SCA BIM Standards Manual

Version 1.
Building Information Modeling Guidelines

and Standards for Architects and Engineers
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Version 1.1 (revised 4/28/2014)
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Acknowledgement
At this time, the NYC School Construction Authority (SCA) would like to acknowledge all SCA Architectural and
Engineering staff and Consultant Firms that dedicated their Architectural and Engineering staff to assist the SCA
in its efforts to develop its Building Information Modeling (BIM) Guidelines and Standards for Architects and
Engineers.
The SCA believes that the integrated developmental approach that was followed, which combined the knowledge
and experience of design professionals from within the SCA and Firms that do business with the SCA, has
assured the SCA that its efforts have been both a practical and measured step into a relatively new project delivery
approach (BIM), where its initial goal is to enhance the quality of design and enhance the coordination of
Contract Documents.
NYCSCA Department of Architecture & Engineering

Design Resource Group Architects
DVL Consulting Engineer, Inc.
Goshow Architects
Gruzen Samton LLP
JR Loring& Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc
Michael Feldman Architects
Microdesk
SBLM Architects
Severud Associates Consulting Engineers, P.C.
STV Incorporated
Ysrael A. Seinuk, P.C.
The SCA believe that the time, efforts and professionalism that were provided by all participants in this effort
were and are key components to the future success of BIM as a project delivery system for the NYC School
Construction Authority.
~ Thank You
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 SECTION 1 BIM GUIDELINES.......................................................................... 1
1.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................ 1
1.1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1.2 Design...................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1.3 Construction ........................................................................................................................................... 2
1.1.3.1
Contractors Use of Digital Data ........................................................................................ 2
1.1.4 Ownership .............................................................................................................................................. 2
1.1.5 Model Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 2
1.2 PROCESS AND QUALITY OF DELIVERABLES ............................................................ 3

1.2.1
1.2.2
1.2.3
1.2.4
BIM Implementation Plan .................................................................................................................... 3

Model Managers/Model Leaders .......................................................................................................... 3
Intergraded Project Delivery (IPD) ..................................................................................................... 3
Model Quality ........................................................................................................................................ 4
1.2.4.1
Quality Assessment Report (Revised 4/28/2014) ................................................................ 4
1.2.5 Contract Document Quality.................................................................................................................. 5
1.2.6 Submission Schedules and Required Deliverables .............................................................................. 5
1.3 BIM MODELS ....................................................................................................................... 7

1.3.1 General ................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.3.2 Level of Detail/Model Content .............................................................................................................. 7
1.3.3 Design Phases ......................................................................................................................................... 9
1.3.3.1
Pre-Schematic Design Intent Models (Phase IA) .............................................................. 9
1.3.3.2
Schematic Design Intent Models (Phase IB) .................................................................... 10
1.3.3.3
Model Progression Tables and Notes ............................................................................... 10
1.3.3.3.1
Architectural .................................................................................................. 10
1.3.3.4
Design Development Design Intent Models (Phase IC) .................................................. 13
1.3.3.5
Contract Document Design Intent Models (Phases IIA and IIB) .................................. 13
1.3.3.6
Model Progression Tables and Notes ............................................................................... 14
1.3.3.6.1
Architectural ................................................................................................. 14
1.3.3.6.2
Structural ...................................................................................................... 30
1.3.3.6.3
HVAC ............................................................................................................ 35
1.3.3.6.4
Electrical Systems ......................................................................................... 41
1.3.3.6.5
Plumbing/Drainage and Fire Protection Systems ........................................ 47
1.3.4 Bidding and Award (Phase IIC) ......................................................................................................... 54
1.4 COORDINATION/CLASH DETECTION ........................................................................55

1.4.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 55
1.4.2 Coordination/Clash Detection ............................................................................................................ 55
1.5 PROGRAM AND SPACE VALIDATION REPORT ........................................................74

1.5.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 74
1.6 COST ESTIMATING ...........................................................................................................74

1.6.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 74
1.6.2 Cost Estimating for Design Phases IA and IB ................................................................................... 74
1.6.3 Quantity Takeoffs and Cost Estimating for Design Phases IC thru IIB ......................................... 74
1.7 ZONING ENVELOPE MODEL..........................................................................................74

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1.7.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 74
1.8 EXISTING BUILDINGS/ADDITIONS ..............................................................................74

1.8.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 74
2.0 SECTION 2 REVIT STANDARDS..................................................................... 75

2.1 GENERAL .............................................................................................................................75
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.1.4
How to Use Section II Revit Standards ........................................................................................... 75

SCA Revit Standards Version ............................................................................................................ 77
Software Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 77
Digital Submittal Requirements ......................................................................................................... 78
2.1.4.1
File Formats ....................................................................................................................... 78
2.1.4.2
File Submissions ................................................................................................................. 78
2.1.4.3
Coordinate Systems ........................................................................................................... 78
2.1.4.4
Media and Identification ................................................................................................... 78
2.1.5 Accessing the SCA Revit Support Files ............................................................................................. 79
2.1.5.1
Understanding the Support Files ...................................................................................... 79
2.1.5.2
Using the Support Files ..................................................................................................... 80
2.1.6 Environment Setup .............................................................................................................................. 80
2.1.6.1
Options ................................................................................................................................ 80
2.1.6.2
Shared Parameters ............................................................................................................ 82
2.1.6.3
Import/Export Settings...................................................................................................... 82
2.1.6.3.1
Export Layers DWG/DXF ............................................................................. 82
2.1.6.3.2
Import Line Weights DWG/DXF .................................................................. 83
2.2 FILE USAGE AND TYPES .................................................................................................84

2.2.1 Templates ............................................................................................................................................. 84
2.2.1.1
Text Styles........................................................................................................................... 84
2.2.1.2
Dimensions Styles............................................................................................................... 84
2.2.1.3
Grids ................................................................................................................................... 84
2.2.1.4
Line Weights....................................................................................................................... 85
2.2.1.4.1
Model and Annotation Line Weights ............................................................ 85
2.2.1.4.2
Perspective Line Weights............................................................................... 85
2.2.1.5
Line Styles........................................................................................................................... 86
2.2.1.6
Line Styles Screening ......................................................................................................... 86
2.2.1.7
Fill Patterns ........................................................................................................................ 87
2.2.1.8
Fill Regions ......................................................................................................................... 87
2.2.1.9
Halftone .............................................................................................................................. 87
2.2.1.10 Phases .................................................................................................................................. 88
2.2.2 Setting Up Central and Local Files .................................................................................................... 88
2.2.2.1
Central File ......................................................................................................................... 88
2.2.2.2
Local File ............................................................................................................................ 89
2.2.3 Naming Conventions ........................................................................................................................... 89
2.2.3.1
Folder Naming Convention ............................................................................................... 89
2.2.3.2
File Naming Convention .................................................................................................... 90
2.2.3.3
Discipline Codes ................................................................................................................. 90
2.2.3.4
PID SCA Project Identification ..................................................................................... 90
2.2.3.5
Revit Central File ............................................................................................................... 91
2.2.3.6
Revit Local File .................................................................................................................. 92
2.2.3.7
Publish Files ....................................................................................................................... 93
2.2.3.8
Family Files ........................................................................................................................ 94
2.2.3.9
Family Types ...................................................................................................................... 95
2.2.3.10 Type Catalog Convention .................................................................................................. 96
2.2.3.11 Material Names .................................................................................................................. 97
2.2.3.12 Bitmap Files ........................................................................................................................ 97
2.2.3.13 AutoCAD Files ................................................................................................................... 98
2.2.3.14 Image Files .......................................................................................................................... 99
2.2.3.15 Animation Files ................................................................................................................ 100
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2.2.3.16 Microsoft Office Files ...................................................................................................... 101

2.2.3.17 3D DWF Files ................................................................................................................... 102
2.2.3.18 NavisWorks Cache Files .................................................................................................. 103
2.2.3.19 NavisWorks Master File .................................................................................................. 104
2.2.3.20 Analysis Files .................................................................................................................... 105
2.2.4 Drawing Type Convention ................................................................................................................ 106
2.2.5 Sheet Number Convention ................................................................................................................ 106
2.2.6 Views Naming Convention ................................................................................................................ 106
2.2.6.1
All Disciplines ................................................................................................................... 107
2.2.6.2
Architectural .................................................................................................................... 108
2.2.6.3
Electrical ........................................................................................................................... 108
2.2.6.4
Mechanical........................................................................................................................ 108
2.2.6.5
Plumbing........................................................................................................................... 109
2.2.6.6
Structural.......................................................................................................................... 109
2.3 BEST PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES....................................................................... 111

2.3.1 Best Practices ..................................................................................................................................... 111
2.3.1.1
Restarting Revit ............................................................................................................... 111
2.3.1.2
Compacting Central and Local Files .............................................................................. 111
2.3.1.3
Design Options ................................................................................................................. 111
2.3.1.4
AutoCAD Files ................................................................................................................. 111
2.3.1.5
Importing and Linking Files ........................................................................................... 112
2.3.1.6
Views ................................................................................................................................. 112
2.3.1.7
Modeling ........................................................................................................................... 112
2.3.1.8
Saving ................................................................................................................................ 112
2.3.1.9
Third-Party Applications ................................................................................................ 112
2.3.1.10 Worksets ........................................................................................................................... 112
2.3.1.11 Working with Other Discipline Models ......................................................................... 113
2.3.1.12 Project Templates ............................................................................................................ 113
2.3.1.13 Using the SCA Templates................................................................................................ 113
2.3.2 Project Browser ................................................................................................................................. 114
2.3.2.1
CAD/BIM Support View Classification ......................................................................... 115
2.3.2.2
Architectural and Structural View Classification ......................................................... 115
2.3.2.3
Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing View Classification ........................................... 116
2.3.3 Sheets View Classification ................................................................................................................. 117
2.3.4 Systems ............................................................................................................................................... 118
2.3.4.1
HVAC ............................................................................................................................... 118
2.3.4.2
Plumbing........................................................................................................................... 119
2.3.4.3
Fire Protection ................................................................................................................. 119
2.3.5 Filters .................................................................................................................................................. 120
2.3.5.1
Power ................................................................................................................................ 120
2.3.5.2
Telecommunications ........................................................................................................ 121
2.3.6 View Templates .................................................................................................................................. 122
2.3.6.1
Mechanical Equipment View Templates ....................................................................... 122
2.3.6.2
HVAC View Templates ................................................................................................... 122
2.3.6.3
Fire Protection View Templates ..................................................................................... 123
2.3.6.4
Plumbing View Templates .............................................................................................. 123
2.3.6.5
Power View Templates .................................................................................................... 124
2.3.6.6
Telecommunications View Templates ............................................................................ 124
2.3.7 Levels and Plan Views ....................................................................................................................... 125
2.3.8 Views ................................................................................................................................................... 125
2.3.9 Copy/Monitor ..................................................................................................................................... 126
2.3.9.1
Levels ................................................................................................................................ 126
2.3.9.2
Grids ................................................................................................................................. 127
2.3.9.3
Columns ............................................................................................................................ 127
2.3.9.4
Walls ................................................................................................................................. 128
2.3.9.5
Floors ................................................................................................................................ 128
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2.3.10 Coordination Review ......................................................................................................................... 129

2.3.11 Creating Sheets .................................................................................................................................. 131
2.3.11.1 Project Information ......................................................................................................... 131
2.3.11.2 Loading the Cover Sheet and Title Sheets ..................................................................... 132
2.3.11.3 Drawing Information ....................................................................................................... 132
2.3.11.4 Border Sheets ................................................................................................................... 133
2.3.12 Making Revisions ............................................................................................................................... 135
2.3.13 Printing ............................................................................................................................................... 136
2.3.13.1 Printing DWF ................................................................................................................... 137
2.3.13.2 Printing as a PDF ............................................................................................................. 139
2.3.14 Purge Unused ..................................................................................................................................... 141
2.3.15 Submissions ........................................................................................................................................ 141
2.3.16 Exporting Revit Views to AutoCAD ................................................................................................ 141
2.3.17 Interference Check ............................................................................................................................ 143
2.3.17.1 Single-Discipline Interference Check ............................................................................. 143
2.3.17.2 Cross-Discipline Interference Check .............................................................................. 145
2.3.17.2.1 NavisWorks Clash Report Settings ............................................................. 146
2.3.17.2.2 NavisWorks Clash Report Color Schemes .................................................. 147
2.3.17.3 Clash Detective ................................................................................................................. 148
2.3.18 Updates and Revisions ....................................................................................................................... 150
3.0 GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ACRONYMS.................................................... 151

4.0 CONTACT INFORMATION ............................................................................... 153
5.0 APPENDIX A SCA IN-HOUSE PROJECT DIRECTORY STRUCTURE ...... 155
5.1 SCA IN-HOUSE REVIT WORKFLOW .......................................................................... 155
5.1.1 Revit Project Workflow .................................................................................................................... 155
5.1.2 The Site Model ................................................................................................................................... 156
5.1.2.1
The Site Model AutoCAD Background ......................................................................... 156
5.1.2.2
The Revit Site Model ....................................................................................................... 157
5.1.2.3
Creating a Central File for each Discipline ................................................................... 158
5.1.2.4
Using the Revit Site Model to Share Coordinates across Disciplines .......................... 158
5.1.2.5
Defining Project North .................................................................................................... 160
5.1.3 Borough Folders ................................................................................................................................ 160
5.1.4 Facility Folders .................................................................................................................................. 160
5.1.5 PID (Project Identification Number) Folder ................................................................................... 161
5.1.5.1
BIM Folder ....................................................................................................................... 161
5.1.5.2
DISCIPLINE Folder ........................................................................................................ 161
5.1.5.3
MODEL Folder ................................................................................................................ 162
5.1.5.4
ANALYSIS Folder ........................................................................................................... 162
5.1.5.5
BACKGROUNDS Folder................................................................................................ 162
5.1.5.6
COORDINATION Folder ............................................................................................... 163
5.1.5.7
LIBRARY Folder ............................................................................................................. 163
5.1.5.8
MATERIALS Folder ....................................................................................................... 163
5.1.5.9
RENDERINGS Folder .................................................................................................... 163
5.1.5.10 PUBLISH Folder ............................................................................................................. 163
5.1.5.11 RECEIVED Folder .......................................................................................................... 164
5.1.5.12 SUBMISSIONS Folder .................................................................................................... 164
5.1.5.13 IA_PRE-SCHEMATIC Folder ....................................................................................... 164
5.1.5.14 IB_SCHEMATIC Folder ................................................................................................ 164
5.1.5.15 IC_DD_30PERCENT Folder .......................................................................................... 165
5.1.5.16 IIA_DD_60PERCENT Folder ........................................................................................ 165
5.1.5.17 IIB_CD_100PERCENT Folder....................................................................................... 165
5.1.5.18 IIB_TURNOVER_BID Folder ....................................................................................... 166
5.1.5.19 IIC_CONFORMANCE Folder ....................................................................................... 166
5.1.5.20 III_AMENDED Folder .................................................................................................... 166
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5.1.5.21 PRESENTATIONS Folder ............................................................................................. 166

5.1.6 Sample Folder Structure ................................................................................................................... 167
5.1.7 Creating the Central and Local Files ............................................................................................... 167
5.1.8 Worksets Naming Convention .......................................................................................................... 168
5.1.8.1
Worksets Based on Location ........................................................................................... 168
5.1.8.2
Worksets Based on Element ............................................................................................ 169
5.1.8.2.1
Revit Architecture ........................................................................................ 170
5.1.8.2.2
Revit Structure ............................................................................................. 170
5.1.8.2.3
Revit MEP .................................................................................................... 171
6.0 EXHIBITS............................................................................................................... 173

6.1 EXHIBIT 1 - RELEASE AND INDEMITY REGARDING BIM AND CADD-RELATED
MATERIALS ................................................................................................................................... 173
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NEW YORK CITY SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY

ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING
1.0
1.1
SECTION 1 BIM GUIDELINES
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
In general, the New York City School Construction Authoritys Building Information Model (BIM) Guidelines and Standards for
Architects and Engineers, which shall be followed by all Consultants1engaged by the SCA to provide a Projects design in BIM,
describes the processes, procedures, and requirements that shall be followed for the preparation and submission of BIM Models
for SCA Capacity (Line) Projects (new building and additions), as well as to produce, release, and receive data in a consistent
format so to maintain an efficient exchange of data between disciplines and the compatibility of each disciplines Model(s). In
order to achieve this goal, the SCA has chosen to utilize several Autodesk products. Therefore, terminology and references that
are unique to the Autodesk based software applications are utilized throughout these Guidelines and Standards. This
information and requirements are additionally described in Section 2 Revit Guidelines and Standards.
1.1.1
Introduction
The immediate goal of the New York City School Construction Authority (SCA) is to use Building Information Modeling (BIM)
and related software products as a tool, which would, amongst other things, assist in the development of coordinated Contract
Documents for Capacity construction Projects. Hence, the Design Team shall use BIM in its efforts to design a Project that
meets the needs and requirements of a Project and assist the SCA, DOE and other participants in the design process so to:
improve the decision making process

produce better designs
reduce costs
reduce requests for information

reduce change orders
improve overall construction quality and schedule
At this time, in addition to providing Contract Documents that are as coordinated as possible through the use of BIM, the quality
of each Model shall be developed by the Design Team to facilitate the following kinds of analysis:
Program Validation
Visualization
Cost Estimating2
1.1.2
Design
Although a Building Information Model that facilitates the design process and analysis of a Project will be the Design Teams
building block for the development of Contract Documents (Drawings), at this time a Building Information Model is not
intended for construction purposes.
1.
The Building Information Model shall be referred to throughout the design phase and construction phase of a Project as a
Design Intent Building Information Model.
2.
In order to ensure that portions of the Contract Documents (Drawings) that are derived from a Design Intent Building
Information Model are correct, all Extracted Drawings shall contain the necessary Level of Detail; data and information
required for the development of the Contract Documents(Drawings)and required analyses.
3.
Being that the Design Intent Building Information Model is not meant for construction purposes, it shall not be made a part
of the Contract Documents.
In addition to the definitions provided for Consultant and Sub-consultant as per the SCA Architectural and Engineering Contract for Consultant Services, the
terms Consultants and Sub-consultants shall mean Architect of Record (Consultant) and other licensed professionals such as, but not limited to, Structural,
Mechanical and Electrical Engineers (Sub-Consultants) for Projects designed by licensed design professionals that are under the employ of the SCA. The
directions provided also apply to in-house design staff.
2
See Section 1.6 - Cost Estimating
Building Information Modeling (BIM) Guidelines and Standards for Architects and Engineers
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1.1.3
Construction
As indicated above, the Design Intent Building Information Model is not meant for construction purposes. In addition, it is not
meant to imply means and methods of construction, and will not be made part of the Contract Documents. However, the Design
Intent Building Information Model may be shared by the SCA with a Contractor that is awarded a Contract for the construction of
a Project for their convenience so that they may, if they so elect, utilize the Design Intent Building Information Model to develop
a Building Information Model of their own, which they may choose to use for:
Estimating
Scheduling Analysis
Fabrication
Trade Coordination.
Construction Sequencing
Etc.
Although it shall be understood by all parties that the Contract Document are complete, the Contractor will be required to agree
that the Design Intent Building Information Model, which may be shared by the SCA with the Contractor for their convenience, is
not complete and shall not be relied upon by a Contractor for the execution of the Work.
1.1.3.1 Contractors Use of Digital Data
All BIM Models and other BIM related electronic files and data that are to be provided for the convenience of a Contractor shall
always be through the SCA, and shall never be directly between the Consultant and a Contractor and/or Sub-contractor. The
SCA will only provide a Design Intent Building Information Model and BIM related electronic files and data to a Contractor after
the Contractor has requested such, in writing, from and as required by the SCA.
When a BIM Model and/or other BIM related electronic files and data are requested by a Contractor from the SCA and the SCA
agrees to provide such model, the Contractor shall be required to sign a Release and Indemnity document that has been
prepared by the SCA, which amongst other things, establishes as fact that the BIM Models and other BIM electronic files are not
intended as an end product and do not constitute a part of the Contract Documents. [See Exhibit 1]
In light of the fact that BIM Models and other BIM related electronic files are not to be relied upon by a Contractor [See Exhibit
1] and are not part of a set of Contract Documents:
1.
The Design Team shall not respond to any questions specifically related to the content within a BIM Model or other BIM
related electronic files from any entity that pertains to the execution of the Work described within a set of Contract
Documents, which are the basis of a Contract between the SCA and a Contractor.
2.
Notwithstanding the above, the Design Team shall respond to any and all questions, from the SCA Department of
Architecture & Engineering, which pertain to the Services required by these Guidelines and Standards.
1.1.4
Ownership
The Consultant and its Sub-consultants shall assign to the SCA all of their rights, title and interest, including all copyrights,
copyright registrations, copyright applications, renewals, extensions and all other proprietary or ownership rights, in all Drawings
and Building Information Models. This includes, but shall not be limited to, information, electronic files, data provided by the
SCA, Revit Families (system-based and/or component-based) and any other content submitted as part of the BIM Model.
All of the above shall become the property of the SCA at the conclusion of the Project, or termination of the services of the
Consultant, whichever is earlier, and when requested by the SCA in writing shall be delivered to the SCA clearly marked,
identified, and in good order.
1.1.5
Model Requirements
All BIM Models shall be developed in accordance with the most current version of the SCA BIM Guidelines and Standards and
shall be compatible with the current version of the BIM application currently in use by the SCA at the time an agreement had been
reached and agreed upon, in writing, between the Consultant and the SCA. In addition, all Models shall be provided to the
Authority as per the latest version of Revit.
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1.2
PROCESS AND QUALITY OF DELIVERABLES
1.2.1
BIM Implementation Plan
The information contained within these Guidelines and Standards are the basis for the implementation of Building Information
Management design by the SCA. The implementation of policies and protocols not provided by the SCA for the implementation
of a successful design through Building Information Modeling, such as, but not limited to; Electronic Communication Protocols,
BIM Information/Data Exchange, Permission Files and the roles, responsibilities and staffing requirements for each member of
the Design Team, is the responsibility of the Consultant.
1.2.2
1.
The Consultant shall assign a Project Model Manager3 throughout the design and construction phase of a Project. The
Consultants Project Model Manager shall be responsible for the following amongst the Design Team:
2.
Communicating the BIM vision to the Design Team

Transferring modeling content from one party to another
Validating the Level of Detail and controls as defined for each Project phase and/or Sub-Phase
Validating modeling content during each phase
Combining or linking (integration) of multiple Models and validating the integration of multiple Models
Participating in design review and Model coordination sessions
Communicating issues amongst the Design Team such as, but not limited to, the elimination of redundant objects
Keeping file naming accurate4
Managing version control
Properly storing the Models in a collaborative project management system
The Consultants Sub-consultants shall each assign a Project Model Leader, for each design discipline, throughout the
design and construction phase of a Project. In addition to fulfilling the responsibilities described above, each Project Model
Leader, including the Project Model Manager, shall be responsible for the following amongst its team (discipline) members:
1.2.3
1.
Model Managers/Model Leaders
Quality Control5
Communicating the BIM vision
Organizing training
Being the main point of contact
Managing the implementation of BIM
Scheduling weekly meetings
Facilitating the exchange of information and data
Generating Interference Checks (Revit) as well as Coordination and Clash Detection Reports (NavisWorks) and the
resolution of coordination errors and clashes (conflicts) within Models and Contract Documents (Drawings)
Intergraded Project Delivery (IPD)
Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) is a Project delivery approach that has always been practiced within the SCA Design
Management Approach for a Projects design. However, although it is an approach that integrates people, systems, and
practices to optimize efficiency through all phases of a Projects design, it does not and cannot involve the Contractor and/or
its Subcontractors that would be responsible for the construction6 of a project during a Projects design process. Therefore,
as indicated in Section 1.1 General Requirements, the Design Intent Building Information Model may be shared by the SCA
with the Contractor that is awarded a Contract for the construction of a Project for their convenience only, so that they may,
if they so elect, utilize the Design Intent Building Information Model to develop a Building Information Model of their own.
The Project Model Manager shall be the Architect of Record.

