BIM BIBLE Flashcards
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ACIS
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3D ACIS Modeler, geometric
modeling kernel contained in DWG, DXF
and SAT files
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ADSK
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Autodesk, product maker of Revit,
AutoCAD, BIM 360 and many more design
tools
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AECO
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The Architecture, Engineering,
Construction, and Owner Operated
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AI
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Artificial Intelligence, the use of BIM
data to explore opportunities, and assess
resource efficient solutions
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AOR
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Architect Of Record
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AR
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Augmented Reality, visualizing virtual
information like a 3d model in the context
of the real world, helping inform decisions
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BEP/BIMX
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BIM Execution Plan, an agreed
plan for modeling standards and process to
prevent wasted uncoordinated efforts
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BOD
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Basis of Design
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BPM
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Business Process Management
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CA
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Construction Administration
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CAD
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Computer Aided Design/Computer
Aided Drafting, the ability to use computer
modeling or drafting without embedded
information
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CD
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Construction Documents/Construction
Drawing
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CDE
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Common Data Environment, the
ability for embedded BIM data to be used
across multiple platforms
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CM
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Construction Manager
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CMS
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Content Management System, a
software or service that allows for
findability, management, and
standardization of content used in design
applications
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CSI
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Construction Specifications
Institute, most widely used standard
for organizing specifications for
building projects in the U.S. and
Canada
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DD
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Design Development
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DFMA
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Design for Manufacture and
Assembly, a design approach that
focuses on ease of manufacture and
efficiency of assembly
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DWG
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Drawing/AutoCAD Drawing
File Extension, typically 2d line
drawings but sometimes 3D as well
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DWF
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Design Web Format, like a
PDF for design and engineering,
smaller and easy to markup
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DYN
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Dynamo Graph File
Extension, open-source visual
programing for Revit that enables
computational design and
automation
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DXF
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Data Exchange Format, a
format for sharing Autodesk formats
like DWG with other non-Autodesk
software
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IFC
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Industry Foundation Classes,
open-source 3d file format for
sharing BIM files
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IPD
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Integrated Project Delivery
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LOA
Level of Accuracy
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LOD
Level of Detail/Level of
Development, a way to clarify the
reliability of BIMs at different stages of
design and construction
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MIDP
Master Information Delivery
Plan
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ML
Machine Learning
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MR
Mixed Reality see AR
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OBDC
Open Database Connectivity
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PA
Project Architect
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PE
Professional Engineer/Project
Engineer
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PEP/PXP
Project Execution Plan
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PIC
Principal in Charge (project level)
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PM
Project Manager
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QA
Quality Assurance
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QC
Quality Control
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RFA
Revit Family, a single Revit file
that can be loaded into a model and
used repeatedly
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RFI
Request For Information
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RPC
Remote Procedure Call
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RTE
Revit Project Template File, Extension, used to start a new Revit
project
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RVT:
- Revit/Revit Project Model File
Extension, an individual model that
contains the 3D elements and 2D
drawings for completing a set of
drawings
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SAT
Is the file format for ACIS
components
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SD
Schematic Design
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SKP
Sketchup File Extension
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TIDP
Task Information
Delivery Plan
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TXT
Plain Text File/Shared
Parameter Definitions
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VDC
Virtual Design and
Construction
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VR
Virtual Reality,
visualization of virtual
information like a 3D model
without any real-world context
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XR
Virtual/Augmented/Mixed
Reality, supporting both AR &
VR
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3DM
An open-source file
format which is used for 3D
graphics software such as
Rhino and other CAD
application
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Asset Lifecycle
Is the sequence of stages that an organization’s information technology
asset goes through during the time span of its ownership
53
BIM Coordinator
Leads and coordinates the process of generating digital models and
integrated data often referred as ‘Information’ about a project, from the design stage to the
construction stage
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BIM Specialist
Has the responsibility of coordinating the process of generating and
managing digital models of places or objects
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BIM Manager
In charge of implementing all the procedures in BIM and Digital
Construction during the design, construction, and handover of a project
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Change Order
Is work that is added to or deleted from the original scope of work of a
contract
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Computational Design
Is the application of computational strategies to the design
process
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Cut Sheet
An equipment information sheet that provides and describes the specifications,
performance data, dimensions, etc for products, materials, elements, components for
buildings and infrastructure (roads, bridges, etc)
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Deliverable
A thing able to be provided, especially as a product of a development process
e.g. model and/or drawing packages
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Design Technologist
Is a designer with front-end development skills. They tackle front-end programming, design, and UX all at the same time
