaction
plans.

REVITWARNINGS
CHECKS

Etc.


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SECTIONG:MODELSTRUCTURE
1. FILENAMINGSTRUCTURE:
FILENAMESFORMODELSSHOULDBEFORMATTEDAS:
BUILDINGACRONYM_CONSTRUCTION(CON)ORDESIGNPHASE_LEVEL_DISCIPLINE_ORGANIZATION_DATE(YEAR
MONTHDAY)
ARCHITECTURALMODEL
XYZ_50%CD*_ARCH_LXX_ZXY_????????
CIVILMODEL XYZ_50%CD_CIV_LXX_ZXY_????????
MECHANICAL(HVAC)
MODEL*
XYZ_50%CD_HVAC_LXX_ZXY_????????
MECHANICAL(PIPE)MODEL* XYZ_50%CD_MECH_LXX_ZXY_????????
PLUMBINGMODEL* XYZ_50%CD_PLBG_LXX_ZXY_????????
FIRESPRINKLER* XYZ_50%CD_FIRE_LXX_ZXY_????????
ELECTRICALMODEL* XYZ_50%CD_ELEC_LXX_ZXY_????????
STRUCTURALMODEL(STEEL)* XYZ_50%CD_STEEL_LXX_ZXY_????????
STRUCTURALMODEL
(CONCRETE)*
XYZ_50%CD_CONC_LXX_ZXY_????????
STRUCTURALMODEL(REBAR) XYZ_50%CD_REBAR_LXX_ZXY_????????
COORDINATIONMODEL XYZ_50%CD_COORD_LXX_ZXY_????????

*50%CDcouldbe100%CDorDDorSD,forexample.
*CONduringconstruction
Forexample:ANN_CON_HVAC_L01_GFC_20120315
2. MODELSTRUCTURE:
Describe and diagram how the model is separated, e.g., by building, by floor, by zone, by area, and/or by
discipline.
3. MEASUREMENTANDCOORDINATESYSTEMS:
Describethemeasurementsystem(ImperialorMetric)andcoordinatesystem(georeferenced)used.
4. MODELACCURACYANDTOLERANCES:
PHASE DISCIPLINE TOLERANCE

DESIGNDOCUMENTS ARCH ACCURATETO+/[#]OFACTUALSIZEANDLOCATION
SHOPDRAWINGS MECHCONTRACTOR ACCURATETO+/[#]OFACTUALSIZEANDLOCATION


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SECTIONH:PROJECTDELIVERABLES

In this section, list the BIM deliverables for the project and the format in which the information will be delivered.
BIMSUBMITTALITEM STAGE
APPROXIMATE
DUEDATE
FORMAT NOTES

Design
Development

Construction
Documents

Construction

Record Model Close out (.xyz)
See Record Model
Information Exchange to
ensure that the proper
information is contained in
this model


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SECTIONI:ATTACHMENTS
ListthesupportingattachmentsthataresupplementarytothisBIMExecutionPlan.