See Section 2.2.3 - Naming Conventions
5
See Section 1.2.4 - Model Quality
6
The delivery method for SCA construction projects is design/bid/build, which are required to be publicly bid and awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.
Therefore, Contractors are not involved in the IPD process.
4
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2.
As per the SCA Architectural and Engineering Contract for Consultant Services, the Design Team shall meet with various
key participants within the SCA and the DOE throughout the entire design process so to facilitate the proactive involvement
of all key participants (designers, construction managers7, owners, and users) so to capitalize on their knowledge and
experience to ensure the quality of a projects design and constructability.
The Consultant shall provide, to the SCA, a contact list that identifies all key participants within the Design Team such as, but
not limited to, Project Model Managers and Project Model Leaders.
1.2.4
Model Quality
In addition to adhering to SCA Standards, each member of the Design Team shall establish their own modeling quality control
guidelines and exchange protocols. Good BIM practices include, but are not limited to the:
Use of elements and component objects that embed the best practices of the firm
Maintenance of parametric linkages within the Model at all times
In the absence of SCA Standards, use Industry Standard nomenclature for objects and spaces
Use appropriate and interoperable viewing, checking, and output file formats
The SCA requires that all Revit Models shall be developed using object-based elements only, such as Columns, Beams, Walls,
Doors, Windows, etc. along with their associated parametric information. This will stream down the Revit processes from Design
all the way down to Construction and then Operations.
It is essential that the Design Team tailor its Quality Control Program, which is required by the SCA Architectural and
Engineering Contract for Consultant Services, to ensure the overall quality of the Contract Documents and BIM Model(s).
The required BIM Quality Control Program shall, at a minimum, include the following checks to ensure quality:
Collaboration Procedures
Visual Check
Interference Check8
Standards Check
Element Validation Check
Ensure coordination, communication and exchange protocols

Ensure that there are no unintended model components
Detect conflicts in the model and/or models where building elements are clashing
Ensure that SCA BIM Standards have been followed (fonts, dimensions, content, etc.)
Ensure that the data set has no undefined or incorrectly defined elements
The Design Team is encouraged to use electronic project collaboration tools such as document management and file sharing sites,
reviewing tools, project communication websites, web meetings, and videoconferencing.
1.2.4.1 Quality Assessment Report (Revised 4/28/2014)
Upon completion of the Services required by Section 1.3.4 Bidding and Award (Phase IIC), the SCA will perform an assessment
of a projects BIM/Revit Model(s) so that it may assess the Design Teams compliance with the SCAs BIM Guidelines and
Standards for Architects and Engineers and the effectiveness of the Design Teams required Quality Control Program..
The focus of the SCAs Quality Assessment Report will include, but will not be limited to, the following:
Section 1
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Required Models have been provided, including appropriate level of detail and content of Models.
Schedules are populated from Models
Interferences and conflicts (clashes) between building elements have been mitigated
Construction Managers are NYCSCA employees.

See Section 1.4 - Coordination and Clash Detection
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Section 2
Compliance with technical criteria

Adherence to predetermined standards
Proper utilization of parametric data exchange between disciplines
Upon the SCAs completion of a BIM/Revit Models quality assessment, the SCA will provide the Design Team with a copy of
the Quality Assessment Report for appropriate action which shall include, but not be limited to, bringing a projects BIM/Revit
Model(s) into full compliance with the SCAs BIM Guidelines and Standards for Architects and Engineers.
1.2.5
Contract Document Quality
As described previously, the Design Intent Building Information Model will not be made part of the Contract Documents. The
Contract Documents (Drawings) shall be the 2-dimensional (2-D) Drawings, as required by the New York City School
Construction Authoritys Architectural and Engineering Contract with a Consultant.
1.
The aforementioned 2-D Drawings shall be the basis for the Bid and Award of a Contract for the execution of the Work.
2.
Unless specified otherwise herein, all required Drawings, including, but not limited to; plans, details, sections, elevations,
schedules, diagrams, as described by the SCA Architectural and Engineering Contract for Consultant Services, shall be
provided in 2-D and the Level of Detail and information provided shall be sufficient for the execution of the Work.
3.
2-D Drawings may be Extracted from a BIM Model and/or Models and made a part of the Contract Documents
(Drawings), provided that each 2-D Extraction of a referenced BIM Model provides the Level of Detail and information
that is necessary for the execution of the Work.
Building Elements that are not included in a Model and are necessary for the execution of the Work shall be included in the
Contract Documents (Drawings).
1.2.6
Submission Schedules and Required Deliverables
1.
The Level of Detail required of a Model shall reflect the data and information required by each Design Phase and as described
within this Section and Section 1.3 - BIM Models, so to illustrate all Building Elements that are required to be modeled
and/or that are necessary for the performance of required reports, analyses and so to illustrate the design intent of the Work.
2.
In addition to the hardcopy and electronic deliverables that are required by the SCA Architectural and Engineering Contract
for Consultant Services, the following shall be submitted to the SCA for each Design Submission Phase and/or Sub-Phase:
Electronic copies9 of all Models10

Hardcopy and electronic copy of all required analyses, estimates and reports
PHASE I11
Pre-Schematic Design Intent Models (Phase IA)
Architectural Massing Model

Cost Estimating12
Exterior Fly-Thru and Interior Walk-Thru
Zoning Envelope Model
Schematic Design Intent Models (Phase IB)
See Section 2.1.3- File Formats

The Model provided by each member of the Design Team shall be additionally known as a Component Model.
11
See Section 1.3.3 - Design Phases
12
See Section 1.6 - Cost Estimating
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MEP (HVAC only) Model or Models

Program Validation Report
Exterior Fly- Thru and Interior Walk-Thru
Program Validation Report

Zoning Envelope Model
Design Development Design Intent Models (Phase IC)
Architectural Model
Structural Model
MEP Model or Models
PHASE II13
Contract Document Design Intent Models (Phase IIA)
MEP Model or Models

Contract Document Design Intent Models (Phase IIB)
Architectural Model
Structural Model
Architectural Model
Structural Model
MEP Model or Models
Coordination and Clash Detection Report14

Bidding and Award (Phase) IIC15
13
See Section 1.3.3 - Design Phases

See Section 1.4.1 Coordination/Clash Detection
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See Section 1.3.4- Bidding and Award (Phase IIC)
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1.3
BIM MODELS
1.3.1
General
BIM Models are required for all Phases of design and certain Building Elements/Systems are required to be modeled for the
successful execution of a Design Intent BIM Model.
1.
Section 1.3.3 identifies Models that are required, at a minimum, for Architectural, Structural, HVAC Systems, Electrical
Systems; and Plumbing/Drainage and Fire Protection Systems.
a.
In order to facilitate the development of Building Elements that need to be modeled, the SCA has developed a library of
standard SCA Families for the use of Architects and Engineers that are preparing Contract Documents (Drawings) for
the SCA. These pre-defined Building Elements can be found in the SCA Standard Library of BIM Families16.
b.
The Design Team shall use Building Elements that are available in the SCA Standard Library of BIM Families.
c.
The Design Team may use modeled Building Elements that are not available in the SCA Standard Library of BIM
Families such as those that are provided by Content Providers (i.e.: Revit), Manufacturers and/or created by the
Design Team, provided that the amount of data and/or parameters of such models do not incorporate unnecessary
information, data and/or graphics.
1.3.2
Level of Detail/Model Content
The Model Level of Detail describes the level of completeness to which a Model is developed and their minimum requirements.
The Level of Detail is accumulative and should progress from Level to Level.
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1.
At a minimum, all required Models shall be detailed to the Level of Detail required by each Design Phase and/or SubPhase.
2.
BIM Models shall be created that include all geometry, physical characteristics, information and data necessary so to
describe and facilitate the design, intended construction, and cost estimating of a project as necessary to meet the
requirements, as described herein, for each Design Phase and/or Sub-Phase of a project. In addition, all Drawings,
simulations, and services required for, analysis, and review shall be Extractions from the Model(s).
3.
Required Modeled Building Elements need not illustrate/depict individual parts that are required for the assembly and/or
the manufacture of the Modeled Building Element. The intent of a required Modeled Building Element is to provide
overall size, shape, clearances, information, data, and the orientation of a Modeled Building Element for its installation
and coordination with other required Work, as well as for the population of required Schedules17.
4.
Although Building Elements that may be found in the SCA Standard Library of BIM Families shall be used when
required by the following Levels of Detail, the Design Team may elect to use these Building Element Models when a
Model is required, at a level of lesser detail, during any Design Phase and/or Sub-Phase.
5.
The following Level of Detail Key shall be followed by the Design Team when providing Models for the different
phases. Note that the following images illustrate the expected amount of graphical information to comply with the
indicated level of detail, with a wall slab-assembly used as an example. The tables illustrate the amount of
data/information to be included if one were to extract a schedule or perform an analysis at the indicated level of detail.
Go to SCA Website.
Schedules shall include all Schedules and Tables that are required, either by SCA Standards and/or Industry Standards within a set of Construct Documents
for the proper execution of the Work.
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L1:
Basic shapes with approximate/conceptual sizes, shape, and orientations (Conceptual design). Analysis based on
Overall Systems can be performed. L1 Models will include elements as Generic Components. Quantities based on
specific Elements can be obtained, allowing quick takeoffs.
L2:
Modeled Building Elements shall be basic 3-D geometric Models with approximate size, shape, clearances,
information, data, and orientation. Building Elements and Systems that require Schedules shall have the required
data and information to populate such Schedules (Building Element Models may be generic Model elements).
Analysis based on Specific Systems can be performed, and quantities based on Materials can be obtained, allowing a
more specific takeoff to be performed.
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L3:
Modeled Building Elements shall be detailed 3-D geometric Models with actual size and shape, clearances,
information, data, and orientation. Building Elements that require Schedules shall be provided with the required
data and information needed to populate such Schedules (Building Element Models shall reflect the basis of
design18). At this Level, the Model may also have non-geometric (2D) information such as text, dimensions, notes,
2D details, etc.
Note for the L3 example that a table is not indicated, as an actual schedule to be provided on the Contract Documents
would be generated from the model.
1.3.3
Design Phases
The Design Team shall Model required Building Elements and provide all analyses and reports required by the following Sections
for each Design Phase and/or Sub-Phase of a project.
The Model shall provide a 3D reference point for the coordination of each design concept.
1.3.3.1 Pre-Schematic Design Intent Models (Phase IA)

The objective of the Pre-Schematic Design Model(s) is to establish conceptual design parameters. In general, the Model(s) shall
depict the visual concept and general layout of the project including all space requirements.
1.
The Design Team shall provide an Architectural Massing Model(s) that incorporates all information required to demonstrate
the overall concept of each design scheme.
2.
The Consultant shall provide an exterior Fly-Thru of each Architectural Massing Model so that the architectural massing
of each proposed building design scheme can be visualized from all angles in context with adjacent properties and structures
so that key participants within the SCA and the DOE may quickly comprehend, proposed building features (windows, doors,
etc.), a buildings massing, and spatial conditions. In addition, the Consultant shall provide an interior Walk-Thru of the
Main Entrance and Entrance Lobby so that these building elements/spaces may be visualized by key participants within the
SCA and the DOE.
3.
See Section 1.6 Cost Estimating
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SCA construction projects are required to be publicly bid. Hence, a Contractor may elect to install products and/or materials provided by various
manufacturers. Therefore, the basis of design shall reflect a manufacturers product and/or material that has been approved by the SCA (See SCA Standard
Specifications)
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1.3.3.2 Schematic Design Intent Models (Phase IB)
The objective of the Schematic Design Model(s) is to provide spatial design(s) based on input from the Pre-Schematic Design
Phase and establish the initial design of architectural, structural and major mechanical (HVAC Equipment) Building Elements.
Therefore, the architectural model(s) shall depict the general design and layout of the building structure, be coordinated with
major mechanical Building Elements, and act as the baseline for the further development of all Structural and MEP Models.
1.
The Design Team shall provide Architectural Massing Models that incorporates all information required to demonstrate the
overall conceptual design of each design scheme. In addition to the above, the Architectural Massing Model shall be
conducive to conceptual cost estimating.
2.
See Section 1.3.3.1, Paragraph 2.
3.
See Section 1.5 Program and Space Validation
4.
5.
See Section 1.7 Zoning Envelope Model
1.3.3.3 Model Progression Tables and Notes

The following Model Progression Tables identify required models, per discipline per Design Phase and/or Sub-phase and
defines the minimum Level of Detail to be provided for each modeled Building Element. In addition, immediately after each
disciplines Model Progression Table, Notes are provided for each required building element that is to be modeled.
1.3.3.3.1
Architectural
The following Table defines the minimum Level of Detail to be provided by each modeled Building Element. See Model
Progression Table Notes for additional information and requirements, which follow these Tables.
Architectural
Model Progression Table - 3.1
Description of Building Elements to be Modeled
Level of Detail
Level of Detail
(Phase IA)
(Phase IB)
Category/Building Element
L1
L2
L3
00000 - Architectural Model

00000 - Building Elevations
00000 - Building Sections
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L3
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Sitework
00000 - Site Plans
Other
00000 - Zoning Envelope
See Section 1.3.2 Level of Detail/Model Content, Level of Detail Key for the Level of Detail required by each Design Phase and/or Sub-Phase of a Project.
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Architectural
Model Progression Table - 3.1 - Notes
General Notes:
1)
Modeled Building Elements that are developed from the use of a Content Providers (i.e.: Revit), Manufacturers or a SCA Model shall include all intrinsic
default data, parameters and information provided by such Models that are necessary for the proper coordination of the Design Intent BIM Model and the
development of Contract Documents for the execution of the Work.
a)
All intrinsic default data, parameters and information contained within a Content Providers (i.e.: Revit), Manufacturers or a SCA Model shall be
checked and revised, as necessary, to comply with all requirements, guides, standards, etc. that are identified within the Contract (Appendix A/Scope
of Services).
2)
Modeled Building Elements that are not developed from the use of a Content Providers (i.e.: Revit), Manufacturers or a SCA Model shall include all
data, parameters and information that is necessary for the proper coordination of the Design Intent BIM Model and the development of Contract Document
for the execution of the Work.
3)
Schedules shall include all Schedules and Tables that are required for Program Validation and Zoning Analyses.
4)
The Model shall include spaces defining accurate net square footage and net volume, and holding data for the room finish schedules; including room names
and numbers. Include programmatic information provided by the SCA to verify design space against programmed space, using this information to validate
area quantities.
5)
Spaces required for equipment, utilities and services such as, but not limited to the following, shall be coordinated with other disciplines and modeled
accordingly:
Note:
6)
During the Pre-Schematic Design Phase (IA), spaces are not required to be individually modeled and may be grouped together where appropriate.
Central Acid Neutralization Tank Room (if required)

Fire Pump Room
Fuel Tank Room (if required)
Gas Meter Room (or) Gas Rig Location
Local RPZ Room
Mechanical (HVAC) Equipment Rooms
Sewerage Ejector Room (if required)
Elevator Machine Room (if required)
Water Meter Room

Electric Service Room
Telecommunication (MDF)Room
Telecommunication (IDF) Closets
Electrical Closets
Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) Room
Transformer Vault/Property Line Box
During the Schematic Design Phase (IB), mechanical equipment such as, Condensing Boilers, Roof-top Package Chillers, DOAS RTUs, Non-DOAS
RTUs, and major shafts shall be coordinated with other disciplines and modeled at Level of Detail L1.
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00000 - Architectural Model
1)
The massing Model shall illustrate the buildings exterior and key features (windows, doors, etc.). The massing Model shall identify scale of the building
exterior.
2)
The massing Model for an addition to an existing school building shall include a massing Model of the existing school building.
See Sitework, Section 00000 Site Plans.
00000 - Building Elevations

1)
Building Elevations for new buildings, additions and existing buildings shall include Models of all fenestrations (windows, curtain walls, etc.). In addition,
all significant Building Elements (overhangs, sun shades, roof monitors, etc.) shall be modeled.
During the Pre-Schematic Design Phase (IA), Building Elevations may exclude all fenestrations (windows, curtain walls, etc.) and significant Building
Elements (overhangs, sun shades, roof monitors, etc.).
00000 - Building Sections

1)
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Building Sections of new buildings, additions and existing buildings shall, at a minimum, include all foundation walls, exterior walls, parapets, floors,
roofs, floor to floor heights, ceiling heights and overall building heights.
Sitework
00000 -Site Plans
1)
The Site Plan Model shall be developed to the fullest extent possible using surveys provided by the SCA, or if a survey is not available, information that has
been researched and obtained from local governing public agencies and/or utilities.
During the Pre-Schematic Design Phase (IA) and Schematic Design Phase (IB), existing conditions as well as existing and proposed new site
improvements shall be Modeled by the Architect and/or Civil Engineer.
Other
00000 -Zoning Envelope
1)
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See Section 1.7 Zoning Envelope Model.
When new constructions is adjacent to and/or abuts existing construction, the building section, at a minimum, shall include adjacent and/or abutting
foundation walls, exterior walls, parapets, floors, roofs and ceiling so to depict conditions that are relevant to the design of the proposed new constructions.
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1.3.3.4 Design Development Design Intent Models (Phase IC)
The objective of the Design Development Model is to provide spatial design, based on the Schematic Design Model that has been
approved by the SCA, and establish the initial design for building systems and attributes including architectural, structural, and
MEP so to identify initial coordination issues between all building systems. Therefore, the architectural Model shall show the
general design and layout of the building and act as the baseline for all other subsystem designs, such as MEP and Structural
Models. The subsystem designs shall be used to demonstrate the initial selection and layout of building components.
All information needed to describe the Schematic Design shall be graphically or alphanumerically included in and derived from
these Models.
1.
At a minimum, the Building Elements described within this Section for Architectural, Structural, HVAC, Electrical,
Plumbing and Fire Protection Systems, etc. shall be modeled by the Design Team so to describe and facilitate the design,
intended construction, and cost estimating.
2.
The Consultant shall provide an exterior Fly-Thru of the Architectural Massing Model so that the architectural massing of
the proposed building design scheme can be visualized from all angles in context with adjacent properties and structures so
that key participants within the SCA and the DOE may quickly comprehend, proposed building features (windows, doors,
etc.), a buildings massing, and spatial conditions.
In addition to an exterior Fly-Thru, the Consultant shall provide an interior Walk-Thru of the Architectural Model so
that, at a minimum, the following key interior spaces, building elements and proposed finishes can be visualized by key
participants within the SCA and the DOE:
Main Entrance Lobby and Corridors

Places of Assembly (Gymnasiums, Auditoriums, Cafeterias, Etc.)
Library
Typical Classroom
3.
See Section 1.4 Coordination/Clash Detection
4.
See Section 1.5 Program and Space Validation
5.
6.
1.3.3.5 Contract Document Design Intent Models (Phases IIA and IIB)
The Design Team shall continue development of their Building Information Model. Parametric links shall be maintained within
the Models to enable automatic generation of all plans, sections, elevations, schedules and 3D views.
All information needed to describe the detailed design shall be graphically or alphanumerically included in and derived from
these Models.
1.
At a minimum, the Building Elements described within this Section for Architectural, Structural, HVAC, Electrical,
Plumbing/Drainage and Fire Protection Systems, etc. shall be modeled by the Design Team so to describe and facilitate the
design, intended construction, and cost estimating.
2.
See Section 1.3.3.4, Paragraph 2.
3.
See Section 1.4 Coordination/Clash Detection
4.
5.
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1.3.3.6 Model Progression Tables and Notes
The following Model Progression Tables identify required models, per discipline per Design Phase and/or Sub-phase and
defines the minimum Level of Detail to be provided for each modeled Building Element. In addition, immediately after each
disciplines Model Progression Table, Notes are provided for each required building element that is to be modeled.
Architectural 20
1.3.3.6.1
Architectural
Level of Detail

Sitework
21
Level of Detail
(Phase IIA)
(Phase IIB)
L1
L2
L3
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L1
L2
L3
---
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L1
L2
L3
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00000 - Site Plans