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Detail
Specific information for installation, materials, assemblies, etc to provide a closer
more detailed view that clarifies specific means/methods, connections, features, and
installation requirements
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Detailer
A person who prepares detailed construction plans in support of fabrication,
installation efforts during the build
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Digital Engineering
An integrated digital approach that uses authoritative sources of
systems data and models as a continuum across disciplines to support through the life of
design, build and operational lifecycle of building up to decommissioning of facility
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Digital Transformation
Is the adoption of digital technology by a company. Common
goals for its implementation are to improve efficiency, value or innovation
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Drawing
A picture or diagram e.g. floorplans, one line diagrams, riser diagrams, etc
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Generative Drawing
Is a 3D CAD capability using AI to autonomously create optimal
designs from system requirement
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Interoperability
The ability of computer systems or software to exchange and make use
of information
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Laser Scanning
Involves using a laser to capture detailed data and get accurate
information for every detail on a construction site or within an existing building
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Model
A 3D representation of a proposed structure, typically on a smaller scale
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Model Manager
Monitors model performance from inception, to usage, to retirement
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Modular Design
Is an approach used to design various products or applications – by
breaking it down into separate or independent parts
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Parametric
Is the creation of a digital model based on a series of computer-generated
rules or algorithms
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Prefabrication
Is the practice of assembling components of a structure off site in a
factory or other manufacturing/fabrication facility and transporting complete assemblies or
sub-assemblies to the construction site where the structure is to be located/installed
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Project Delivery Method
Is a system/process used by an agency or owner for
organizing and financing design, construction, operations, and maintenance services for a
structure or facility by entering into legal agreements with one or more entities or parties
for the delivery of project including commissioning and potentially ongoing facility
management and operations
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Project Lifecycle
All of the phases and the list of actions necessary to
successfully fulfill all of the project’s goals and demands
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Reality Capture
Is photogrammetry software for creating 3D models out of
unordered photographs or laser scans without seams
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Rendering
Is the 3D computer graphics process of converting 3D models into
2D images on a computer
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Scan To BIM
Is a Building Information Model developed from a 3D Scan
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Shop Drawing
Is the manufacturers or the contractor’s more detailed drawn
version of information shown in the construction documents to support those
executing the installation/construction
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Sketch
Is a rough drawing, rudimentary diagram or brief outline
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Walk-Through
An activity in which someone walks the site, area, building, etc.,
to review conditions, assess progress, evaluate completion, etc
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BIM and LOD
BIM Level of Development (LOD) is an industry standard that
defines how the 3D geometry of the building model can achieve different levels
of refinement, is used as a measure of the detail/service level required
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Data Wrangler
Someone who specializes in standardizing and cleaning up
data
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Lean
The practice of keeping a process or standard as simple and streamlined
as possible for efficiency
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PICNIC
Problem in chair, not in computer
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Rig / Box / Machine
A computer
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Script
Some form of automation such as a Dynamo Graph, Python script, Revit
macro
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Sync
Synchronize your local model with the central mode
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The Blue Screen of Death (BSoD)
The screen that appears when Windows
completely crashes due to an unrecoverable error
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Add-in
It enables the identification of the
command or the application that will be added
to Revit
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Central Model
Stores the current ownership
information for all worksets and elements in the
project, and acts as the distribution point for all
changes made to the model
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Cloud Model
Is a very useful data format
optimized for cloud storage and syncing
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Drafting View
A view that can be used for any
purpose such as detailing
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Dynamo
Is a visual programming tool that
works with Revit
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Dynamo Graph/Script
A graph that
automates repetitive tasks, explores complex
design problems, and streamlines BIM
workflows in a Revit model
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Family
Describes the basic geometry of the
Revit element, the behavior/relationships of the
geometry, and defines the element’s parameters
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Family Type
Create basic elements that you
would assemble on a construction site
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Federated Model
Combined Building
Information Model that has been compiled by
amalgamating several different models into one
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Formula (in parameters)
Is a powerful way
to drive and control parametric content in a
model
100
Local File
It is once you copy the central
model and save it to become a local copy, giving
you the ability to create changes that are made
to the local copy and synchronized to the central
copy
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Macro
Is a user-created command that is
coded using Revit’s API
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Material
The substance of which an element
is made, controls how model elements display in
views and rendered images
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Model Category
Include all elements that
comprise the building model such as: Walls,
Doors, Floors, Stairs and Beams
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Model In-Place / In-Place Family
Is made up
of various 3D forms that are created on different
levels or workplanes. Each 3D form gets
assigned a workplane
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Parameters
Are a generic form of data
storage within elements
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Project Model
Stores the current ownership
information for all work sets and elements in
the project, and acts as the distribution point
for all changes made to the model
107
Project Parameters
Are containers for
information you define and then add to
multiple categories of elements in a project
108
Purge
It removes families or types
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Schedule
Defines specific parameters in
Revit
110
Shared Parameter
Is a definition of a
container for information that can be used in
multiple families or projects
111
Sheet
Is where multiple drawings or
schedules can be placed
112
Type Catalog
Lists all of the types in a family,
allowing selection and loading of only the types
required for the current project resulting in a
smaller project file size
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View
Is an additional plane beyond the
primary range
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Workset
Is a collection of elements in a
workshared project