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GLOSSARY
COBie:
(ConstructionOperationsBuildingInformationExchange)COBieisaninformationexchange
specificationforthelifecyclecaptureanddeliveryofinformationneededbyfacilitymanagers.
COBiecanbeviewedindesign,construction,andmaintenancesoftwareaswellasinsimple
spreadsheets.
BIMExecutionPlan:
TheBEPdefinestheusesforBIMonaprojectalongwithadetailedprocessforexecutingBIM.
Georeferencing:
Asystemthatlinksinformationtoapositionontheearthssurface.Thatis,establishingitslocation
intermsofmapprojectionsorcoordinatesystems.
eBuilder:
USCsProjectManagementInformationSystem.TherepositoryforallUSCconstructionproject
information.
NWF:
Navisworksfilewhereonlyalistwithpointerstothefilescurrentlyloadedissaved,alongwiththe
scene'senvironment,thecurrentview,clashresults,ifavailable,andfavoriteviewpoints(including
redlinesandcomments).ToopenanNWFfile,aNavisworksproductisrequired,suchasReview,
Simulate,orManage(notFreedom),aswellasaccesstotheoriginalCADfiles.
NWD:
ThepublishedversionofaNavisworksfilewithallloadedmodelsandviewpointssavedtoasingle
(NWD)file.ThisfiletypecanbeopenedwithanyoftheNavisworksproductsincludingNavisworks
Freedom(thefreeviewer).
NWC:
WhenyouopenaCADfileinNavisworks,bydefault,acorrespondingcachefile(NWC)iscreated,
whichcontainsalloftheconversiondetailsrequiredbyNavisworks.ToopenanNWCfile,a
Navisworksproductisrequired,suchasReview,Simulate,orManage(notFreedom).Certain
Applications,likeRevit,willexportthecorrespondingmodeltoanNWCfile.
IFC:
TheIndustryFoundationsClassesisanopen,neutralandstandardiedspecificationforBuilding
InformationModels.
DWG:
DWG("drawing")isabinaryfileformatusedforstoringtwoandthreedimensionaldesigndataand
metadata.ItisthenativeformatforseveralCADpackages.Inaddition,DWGissupportednon
natively
[2]
bymanyotherCADapplications.
Sharedparameters:
Sharedparametersareparametersthatyoucanaddtofamiliesorprojectsandthensharewith
otherfamiliesandprojects.Theygiveyoutheabilitytoaddspecificdatathatisnotalready
predefinedinthefamilyfileortheprojecttemplate.
CoLocation:
TheassemblingoftheentireBIMdesignandconstructionteaminasinglelocationtoenable
instantanddirectcommunicationandcoordination.CoLocationofallteammembersprovidesthe
environmentandopportunitytobuildtrustamongteammates,whileefficientlydesigningthe


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project.Projectissuesaretransparentandsolutionsevolveinrealtimebecauseeveryoneis
workinginthesamephysicalspace.
ModelMashup:
TheprocessofoverlayingasbuiltfabricationBIMswithasdesignedBIMsinordertocompare
differencesinordertoadjustthedesignBIMstoasbuiltconditions.
Omniclass:
TheOmniClassConstructionClassificationSystem(knownasOmniClassorOCCS)isaclassification
systemfortheconstructionindustry.Itincorporatesotherextantsystemscurrentlyinuseasthe
basisofmanyofitsTablesMasterFormatforworkresultsandUniFormatforelements.
UniFormat:
UniFormat,apublicationofCSIandCSC,isamethodofarrangingconstructioninformationbased
onfunctionalelements,orpartsofafacilitycharacterizedbytheirfunctions,withoutregardtothe
materialsandmethodsusedtoaccomplishthem.Theseelementsareoftenreferredtoassystems
orassemblies.
MasterFormat:
MasterFormat,apublicationofCSIandCSC,isamasterlistofnumbersandtitlesclassifiedbywork
results.Itisprimarilyusedtoorganizeprojectmanualsanddetailedcostinformation,andtorelate
drawingnotationstospecifications.
Consolidatedmodel:
Anassembledmodelcontainingalloftheprojectmodelsinonefile.


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REFERENCES

IndianaUniversityBIMGuidelines
ConstructionSpecificationsInstitute(CSI).(2011).OmniClassTable21Elements.TheSecretariatfortheOCCS
DevelopmentCommittee.Alexandria,Virginia:ConstructionSpecificationsInstitute(CSI).
ConstructionSpecificationsInstitute(CSI).(2010).OmniClassTable23Products.ConstructionSpecificationsInstitute
(CSI).Alexandria,Virginia:TheSecretariatfortheOCCSDevelopmentCommittee.
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GeneralServicesAdministration(GSA)NationalEquipmentStandardTeam(NEST).(2011).GSANationalEquipment
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ViewByViewwishestoacknowledgethefollowingpeoplewhohavebeenactiveparticipantsandcontributorstothe
developmentandreviewoftheseguidelines:
TomLearyUSCVicePresident,CapitalConstructionandFacilitiesManagement
JoseDelgadoUSCFacilitiesManagementCADManager
VictorAspurezAssistantDirector,USCFMSEngineeringServices
JohnMuseAssociateDirector,USCFMSManagementInformationSystems
JaySimonsUSCOfficeoftheUniversityArchitect
IgorStarkovPresident,EcoDomus,Inc.
ViewByView,Inc.

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EXCEPTIONS: List any exceptions to this document or alternate processes/methodologies

CHECKS DEFINITION RESPONSIBLE

PHASE DISCIPLINE TOLERANCE

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