02200- Earthwork
02200a - Earthwork (Flow-Through Turf AF)
02200b - Earthwork (Float Drain Turf or Natural Grass AF)
02215 - Controlled Low Strength Material
02511 - Asphaltic Concrete Paving
02512 - Porous Asphalt Paving and Aggregate Base
02513 - Sidewalk and Street Paving
02515 - Unit Pavers
02516 - Exposed Porous Asphalt Paving and Aggregate Base
02531 - Resilient Surfacing
02532 - Resilient Surfacing - Porous Base
02533 - Colored Athletic Wearing Surface
02541 - Synthetic Turf - TPE Infill
02580 - Track/Court/Playground Markings
02711 - Wall Subdrainage Systems
02721 - Trench Drains
02722 - Precast Concrete Basins and Manholes
02723 - Storm Drainage Systems
02724 - Underdrain System for Porous Asphalt Paving
02725 - Underdrain System for Skinned Areas
02831 - Chain Link Fences and Gates
02860 - Early Childhood Playground Equipment
02862 - Outdoor Game Equipment
02870 - Site and Street Furnishings
02900 - Landscaping
10350 - Flagpole (Site)
16420 - Transformer Vaults
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(Phase IC)
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Parametric links shall be maintained within all modeled building elements so to enable automatic generation of all plans, sections, elevations, custom details
and schedules as well as 3D views.
Although various site related building elements and component elements that require structural engineering may be modeled by an Architect, Civil Engineer,
or Structural Engineer, the modeled site related building element or component element shall incorporate and depict the engineering developed by the
responsible design professional.
Please note that although these Guidelines and Standards itemize required site related building elements and/or component elements that require structural
engineering within this Section and Section 1.3.3.6.2 Structural/Sitework, it by no means obligates the Structural Engineer to model these site related
building elements and/or components. It is the Consultants responsibility to assume or assign the required design and modeling of site related building
elements and/or component elements that require structural engineering within its Design Team so to provide all required models.
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Architectural
Level of Detail
Level of Detail
Level of Detail
(Phase IIA)
(Phase IIB)
(Phase IC)
L1
L2
L3
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L2
L3
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L3
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Building Envelope/Foundation & Superstructure

00000 - Canopies, Overhangs and Exterior Sun Control Elements
04200 - Exterior Unit Masonry Walls and Parapets
04270 - Glass Unit Masonry
04420 - Exterior Cut Stone
04435 - Cast Stone
04700 - Simulated Masonry
07115 - Sheet Membrane Waterproofing for Foundations
07120 - Fluid-Applied Waterproofing for Plaza Decks
07147 - Crystalline Waterproofing
07150 - Chemical Resin Injection Grouting
07160 - Bituminous Damproofing
07211 - Perimeter Foundation Insulation
07212 - Miscellaneous Building Insulation
07272 - Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Retarding
07314 - Slate Shingles
07321 - Clay Tile Roofing
07553 - Hybrid Built-Up/SBS Modified Bituminous Roofing
07560 - Fluid-Applied Protected Membrane Roofing
07600 - Flashing and Sheet Metal
07610 - Sheet Metal Roofing
07720 - Roof Accessories
08110 - Steel Doors and Frames
08220 - Fiberglass Reinforced Polyester Doors
08330 - Coiling Doors, Grilles and Shutters
08510 - Steel Windows - Projected, Casement, Pivoted, Hung
08522 - Aluminum Double-Hung Windows
08524 - Aluminum Projected Windows
08621 Fiberglass Sandwich Panel Skylights
08662 - Security Screens and Barriers
08730 - Thresholds, Weatherstripping and Seals
08920 - Aluminum Curtain Walls
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Interior Walls, Partitions, Finishes and Other Assemblies

00000 - Sun Control Building Elements
04200 - Unit Masonry Partitions and Walls
05170 - Support System for Suspended Ceilings
07110 - Sheet Membrane Waterproofing
08210 - Wood Doors
08305 - Access Doors
08800 - Miscellaneous Glazing
09205 - Furring and Lathing
09210 - Plaster
09260 - Gypsum Board Assemblies (interior metal stud partitions)
09310 - Ceramic Tile
09410 - Terrazzo Floors
09510 - Acoustical Ceilings and Soffits
09590 - Wood Flooring
09626 - Resilient Athletic Flooring
09650 - Resilient Flooring
09670 Vinyl Sheet Athletic Flooring
09675 Fluid-Applied Equipment Room Flooring
09680 - Carpet
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Architectural
Level of Detail

Level of Detail
Level of Detail
(Phase IIA)
(Phase IIB)
(Phase IC)
L1
L2
L3
L1
L2
L3
L1
L2
L3
Interior Walls, Partitions, Finishes and Other Assemblies (cont)
09685 Tile Carpet

09705 - Resinous Flooring
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Specialties/Equipment/Furnishings & Special Construction

06410 - Custom Casework
10100 - Visual Display Boards
10151 - Toilet Compartments
10160 - Factory Painted Steel Toilet partitions
10185 - Plastic Shower and Dressing Compartments
10214 - Stationary Metal Wall Louvers
10270 - Access Flooring
10350 - Flagpole (Building)
10400 - Identifying Devices
10415 - Bulletin and Display Boards, Display Cases and Cabinets
10505 - Metal Lockers
10522 - Fire Extinguishers and Cabinets
10605 - Wire Mesh Work
10652 - Electrically Operated Folding Panel Partitions
10653 - Manually Operated Folding Panel Partitions
10655 - Accordion Folding Partitions
10675 - Metal Storage Shelving
10720 - Window Guards (Interior and Exterior)
10810 - Toilet and Bath Accessories
10830 - Mirrors
10840 - Grab Bars
11050 - Library Equipment
11061 - Auditorium Curtains and Projection Screens
11172 - Waste Handling Equipment
11400 - Food Service Equipment
11450 - Domestic Type Equipment
11452 - Culinary Arts Lab Equipment
11460 - Unit Kitchens
11480 - Gymnasium Equipment
11500 - Shop Equipment
11600 - Laboratory Equipment
12302 - Manufactured Wood Casework
12345 - Soapstone
12485 - Foot Grilles
12501 - Chain and Clutch Operated Window Shades
12545 - Draperies
12710 - Fixed Audience Seating
12761 - Wood Bleachers
13031 - Walk-in Trash Refrigerators
13120 - Steel Bleachers
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Architectural
Level of Detail

Level of Detail
Level of Detail
(Phase IIA)
(Phase IIB)
(Phase IC)
L1
L2
L3
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L2
L3
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L2
L3
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Conveying Systems
14120 - Electric Dumbwaiters
14210 MRL Traction Passenger Elevators
14211 - Geared Traction Passenger Elevators
14240 - Direct-Acting Hydraulic Passenger Elevators
14241 Holeless Direct-Acting Hydraulic Passenger Elevators
14250 - Dual-Jack Roped Hydraulic Passenger Elevators
14315 - Hydraulic Sidewalk Elevators
14316 - Geared Traction Sidewalk Elevators
14420 - Hydraulic Vertical Wheelchair Lifts
14421 Indoor Inclined Wheelchair Lifts
14510 - Escalators
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Other
02221 - Sub-Slab Depressurization System
See Notes
See Notes
See Notes
03300 - Ramps
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05500 - Metal Fabrications

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05580 - Sheet Metal Fabrications

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05700 - Ornamental Metal

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05710 - Steel Stairs

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07270 - Firestopping/Smoke Seals
See Notes
See Notes
See Notes
07900 - Joint Sealers
08710 - Finish Hardware
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Architectural
General Notes:
1)
a)
of Services).
2)
data, parameters and information that is necessary for the proper coordination of the Design Intent BIM Model and the development of Contract Document
3)
All types of required Building Elements shall be modeled. For example, there are numerous types and shapes of windows and doors. Therefore, each
type and shape shall be modeled with the necessary intelligence for the proper coordination of the Design Intent BIM Model and the development of
Contract Document for the execution of the Work.
4)
All component elements of an associated Building Element/System that are not individually modeled shall be indicated as an object property within a data
set of the associated Building Element/System.
5)
The Architect shall coordinate the locations of all Architectural Building Elements that require electrical, data, plumbing or other mechanical system with the
responsible Engineer.
6)
Column grids shall be modeled by the Architect.
7)
The Architect shall set all building elevations; roof elevations and pitch, top of parapet elevations, slab elevations, foundation wall brick shelf elevations,
and slab depressions. In addition, the Architect shall locate, dimension and set all slab edges and slab openings.
Although all slab openings shall be modeled, slab openings for multiple pipes and/or conduits that have a single outside dimension less than 12-inches are
not required to be modeled.
8)
The Architect and/or Civil Engineer shall locate all Building Elements that are to be Modeled by a Structural Engineer and set all required elevations for the
proper design of such Models.
9)
During the Design Development Phase (IC), the locations and size of all shafts and chases for the coordination and installation of ductwork, pipes and
conduits shall be coordinated with other disciplines and modeled at Level of Detail L2.
10) Schedules shall include all Schedules and Tables that are required, either by SCA Standards and/or Industry Standards within a set of Contract Documents
11) Provide door, window, hardware, flooring, wall finishes, ceiling, and signage schedules, which are extracted from the Model, that indicate the type, materials
and finishes used for such building elements.
12) Clearance Zones for access areas, door swings, service space requirements, gauge reading, and other operational clearances shall be modeled as part of all
equipment and checked for conflicts with other elements. These clearance zones shall be modeled as invisible solids within the object.
13) Although all expansion joints and control joints shall be in the model, they need not be modeled.
14) All spaces shall be modeled and all Floor Plans shall include interior partitions/walls and exterior walls. The Model shall include spaces defining accurate
net square footage and net volume, and holding data for the room finish schedule; including room names and numbers. Include Programmatic Information
provided by the SCA to verify design space against programmed space, using this information to validate area quantities.
15) Spaces required for equipment, utilities and services such as, but not limited to the following, shall be coordinated with other disciplines and modeled
accordingly:
Central Acid Neutralization Tank Room

Fire Pump Room
Fuel Tank Room
Gas Meter Room (or) Gas Rig Location
Local RPZ Room
Mechanical (HVAC) Equipment Rooms

Sewerage Ejector Room
Elevator Machine Room
Water Meter Room
Electric Service Room
Telecommunication (MDF) Room

Telecommunication (IDF) Closets
Electrical Closets
Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) Room
Transformer Vault/Property Line Box
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Sitework
00000 - Site Plan
1)
The Site Plan Model, which shall be a Composite Model of all Architectural/Civil, Structural, and MEP Models that are necessary for the coordination of all
sitework shall include, but shall not be limited to, all paving, grades, landscaping, contours, swales, sidewalks, streets, roadbeds, sidewalk vaults, curbs,
retaining walls, pavements, stairs, steps, ramps, playground furnishing, equipment and structures (i.e.: handball walls), sidewalk furnishings, fences and
gates, manholes, hydrants, underground structures, site lighting, piping, drains, steam lines, conduits for required utilities and services and other new and/or
existing physical improvements to the property as well as other adjacent structures within 50-feet of the property shall be modeled.
02200 - Earthwork
1)
Earthwork, which is required by this specification section, is not required to be modeled.
02200a - Earthwork (Flow-Through Turf AF)

1)
02200b - Earthwork (Float Drain Turf or Natural Grass AF)

1)
02215 - Controlled Low Strength Material

1)
Controlled low strength material work, which is required by this specification section, is not required to be modeled.
02511 - Asphaltic Concrete Paving

1)
All asphaltic concrete paving and sub-surface component elements shall be modeled as a single Building Element/System.
02512 - Porous Asphalt Paving and Aggregate Base

1)
All porous asphalt paving and sub-surface component elements shall be modeled as a single Building Element/System.
02513 - Sidewalk and Street Paving

1)
All sidewalks, and street paving and sub-surface component elements shall be modeled as a single Building Element/System.
02515 - Unit Pavers

1)
All unit pavers and sub-surface component elements shall be modeled as a single Building Element/System.
02516 - Exposed Porous Asphalt Paving and Aggregate Base

1)
All exposed porous asphalt paving and sub-surface component elements shall be modeled as a single Building Element/System.
02531 - Resilient Surfacing

1)
All resilient surfaces shall be a component element that is indicated as an object property within a data set of the associated Building Element/System, (i.e.:
asphaltic concrete paving).
02532 - Resilient Surfacing - Porous Base

1)
All resilient surfaces shall be a component element that is indicated as an object property within a data set of the associated Building Element/System, (i.e.:
porous asphalt paving).
02533 - Colored Athletic Wearing Surface

1)
All colored athletic wearing surfaces shall be a component element that is indicated as an object property within a data set of the associated Building
Element/System, (i.e.: asphaltic concrete paving).
02541 - Synthetic Turf - TPE Infill

1)
All synthetic turf TPE infill and sub-surface component elements shall be modeled as a single Building Element/System.
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02580 - Track/Court/Playground Markings
1)
Although all track, court and playground markings shall be in the model, they need not be modeled.
02711 - Wall Subdrainage Systems

1)
Irregardless of size, all perforated piping, non-perforated piping, and fittings shall be modeled.
2)
All prefabricated drainage panels shall be a component element that is indicated as an object property within a data set of the associated Building Element/
System, (i.e.: foundation walls).
02721 - Trench Drains

1)
All trench drains, catch basin units and grates shall be modeled.
02722 - Precast Concrete Catch Basins, Detention Basins, and Manholes

1)
All precast concrete catch basin, detention basin, manholes, frames and covers shall be modeled.

1)
All storm drainage piping and fittings, irregardless of size, shall be modeled.
02724 - Underdrain System for Porous Asphalt Paving

1)
All perforated under drain piping and non-perforated collector piping and fittings, irregardless of size, shall be modeled.
02725 - Underdrain System for Skinned Areas

1)
All piping and fittings, irregardless of size, shall be modeled.
02831 - Chain Link Fences and Gates

1)
All chain link fences posts, rails, pipes, shall be modeled. (All fence fabric shall modeled as a generic assembly.)

1)
All early childhood playground equipment shall be modeled.
2)
Safety surfacing shall be a component element that is indicated as an object property within a data set of the associated Building Element/System, (i.e.:
asphaltic concrete paving).
02862 - Outdoor Game Equipment

1)
All outdoor game equipment shall be modeled.
02870 - Site and Street Furnishings

1)
All benches and bicycle racks shall be modeled.
02900 - Landscaping
1)
All trees with a 3.5-inch caliper or greater and tree pits shall be modeled. (Trees models shall include root balls and burlap.)
2)
All shrubs, ground cover, sod, grass, etc, shall be modeled. (Shrub models shall include root balls and burlap.)

1)
All flagpoles shall be modeled.
16420 - Transformer Vaults

1)
All Transformer vaults shall be modeled.
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Building Envelope/Foundation & Superstructure
00000 - Canopies, Overhangs and Exterior Sun Control Building Elements
1)
All canopies, overhangs and exterior sun control building elements shall be modeled as a single Building Element/System.
04200 -Exterior Unit Masonry Walls

1)
All exterior masonry wall types shall be modeled shall be modeled as a single Building Element/System.
2)
All characteristics such as to thermal, acoustical and fire ratings; and component elements such as typical masonry units, interior gypsum board assemblies,
rigid insulation, and cavities shall be indicated as an object property within a data set for each wall type.
3)
All bond beams shall be modeled.
04270 - Glass Unit Masonry

1)
All glass unit masonry that is not a component element, which is indicated as an object property within a data set of an associated Building Element/System,
shall be modeled to the same Level of Detail of a similar Building Element/System.
04420 - Exterior Cut Stone

1)
All exterior cut stone that is not a component element, which is indicated as an object property within a data set of an associated Building Element/System,
04435 - Cast Stone

1)
All cut stone that is not a component element, which is indicated as an object property within a data set of an associated Building Element/System, shall be
modeled to the same Level of Detail of a similar Building Element/System.
04700 - Simulated Masonry

1)
All simulated masonry that is not a component element, which is indicated as an object property within a data set of an associated Building Element/System,
07115 - Sheet Membrane Waterproofing for Foundations

1)
All sheet membrane waterproofing for foundations shall be indicated as an object property within a data set of the associated Building Element/System.
07120 - Fluid-Applied Waterproofing for Plaza Decks

1)
All fluid-applied waterproofing for plaza decks shall be indicated as an object property within a data set of the associated Building Element/System.
07147 - Crystalline Waterproofing

1)
All crystalline waterproofing shall be indicated as an object property within a data set of the associated Building Element/System.
07150 - Chemical Resin Injection Grouting

1)
Chemical resin injection grouting, which is required by this specification section, is not required to be modeled.
07160 - Bituminous Damproofing

1)
All bituminous dampproofing shall be indicated as an object property within a data set of the associated Building Element/System.
07211 - Perimeter Foundation Insulation

1)
All perimeter foundation insulation that that is not a component element, which is indicated as an object property within a data set of an associated Building
Element/System, shall be modeled to the same Level of Detail of a similar Building Element/System.

1)
All miscellaneous building insulation that is not a component element, which is indicated as an object property within a data set of an associated Building
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07272 - Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Retarding
1)
All fluid-applied membrane air barriers and vapor retarding shall be indicated as an object property within a data set of the associated Building
Element/System.
07314 - Slate Shingles

1)
All slate shingles that are not a component element, which is indicated as an object property within a data set of an associated Building Element/System,
07321 - Clay Tile Roofing

1)
All clay tile roofing that is not a component element, which is indicated as an object property within a data set of an associated Building Element/System,
07553 - Hybrid Built-Up/SBS Modified Bituminous Roofing

1)
All hybrid built-up/SBS modified bituminous roofing systems shall be modeled as a single Building Element/System.
2)
All component elements that are not modeled shall be indicated as an object property within a data set of an associated Building Element/System.

1)
All fluid-applied protected membrane roofing systems shall be modeled as a single Building Element/System.
2)
07561 - Fluid-Applied Protected Membrane Roofing (Planted Type I)

1)
All fluid-applied protected membrane roofing (planted type I) systems shall be modeled as a single Building Element/System.
2)
07600 - Flashing and Sheet Metal

1)
Although all flashing and sheet metal shall be in the model, they need not be modeled.
07610 - Sheet Metal Roofing

1)
All sheet metal roofs shall be modeled.

1)
All roof accessories such as hatches and vents shall be modeled.

1)
All steel doors and door frames shall be modeled.
08220 - Fiberglass Reinforced Polyester Doors

1)
All fiberglass reinforced polyester doors and steel door frames shall be modeled.

1)
All coiling doors, grilles and shutters shall be modeled.
08510 - Steel Windows - Projected, Casement, Pivoted, Hung

1)
All steel windows shall be modeled.

1)
All aluminum double-hung windows shall be modeled.

1)
All aluminum projected windows shall be modeled.
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1)
All fiberglass sandwich panel skylights shall be modeled.
08662 - Security Screens and Barriers

1)
All security screens and security barriers shall be modeled.
08730 - Thresholds, Weatherstripping and Seals

1)
All thresholds shall be indicated as an object property within a data set of the associated Building Element/System.

1)
All aluminum curtain wall type models shall include glazing and profiles of vertical and horizontal extrusions.
2)
All characteristics such as, but not limited to thermal, acoustical and fire ratings shall be indicated as an object property within a data set for each curtain
wall type.
Interior Walls, Partitions, Finishes and Other Assemblies

00000 - Sun Control Building Elements
1)
All sun control building elements shall be modeled as a single Building Element/System.
04200 - Unit Masonry Partitions and Walls

1)
All interior masonry wall types shall be modeled shall be modeled as a single Building Element/System.
2)
All characteristics such as to thermal, acoustical and fire ratings; and component elements such as typical masonry units, interior gypsum board assemblies,
rigid insulation, and cavities shall be indicated as an object property within a data set for each wall type.
3)
All bond beams shall be modeled.
05170 - Support System for Suspended Ceilings

1)
Support systems for suspended ceiling work, which is required by this specification section, is not required to be modeled.
07110 - Sheet Membrane Waterproofing

1)
All sheet membrane waterproofing shall be indicated as an object property within a data set of the associated Building Element/System.

1)
All miscellaneous building insulation that is not a component element, which is indicated as an object property within a data set of an associated Building

1)
All steel doors and door frames shall be modeled.
08210 - Wood Doors

1)
All wood doors and steel door frames shall be modeled.

1)
All access doors shall be modeled.

1)
All coiling doors, grilles and shutters shall be modeled.
08800 - Miscellaneous Glazing

1)
All miscellaneous glazing types shall be indicated as an object property within a data set of the associated Building Element/System.
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09205 - Furring and Lathing
1)
All furring and lathing shall be indicated as an object property within a data set of the associated Building Element/System.
09210 - Plaster
1)
All plaster shall be indicated as an object property within a data set of the associated Building Element/System.
09260 - Gypsum Board Assemblies (interior metal stud partitions)

1)
All gypsum board assemblies (interior metal stud partitions) shall be modeled as a single Building Element/System.
2)
All characteristics such as, but not limited to thermal, acoustical and fire ratings; and component elements such as metal studs, insulation, gypsum board, and
finish materials (i.e.: paint, tile, soapstone, wall bases, integral cove bases, etc.) shall be indicated as object properties within the data set of each gypsum
board assembly type.
09310 - Ceramic Tile

1)
All ceramic tiles shall be indicated as an object property within a data set of the associated Building Element/System.
09410 - Terrazzo Floors

1)
All terrazzo floors shall be modeled as a single Building Element/System.
2)
All component elements such as flooring material, underbed material and isolation membranes shall be indicated as an object property within each model.
(Although all divider strips and control joints shall be in the model, they need not be modeled.)

1)
All acoustical ceilings, soffits, fascias and window pockets shall be modeled.
09590 - Wood Flooring

1)
All wood floors shall be modeled as a single Building Element/System.
2)
All component elements such as flooring material, vapor barrier, resilient underlayment, and subfloor panels shall be indicated as an object property within
each model.
09626 - Resilient Athletic Flooring

1)
All resilient athletic floors shall be modeled as a single Building Element/System.
2)
All component elements such as flooring material and base mats shall be indicated as an object property within each model.
09650 - Resilient Flooring

1)
All vinyl composition tile flooring, solid vinyl sheet flooring, and slip retardant vinyl sheet flooring shall each be modeled as a single Building Element/
System.
2)
All component elements such as flooring material and underlayment materials shall be indicated as an object property within each model.
09670 Vinyl Sheet Athletic Flooring

1)
All vinyl sheet athletic floors shall be modeled as a single Building Element/System.
2)
All component elements such as flooring material and base mats shall be indicated as an object property within each model.
09675 Fluid Applied Equipment Room Flooring

1)
All fluid-applied equipment room flooring shall be modeled as a single Building Element/System.
09680 - Carpet
1)
All carpet models shall be modeled as a single Building Element/System.
2)
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09685 Tile Carpet
3)
All carpet models shall be modeled as a single Building Element/System.
4)
09705 - Resinous Flooring

1)
All resinous floors shall be modeled.
Specialties/Equipment/Furnishings and Special Construction

1)
All custom casework shall be modeled.
10100 - Visual Display Boards

1)
All chalkboard, markerboard and tackboards shall be modeled.
2)
All horizontal sliding marker boards shall be modeled.

