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2.2 Technology Platform and Software

LACCD accepts true 3D solid modeling, object oriented software applications that comply with current industry interoperability standards and are able to be used in a collaborative environment. The models and analyses shall be used in support of the decision making process for high performance building design.

All software platforms used for LACCD projects MUST be compliant with:

·         Most current version of Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) file format

·         Commercially available collaboration software that provides interoperability between the different software applications (e.g. NavisWorks or equal)

Approved BIM Software for LACCD Projects*:

Software

Available

Authoring – Design (Architecture, Structural)

Revit Architecture, Bentley BIM, ArchiCAD, Tekla or equal

Authoring - MEPF (design & construction)

Revit MEP, AutoCAD MEP, Bentley BIM, CAD-Duct, CAD-Pipe, AutoSprink, PipeDesigner 3D or equal

Authoring - Civil

Bentley Inroads and Geopak, Autodesk Civil 3D

Coordination (spatial conflict, clash detection)

NavisWorks Manage or Bentley Navigator

4D Scheduling

Synchro, Vico, NavisWorks Simulate, Primavera, MS Project , Bentley Navigator

Cost Estimate

Innovaya, Vico or equal

Energy Analysis

Green Building Studio, IES, Ecotect, Hevacomp, TAS, or equal

Specifications

E-Specs or equal

Model Checking Validation, IFC File Optimizer

Solibri or equal

Water Management

Bentley WaterGem

* Software other than those listed below may be used subject to the above compliance requirements and approval by LACCD Staff.

Traditional 2D documentation shall be prepared with approved IFC Compliant BIM Authoring Software and, as such, the expectation shall be that plans, elevations, sections, schedules, and details are fully coordinated with the concurrent building model. All other documents are to be submitted per the contract requirements of the District.