What is BIM Levels ?
What is BIM Levels ?
- Level 0 BIM - CAD
- Project promotes zero collaboration and makes use of paper-based 2D CAD drafting techniques.
- Mainly utilized for Production Information.
- Level 1 BIM - 2D & 3D
- 3D CAD is used for conceptual works, 2D is used for the generation of statutory approval documentation and Production Information.
- Data sharing happens electronically using a common data environment (CDE) managed by the contractor.
- Level 2 BIM - 4D & 5D
- This level promotes collaborative working by giving each of the stakeholders its own 3D CAD model
- An information exchange process which is specific to that project and coordinated between various systems and project participants.
- Level 2 BIM is prescribed by the UK Government for public sector projects.
- Level 3 BIM - 6D
- Level 3 has not yet been fully defined, however the vision for this is outlined in the UK Government's Level 3 Strategic Plan.
- Level 3 concept enables all the participants to work on the same model simultaneously which eliminates the chance of conflicting information.
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