1)
All floor-mounted solid phenolic toilet compartments and privacy screens shall be modeled.
2)
All overhead bracing and pilasters shall be modeled.
10160 - Factory Painted Steel Toilet Partitions

1)
All floor-mounted factory-painted steel toilet partitions shall be modeled.
2)
10185 - Plastic Shower and Dressing Compartments

1)
All floor-mounted plastic shower and shower compartment shall be modeled.
2)
10214 - Stationary Metal Wall Louvers

1)
All stationary metal louvers shall be modeled.
10270 - Access Flooring

1)
All access floor system shall be modeled as a single Building Element/System.
2)
All component elements such as flooring material and modular panels shall be indicated as an object property within each model.
10350 - Flagpole (Building)

1)
All flagpoles shall be modeled.

1)
All identifying devices such as tablets, plaques, seals, and signage shall be modeled as a single Building Element/System.
2)
All characteristics such as, but not limited to, sign type, materials, finishes, color, and dimensions shall be indicated as object properties within the data set
of each identifying devise.
10415 - Bulletin Boards, Display Boards, Display Cases and Display Cabinets
1)
All bulletin board, display board; display cabinet and display cases shall be modeled.
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10505 - Metal Lockers
1)
All metal lockers, bases and sloping tops (where applicable), shall be modeled.
2)
All locker room bench models shall include bench planks and pedestals.
10522 - Fire Extinguishers and Cabinets

1)
All fire extinguishers, fire blankets, and cabinets shall be modeled.
2)
All characteristics such as fire extinguisher type (i.e.: water, dry chemical, etc.), cabinet type (i.e.: fire rated, etc.), and blanket shall be indicated as object
properties within the data set of each model
10605 Wire Mesh Work

1)
All wire mesh work shall be modeled as a generic assembly.
10652 Electrically Operated Folding Panel Partitions

1) All electrically operated folding panel partitions shall be modeled as a generic assembly.
10653Manually Operated Folding Panel Partitions
1)
All manually operated folding panel partitions shall be modeled as a generic assembly.
10655 - Accordion Folding Partitions

1)
All accordion folding partitions shall be modeled as a generic assembly.
10675 - Metal Storage Shelving

1)
All metal storage shelving shall be modeled as a generic assembly.
10720 - Window Guards

1)
All interior and exterior wire or expanded metal window guards shall be modeled as a generic assembly.
10810 - Toilet and Bath Accessories

1)
All toilet and bath accessories shall be modeled as a generic assembly.
10830 - Mirrors
1)
All mirrors shall be modeled as a generic assembly.
10840 - Grab Bars

1)
All grab bars shall be modeled as a generic assembly.
11050 - Library Equipment

1)
All fixed equipment and auxiliary devices that require electrical power shall be modeled.
11061 - Auditorium Window Curtains/Platform Curtains and Projection Screens

1)
All proscenium curtains, platform curtains (cycloramas, border and act curtains), valances, auditorium window curtains, and projection screens shall be
modeled.
2)
All characteristics such as flame resistance ratings and required certifications shall be indicated as object properties within the data set of each fire safety
proscenium curtain model.
11172 - Waste Handling Equipment

1)
All vertical trash compactor units and self-contained horizontal compactor units shall be modeled.

1)
All food service equipment shall be modeled.
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11450 - Domestic Type Equipment
1)
All domestic type equipment and appliances shall be modeled.
11452 - Culinary Arts Lab Equipment

1)
All culinary arts lab equipment shall be modeled.
11460 - Unit Kitchens

1)
All unit kitchens and components (cabinets, microwaves and range hoods) shall be modeled.
11480 - Gymnasium Equipment

1)
All fixed gymnasium equipment shall be modeled.
2)
All component elements for the installation of temporary gymnasium equipment such as floor sleeves shall be modeled.
11500 - Shop Equipment

1)
All Shop Equipment shall be modeled.

1)
All tables, cabinets, tops, shelving, fixtures and equipment in science laboratories, science demonstration rooms and science preparation rooms shall be
modeled.

1)
All manufactured casework shall be modeled.
12345 - Soapstone
1)
All soapstone that is not a component element, which is indicated as an object property within a data set of an associated Building Element/System, shall be
modeled to the same Level of Detail of a similar Building Element/System.
12485 - Foot Grilles

1)
All foot grilles shall be modeled.
12501 - Chain and Clutch Operated Window Shades

1)
All chain and clutch operated window shall be modeled as a generic assembly.
12545 - Draperies
1)
All drapery models shall be modeled as a generic assembly.
12710 - Fixed Audience Seating

1)
All fixed audience seating (opera chairs) and aisle standards shall be modeled.
12761 - Wood Bleachers

1)
All telescoping and fixed bleachers shall be modeled.
13031 - Walk-in Trash Refrigerators

1)
All prefabricated walk-in refrigerator units and refrigeration units shall be modeled.
13120 - Steel Bleachers

1)
All steel bleachers shall be modeled.
2)
All press boxes shall be modeled.
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Conveying Systems
14120 - Electric Dumbwaiters
1)
All electric dumbwaiters shall be modeled.
14210 MRL Traction Passenger Elevators

1)
All MRL traction elevators shall be modeled.
14211 Geared Traction Passenger Elevators

1)
All geared traction elevators shall be modeled.
14240 - Direct-Acting Hydraulic Passenger Elevators

1)
All direct-acting hydraulic passenger elevators shall be modeled.
14241 Holeless Direct-Acting Hydraulic Passenger Elevators

1)
All holeless direct-acting hydraulic passenger elevators shall be modeled.
14250 - Dual-Jack Roped Hydraulic Passenger Elevators

1)
All dual-jack roped hydraulic passenger elevators shall be modeled.
14315 - Hydraulic Sidewalk Elevators

1)
All hydraulic sidewalk elevators shall be modeled.
14316 - Geared Traction Sidewalk Elevators

1)
All geared traction sidewalk elevators shall be modeled.
14420 - Hydraulic Vertical Wheelchair Lifts

1)
All hydraulic vertical wheelchair lifts shall be modeled.
14421 Indoor Inclined Wheelchair Lift

1)
All indoor inclined wheelchair lifts shall be modeled.
14510 Escalators
1)
All escalators shall be modeled.
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Other
02221 Sub-Slab Depressurization System
1)
Sub-Slab Depressurization System Work that is required by this specification section is not required to be modeled.
05500 - Metal Fabrications

1)
Fabricated and miscellaneous metal models shall include:
Interior and exterior lintels

Proscenium opening smoke pockets
Steel ladders
Ladder rungs
Ladder safety cages
Steel pipe railings and handrails

Valve operation platforms
Fuel oil tank chamber platforms and ladders
Rooftop equipment service access platforms and ladders
Chimney connection frames
05580 - Sheet Metal Fabrications

1)
Shed metal fabrication models shall include chase bucks, metal closure pieces at window mullions where partitions butt against mullions, expansion joints,
and metal window stools.
05700 - Ornamental Metal

1)
Ornamental metal models shall include:
Trap Pit Doors

Subway Type Grating
Iron Fences and Railings
Auditorium Loudspeaker Grilles

Aluminum Railings
Bicycle Racks

1)
All steel stairs, landings, platforms and handrails shall be modeled.
05810 - Prefabricated Expansion Joint Covers

1)
Although all interior and exterior prefabricated expansion joint covers for roofs, ceilings, walls, floors, soffits, and fascias shall be in the model, they need
not be modeled.
07270 - Firestopping/Smoke Seals

1)
Firestopping and smoke seal work, which is required by this specification section, is not required to be modeled.
07900 - Joint Sealers

1)
Joint sealant work, which is required by this specification section, is not required to be modeled.
08710 - Finish Hardware

All finish hardware shall be indicated as an object property within a data set of the associated Building Element/System, (i.e.: doors, etc.)
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Foundation Systems
02360 - Piles
03300 - Caissons
03300 - Footings
03300 - Grade Beams
03300 - Piers
03300 - Pile/Caisson Caps
03300 - Slabs
03300 - Strap Beams and Tie Beams
03300 - Pits and Property Line Boxes
03300 - Underground Tanks
03300 - Walls
Framing Systems
03300 - Concrete Parapets
05120 - Beams
05120 - Built-up Girders
05120 - Columns
05120 - Gusset Plates
05120 - Lateral Bracing
05120 - Trusses
05230 - Steel Joists Girders
05300 - Superstructure Slabs (metal deck)
Miscellaneous
03300 - Concrete Curbs
03300 - Concrete Stairs
05120 - Dunnage
07250 - Sprayed Fire-Resistive Materials
07260 - Intumescent Fireproofing
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Parametric links shall be maintained within all modeled building elements so to enable automatic generation of all plans, schedules, and 3D views.
Although various site related building elements and component elements that require structural engineering may be modeled by an Architect, Civil Engineer,
or Structural Engineer, the modeled site related building element or component element shall incorporate and depict the engineering developed by the
responsible design professional.
Please note that although these Guidelines and Standards itemize required site related building elements and/or component elements that require structural
engineering within this Section and Section 1.3.3.6.2 Structural/Sitework, it by no means obligates the Structural Engineer to model these site related
building elements and/or components. It is the Consultants responsibility to assume or assign the required design and modeling of site related building
elements and/or component elements that require structural engineering within its Design Team so to provide all required models.
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Structural
General Notes:
1)
a)
of Services).
2)
data, parameters and information that is necessary for the proper coordination of the Design Intent BIM Model and the development of Contract Documents
3)
Schedules shall include all Schedules and Tables that are required, either by SCA Standards and/or Industry Standards within a set of Contract Documents
4)
All types of required Building Elements shall be modeled. For example, there are numerous types of structural steel and shapes. Therefore, each type
(beams, columns, piles, etc.) and shape (wide flange, tube, etc.) shall be modeled with the necessary intelligence for the proper coordination of the
Design Intent BIM Model and the development of Contract Documents for the execution of the Work.
5)
Unless otherwise indicated reinforcement such as, but not limited to, rebar, inserts, dowels and anchors are not required to be modeled.
6)
Unless otherwise indicated pour stops and slab/deck edge angles are not required to be modeled.
7)
Unless otherwise indicated stiffeners and stabilizers are not required to be modeled.
8)
Unless otherwise indicated miscellaneous isolated kickers and top of wall/partition braces are not required to be modeled.
9)
Unless otherwise indicated bar joist bridging is not required to be modeled.
10) Unless otherwise indicated structural steel bolts and welds are not required to be modeled.
11) Unless otherwise indicated structural support angles less than 3-feet in length are not required to be modeled.
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Foundation Systems
02360 - Piles
1)
All piles shall be modeled to a depth of 5-feet below the bottom of the pile cap for information purposes only.
03300 -Strap Beams and Tie Beams

1)
All strap beams and tie beams shall be modeled.
03300 - Caissons
1)
All caissons shall be modeled to a depth of 5-feet below the bottom of the pile cap for information purposes only.
03300 - Footings
1)
All footings such as mat and spread footings shall be modeled.
03300 - Grade Beams

1)
All grade beams shall be modeled.
03300 - Piers
1)
All piers shall be modeled.

1)
All pile and caisson caps shall be modeled.
03300 - Slabs
1)
All framed slabs and slabs on grade shall be modeled.
03300 Pits and Property Line Boxes

1)
All property line boxes, pits, and sub-slab pits for sub-slab depressurization systems shall be modeled.
03300 Underground Tanks

1)
All underground tanks shall be modeled.
03300 - Walls
1)
All foundation walls shall be modeled.
2)
All foundation wall corbels shall be modeled.
3)
All foundation wall penetrations that have a single outside dimension of 12-inches or greater shall be modeled.
Framing Systems
05120 - Beams
1)
All beams shall be modeled.

1)
All gusset plates shall be modeled.
2)
All gusset plates shall always be modeled at Level of Detail L2.

1)
All built-up girders shall be modeled.
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05120 - Columns
1)
All columns shall be modeled with the correct orientation.
2)
Columns shall be modeled to both actual top and bottom elevations.

1)
All lateral braces shall be modeled.
05120 - Trusses
1)
All trusses shall be modeled.

1)
All steel joist girders shall be modeled.
05300 - Superstructure Slab (metal deck)

1)
All superstructure slabs shall be modeled.
Miscellaneous
1)
All concrete parapets shall be modeled.

1)
All concrete curbs that support major mechanical equipment such as Chillers, DOAS RTU Units, Non-DOAS RTU Units shall be modeled.
2)
All concrete curbs on roofs that support equipment such as, but not limited to, play equipment and outdoor game equipment shall be modeled.

1)
All concrete stairs shall be modeled.
05120 - Dunnage
1)
All steel dunnage that supports and/or provides access to major mechanical equipment such as Chillers, DOAS RTU Units, Non-DOAS RTU Units shall be
modeled.

1)
All sprayed fire-resistive materials shall be modeled.
07260 - Intumescent Fireproofing

1)
All intumescent fireproofing shall be modeled.

1)
All structural steel support framing for curtain wall installations shall be modeled.
Sitework
03300 - Footings
1)
All concrete footings for site related installations such as, but not limited to, bleachers, flagpoles, chain link fences and gates, early childhood playground
equipment, outdoor game equipment, handball walls, site furnishings and street furnishings shall be modeled.
03300 - Stairs and Ramps

1)
All concrete stairs and ramps shall be modeled.
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03300 - Retaining Walls

1)
All retaining walls shall be modeled.
03300 - Handball Walls

1)
All handball walls shall be modeled.
00000 - Other
1)
In addition to the Models referenced herein, any Building Element that requires its design to be performed by a Structural Engineer shall be Modeled.
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HVAC
Level of Detail
Level of Detail
Level of Detail
(Phase IIA)
(Phase IIB)
(Phase IC)
Ductwork
L1
L2
L3
15514 - Duct Insulation

15575 - Boiler Flue (Chimney)
15891 - Duct Silencers
15891 - Ductwork (Supply, Exhaust and Return)
15910 Duct Access Doors and Accessories
15915 - Dampers, Actuators and Ductwork Components
15940 Duct Air Outlet/Inlets
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L2
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Equipment and Temperature Control Systems

15513 - Equipment Insulation
15515 - Air Separators
15515 - Expansion Tanks
15517 - Chemical Feed Units
15540 - Chilled Water Pumps
15540 - Condensate Pumps
15540 - Hot Water Pumps
15565 - Hot Water Condensing Boilers
15590 - Fuel Oil Duplex Pumps
15590 - Fuel Oil Storage Tanks
15590 - Emergency Generator Systems (Fill Boxes)
15590 - Fuel Storage Equipment (Fill Boxes)
15660 - Roof-top Package Chillers
15670 - Heat Exchangers
15783 - Split AC/HP Indoor and Outdoor Units
15835 - Convectors
15835 - Fin Tube Radiation with Enclosure
15836 - Cabinet Heaters
15836 - Unit Heaters
15838 - Fan Coil Units
15852 - Air handling Units Located within Interior of the Building
15853 - Custom Packaged Rooftop Heating and Cooling Units
15854 - Custom Packaged Rooftop Heating and Cooling Units
15860 - Centrifugal Fans
15930 - VAV Boxes
15931 - Fan Powered Variable Air Volume (VAV) Terminal Units
15932 - Chilled Beam Units
15933 - DOAS RTUs
15934 - Non-DOAS RTUs
15970 - Temperature Controls
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Parametric links shall be maintained within all modeled building elements so to enable automatic generation of all plans, sections, elevations, schedules and
3D views.
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HVAC
Level of Detail
Level of Detail
Level of Detail
(Phase IIA)
(Phase IIB)
(Phase IC)
L1
L2
L3
L1
L2
L3
L1
L2
L3
Piping
15510 - Chilled Water
--------------------15510 - Condensate Drain
--------------------15510 - Fuel Oil Fill, Vent, Supply and Return
--------------------15510 - Hot Water
--------------------15510 - Refrigerant
--------------------15511 - Isolation and Balancing Valves
--------------------15512 - Piping Insulation
--------------------15970 - Control Valves
--------------------See Section 1.3.2 Level of Detail/Model Content, Level of Detail Key for the Level of Detail required by each Design Phase and/or Sub-Phase of a Project.
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HVAC
General Notes:
1)
a)
of Services).
2)
3)
The HVAC Engineer shall coordinate the locations of all modeled building elements that require power or low voltage with the Electrical Engineer.
The HVAC Engineer shall coordinate the locations of all smoke detectors for ductwork and dampers with the Electrical Engineer.
4)
5)
Existing underground steam lines that are within or adjacent to the property shall be modeled to the same Level of Detail of a similar Building Element/
System.
6)
All types of required Building Elements shall be modeled. For example, there are numerous types of pumps. Therefore, each type of pump shall be
modeled with the necessary intelligence for the proper coordination of the Design Intent BIM Model and the development of Contract Documents for the
execution of the Work.
7)
Although connections to all equipment shall be made, hook-up detailing for all equipment is not required to be modeled.
8)
Hangers and supports are not required to be modeled.
9)
Building Elements shall not be modeled as 3-D Solids.
equipment and checked for conflicts with other elements during Design Phases IIA and IIB. These clearance zones shall be modeled as invisible solids
within the object.
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Ductwork
15514Duct Insulation
1)
All ductwork insulation shall be modeled.
15575 - Boiler Flue (Chimney)

1)
All flues shall be modeled.
15891 - Duct Silencers

1)
All duct silencers shall be modeled.
15891 Ductwork (Supply, Exhaust and Return)

1)
All exhaust, return and supply ducts shall be modeled.
15910 - Duct Access Doors

1)
All access doors for dampers, specialty service valves and cleanouts shall be modeled.
2)
All ductwork accessories such as turning vanes, and duct liners shall be modeled.
15915 - Dampers
1)
All dampers such as Combination Fire Smoke (purge and non-purge types) dampers, combustion air intake dampers, fire dampers, multi-blade dampers,
smoke dampers, volume dampers, and damper actuators shall be modeled.
15940 - Duct Air Outlet/Inlets

1)
All ductwork air outlets and inlets such as diffusers, registers, and grilles shall be modeled.
2)
All ductwork connections to architectural louvers shall be modeled.

15514-Equipment Insulation
1)
All equipment insulation shall be modeled.
15515 - Air Separators

1)
All air separators shall be modeled.
15515 - Expansion Tanks

1)
All expansion tanks shall be modeled.
15517 - Chemical Feed Units

1)
All chemical feed units shall be modeled.
15540 - Chilled Water Pumps

1)
All chilled water pumps shall be modeled.
15540 - Condensate Pumps

1)
All condensate pumps shall be modeled.
15540 - Hot Water Pumps

1)
All hot water pumps shall be modeled.
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15565 -Hot Water Condensing Boilers
1)
All boiler accessories such as dampers, control panels, gas leak detection panels and sensors, break glass stations shall be modeled.
15590 - Fuel Oil Duplex Pumps

1)
All fuel oil duplex pumps shall be modeled.
15590 - Fuel Oil Storage Tanks

1)
All fuel oil storage tanks shall be modeled.
15590-Emergency Generator System (Fill Boxes)

1)
All fill boxes shall be modeled.
15594Fuel Storage Equipment (Fill Boxes)

1)
All fill boxes shall be modeled
15660 - Roof-top Package Chillers

1)
All roof-top package chillers shall be modeled.
15670 - Heat Exchangers

1)
All heat exchangers shall be modeled.
15783 - Split AC/HP Indoor and Outdoor Units

1)
All split AC/HP indoor and outdoor units shall be modeled.
15835 - Convectors
1)
All convectors shall be modeled.
15835 - Fin Tube Radiation with Enclosure

1)
All fin tube radiation and enclosures shall be modeled.
15836 - Cabinet Heaters

1)
All cabinet heaters shall be modeled.
15836 - Unit Heaters

1)
All unit heaters shall be modeled.
15838 - Fan Coil Units

1)
All fan coil units, outside air intake boxes and ductwork connections shall be modeled.
15852 - Air Handling Units Located within Interior of the Building

1)
All air handling units located within interior of the building and ductwork connections shall be modeled.
15853-Custom Packaged Rooftop Heating and Cooling Units

1)
All rooftop heating and cooling units and ductwork connections shall be modeled.
15854-Custom Packaged Rooftop Heating and Cooling Units

1)
All rooftop heating and cooling units and ductwork connections shall be modeled.
15860 - Centrifugal Fans

1)
All centrifugal fans shall be modeled.
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1)
All fans that are required by this specification section are not required to be modeled.
15930 - VAV Boxes

1)
All VAV boxes and control boxes shall be modeled.
15931 Fan Powered Variable Air Volume (VA) Terminal Units

1)
All fan powered variable air volume (VA) terminal units and control boxes shall be modeled.
15932 - Chilled Beam Units

1)
All chilled beam units shall be modeled.
15933 - DOAS RTUs

1)
All DOAS RTU units shall be modeled.
15934 - Non-DOAS RTUs

1)
All Non-DOAS RTU units shall be modeled.
15970 - Temperature Controls

1)
All temperature control components such as sensors, thermostats, routers, and panels that are necessary for coordination, installation and operation shall be
modeled.
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15510 - Chilled Water
1)
Chilled water piping and fittings shall be modeled.
15510 - Condensate Drain

1)
Condensate drain piping and fittings shall be modeled.
15510 - Fuel Oil Fill, Vent, Supply and Return

1)
Fuel oil fill and vent, supply and return piping and fittings shall be modeled.
15510 - Hot Water

1)
Hot water piping and fittings shall be modeled.
15510 - Refrigerant
1)
Refrigerant piping and fittings shall be modeled.
15511 -Isolation and Balancing Valves

1)
All balancing valves and isolation valves 4-inches in outside diameter or greater, connecting piping and fittings shall be modeled.
15512-Piping Insulation
1)
Piping insulation shall be modeled when a modeled pipe requires insulation.
15970-Control Valves
1)
25
All balancing valves and isolation valves 4-inches in outside diameter or greater, connecting piping and fittings shall be modeled.
All piping and fittings that have an outside diameter of 2-inches or greater shall be modeled.
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1.3.3.6.4
Electrical
Level of Detail
Level of Detail
Level of Detail
(Phase IIA)
(Phase IIB)
(Phase IC)
L1
L2
L3
L1
L2
L3
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Lighting
16140 - Wiring Devices/Lighting Switching
16145 - Lighting Control Devices
16470 - Panelboards/Emergency Lighting Panel
16500 - Interior Building Lighting
16520 - Emergency Exit Lighting
Low Voltage and Data Systems

16471 - Auditorium and Television Studio Dimming Systems
16670 - Lightning Protection System
16701 - Auxiliary Signal System
16720 - Fire Detection & Alarm System w/Central Office Connection
16721 - City Fire Alarm System
16723 - Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
16724 - Intrusion Alarm System
16725 - Telephone Cabling System
16727 - Data Cabling Systems
16728 - Fiber Optic Cabling System
16770 - Sound, Intercom and Teacher Activated Security System
16771 - Projection and Interactive Whiteboard Systems
16780 - Television Cabling System
16783 - Internet Protocol Digital Video Surveillance Cabling System
16791 - Self-Corrective Clock System
16792 - Wireless Clock System
16726 - Intercom System for Holding Areas and Elevators
Power, Conduits and Pipes

16130 - Conduits and Piping
16140 - Wiring Devices/Receptacles
16231 - Emergency Generator
16420 - Service Switch
16425 - Switchboards
16441 - Enclosed Switches
16450 - Grounding Bus Bars
16470 - Power Panels
16472 - Science Laboratory Power Units
16480 - Motors, Motor Control Centers, Starters & Control Equip.
Sitework
16420 - Property Line Box
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Parametric links shall be maintained within all modeled building elements so to enable automatic generation of all plans, sections, elevations, custom details
and schedules as well as 3D views.
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Electrical
General Notes:
1)
a)
of Services).
2)
3)
4)
All types of required Building Elements shall be modeled. For example, there are numerous types of lighting fixtures. Therefore, each type of lighting
fixture shall be modeled with the necessary intelligence for the proper coordination of the Design Intent BIM Model and the development of Contract
Documents for the execution of the Work.
5)
Unless otherwise indicated, all electrical and low voltage Building Elements that are necessary for the operation of any equipment and/or system shall be
modeled.
6)
Wiring shall be excluded from all models.
7)
8)
9)
All feeders, conduits and pipes that have an outside diameter that is less than 2-inches are not required to be modeled.
within the object.
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Lighting
16140 - Wiring Devices/Light Switching
1)
All light switch boxes and wall plates shall be modeled.
During the Design Development Phase (IC), whenever light switching is required, only one room and/or space for each room type/name require
lighting switching Models.
16145 - Lighting Control Devices

1)
All control panels and sensors shall be modeled.
During the Design Development Phase (IC), whenever lighting control devices are required, only one room and/or space for each room type/name
require lighting control device Models.
16470 -Panelboards/Emergency Lighting Panel

1)
All emergency lighting panels shall be modeled.
During the Design Development Phase (IC), whenever emergency lighting panels are required, only one room and/or space for each room type/name
require emergency lighting panel Models.

