{"id":210,"date":"2018-10-17T15:16:52","date_gmt":"2018-10-17T09:46:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teslacad.co.uk\/blog\/?p=210"},"modified":"2026-11-04T09:30:42","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T09:30:42","slug":"bim-level-of-detail-lod-get-ideas-of-each-stage-of-a-bim-modeling-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teslacad.co.uk\/blog\/bim-level-of-detail-lod-get-ideas-of-each-stage-of-a-bim-modeling-process\/","title":{"rendered":"BIM Level of Detail (LOD) \u2013 Get ideas of each stage of a BIM modeling process"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LOD stands for Level of Detailing in BIM. This specification \ndetermines the nature of the BIM Model based on the client requirement. \nIt is not always important to detail the model in totality. We can work \non need based BIM Models that can differentiate the stages based on the \nLevel of Detailing. Typically a BIM model helps in denoting the amount \nof details or intricacies for a building.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bimforum.org\/resource\/lod-level-of-development-lod-specification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"Lod Level Of Development Lod Specification\">LOD<\/a>&nbsp;is the measuring criteria of the utilization of a model. These standards are determined by construction bodies appointed by the Government for effective implementation at different stages.&nbsp; Architects and Engineers work on BIM projects based on these standards. The standards of LOD for BIM are defined below<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>LOD 100 (Conceptual design\/Schematics)<\/strong>&nbsp;&ndash; This \nis the first stage of the construction phase. LOD 100 denotes the design\n and schematic stage. The details produced with this LOD is just basic \nmassing, lines and 3D geometry. This model will give you an idea of how a\n building structure will look like in a nutshell. This model will not \neven have door or window details. Architects and Engineers can use this \nmodel for energy modeling purposes too. Software like Revit can be used \nfor basic 3D modeling and Ecotect can be used for energy modeling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LOD 200 (Design Development)<\/strong>&nbsp;&ndash;\n With LOD 200, you can create a presentation model for the client. This \npresentation model gives an idea of the door window shapes, size, \nflooring, basic and generic furniture placements etc. The BIM Models \nexhibit a general design of a building structure. LOD 200 models are an \nintegral part of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.teslacad.co.uk\/architectural-bim-services.php\" title=\"Architectural Bim Services\">Architectural BIM Services<\/a>&nbsp;which starts with design intent model and can be further upgraded based on different functions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LOD 300 (Detailed Design and Documentation)<\/strong>&nbsp;&ndash; Other phases of BIM starts with the LOD 300. The 3D geometry created with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teslacad.co.uk\/portfolio\/architectural-modelling-of-industrial-structure-at-lod-300.php\" title=\"Architectural Modelling Of Industrial Structure At Lod 300\">LOD 300<\/a> indicates that this model is much more than mere presentation. When a client demands LOD 300 model, it means that he intends to use BIM for construction. Clash detection and BIM coordination, Architectural Construction Drawings,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.teslacad.co.uk\/3d-rendering-services.php\" title=\"3d Rendering Services\">3D Rendering Services<\/a>&nbsp;etc. all these construction processes require ample level of detailing. In this model, we can use generic as well as parametric Revit families. These models can be used to extract coordinated shop drawings further used for construction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teslacad.co.uk\/portfolio\/architectural-bim-modelling-for-paris-police-prefecture.php\" title=\"Architectural Bim Modelling For Paris Police Prefecture\">LOD 400<\/a> (Construction &amp; Fabrication)<\/strong>&nbsp;&ndash; These models basically are a level up than LOD 300. These models have shop details, detailed views of components that can be fabricated. The assemblies are with real time details, that help the Engineers and onsite construction labor to proceed ahead with the installation of specific components. In LOD 300 you come to know about the placements but with this the specific details and parts are developed and can be used to fabricate them through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomasnet.com\/articles\/custom-manufacturing-fabricating\/understanding-cnc-machining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"Understanding Cnc Machining\">CNC machines<\/a>. &nbsp;tconstruction or fabrication and also facilitates them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LOD 500 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.teslacad.co.uk\/blog\/as-built-drawings-an-overview\/\" title=\"As Built Drawings An Overview\">As Built<\/a>)<\/strong>&nbsp;&ndash;  This is the last stage of the BIM Modeling phase. The as-built stage  covers the updation of the BIM model with the onsite construction  updation. This model is further retained for facility management and  renovation of the building at a later stage. These models are leveraged  to analyze building efficiency once it gets operational.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.teslacad.co.uk\/point-cloud-to-bim-services.php\" title=\"Point Cloud To Bim Services\">Scan to BIM Services<\/a>&nbsp;is another BIM discovery that eliminates manual surveying and drawing creation by scanning the building structure<\/li>\n<\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BIM LOD specification has enabled segregation of the whole BIM \nmodeling and design process in various levels. Is has helped in \ndistributing the work load and ease the way for Engineers, Modelers and \nother authorize professionals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LOD stands for Level of Detailing in BIM. This specification determines the nature of the BIM Model based on the client requirement. It is not always important to detail the model in totality. We can work on need based BIM Models that can differentiate the stages based on the Level of Detailing. 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