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