1)
All interior building lighting models shall include all lighting fixture types, frames, and trim rings shall be modeled.
During the Design Development Phase (IC), whenever lighting is required, only one room and/or space for each room type/name require lighting
Models.
16520 -Emergency Exit Lighting

1)
All emergency exit lighting and lighting fixtures shall be modeled.
During the Design Development Phase (IC), whenever exit lighting is required, only one room and/or space for each room type/name require exit
lighting Models.
Low Voltage and Data Systems

16471 -Auditorium and Television Studio Dimming Systems
1)
All auditorium and television studio dimming system models shall include dimmer racks, control consoles, remote control receptacles, stage manager panels
(SMP), and pipe grids.
During the Design Development Phase (IC), all Auditorium and Television Studio Dimming Systems shall be modeled.
16670 - Lightning Protection System

1)
All lightning protection system models shall include all air terminals, roof penetrations, grounding and grounding terminations, and surge protection devices.
16701 - Auxiliary Signal System

1)
All auxiliary signal system models shall include monitors (indicating panels), pushbuttons, pushbutton stations and bells.
During the Design Development Phase (IC), whenever an Auxiliary Signal System is required, only one room and/or space for each room type/name
require Auxiliary Signal System Models.
16720 - Fire Detection and Alarm System with Central Office Connection
1)
All fire alarm detection system models shall include control panels, pull stations, detectors, switch boxes, notification devices, electromagnetic control
devices, and alarms.
During the Design Development Phase (IC), whenever a Fire Alarm Detection System is required, only one room and/or space for each room
type/name require Fire Alarm Detection System Models.
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16721 - City Fire Alarm System
1)
All city fire alarm detection system models shall include service entrance junction box, pull box, city fire alarm signal box that are within the building.
2)
During the Design Development Phase (IC), whenever a City Fire Alarm Detection System is required, only one room and/or space for each room
type/name require City Fire Alarm Detection System Models.
All city fire alarm detection system models shall include ducts, manholes, poles, terminal blocks that are outside the building.
16723 - Fire Detection and Alarm Systems

1)
All fire alarm detection and alarm system models shall include control panels, pull stations, detectors, switch boxes, notification devices, electromagnetic
control devices, and alarms.
During the Design Development Phase (IC), whenever a Fire Alarm Detection and Alarm System is required, only one room and/or space for each
room type/name require City Fire Alarm Detection and Alarm System Models.
16724 - Intrusion Alarm System

1)
All intrusion alarm system models shall include control panels, backboxes, sirens, strobes, detectors, door contacts, switches, and alarms.
During the Design Development Phase (IC), whenever an Intrusion Alarm System is required, only one room and/or space for each room type/name
require Intrusion Alarm System Models.
16725 - Telephone Cabling System

1)
All telephone cabling system models shall include lock boxes, intermediate distribution frames (IDF), main distribution frames (MDF), jack boxes, and cable
trays.
During the Design Development Phase (IC), whenever a Telephone Cabling System is required, only one room and/or space for each room type/name
require Telephone Cabling System Models.
16727 - Data Cabling Systems

1)
All data cabling system models shall include all local distribution frame (LDF) data racks, data racks, and cable trays.
During the Design Development Phase (IC), whenever a Data Cabling System is required, only one room and/or space for each room type/name
require Data Cabling System Models.
16728 - Fiber Optic Cabling System

1)
See 16727 - Data Cabling Systems.
16770 - Sound, Intercom and Teacher Activated Security System

1)
All sound, intercom and teacher activated security system models shall include all central and local control sound racks; administrative control stations
(ACS), loudspeakers, privacy call-in switch boxes and conduits.
During the Design Development Phase (IC), whenever a Sound, Intercom and Teacher Activated Security System is required, only one room and/or
space for each room type/name require Sound, Intercom and Teacher Activated Security System Models.
16771 - Projection and Interactive Whiteboard Systems

1)
All projection and interactive whiteboard system models shall be modeled.
During the Design Development Phase (IC), whenever a Projection and Interactive Whiteboard System is required, only one room and/or space for
each room type/name require Projection and Interactive Whiteboard System Models.
16780 - Television Cabling System

1)
Television Cabling System models shall include all outlet boxes, and cable trays.
During the Design Development Phase (IC), whenever a Television Cabling System is required, only one room and/or space for each room type/name
require Television Cabling System Models.
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16783 - Internet Protocol Digital Video Surveillance Cabling System
1)
All internet protocol digital video surveillance cabling system models shall include all internal and external cameras, viewing station consoles, equipment
racks, cabinets, and cable trays.
During the Design Development Phase (IC), whenever an Internet Protocol Digital Video Surveillance Cabling System is required, only one room
and/or space for each room type/name require Internet Protocol Digital Video Surveillance Cabling System Models.
16791 - Self-Corrective Clock System

1)
All self-corrective clock system models shall include all master program clocks (where applicable), secondary clocks, and conduits.
During the Design Development Phase (IC), whenever a Self-Corrective Clock System is required, only one room and/or space for each room
type/name require Self-Corrective Clock System Models.
16792 - Wireless Clock System

1)
All wireless clock system models shall include all global positioning system (GPS) receivers and analog clocks.
During the Design Development Phase (IC), whenever a Wireless Clock System is required, only one room and/or space for each room type/name
require Wireless Clock System Models.
16726 - Intercom System for Holding Areas and Elevators

1)
All holding areas and elevators intercom systems models shall include all master and staff stations, audible and visual signaling devices, and intercom
cabinets.
During the Design Development Phase (IC), whenever a Holding Areas and/or Elevator Intercom System model is required, all holding areas and
elevators that require an intercom system shall be modeled.
Power, Conduits and Piping

16130 Conduits and Piping
1)
Feeders, conduits, pipes and fittings with an outside diameter of 2-inches or greater shall be modeled.
16140 Wiring Devices/Receptacles

1)
All receptacle boxes and wall plates shall be modeled.
During the Design Development Phase (IC), whenever Receptacles are required, only one room and/or space for each room type/name require
Receptacles shall be modeled.

1)
All emergency generators shall include automatic transfer switches.

1)
All service switches, cabinets, service end boxes, property line splice boxes, end boxes, meter pans, meter blocks, current transformer cabinets and other
equipment in connection with service entrance shall be modeled.
16425 - Switchboards
1)
All switchboards pull boxes, meters, and overcurrent protection devices shall be modeled.
16441 Enclosed Switches

1)
All service switches and enclosures shall be modeled.

1)
Grounding bus bar models shall include building bus bars, and telecommunication room bus bars.
16470 - Panel boards

1)
All panel boards, boxes and cabinets shall be modeled.
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16472 - Science Laboratory Power Units
1)
All demonstration units, power units, and meter units shall be modeled.
16480 - Motors Motor Control Centers, Starters and Control Equipment

1)
All motors, motor control centers, switch boxes, and starters shall be modeled.
Sitework
16420 - Property Line Box
1)
All property line boxes shall be modeled.
16530 - Site/Security Lighting

1)
All security lighting shall be modeled.
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Plumbing/Drainage and Fire Protection Systems
Level of Detail
Level of Detail
Level of Detail
(Phase IIA)
(Phase IIB)
(Phase IC)
L1
L2
L3
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L2
L3
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Equipment
15415 - Centralized Acid Neutralization System
15415 - Grease Interceptors
15415 - Individual Acid Neutralization System
15416 - Gas Booster Pumps
15416 - Gas Meters and Sub-meters
15417 - Backflow Prevention Devices
15417 - Water Meters and Remote Readers
15451 - Water Heater
15453 - Compressed Air Pumps
15453 - Control Panels
15453 - Domestic Water Booster Pumps
15453 - Sewer Ejector Pumps
15453 - Sump Pumps
15453 - Tanks
15453 - Vacuum Pumps
15453 - Hot Water Circulating Pumps
15453 - Tanks
Fixtures
15415 - Drains
15415 - Roof Drains
15440 - Bath Tubs
15440 - Cuspidors
15440 - Drinking Fountains
15440 - Electric Water Coolers
15440 - Lavatories
15440 - Mop Sink Basins
15440 - Showers
15440 - Sinks
15440 - Urinals
15440 - Wash Fountains
15440 - Water Closets
15440 - Mixing Valves
15440 - Sediment Traps
Fire Protection Systems

15330 - Sprinkler System
15332 - Combination Wet Standpipe/Sprinkler System
15333 - Fire Pumps
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Parametric links shall be maintained within all modeled building elements so to enable automatic generation of all plans, sections, elevations, custom
details and schedules as well as 3D views.
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Level of Detail
Level of Detail
Level of Detail
(Phase IIA)
(Phase IIB)
(Phase IC)
L1
L2
L3
L1
L2
L3
L1
L2
L3
Piping
15410 - Acid Vent and Waste Piping
--------------------15410 - Clean-outs
--------------------15410 - Compressed Air/Vacuum Piping
--------------------15410 - Sanitary, Waste and Soil Vent Stacks and Vent Lines
--------------------15410 - Soil, Waste and Vent Lines
--------------------15410 - Storm Water
--------------------15412 - Service Head Valves
--------------------15412 - Fire/Sprinkler Service Head Valves
--------------------15412 - Valves
--------------------15413 - Insulation
--------------------15415 - Backwater Valves
--------------------15415 - House Traps
------------------15416 - Gas Piping System
--------------------15417 - Cold Water Piping
--------------------15417 - Wall Hydrants
--------------------15418 - Hot Water Piping
--------------------15440 - Mixing Valves
--------------------15440 - Sediment Traps
--------------------See Section 1.3.2 Level of Detail/Model Content, Level of Detail Key for the Level of Detail required by each Design Phase and/or Sub-Phase of a Project.
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General Notes:
1)
a)
of Services).
2)
3)
The Plumbing/Drainage and Fire Protection Engineer shall coordinate the locations of all modeled Building Elements that require power or low voltage with
the Electrical Engineer.
4)
5)
All types of required Building Elements shall be modeled. For example, there are numerous types of sinks. Therefore, each type of sink shall be
modeled with the necessary intelligence for the proper coordination of the Design Intent BIM Model and the development of Contract Documents for the
execution of the Work.
6)
Although connections to all equipment shall be made, hook-up detailing for all equipment is not required to be modeled.
7)
8)
9)
Clearance Zones for access areas, door swings, service space requirements, gauge reading, and other operational clearances shall be modeled as part of all
within the object.
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Equipment
15415 - Centralized Acid Neutralization System
1)
All tanks shall be modeled.
During the Design Development Phase (IC), acid neutralizing tubes for boilers may be excluded from the Model.
15415 - Grease Interceptors

1)
All grease interceptors shall be modeled.
15415 - Individual Acid Neutralization System

1)
15416 - Gas Booster Pumps

1)
All gas booster pumps shall be modeled.
15416 - Gas Meters and Sub-meters

1)
All gas meters and sub-meters shall be modeled.
During the Design Development Phase (IC), sub-meter models may be excluded from the Model.
15417 - Backflow Prevention Devices

1)
All backflow prevention devices such as, but not limited to, RPZ, DCV, DDCV devices shall be modeled.
15417 - Water Meters and Remote Readers

1)
All water meters and remote meters shall be modeled.
During the Design Development Phase (IC), remote meters may be excluded from the Model.
15451 - Water Heater

1)
All water heaters shall be modeled.
15453 - Compressed Air Pumps

1)
All compressed air pumps shall be modeled.
Portable compressed air pumps may be excluded from the Model.
15453 - Control Panels

1)
Control panel models shall be provided for all equipment and/or systems that require such panels.
15453 - Domestic Water Booster Pumps

1)
All domestic water booster pumps shall be modeled.
15453 - Sewer Ejector Pumps

1)
All sewer ejector pumps shall be modeled.
15453 - Sump Pumps

1)
All sump pumps shall be modeled.
15453 - Tanks
1)
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1)
All vacuum pumps shall be modeled.
Portable vacuum pumps may be excluded from the Model.

1)
All hot water circulating pumps shall be modeled.
Fixtures
15415 - Drains
1)
All drains shall be modeled.
2)
When required, primers for drains shall be modeled.
During the Design Development Phase (IC), primers may be excluded from the Model.
15415 - Roof Drains

1)
All roof drains shall be modeled.
15440 - Bath Tubs

1)
All bath tubs shall be modeled.
15440 - Cuspidors
1)
All cuspidors shall be modeled.
15440 - Drinking Fountains

1)
All drinking fountains shall be modeled.
15440 - Electric Water Coolers

1)
All electric water coolers shall be modeled.
15440 - Lavatories
1)
All lavatories shall be modeled.
15440 - Mop Sink Basins

1)
All mop sink basins shall be modeled.
15440 - Showers
1)
All showers shall be modeled.
15440 - Sinks
1)
All sinks shall be modeled.
15440 - Urinals
1)
All urinals shall be modeled.
15440 - Wash Fountains

1)
All wash fountains shall be modeled.
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15440 - Water Closets
1)
All water closets shall be modeled.
2)
When required, chair carriers shall be modeled with water closets.
15440 - Mixing Valves

1)
Irregardless of size, all mixing valves for house tempering, safety showers and eyewashes shall be modeled.
15440 - Sediment Traps

1)
All sediment traps shall be modeled.
Fire Protection Systems

1)
Sprinkler System models shall include all piping (regardless of size), branches, sprinkler heads, fittings, flow switches, and valves.
15332 - Combination Wet Standpipe/Sprinkler System

1)
Combination Wet Standpipe/Sprinkler System models shall include all piping (regardless of size), branches, sprinkler heads, fittings, valves, flow switches
control panels, siamese connections, roof manifolds, hose valves and caps, hose valve cabinets, fire hose and nozzles and lobby hose cabinets.
15333 - Fire Pumps

1)
Fire pump models shall include the fire pump, jockey pump, controller, test header, and flow meter.
Piping 28
15410 - Acid Vent and Waste Piping
1)
Acid vent and waste piping and fittings shall be modeled.
15410 - Clean-outs
1)
Clean-outs shall be modeled with access panels, plugs and caps.
15410 - Compressed Air/Vacuum Piping

1)
Compressed air/vacuum piping and fittings shall be modeled.
15410 - Sanitary, Waste and Soil Vent Stacks and Vent Lines
1)
Sanitary, waste and soil vent stacks and fittings shall be modeled.
15410 - Storm Water

1)
Storm water piping and fittings shall be modeled.
15410 - Water Risers

1)
Water piping and fittings shall be modeled.
15412 Valves
1)
Unless otherwise indicated, all valves with an outside diameter of 4-inches or greater shall be modeled.
15413 - Insulation
1)
28
Piping insulation shall be modeled when a modeled pipe requires insulation.
Unless otherwise indicated (e.g.: Fire Protection Systems), all piping and fittings that have an outside diameter of 2-inches or greater shall be modeled.
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15415 - Backwater Valves
1)
Irregardless of size, all backwater valves shall be modeled.
15415 - House Traps

1)
All house traps shall be modeled.
15416 - Gas Piping System

1)
Gas piping, vent piping, connecting fittings, safety shut-off valves, service head valves, master gas control valves, plug valves, and control panels shall be
modeled.
2)
All double-pipe conditions (piping conditions where a pipe is inside another pipe) shall be modeled as a single Building Element/System. (Characteristics
of the inner pipe shall be indicated as an object property within a data set of all such models.)
15417 - Cold Water Piping

1)
All cold water piping and fittings shall be modeled.
15417 - Wall Hydrants

1)
All wall hydrants shall be modeled.
15418 - Hot Water Piping

1)
All hot water piping and fittings shall be modeled.
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1.3.4
Bidding and Award (Phase IIC)
Upon the conclusion of the Bidding and Award Phase, the Consultant shall ensure that all Addenda to the Contract Documents
(Drawings) that affect the Design Intent BIM Model(s) are incorporated into the Design Intent BIM Model(s) before they are
provided to the SCA for its information and use.
1.
The Design Intent BIM Model(s) shall not be combined into a Composite Model, but instead remain as distinct Component
Models, as provided by each member of the Design Team.
2.
The Consultant shall ensure that all Models, which are affected by Addenda to the Drawings, have been quality controlled,
coordinated and executed as per these Guidelines and Standards.29
3.
Upon receipt of written notification from the SCA, the Consultant shall submit electronic files, to the SCA, as per Section
2.1.3 Digital Submittal Requirements within twenty-one (21) calendar days
29
See Section 1.4 - Coordination/Clash Detection
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1.4
COORDINATION/CLASH DETECTION
1.4.1
General
1.
Upon receipt of the NYC School Construction Authoritys written notification of acceptance of the Phase IIB Contract
Documents (100% Contract Documents), the Consultant shall submit an electronic copy of the required Coordination/Clash
Detection Report (NavisWorks) to the SCA with the final submission of Contract Documents for Bid and Award.
2.
All conflicts and interferences identified within the Model and/or Models, which would adversely affect the Work described
within the Contract Documents (Drawings), shall be rectified prior to the final submission of Contract Documents to the SCA
for Bid and Award.
a.
At a minimum, the Design Team shall use automated conflict checking software (NavisWorks) to identify
coordination issues within and between the Models that would adversely affect the execution of the Work required by the
Contract Documents30 (Drawings) during and at the conclusion of Design Phase IIB - Contract Documents (100%).
b.
The Design Team shall, at a minimum, use the Interference Check Tool within Revit on a routine basis during and at
the conclusion of each Design Phase and/or Sub-Phase31, and as per their approved Quality Control Program32.
NOTE:
1.4.2
At this time, the SCA understands that the 3-D modeling of certain building elements (e.g.: multiple horizontal
pipes and conduits that for coordination purposes would be vertically stacked) does not facilitate the SCAs need
for the printing of Contract Documents in 2-D. Hence, coordination conflicts and interferences created by the
need to organize Models to facilitate 2-D printing will be accepted within Models provided that each conflict
and/or interference that has been created within a Model, to facilitate 2-D printing, is appropriately noted and
documented within the required Coordination/Clash Detection Report (NavisWorks) that is to be submitted to
the SCA
Coordination/Clash Detection
1.
In order to assist a Design Team in their efforts to provide the SCA with coordinated Contract Documents, the SCA has
developed a series of Tables that identify typical Modeled Building Elements/Systems that can conflict with one another
and create a condition that would adversely affect the execution of the Work required by the Contract Documents.
2.
The Design Team is encouraged to use these Tables as a guide for the development of their coordinated Contract
Documents and as a reference for the development and implementation of automated conflict checking software (i.e.:
NavisWorks, Revit, etc.).
30
The use of automated conflict checking software to facilitate the coordination of Work, which is described by the Contract Documents (Drawings), shall not
relieve the Design Team from their responsibility to ensure the correctness and completeness of a set of Contract Documents.
31
Automated conflict checking software that automatically generates reports, other than NavisWorks, are not a required deliverable to the SCA.
32
See Section 1.2.4 Model Quality.
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ARCHITECTURAL versus ARCHITECTURAL

Coordination and Clash Detection
Section 1.4.2/Table 1(a)
02722 - Precast Concrete

Basins and Manholes
02723 - Storm Drainage

Systems
02860 - Early Childhood

Playground Equipment
02900 - Landscaping
04200 - Exterior
Masonry Walls and
Parapets
06410 - Custom
Casework
08110 - Steel Doors and

Frames
08330 - Coiling Doors,

Grilles and Shutters
08522 - Aluminum
Double-Hung Windows
08524 - Aluminum
Projected Windows
08621 Fiberglass
Sandwich Panel
Skylights
Building Element/System
Versus
Architectural
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Architectural 33
02900 - Landscaping
04200 - Interior & Exterior Masonry Walls, & Parapets
09260 - Gypsum Board Assemblies
10415 - Bulletin and Display Boards, etc.
10653 Manually Operated Folding Panel Partitions
33
Clearance Zones for access areas, door swings, service space requirements, gauge reading, and other operational clearances shall be checked for conflicts with other elements.
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ARCHITECTURAL versus ARCHITECTURAL

Section 1.4.2/Table 1(b)
09260 - Gypsum Board

Assemblies
09510 - Acoustical
Ceilings and Soffits
10151 - Toilet
Compartments
10400 - Identifying
Devices
10415 - Bulletin and

Display Boards, etc.
10652 - Folding Panel

Partitions
10653 Manually
Operated Folding Panel
Partitions
11400 - Food Service

Equipment
11600 - Laboratory
Equipment
12302 - Manufactured
Wood Casework
08920 - Aluminum
Curtain Walls
Versus
Architectural
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Architectural 34
02900 - Landscaping
04200 - Interior & Exterior Masonry Walls, & Parapets
09260 - Gypsum Board Assemblies
10415 - Bulletin and Display Boards, etc.
10653 Manually Operated Folding Panel Partitions
34
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Basins and Manholes
02723 - Storm Drainage

Systems
02860 - Early Childhood

Playground Equipment
02900 - Landscaping
04200 - Interior &

Exterior Masonry Walls,
& Parapets
06410 - Custom
Casework
07720 - Roof
Accessories

Frames
08330 - Coiling Doors,

Grilles and Shutters
08522 - Aluminum
Double-Hung Windows
08524 - Aluminum
Projected Windows
08621 Fiberglass
Sandwich Panel
Skylights
Versus
Architectural
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Structural 35
02360 - Piles
03300 - Caissons
03300 - Concrete Curbs (roof)
03300 - Concrete Stairs (all)
03300 - Footings
03300 - Grade Beams
03300 - Piers
03300 - Slabs
03300 - Underground Storage Tanks
03300 - Walls (foundations, retaining and handball)
05120 - Beams
05120 - Columns
05120 - Dunnage
05120 - Trusses
05300 -Superstructure Slabs (metal deck)
35
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STRUCTURAL versus ARCHITECTURAL

Assemblies
09510 - Acoustical
10151 - Toilet
Compartments
10400 - Identifying
Devices
10415 - Bulletin and

Display Boards, etc.
10652 - Folding Panel

Partitions
10653 Manually
Partitions

Equipment
11600 - Laboratory
Equipment
Wood Casework
08920 - Aluminum
Curtain Walls
Versus
Architectural
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Structural 36
02360 - Piles
03300 - Caissons
03300 - Concrete Curbs (roof)
03300 - Concrete Stairs (all)
03300 - Footings
03300 - Grade Beams
03300 - Piers
03300 - Slabs
03300 - Walls (foundations, retaining and handball)
05120 - Beams
05120 - Columns
05120 - Dunnage
05120 - Trusses
36
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HVAC versus ARCHITECTURAL

Section 1.4.2/Table 3
02900 - Landscaping
04200 - Interior &

& Parapets
06410 - Custom
Casework
07720 - Roof
Accessories

Frames
08621 Fiberglass
Sandwich Panel
Skylights
08920 - Aluminum
Curtain Walls

Assemblies
09510 - Acoustical
10652 Electrically
Partitions
10653 Manually
Partitions

Equipment
Wood Casework

Basins and Manholes
Versus
Architectural
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HVAC 37
Piping
15575 - Boiler Flue
15891 - Ductwork
15940 - Duct Air Outlets and Inlets
37
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ELECTRICAL versus ARCHITECTURAL

Basins and Manholes
02900 - Landscaping
04200 - Interior &

& Parapets
06410 - Custom
Casework
07720 - Roof
Accessories

Frames
08522 - Aluminum
Double-Hung Windows
08621 Fiberglass
Sandwich Panel
Skylights

Assemblies
09510 - Acoustical
10652 Electrically
Partitions
10653 Manually
Partitions

Equipment
Wood Casework
Versus
Architectural
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Electrical 38
Cable Trays
16420 - Con Ed Transformer Vault
16470 - Panelboards
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PLUMBING DRAINAGE AND FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS versus ARCHITECTURAL
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Wood Casework
08522 - Aluminum
Double-Hung Windows
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Equipment

Frames
-------------
10653 Manually
Partitions
07720 - Roof
Accessories
----
-----
10652 Electrically
Partitions
06410 - Custom
Casework
--
09510 - Acoustical
-------------

Assemblies
04200 - Interior &

& Parapets
----------
08621 Fiberglass
Sandwich Panel
Skylights
02900 - Landscaping

Basins and Manholes
Versus
Architectural
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Plumbing Drainage and Fire Protection 39

Equipment
Fixtures
15332 - Combination Standpipe and Sprinkler Systems
15333 - Fire Pumps
15000 - Piping
39
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03300 - Caissons
03300 - Concrete
Curbs
03300 - Concrete
Parapets
03300 - Footings
03300 - Grade Beams
03300 - Piers
03300 Pile/Caisson
Caps
03300 - Slabs
03300 - Strap Beams

and Tie Beams
03300 Pits and

Property line Boxes
03300 - Underground
Storage Tanks
03300 - Walls
05120 - Beams
02360 - Piles
Versus
Structural
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Structural 40
02360 - Piles
03300 - Caissons
03300 - Footings
03300 - Grade Beams
03300 - Piers
03300 - Slabs
03300 - Walls
05120 - Beams
05120 - Columns
05120 - Dunnage
05120 - Trusses
40
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05120 - Columns
05120 - Dunnage
05120 - Trusses
05230 - Steel Joists

Girders
05300 -Superstructure
Slabs (metal deck)
07250 - Sprayed FireResistive Materials
08920 - Aluminum
Curtain Walls
Versus
Structural
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Structural 41
02360 - Piles
03300 - Caissons
03300 - Footings
03300 - Grade Beams
03300 - Piers
03300 - Slabs
03300 - Walls
05120 - Beams
05120 - Columns
05120 - Dunnage
05120 - Trusses
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16130 - Conduits and

Piping
16231 - Emergency
Generator
16420 - Con Ed
Transformer Vault
16450 - Grounding Bus

Bars
16470 - Panelboards
16500 - Interior Building

Lighting
16520 - Emergency Exit

Lighting
16130 - Cable Trays
Versus
Electrical
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Structural 42
02360 - Piles
03300 - Caissons
03300 - Footings
03300 - Grade Beams
03300 - Piers
03300 - Slabs
03300 - Walls
05120 - Beams
05120 - Columns
05120 - Dunnage
05120 - Trusses
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STRUCTURAL versus HVAC

Equipment and
Temperature Control
Systems
15575 - Boiler Flue
15891 - Ductwork
15910 - Duct Access

Doors
15940 - Duct Air

Outlets and Inlets
15510 - Piping
Versus
HVAC
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Structural 43
02360 - Piles
03300 - Caissons
03300 - Footings
03300 - Grade Beams
03300 - Piers
03300 - Slabs
03300 - Walls
05120 - Beams
05120 - Columns
05120 - Dunnage
05120 - Trusses
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STRUCTURAL versus PLUMBING DRAINAGE AND FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
Fixtures
15332 - Combination
Standpipe and Sprinkler
Systems
15333 - Fire Pumps
Piping
----
--
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--
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Versus
Equipment
Plumbing Drainage and Fire Protection Systems
Structural 44
02360 - Piles
03300 - Caissons
03300 - Footings
03300 - Grade Beams
03300 - Piers
03300 - Slabs
03300 - Walls
05120 - Beams
05120 - Columns
05120 - Dunnage
05120 - Trusses
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ELECTRICAL versus ELECTRICAL

16130 - Cable Trays
16130 - Conduits and

Piping
16231 - Emergency
Generator
16420 - Con Ed
Transformer Vault
16450 - Grounding Bus

Bars
16470 - Panelboards
16500 - Interior Building

Lighting
16520 - Emergency Exit

Lighting
Versus
Electrical
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Electrical 45
16130 - Cable Trays
16470 - Panelboards
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Structural
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ELECTRICAL versus HVAC
15510 - Piping
Equipment and
Temperature Control
Systems
15575 - Boiler Flue
15891 - Ductwork
15910 - Duct Access

Doors
15940 - Duct Air Outlets

and Inlets
Versus
HVAC
--
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Electrical46
16130 - Cable Trays
16470 - Panelboards
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ELECTRICAL versus PLUMBING DRAINAGE AND FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
Fixtures
15332 - Combination
Systems
15333 - Fire Pumps
Piping
----
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-----
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Versus
Equipment
Electrical47
16130 - Cable Trays
16470 - Panelboards
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HVAC versus HVAC
Equipment and
Temperature Control
Systems
15575 - Boiler Flue
15891 - Ductwork
15910 - Duct Access

Doors
15940 - Duct Air Outlets

and Inlets
-----------
---------
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-----
---
Versus
Piping
HVAC
HVAC 48
Piping
15575 - Boiler Flue
15891 - Ductwork
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HVAC versus PLUMBING DRAINAGE AND FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
Fixtures
15332 - Combination
Systems
15333 - Fire Pumps
Piping
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Versus
Equipment
HVAC 49
Piping
Equipment
15575 - Boiler Flue
15891 - Ductwork
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Fixtures
15332 - Combination
Systems
15333 - Fire Pumps
Piping
-----------
---------
-------
--
-----
--
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Versus
Equipment
Plumbing Drainage and Fire Protection 50

Equipment
Fixtures
15332 - Combination Standpipe and Sprinkler Systems
15333 - Fire Pumps
15000 - Piping
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1.5
PROGRAM AND SPACE VALIDATION REPORT
1.5.1
General
The Consultant shall use BIM Authoring software or other analysis tools to compare and validate the approved Educational
Program of Requirements with each design scheme when required by a Design Phase and/or Sub-Phase.
When determining and calculating square footage, for a Project, the Consultant shall follow the criteria set forth within SCA
Design Requirement 1.3.1.3 Square footage Calculations Building Efficiency.
1.6
COST ESTIMATING
1.6.1
General
Cost Estimates shall be provided as per the SCA Architectural and Engineering Contract for Consultant Services.
1.6.2
Cost Estimating for Design Phases IA and IB
The Design Team shall extract square foot information using BIM Authoring Software and other BIM integrated tools to support
comparative costs analysis of each design scheme. Outputs shall be converted to spreadsheets and submitted as part of the design
solution justification at the end of each Design Phase and/or Sub-Phase.
1.6.3
Quantity Takeoffs and Cost Estimating for Design Phases IC thru IIB
When and where appropriate, the Design Team is encouraged to extract quantity takeoff information and data using BIM
Authoring Software and other BIM integrated tools to support and validate required Cost Estimates.51
1.7
ZONING ENVELOPE MODEL
1.7.1
General
The Consultant shall provide an independent 3-D Model for each design scheme, when required by a Design Phase and/or SubPhase, so that the architectural massing of a proposed building can be visualized in context with adjacent properties and structures
so that key participants within the SCA and the DOE may quickly comprehend complex spatial conditions as well as zoning
setbacks and height requirements. In addition, the 3-D Model shall demonstrate whether or not a buildings design (bulk, volume
and massing), for each design scheme, complies with NYC Zoning Regulations.
All 3-D Zoning Models shall depict proposed conditions as well as as-of-right conditions.
1.8
1.8.1
EXISTING BUILDINGS/ADDITIONS
General
These Guidelines and Standards were specifically developed for the design and construction of new buildings and/or additions to
existing buildings (new construction). Hence, unless otherwise required herein and/or by the Authority, the Consultant and/or their
Sub-consultants are not required to Model any Work that would be required to be performed within an existing building.
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See Section 2.3.1- Best Practices/Exporting Revit for Cost Estimate and Quantity Takeoff
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2.0
2.1
SECTION 2 REVIT STANDARDS
GENERAL
This Section of the SCA BIM Guidelines and Standards for Architects and Engineers (BIM Manual) establishes the technical
criteria required to develop a project using Revit for the SCA.
2.1.1
How to Use Section II Revit Standards
To ensure that the SCA Revit Standards are clearly understood, the following nomenclature is used throughout this document:
When referring to tools launched from the Ribbon Tab, BOLD-FACEUPPER CASE text is used to describe the Ribbon Tab,
and Bold-Faced Title Case Italicized text to describe the Ribbon Panel and Title Case Italicized text is used to describe the
Tool.
Example:
To make the required modifications, go to the VIEW Ribbon Tab, Sheet Composition Panel and click on the Sheet tool.
When referring to Dialog Boxes, UPPER CASE text is used. For Tabs within a
Dialog Box, Title Case Italicized text is used. Any references to a Pull-Down Menu,
a Check Box, an Option Button, a Text Box, or a Drop Down list within a Dialog
Box will be marked with a red rectangle. Referenced titles will be identified between
quotes (" ") using Title Case Italicized text and followed by a brief explanation.
Example:
Within the OPTIONS Dialog Box, select the Spelling tab and make the necessary
changes as shown in the image to the right
Under Settings, ensure that none of the boxes are checked.
Under Main Dictionary, ensure that the American English option is selected.
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When referring to tools launched from the Project Browser, UPPER CASE
ITALICIZED text is used to describe the View Type and Title Case Italicized text is
used to describe the command.
Example:
In the Project Browser, right-click on top of SHEETS header and select New Sheet.
When referring to pull-down menus, UPPER CASE ITALICIZED text is used to describe the menu option and Title Case
Italicized text is used to describe the command.
Example:
Go to the ROOF pull-down menu and select Roof By Extrusion
When referring to tools launched from the Application Menu, they will be referred to as buttons and Title Case Italicized text is
used to describe them.
Example:
To export files as DWF go to the APPLICATION Menu in the upper left hand
corner of your screen and select the Export button followed by the DWF/DWFx
button.
When referring to folders, bolded text to is used describe the folder location, and italicized bolded text refers to user/firm
defined folder location.
Example:
The local version of the Revit central file is saved on the users workstation under the following folder:
Firm_designated_Local_Path\LOCAL\PID_LOCAL_username.rvt
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2.1.2
SCA Revit Standards Version
The SCA will be constantly looking for ways to improve their Revit practice; therefore, the SCA Revit Standards along with the
Support Files will be reviewed on a regular basis.
To that extent, there is included a parameter named SCA Revit
Standards Release Date as shown in the image to the right that can be
found within the Project Information.
Every time the SCA reviews and/or modifies information within their
different disciplines templates, this parameter will be updated to reflect
the new date, the updated information will be posted on the SCA WEB
Site and the designers will be notified via email so they can download
its content.
NOTE
We strongly encourage Consultants to check the SCA WEB Site on the
regular basis to see if updates have been posted.
2.1.3
Software Requirements
The SCA has adopted Autodesk Revit as its standard BIM software. The Autodesk Revit products currently in use by the SCA are:
1.
2.
3.
Autodesk Revit Architecture

Autodesk Revit MEP
Autodesk Revit Structure
NOTE
Based on the non-backwards compatibility of the Revit-based applications, verify which version and point release of the application
is currently being used by the SCA for the duration of the project.
In addition to the Revit-based applications, the SCA has adopted the following software for its BIM effort:
Autodesk NavisWorks Manage

Autodesk Quantity Takeoff
Autodesk Ecotect Analysis
Autodesk 3D MAX Design
Autodesk Design Review
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2.1.4
Digital Submittal Requirements
All submitted electronic files must be compatible with the version of the Autodesk Revit software currently being used by the SCA
and must conform and comply with the latest version of these SCA BIM Guidelines and Standards.
2.1.4.1 File Formats
The following formats are required on every submission:
RVT
:
Autodesk Revit files
NWF
:
Autodesk NavisWorks Master files
NWC
:
Autodesk NavisWorks Cache files
DWF
:
Autodesk Design WEB Format files
ATO
:
Autodesk Quantity Takeoff files
LandXML
:
Autodesk Civil 3D Data files
2.1.4.2 File Submissions
Consultants are required to submit their version of the Central File when exchanging information with the SCA.
The frequency with which this information will be shared between in-house staff and outside designers may vary from project to
project. Please coordinate with the Projects Model Manager.
2.1.4.3 Coordinate Systems
In an effort to organize, consolidate, and standardize the information generated and consumed by all divisions within the SCA, all
SCA Revit projects shall use NAD83 (North American Datum 1983) New York State Planes, Long Island, US Footas the
Coordinate System:
2.1.4.4 Media and Identification
All project-related files must be submitted on media CDs/DVDs, delivered virus free, and labeled with the following information:
Company Name and Address

Contact Name
E-mail Address
Phone Number
Facility Name
Project Identification (PID) Number (SCA LLW#/D#, see Revit Projects Workflow)
Project Name
Discipline
Submission Phase
Submittal Date
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2.1.5
Accessing the SCA Revit Support Files
The SCA Revit Standards Library includes a series of support files that are stored in a folder named Version of Revit, i.e. 2013.
They are located on the SCA website under Working with Us, Performing the Work.
2.1.5.1 Understanding the Support Files
All cross-discipline support files used by all the Revit-based applications and have been divided
into various folders as shown in the image to the right. All SCA workstations have already been
configured to access these files.
Outside consultants should copy these files to the appropriate directories. Contact your System
Administrator or CAD\BIM Manager for proper configuration and use.
The CONTENT folder includes product-specific (Architecture, MEP and Structure) libraries,
along with the approved SCA content as shown in the image to the right.
NOTE
It is strongly recommended that the folder structure shown above be duplicated.
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2.1.5.2 Using the Support Files
Following is a brief description of the contents of each sub-folder within the All Disciplines folder:
FOLDER
Content
Shared Parameters
Support
Templates
Title blocks
2.1.6
DESCRIPTION
Contains SCA agency specific content that has not been already loaded within the different
Discipline Templates.
Includes the SCA custom Shared Parameters file.
Includes support files for importing and exporting AutoCAD files to and from Revit, a CTB used
when plotting AutoCAD files created from Revit, and an XML file for importing NavisWorks
settings into Revit.
Includes the discipline-specific template files for the Architectural, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing
(Drainage and Fire Protection), and Structural disciplines.
Includes Standard Title Sheets and Title Blocks for projects for sizes 24x36, 30x42 and 36x48.
Environment Setup
This section describes the process of setting up the Autodesk Revit products to ensure proper use of the application under the SCA
requirements.
2.1.6.1 Options
To make the required modifications, go to the APPLICATION menu and
select the Options button. This will open the OPTIONS Dialog Box as
shown in following images.
Select the General option and make the necessary changes as shown in
the image to the right.
Unlike AutoCAD, the Revit-based applications do not have an auto-save
feature. The Notifications settings will only remind users to save the
local and central versions of their 3D Models.
The Username should match your login name and should never be
changed. Worksets rights are set upon this value.
NOTE
Changing the username in the middle of the project will break the synchronization established between the Central File and the
Local File, restricting the users access to the Worksets and increasing the chances of corrupting the Project.
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Select the Graphics option and make the necessary changes as shown in
the image to the right.
To promote consistency across all users, the Selection Color, the
Highlight Color, and the Alert Color shall be set to Green, Yellow,
and Red, respectively.
Select the File Locations tab and verify that under the Default Template
File the discipline-specific template is selected; that under the Default
Path for User Files the appropriate folder as designated by the System
Administrator or CAD/BIM Manager is selected; and that under the
Default Path for Family Template Files the appropriate folder where
the SCA Revit Library has been downloaded and shared is selected.
All SCA workstations have already been configured to access these files
as indicated.
NOTE
Consultants should copy these files to the appropriate directories. Contact your System Administrator or CAD/BIM Manager for
proper use.
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2.1.6.2 Shared Parameters
The Revit-based applications enable the creation of custom fields to be shared
within a project through a function named Shared Parameters.
To make the required modifications, go to the MANAGE Ribbon Tab and select
Shared Parameters. This will open the EDIT SHARED PARAMETERS Dialog
Box as shown in the image to the right.
To select the file, click on the Browse button and navigate to the following
folder:
Firm_designated_Path\Version of Revit\Shared Parameters\
(Please note that the SCA Revit Support Files needs to be downloaded, extracted
and placed on the network)
Then select NYCSCA_Shared Parameters.txt and click on the OK button.
The SCA Shared Parameters file only addresses information within the
Titleblocks (Standard Title Sheets) and some Mechanical and Electrical
components at this point.
NOTE
The Autodesk Revit Products can reference only one shared parameter file at a time, so make sure this is the default file when
working on SCA projects.
2.1.6.3 Import/Export Settings
The Revit-based applications have the ability to import and export AutoCAD files into and from the 3D Model, respectively.
2.1.6.3.1
Export Layers DWG/DXF
To make the required modifications, go to the

APPLICATION menu and select Export, then Options,
and then Export Layers DWG/DXF option.
This will launch the DWG Export Dialog Box as shown
in the image to the right. Click on the Load button.
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This will launch the Modify
DWG/DXF Export Setup Dialog Box
as shown in the image to the right.
Select the SCA - Export to AutoCAD
Option and make sure under the
Layers
tab
the
NYCSCA_Export_Layers_To_Auto
CAD.txtfile is selected.
This file can be found under:
Firm_designated_Path\Version of
Revit\Support\
(Please note that the SCA Revit
Standards Library needs to be
downloaded, extracted and placed on
the network)
NOTE
Two color-dependent plot style table files (CTBs) have been provided with the SCA Revit Standards Library to plot from AutoCAD
in either full size or half size.
SCA_FULL.ctb
SCA_HALF.ctb
These files can be found under:

Firm_designated_Path\Version of Revit\Support\
2.1.6.3.2
Import Line Weights DWG/DXF
To make the required modifications, go to the INSERT Ribbon

Tab and expand the arrow under the Import Panel.
This will launch the IMPORT LINE WEIGHTS Dialog Box as
shown in the image to the right. Click on the Load button to
select the NYCSCA_Import_Lineweights_From_AutoCAD.txt
file.
These files can be found under:
(Please note that the SCA Revit Standards Library needs to be
downloaded, extracted and placed on the network)
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2.2
2.2.1
FILE USAGE AND TYPES

Templates
All Revit projects must be created using one of the templates provided with the SCA Revit Standards, which are:
NYCSCA_TEMPLATE_ARCHITECTURAL
NYCSCA_TEMPLATE_ELECTRICAL
NYCSCA_TEMPLATE_MECHANICAL
NYCSCA_TEMPLATE_PLUMBING
NYCSCA_TEMPLATE_STRUCTURAL
To promote consistency in the Contract Set as well as to prevent the use of un-licensed fonts, all SCA Text Styles, Dimension
Styles, Leaders, Tags and Content have been defined using the RomanS.TTF font.
NOTE
Settings within the Template Files shall not be modified or altered in any way or form.
2.2.1.1 Text Styles
Six Text Styles have been defined within the Templates as follows:
SCA_3/16
SCA_3/32
2.2.1.2 Dimensions Styles
Three Dimension Styles have been defined within the Templates as follows:
SCA_DIM_ANGULAR
SCA_ DIM_DIAMETER
SCA_DIM_LINEAR
SCA_DIM_RADIAL
2.2.1.3 Grids
Two Standard Grids have been provided as follows:
SCA_GRID_HEAD_ EXISTING
SCA_GRID_HEAD_NEW
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2.2.1.4 Line Weights
Line Weights have been provided for Model, Annotation and Perspective Objects as follows:
2.2.1.4.1
Model and Annotation Line Weights
Ten Line Weights have been provided for Annotation Objects and for Model Objects, which have been defined at the 1/8=1 Scale
and increases and decreases in 25% increments and decrements from the previous scale.
MODEL AND ANNOTATION LINEWEIGHTS

PEN #
2.2.1.4.2
WIDTH
0.0020
0.0050
0.0080
0.0100
0.0130
0.0150
0.0170
0.0200
0.0240
10
0.0260
11
0.0050
12
0.0050
13
0.0050
14
0.0050
15
0.0050
16
0.0050
Perspective Line Weights
All Perspective Line Weights have been set to 0.0050
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2.2.1.5 Line Styles
Sixteen Line Styles that match the sixteen Line Weights have been provided as follows:
LINE STYLES
NAME
PEN # (WIDTH)
LINE PATTERN
SCA - Pen#1
1 (0.0040)
Solid
SCA - Pen#2
2 (0.0080)
Solid
SCA - Pen#3
3 (0.0100)
Solid
SCA - Pen#4
4 (0.0120)
Solid
SCA - Pen#5
5 (0.0140)
Solid
SCA - Pen#6
6 (0.0160)
Solid
SCA - Pen#7
7 (0.0180)
Solid
SCA - Pen#8
8 (0.0200)
Solid
SCA - Pen#9
9 (0.0240)
Solid
SCA - Pen#10
10 (0.0280)
Solid
SCA - Pen#11
11 (0.0320)
Solid
SCA - Pen#12
12 (0.0360)
Solid
SCA - Pen#13
13 (0.0400)
Solid
SCA - Pen#14
14 (0.0440)
Solid
SCA - Pen#15
15 (0.0480)
Solid
SCA - Pen#16
16 (0.0720)
Solid
2.2.1.6 Line Styles Screening

Five screened Line Styles have been provided as follows:
LINE STYLES
NAME
PEN # (WIDTH)
RGB
SCA - Black 100%
1 (0.0040)
000-000-000
SCA - Black 80%
3 (0.0100)
050-050-050
SCA - Black 60%
5 (0.0140)
100-100-100
SCA - Black 40%
7 (0.0180)
150-150-150
SCA - Black 20%
9 (0.0240)
200-200-200
RGB COLOR
NOTE
The lighter the Screening of the Line Style, the thicker it has been set; this is to ensure that screened Line Styles reproduce in the
copies of the Mylars.
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2.2.1.7 Fill Patterns
Fill Patterns have been imported from AutoCAD as follows:
LINE PATTERNS
SCA - ANSI31
SCA - Brick-02
SCA - Gravel
SCA - ANSI32
SCA - Brick-03
SCA - Hexagons
SCA - ANSI33
SCA - Brick-04
SCA - Honey
SCA - ANSI34
SCA - Clay
SCA - Hound
SCA - ANSI35
SCA - Cork
SCA - Mudst
SCA - ANSI36
SCA - Cross
SCA - Parquet-01
SCA - ANSI37
SCA - Dash
SCA - Parquet-02
SCA - ANSI38
SCA - Dolmit
SCA - Sacncr
SCA - Brass
SCA - Dots
SCA - Siding
SCA - Brick-01
SCA - Grate
SCA - Trans
2.2.1.8 Fill Regions

Fill Regions (opaque and transparent) have been provided as follows:
SCREENING
FILLED REGION NAME
RGB VALUE
SCA - Solid Black 100%
000-000-000
050-050-050
100-100-100
150-150-150
200-200-200
RGB COLOR
2.2.1.9 Halftone
Halftone has been set to 50%.
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2.2.1.10 Phases
Phases can be created to match the Project Phases as necessary. The Project Lead is responsible for coordinating how many Phases
the Project might have.
Phase Status for Existing, Demolished, New and Temporary have been set as shown in the image below.
2.2.2
Setting Up Central and Local Files
The SCA CAD\BIM Support Group is responsible for setting up all Revit Models; this includes all Disciplines Central Model Files
along with each user Local Files
2.2.2.1 Central File
Each disciplines Central File folder has a series of standardized sub-folders that will contain various groups of design data.
The image to the right illustrates the Central File standardized sub-folders using the Architectural Folder as
an example. The Central File will be saved on the Disciplines MODEL Folder.
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2.2.2.2 Local File
The Local version of the Central File described above should be saved on the users local machine in a folder named as follows:
Firm_designated_local_Path\Revit Projects\
The image to the right illustrates the Local File standardized sub-folders using the Architectural folder as
an example.
NOTE
The contents of the sub-folders within the Local File folder, with the exception of the MODEL folder that is automatically
synchronized with the Central File through Revit, should be manually copied back to their respective folders in the server.
2.2.3
Naming Conventions
All electronic project information should be named following the SCA Revit Standards naming conventions.
2.2.3.1 Folder Naming Convention
If sub-folders are needed and permitted by the folders rules, they can be created under the predefined Project Folder Structure and
they should follow the Folder Naming Convention.
The folders should be named beginning with a four-digit year, a two-digit month, and a two-digit day followed by an optional User
Description.
The folder should take the form of:
YYYY_MM_DD_Description
FOLDER NAMING CONVENTION
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
YYYY
Four-digit Year
MM
Two-digit Month
DD
Two-digit Day
Description (optional)
Brief User Description (up to 12 characters)

The following characters should not be used as part of the
description
@ $ % ^ &<> / \ : ; ? * | ,
NOTE
Refer to Section - Discipline Folder for each disciplines folder rules before creating a sub-folder.
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2.2.3.2 File Naming Convention
All electronic files should be named following the File Naming Convention, including Revit files (RVT), Plotsheet files (DWF),
Revit Family files (RFA), AutoCAD files (DWG), Image files (JPG), Animation files (AVI), Microsoft Office files(DOC, XLS,
HTML), NavisWorks files (NWF, NWC), and Analysis files (multiple formats).
2.2.3.3 Discipline Codes
There are six disciplines within the SCA as described in Section - Discipline Folder. All electronic files should be named with the
appropriate prefix Discipline Code based on the following table. Refer to the SCA Design Requirement DR 1.1.2 Drawing Naming
Convention, for additional Discipline Codes used when naming Sheet Views in the Model File.
DISCIPLINE CODES
CODE
NAME
Architectural
Civil
Electrical
Mechanical
Plumbing/Drainage and Fire Protection
Structural
2.2.3.4 PID SCA Project Identification

The PID is assigned at the start of the project. If the Consultant does not already have it, they are required to get this number from
the Project Design Manager (PDM) at the project kickoff.
The PID Number is a unique identifier assigned by the SCA for all SCA projects. Every Facility Folder within the SCA network
server has been divided into project folders using the following convention:
Line Projects use a prefix L to denote LLW# followed by a six to seven digit PID Number
Example: L56789
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2.2.3.5 Revit Central File
The Central file should be named with the prefix Discipline Code, followed by the PID Number, a Model Type, and the word
CENTRAL. Once defined, the Central File name should not change through the life of the project.
The filename should take the form of:
DPID_MT_CENTRAL.rvt
REVIT CENTRAL FILE

ITEM
DESCRIPTION
Discipline Code
(Refer to Section 2.2.3.3 - Discipline Codes)
PID
PID Number
(Refer to Section 2.2.3.4 - PID)
MT
Model Type Code

Refer to chart below
CENTRAL
This shall stay as is
MODEL TYPES
CODE
DESCRIPTION
3D
3D Model
EC
Existing Conditions Model
SM
Site Model
As an example, the Architectural Group is saving their Revit Model as a Central File to a network drive.
The file should be named as follows:
AL56789_3D_CENTRAL.rvt
NOTE
After saving the Central File, Revit creates two folders: one named YOUR FILE NAME_backup and another folder named
Revit_temp. Neither the folders nor the files contained within it should be moved, renamed, or deleted.
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2.2.3.6 Revit Local File
The Local File should be a copy of the Central File, which is done through the application, and should be named with the prefix
Discipline Code and followed by the PID Number and a Model Type. As the Central File, once defined, the Local File name shall
not change through the life of the project.
The Local File does not have the word CENTRAL appended at the end of the file name.
DPID_MT.rvt
REVIT LOCAL FILE
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
Discipline Code
PID
PID Number
MT
Model Type
(Refer to chart below)
MODEL TYPES
CODE
DESCRIPTION
3D
3D Model
EC
Existing Conditions Model
SM
Site Model
As an example, the Architectural Group is saving their Revit Model as a Local File to their local drives.
AL56789_3D.rvt
NOTE
After saving the Local File, Revit creates a folder named YOUR FILE NAME_backup. Neither this folder nor the files contained
within it should be moved, renamed, or deleted.
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2.2.3.7 Publish Files
Publish files in DWF format should be named with the prefix Discipline Code, followed by the PID Number, the Drawing Type,
and the Sheet Number range.
DPID_DT_001_###.dwf
PUBLISH FILES
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
Discipline Code
PID
PID Number
DT
Drawing Type
(Refer to SCA Design Requirement 1.1.1.2
Drawing Naming Convention)
001_###
First Sheet Number to Last Sheet Number

(Refer to SCA Design Requirement 1.1.1.2
Drawing Naming Convention)
Example
The Architectural Group is creating a set of drawings which include the General drawings (1 through 7), Architectural drawings (1
through 37), and Landscape drawings (1 through 11).
AL56789_G001_G007.dwf
AL56789_A001_A037.dwf
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2.2.3.8 Family Files
Family files should be named beginning with the Functional Type followed by the Subtype, the Manufacturer Name, and two
optional User Description fields.
<Functional Type>_<Subtype>_<Manufacturer>_<Description1>_<Description2>.rfa
FAMILY FILES
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
Functional Type
Names the element that the family creates
Subtype
Names the part type
Manufacturer
Manufacturer Name or Generic

Primary Characteristic or Shape
Description1/
Description2
(Optional)
Brief User Description

(up to 12 characters)
The following characters should not be used as
part of the description
@ $ % ^ &<> / \ : ; ? * | ,
NOTE
Capitalize the leading letters in each portion of the family name.

Keep file names as short as possible because they need to display in the Type Selector.
Do not use spaces between words in the file names. To separate words, use the underscore _ character.
Create a Type Catalog for Family files that contain five or more types. Refer to Section - Type Catalog Convention.
Examples:
Window_Double_Hung-Andersen_400_Series_Archtop.rfa
Sink_Oval_Generic_Undercounter.rfa
Air_Handling_Unit_Vertical_Packaged_Sierra_Roof_Top.rfa
Framing_Wood_Lumber.rfa
Foundation_Concrete_Rectangular.rfa
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2.2.3.9 Family Types
Types within a Family file should indicate the key differences or variations between the different Family options. Depending on the
Family Component, the Type names might take one of the following forms:
<Model> or <Series Number>
<Value> or <Capacity>
<Width>x<Depth>x<Height>
NOTE
Do not include the Family Name in the Type Name.

Type Names should mirror actual usage.
Capitalize the leading letters in each portion of the Type Name (when applicable).
When Types are named by size, use dimensions only.
Keep file names as short as possible because they need to display the Type Selector.
Do not use spaces between words in the Type Names. To separate words, use the underscore _ character.
Create a Type Catalog for Family files that contain five or more types. Refer to Section 2.2.3.10 - Type Catalog
Convention.
Examples:
Window_Double_Hung-Andersen_400_Series_Archtop.rfa
WA1832
WA2032
Standard_Height
ADA_Height
2400_CFM
3000_CFM
6x8
6x10
16x32x8
20x36x10
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2.2.3.10 Type Catalog Convention
Create a Type Catalog for Family files that contain five or more types or when the Family file exceeds 500 Kb of memory.
Name the Type Catalog file (.TXT) with the same name as the Family file (.RFA) that it supports.
NOTE
If a Type Catalog is used, no predefined Types should exist in the Family file.
Do not include the Family Name in the Type Name.
Type Names should mirror actual usage.
Capitalize the leading letters in each portion of the Type Name (when applicable).
When Types are named by size, use dimensions only.
Keep file names as short as possible because they need to display in the Type Selector.
Do not use spaces between words in the Type names. To separate words, use the underscore _ character.
Examples:
Window_Double_Hung_Andersen_400_Series_Archtop.rfa
Window_Double_Hung_Andersen_400_Series_Archtop.txt
Sink_Oval_Generic_Undercounter.txt
Air_Handling_Unit_Vertical_Packaged_Sierra_Roof_Top.txt
Framing_Wood_Lumber.txt
Foundation_Concrete_Rectangular.txt
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2.2.3.11 Material Names
Materials should be named beginning with the Finish Material followed by the Manufacturer Name, the Finish Code, and an
optional User Description.
<Finish>_<Manufacturer>_<Finish Code>_<User Description>
MATERIAL NAMES
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
Finish
Finish Material
Manufacturer
Manufacturer Name or Generic

Primary Characteristic or Shape
Finish Code
Finish Code or Model Number
User Description
(Optional)
Brief description
@ $ % ^ &<> / \ : ; ? * | ,
NOTE
Capitalize the leading letters in each portion of the Material Name.

Examples:
Paint_Sherwin_Williams_SW6034_Arresting_Auburn
Glass_Pilkington_Evergreen_3/16_Uncoated_Insulated
2.2.3.12 Bitmap Files

Bitmap files used to define Materials within Revit should match the corresponding Materials they represent and should be in .JPG
format.
Examples
Paint_Sherwin_Williams_SW6034_Arresting_Auburn
Paint_Sherwin_Williams_SW6034_Arresting_Auburn.jpg
Glass_Pilkington_Evergreen_3/16_Uncoated_Insulated
Glass_Pilkington_Evergreen_3/16_Uncoated_Insulated.jpg
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2.2.3.13 AutoCAD Files
AutoCAD files linked to the Revit Model should be named beginning with the Discipline Code, followed by the PID Number, an
optional Sequence Number, and an optional User Description. Once defined, the AutoCAD file name should not change for the life
of the project.
DPID_SN_Description.dwg
AUTOCAD FILES
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
Discipline Code
PID
PID Number
SN
(Optional)
Sequence Number
(Two-digit consecutive numbers starting with 01)
Description
(Optional)

@ $ % ^ &<> / \ : ; ? * | ,
Example:
The Structural Group is linking three AutoCAD files into their Revit Model.
The files should be named as follows:
SL56789_01_FirstFloor.dwg
SL56789_02_SecondFloor.dwg
SL56789_03_Roof.dwg
NOTE
Only AutoCAD files in DWG format should be linked into the Revit Model.
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2.2.3.14 Image Files
Image files linked to or created from the Revit Model should be named beginning with the Discipline Code, followed by the PID
Number, an optional Sequence Number, and an optional User Description. If Image files are referenced into the Revit Model, once
defined, the Image file name should not change through the life of the project.
DPID_SN_Description.jpg
IMAGE FILES
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
Discipline Code
PID
PID Number
SN
(Optional)
Sequence Number
Description
(Optional)

@ $ % ^ &<> / \ : ; ? * | ,
Example:
The Architectural Group is linking two image files into their Revit Model.
AL56789_01_SignageA1.jpg
AL56789_02_SignageA2.jpg
NOTE
Only Image files in JPG format should be linked into, or created from, the Revit Model.
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2.2.3.15 Animation Files
Animation files created from the Revit Model should be named beginning with the Discipline Code, followed by the PID Number,
an optional Sequence Number, and an optional User Description.
DPID_SN_Description.avi
ANIMATION FILES
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
Discipline Code
PID
PID Number
SN
(Optional)
Sequence Number
Description
(Optional)

@ $ % ^ &<> / \ : ; ? * | ,
Example:
The Architectural Group is creating an animation file out of their Revit Model.
AL56789_01_WalkthroughExterior.avi
NOTE
Only Image files in AVI format should be created from the Revit Model.
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2.2.3.16 Microsoft Office Files
Microsoft Office files created from the Revit Model should be named beginning with the Discipline Code, followed by the six-digit
PID Number, an optional Sequence Number, and an optional User Description.
DPID_SN_Description.format
MICROSOFT OFFICE FILES
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
Discipline Code
PID
PID Number
SN
(Optional)
Sequence Number
Description
(Optional)

@ $ % ^ &<> / \ : ; ? * | ,
Example:
The Mechanical Group is exporting two schedules out of their Revit Model into Excel.
ML56789_01_EquipmentList.xls
ML56789_02_Loads.xls
NOTE
Only Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Hyper Text Markup Language files, in DOC, XLS and HTML format, respectively, shall be
created from the Revit Model.
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2.2.3.17 3D DWF Files
3D DWF Files created from the Revit Model should be named beginning with the Discipline Code, followed by the PID Number
and the characters 3D.
DPID_3D.dwf
3D DWF FILES
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
Discipline Code
PID
PID Number
3D
3D Model
(this may remain as is)
Example:
The Electrical Group is exporting their Revit Model as a 3D DWF.
El56789_3D.dwf
NOTE
The 3D DWF files will be used for cost estimate, quantity takeoff, and visualization purposes.
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2.2.3.18 NavisWorks Cache Files
NavisWorks Cache files created from the Revit Model should be named beginning with the Discipline Code, followed by the PID
Number, and the characters 3D.
DPID_3D.nwc
NAVISWORKS CACHE FILES
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
Discipline Code
PID
PID Number
3D
3D Model
Example:
The Architectural Group is exporting their Revit Model as a NavisWorks Cache file.
AL56789_3D.nwc
NOTE
NavisWorks Cache Files in NWC format stores the project model geometry.
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2.2.3.19 NavisWorks Master File
NavisWorks Master Files created by assembling the Discipline specific NavisWorks Cache files from NavisWorks Manage should
be named beginning with the PID Number and the characters 3D.
PID_3D.nwf
NAVISWORKS MASTER FILES
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
PID
PID Number
3D
3D Model
Example:
The Model Manager has assembled all disciplines NavisWorks Cache files into a NavisWorks Master file.
L56789_3D.nwf
NOTE
The Model Manager and Model Leaders are responsible for assembling all disciplines NavisWorks Cache files into a NavisWorks
Master file.
NavisWorks Master files in NWF format stores the links to the appended NWC files, but no project model geometry.
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2.2.3.20 Analysis Files
Multiple applications will be used to perform different types of analysis within the different Revit Models.
Analysis files should be named beginning with the Discipline Code, followed by the PID Number, an optional Sequence Number,
and an optional User Description.
DPID_SN_Description. format
ANALYSIS FILES
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
Discipline Code
PID
PID Number
SN
(Optional)
Sequence Number
Description
(Optional)

@ $ % ^ &<> / \ : ; ? * | ,
NOTE
Regardless of the application used to perform the analysis within the Revit-based applications, the results of such applications shall
be brought back into the Revit 3D Model. This will ensure that the Revit 3D Model has the latest and most current information.
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2.2.4
Drawing Type Convention
Drawing Types are categories used to organize the Contract Documents and refer to either one or two letters that appear before the
Sheet Number in the lower right hand corner of each sheet. Refer to SCA Design Requirement 1.1.1.2 Drawing Naming
Convention.
2.2.5
Sheet Number Convention
The Sheet Number Convention refers to the numbers that appear right after the Drawing Type and are used to organize the Contract
Drawings in order. Refer to SCA Design Requirement 1.1.1.2 Drawing Naming Convention.
2.2.6
Views Naming Convention
Views within the Project Browser shall be named beginning with the View Type Code followed by an optional Level/Sequence
Number and an optional User Description.
The Views should take the form of:
<View><Level/Sequence>_<Description>
VIEWS NAMING CONVENTION

ITEM
DESCRIPTION
View
View Type Code

(Refer to charts below)
Level/Sequence
(Optional)
Level Number or Sequence Number

(Two-digit number)
Description
(Optional)

@ $ % ^ &<> / \ : ; ? * | ,
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2.2.6.1 All Disciplines
ALL DISCIPLINES
VIEW TYPE CODE
VIEW TYPE NAME
3D
3D Views
AP
Area Plans
BS
Building Sections
CP
Ceiling Plans
CS
Construction Staging or Sequence
DL
Drawing List
DR
Drafting Views
DS
Detail Sections
DV
Detail Views
EE
Exterior Elevations
QP
Equipment Plan
FE
Framing Elevation
FP
Floor Plans
IE
Interior Elevations
KL
Keynote Legend
Landscape Plan
LG
Legends
LP
Location Plan
LS
Life Safety
ON
One Line Diagram Plan
NB
Note Block
MT
Material Takeoff
RD
Riser Diagram
RP
Reports
RO
Roof Plan
SC
Sections
SD
Schedules
SP
Site Plan
VL
View List
WT
Walkthroughs
Other
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2.2.6.2 Architectural
ARCHITECTURAL
VIEW TYPE CODE
VIEW TYPE NAME
FU
Furniture Plan
SG
Signage Plan
2.2.6.3 Electrical
ELECTRICAL
VIEW TYPE CODE
VIEW TYPE NAME
AX
Auxiliary Power Plan
CM
Communication Plan
CO
Corrosion Protection Plan
EC
Energy Code Compliance
GP
Grounding Plan
LI
Lighting Plan
LT
Lighting Protection Plan
PP
Power Plan
WD
Wiring Diagram Plan
2.2.6.4 Mechanical
MECHANICAL
VIEW TYPE CODE
VIEW TYPE NAME
CD
Communication System Plan
CN
Control Plan
CC
Control Schematic Plan
FS
Fire Suppression Plan
HP
HVAC Ductwork Plan
MD
Machine Design Plan
MH
Material Handling Plan
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2.2.6.5 Plumbing
PLUMBING
VIEW TYPE CODE
VIEW TYPE NAME
FPP
Fire Protection Plan
FS
Fire Suppression Plan
PI
Piping Plan
PL
Plumbing Plan
SP
Sprinkler Plan
SD
Standpipe Plan
SI
Specialty Piping Plan
2.2.6.6 Structural
STRUCTURAL
VIEW TYPE CODE
VIEW TYPE NAME
CF
Concrete Framing Plan
DP
Decking Plan
FD
Foundation Plan
FR
Framing Plan
GC
Graphical Column Schedule
JL
Joist Girder Load Diagram
PP
Precast Panel Plan
RE
Reinforcement Plan
SF
Stair Framing Plan
ST
Steel Framing Plan
TB
Truss Bracing Plan
XB
X Bracing Plan
WG
Wind Girt Plan
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The image to the right shows the Floor Plans Views within the Project Browser organized by
its View Type Code followed by a Sequence Number and a Description.
Example 1:
Architectural Floor Plans should be named as follows if the optional Level/Sequence Number
is not used:
FP_First Floor
FP_Second Floor
FP_Third Floor
Example 2:
Mechanical Ceiling Plans should be named as follows if the optional Level/Sequence Number is used but the optional Description is
not used:
CP03
CP04
CP05
Example 3:
Structural Analytical Plans should be named as follows if both the optional Level/Sequence Number is used and the optional
Description is used:
FP07_Level 260
FP08_Level 275
FP09_Level 290
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2.3
BEST PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES
2.3.1
Best Practices
The following sections describe application-specific best practices as well as procedures used on all SCA Revit projects. The
following characteristics of a Revit Model can affect performance:
Complex Geometry
Multiple Parametric Relations
Multiple Constraints
Linked Files
2.3.1.1 Restarting Revit

The Revit-based applications maintain model data in memory and hard disk caches to increase performance against repeated data
access. Revit platform performance may benefit from a workstation restart once or twice a day, and especially before triggering the
following memory-intensive tasks:
Printing
Rendering
Exporting
2.3.1.2 Compacting Central and Local Files

Compacting the Central and Local files reduces file sizes when saving Workset-enabled files. During a normal save, Revit-based
applications only write new and changed elements to the existing files. This can cause files to become large, but it increases the
speed of the save operation. The compacting process rewrites the entire file and removes obsolete parts to save space. Because it
takes more time than a normal save, use the compact option when the workflow can be interrupted.
2.3.1.3 Design Options
Preserve Design Options only as long as they are useful to the project. Even though options may not be active and visible,
when changes are made within the main model all Design Options will update to maintain the models consistency.
Consider whether options should be preserved long-term in separate models that can be linked as needed.
2.3.1.4 AutoCAD Files
Minimize the number of linked or imported DWG files.

Avoid importing unnecessary data like hatching or line-work such as construction lines. Delete unnecessary parts and
layers of the DWG file within AutoCAD and import only the cleaned, smaller DWG.
Avoid exploding the geometry imported from DWG files. The exploding operation within a Revit-based application can
change a DWG from a single-managed element to hundreds or thousands of additional elements depending on the number
of entities in the imported DWG.
Only link essential DWG files into necessary views.
DWG files shall be saved using the World Coordinates System (WCS) before they are linked into Revit in order to be
correctly aligned.
Linked files should not contain External References.
Elements within the DWG cannot be more than 2 miles apart from each other.
In order to control the AutoCAD Lineweight from Revit, the Lineweight column within the Layer Properties Manager
Dialog Box should be set to Default.
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2.3.1.5 Importing and Linking Files
Unload links of all types if not used.

Temporarily unload links if not needed in the view and reload them as required to limit memory resources necessary to
open a project file.
2.3.1.6 Views
Use Wireframe or Shading display modes when working in linked file environment. Wireframe and Shading
modes can be three times faster than Hidden Line or Shading with Edges modes.
Zoom in to speed up drawing and snapping.
Clear the Snap to Remote Objects setting in the snap dialog if you have a very dense view and snap lines appear to be
shooting off in all directions.
Close unnecessary windows.
Turn off shadows in views where they are unnecessary.
2.3.1.7 Modeling
Until component types are determined, use the generic version of elements such as walls, doors, windows, slabs and roofs,
which incorporate less geometry.
Break up large models into 150MB-200MB each.
Regularly review and fix warnings by going to the MODIFY Ribbon Tab and clicking on the Warnings option located
under the INQUIRY Panel.
2.3.1.8 Saving
Before closing a file, keep only a simple Drafting View open to accelerate saving and subsequent opening of the file.
It is recommended that 3D views should be closed when saving to Central, since the Revit-based applications will
regenerate this complex view as part of the save process.
Save to Central several times a day.
Reload Latest several times a day.
Relinquish your Workset(s) at the end of the day.
2.3.1.9 Third-Party Applications

The SCA recognizes that there are multiple third-party applications currently available on the market that are able to run simulations
and/or analysis within the Revit-based applications.
However, regardless of the software used to run simulations and/or analysis within the Revit-based applications, the results must be
brought back into the Revit 3D Model.
This will ensure that the Revit 3D Model has the latest and most current information.
2.3.1.10 Worksets
When working with Worksets, users must follow these steps to ensure changes are saved to both the Local and the Central versions
of the Revit 3D Model file, as well as relinquishing previously owned Worksets.
Synchronize with Central

Save to Local
Relinquish All Mine
NOTE
Users can add new elements to Worksets that they do not own but they cannot modify elements on those Worksets.
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2.3.1.11 Working with Other Discipline Models
Internal Projects
For SCA In-house projects, a Site Model (SM) file is created for each Revit project. This Site Model file has a linked CAD
files from which the coordinates have been loaded. This file holds the Project Coordinate System and controls the location,
rotation, and elevation of all Revit-based Models linked to it.
NOTE
The SCA CAD/BIM Support is responsible for creating and maintaining all files related to the Site Model.
External Projects
When a project is being executed by Consultants, they will decide which method to use to align their models to the
Projects Coordinate System to ensure proper coordination across the different Discipline Models.
Combined Projects
When a project is being executed with a combination of in-house staff and outside consultants, the projects Model
Manager (MM) will decide at the project kick-off which of the two options mentioned above will be used.
2.3.1.12 Project Templates

Project Templates provide initial conditions and predefined settings for a project, such as generic project information, unit settings,
predefined views, and plotting settings.
2.3.1.13 Using the SCA Templates
All Revit projects must be created using one of the templates provided in the SCA RevitSupport Files, which are:
NYCSCA_TEMPLATE_ARCHITECTURAL.rte
NYCSCA_TEMPLATE_ELECTRICAL.rte
NYCSCA_TEMPLATE_MECHANICAL.rte
NYCSCA_TEMPLATE_PLUMBING.rte
NYCSCA_TEMPLATE_STRUCTURAL.rte
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2.3.2
Project Browser
A customized Revit Project Browser has been included within the different Discipline Templates in which Views and Sheets within
the Project Browser will be grouped based on the SCA - View Classification as follows:
PROJECT BROWSER
SCA - VIEW CLASSIFICATION
DESCRIPTION
CAD/BIM Support
Views intended to maintain the coordination

across disciplines.
(Views within this Category are managed by the
CAD/BIM Support Group)
DESIGN
Views intended to be included in the Contract

Set.
EXPORT
Views intended to be exported to Third Party

Applications.
PRESENTATION
Views intended for presentation purposes only

to be included in the Stage I - Report Book.
SCHEMES
Views
including
Design
Options.
Once a Scheme View has been approved, it
should be moved to the Design Views Category.
WORKING
These types of Views are for working purposes

only and not intended to be included in the
Contract Set.
Views will need to be manually associated to their corresponding Category by going to the
Properties Panel of that particular View and typing the category name right next to the
SCA - View Classification Parameter located under the Identity Data Group.
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2.3.2.1 CAD/BIM Support View Classification
These Views are intended to maintain the coordination across the different Discipline Revit Models as well as for coordination
purposes only. These types of Views include the first set of Floor Plans and Ceiling Plans created from the different Levels of the
Model.
As an example, the Structural Group is the Lead Discipline on a Project that has 3 Levels, named Level 230, Level 242 and Level
254. The System Views should be named as follows:
Floor Plans
Level 230
Level 242
Level 254
Ceiling Plans
Level 230
Level 242
Level 254
NOTE
All other Floor Plans and/or Reflected Ceiling Plans in the Model should be created based on a copy of the views within the
CAD/BIM Support Views category and then should be moved to the appropriated category.
2.3.2.2 Architectural and Structural View Classification
The Architectural and Structural Disciplines will organize their Views within the Project Browser based on the following structure:
SCA - View Classification
Family and Type
View Name
The image to the left shows the SCA - Project Browser for Views, of either an
Architectural or a Structural project.
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2.3.2.3 Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing View Classification
The Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Disciplines will organize their Views within the Project Browser based on the following
structure:
Sub-Discipline
Family and Type
View Name
The Sub-Discipline Category is required due to the fact that different sub-groups exist within the Mechanical, Electrical and
Plumbing Disciplines.
SUB-DISCIPLINE VIEW CLASSIFICATION
MECHANICAL
ELECTRICAL
PLUMBING
Equipment
Power
Fire Protection
HVAC
Telecommunications
Plumbing
The image to the left shows the SCA - Project Browser for Views of
either a Mechanical, Electrical or Plumbing project.
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2.3.3
Sheets View Classification
All Disciplines will organize their Sheets within the Project Browser based on the following structure:
Sheet Number
The image to the left shows the SCA - Project Browser for Sheets, of any of the Disciplines.
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2.3.4
Systems
Categories in Revit tend to be very general and do not distinguish between similar objects made of different material or that have
different uses. For example, Revit doesnt graphically distinguish between a pipe used for domestic cold water and one used for
liquid refrigerant without the use of Systems. Therefore, Systems are being provided within the Mechanical and Plumbing
Templates to address this issue. Systems have been defined within the SCA Templates for objects such as Ducts and Pipes and will
address the issue described above for the following sub-disciplines:
Mechanical Equipment
HVAC
Plumbing
Fire Protection
All SCA Systems have been associated to work with the View Templates, therefore different systems will show different colors
once the View Templates is applied.
2.3.4.1 HVAC
HVAC SYSTEMS
SYSTEM NAME
ABREVIATION
COLOR
SCA_Exhaust
Exhaust
Magenta(255-000-255)
SCA_Return
Return
Blue(000-000-255)
SCA_Supply
Supply
Green(000-255-000)
SCA_Boiler_Blow_Down
BBD
Purple(128-064-128)
SCA_Chilled_Glycol_Solution_Drain
CHGD
Orange(255-128-000)
SCA_Chilled_Glycol_Solution_Makeup
CHGM
Yellow(255-255-000)
SCA_Chilled_Glycol_Solution_Return
CHGR
Green(000-255-000)
SCA_Chilled_Glycol_Solution_Supply
CHGS
Green(000-255-000)
SCA_Chilled_Water_Drain
CHWD
Green(000-255-000)
SCA_Chilled_Water_Makeup
CHWM
Yellow(255-255-000)
SCA_Chilled_Water_Return
CHWR
Green(000-255-000)
SCA_Chilled_Water_Supply
CHWS
Green(000-255-000)
SCA_Condenser_Water_Drain
CWD
Green(000-255-000)
SCA_Condenser_Water_Makeup
CWM
Yellow(255-255-000)
SCA_Condenser_Water_Return
CWR
Green(000-255-000)
SCA_Condenser_Water_Supply
CWS
Green(000-255-000)
SCA_Hot_Glycol_Solution_Drain
HGD
Green(000-255-000)
SCA_Hot_Glycol_Solution_Makeup
HGM
Yellow(255-255-000)
SCA_Hot_Glycol_Solution_Return
HGR
Green(000-255-000)
SCA_Hot_Glycol_Solution_Supply
HGS
Green(000-255-000)
SCA_Hot_Water_Drain
HWD
Orange(255-128-000)
SCA_Hot_Water_Makeup
HWM
Yellow(255-255-000)
SCA_Hot_Water_Return
HWR
Magenta(255-000-255)
SCA_Hot_Water_Supply
HWDS
Magenta(255-000-255)
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SCA_Refrigerant_Discharge
RD
Green(000-255-000)
SCA_Refrigerant_Drain
RD
Magenta(255-000-255)
SCA_Refrigerant_Liquid
RL
Magenta(255-000-255)
SCA_Refrigerant_Suction
RS
Magenta(255-000-255)
2.3.4.2 Plumbing
PLUMBING SYSTEMS
SYSTEM NAME
ABREVIATION
COLOR
SCA_PB_Acid_Vent
AV
Brown(128-064-064)
SCA_PB_Acid_Waste
AW
Brown(128-064-064)
SCA_PB_Cold_Water
CW
Blue(000-000-255)
SCA_PB_Combined_Water
COM
Blue(000-000-255)
SCA_PB_Fire_Service
Blue(000-000-255)
SCA_PB_Gas_7
G7
SCA_PB_Gas_14
G14
Yellow(255-255-000)
Yellow(255-255-000)
SCA_PB_Gas_Pipe_Vent
GPV
Yellow(255-255-000)
SCA_PB_Hot_Water_105
HW105
Orange(255-128-000)
SCA_PB_Hot_Water_140
HW140
Red(255-000-000)
SCA_PB_Hot_Water_Circulating_105
HWC105
Orange(255-128-000)
SCA_PB_Hot_Water_Circulating_140
HWC140
Red(255-000-000)
SCA_Sanitary_Vent
Green(000-255-000)
SCA_Sanitary_Waste
Green(000-255-000)
SCA_Sanitary_Waste_Underground
Green(000-255-000)
SCA_Storm_Drainage
ST
Gray(192-192-192)
SCA_Storm_Drainage_Underground
ST
Gray(192-192-192)
2.3.4.3 Fire Protection

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
SYSTEM NAME
ABREVIATION
COLOR
SCA_FP_Deluge
SPDL
Red (255-000-000)
SCA_FP_Drainage
SPDR
Cyan (000-255-255)
SCA_FP_Dry_Stand_Pipe
FSPD
Red (255-000-000)
SCA_FP_Wet_Sprinkler
SP
SCA_FP_Wet_Stand_Pipe
FSPW
Green (000-255-000)
Red (255-000-000)
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2.3.5
Filters
Similar to Systems, Filters provide help to graphically distinguish objects made of different material or that have different uses, but
does not support Systems. For example, Revit doesnt graphically distinguish between a conduit used for power and one used for
Fiber Optic without the use of Filters. Therefore, Filters are being provided within the Electrical Template to address this issue.
Filters have been defined within the SCA Templates for objects such as Conduits and will address the issue described above for the
following sub-disciplines:
Power
Telecommunications
A custom parameters named SCA - Abbreviation has been created and associated
with all the Electrical elements to allow user input.
Filters are case-sensitive, which means that the Parameter need to match exactly
with the Tables provided below in order to work.
2.3.5.1 Power
POWER SYSTEMS
FILTER NAME
ABREVIATION
COLOR
Power - Emergency Lighting Cable
EL
Orange(255-128-000)
Power - Emergency Lighting Conduit/Cable Tray
EL
Orange(255-128-000)
Power - Emergency Lighting Equipment
EL
Brown(128-064-064)
Power - Grounding Cable
Orange(255-128-000)
Power - Grounding Conduit/Cable Tray
Orange(255-128-000)
Power - Grounding Equipment
Brown(128-064-064)
Power - Lighting Cable
Cyan(000-255-255)
Power - Lighting Conduit/Cable Tray
Cyan(000-255-255)
Power - Lighting Fixtures
Cyan(000-255-255)
Power - Lightning Cable
LN
Cyan(000-255-255)
Power - Lightning Conduit/Cable Tray
LN
Cyan(000-255-255)
Power - Lightning Equipment
LN
Power - Power Cable
Cyan(000-255-255)
Orange(255-128-000)
Power - Power Conduit/Cable Tray
Orange(255-128-000)
Power - Power Equipment
Orange(255-128-000)
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2.3.5.2 Telecommunications
TELECOMMINICATIONS SYSTEMS
FILTER NAME
Telecommunications - Cable TV Cable
TV
COLOR
Orange(255-128-000)
Telecommunications - Cable TV Conduit/Cable Tray
TV
Orange(255-128-000)
Telecommunications - Cable TV Equipment
TV
Telecommunications - Data Cable
Brown(128-064-064)
Orange(255-128-000)
Telecommunications - Data Conduit/Cable Tray
Orange(255-128-000)
Telecommunications - Data Equipment
Telecommunications - Fire Alarm Cable
FA
Brown
(128-064-064)
Orange(255-128-000)
Telecommunications - Fire Alarm Conduit/Cable Tray
FA
Orange(255-128-000)
Telecommunications - Fire Alarm Equipment
FA
Telecommunications - IPDVS Cable
IPDVS
Brown(128-064-064)
Orange(255-128-000)
Telecommunications - IPDVS Conduit/Cable Tray
IPDVS
Orange(255-128-000)
Telecommunications - IPDVS Equipment
IPDVS
Telecommunications - Phone Cable
Brown(128-064-064)
Orange(255-128-000)
Telecommunications - Phone Conduit/Cable Tray
Orange(255-128-000)
Telecommunications - Phone Equipment
Telecommunications - Projection Cable
PR
Brown(128-064-064)
Orange(255-128-000)
Telecommunications - Projection Conduit/Cable Tray
PR
Orange(255-128-000)
Telecommunications - Projection Equipment
PR
Telecommunications - Public Address & Clock Cable
PA
Brown(128-064-064)
Orange(255-128-000)
PA
Orange(255-128-000)
Telecommunications - Public Address & Clock Equipment
PA
Telecommunications - Rescue Intercom Cable
RI
Brown(128-064-064)
Orange(255-128-000)
Telecommunications - Rescue Intercom Conduit/Cable Tray
RI
Orange(255-128-000)
Telecommunications - Rescue Intercom Equipment
RI
Telecommunications - Security Cable
Brown(128-064-064)
Orange(255-128-000)
Telecommunications - Security Conduit/Cable Tray
Orange(255-128-000)
Telecommunications - Security Equipment
Brown(128-064-064)
Telecommunications
Conduit/Cable Tray
Public
Address
ABREVIATION
&
Clock
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2.3.6
View Templates
View Templates are a collection of View Properties, such as the Discipline, the Sub-Discipline, the View Scale, the Detail Level,
and Overrides of Model and Annotation Objects that are common for a View Type, such, a Plan View, an Elevation View a 3D
View, etc.
View Templates have been provided within the MEP Templates to address the issued described within the Systems and Filters
Sections.
NOTE
View Templates have been associated with their respective Project Browser Category, so when applying a View Template to a
specific View this will automatically move to the right Category.
To apply a View Template to a View, go to the VIEW Ribbon and under the
GRAPHICS Panel click on the View Templates Pull Down Menu and select the
Apply Template to Current View Tool.
2.3.6.1 Mechanical Equipment View Templates
EQ - 2D_B&W
EQ - 2D_RGB
EQ - 3D_B&W
EQ - 3D_RGB
EQ - Equipment Plan_B&W
EQ - Equipment Plan_RGB
2.3.6.2 HVAC View Templates
HVAC - 2D_B&W
HVAC - 2D_RGB
HVAC - 3D_B&W
HVAC - 3D_RGB
HVAC - Boiler Blow Down Plan_B&W
HVAC - Boiler Blow Down Plan_RGB
HVAC - Chilled Glycol Solution Plan_B&W
HVAC - Chilled Glycol Solution Plan_RGB
HVAC - Chilled Water Plan_B&W
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HVAC - Chilled Water Plan_RGB
HVAC - Condenser Wate Plan_B&W
HVAC - Condenser Water Plan_RGB
HVAC - Duct Plan_B&W
HVAC - Duct Plan_RGB
HVAC - Hot Glycol Solution Plan_B&W
HVAC - Hot Glycol Solution Plan_RGB
HVAC - Hot Water Plan_B&W
HVAC - Hot Water Plan_RGB
HVAC - Refrigerant Plan_B&W
HVAC - Refrigerant Plan_RGB
2.3.6.3 Fire Protection View Templates
FP - 2D_B&W
FP - 2D_RGB
FP - 3D_B&W
FP - 3D_RGB
FP - Fire protection Plan_B&W
FP - Fire protection Plan _RGB
2.3.6.4 Plumbing View Templates
PB - 2D_B&W
PB - 2D_RGB
PB - 3D_B&W
PB - 3D_RGB
PB - Acid Plan_B&W
PB - Acid Plan_RGB
PB - Cold Water Plan_B&W
PB - Cold Water Plan_RGB
PB - Combined Plan_B&W
PB - Combined Plan_RGB
PB - Fire Service Plan_B&W
PB - Fire Service Plan_RGB
PB - Gas Plan_B&W
PB - Gas Plan_RGB
PB - Hot Water Plan_B&W
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PB - Hot Water Plan_RGB
PB - Sanitary Plan_B&W
PB - Sanitary Plan_RGB
PB - Storm Plan_B&W
PB - Storm Plan_RGB
2.3.6.5 Power View Templates
PW - 2D_B&W
PW - 2D_RGB
PW - 3D_B&W
PW - 3D_RGB
PW - Emergency Lighting Plan_B&W
PW - Emergency Lighting Plan_RGB
PW - Grounding Plan_B&W
PW - Grounding Plan_RGB
PW - Lighting Plan_B&W
PW - Lighting Plan_RGB
PW - Lightning Plan_B&W
PW - Lightning Plan_RGB
PW - Power Plan_B&W
PW - Power Plan_RGB
2.3.6.6 Telecommunications View Templates
TC - 2D_B&W
TC - 2D_RGB
TC - 3D_B&W
TC - 3D_RGB
TC - Cable TV Plan_B&W
TC - Cable TV Plan_RGB
TC - Data Plan_B&W
TC - Data Plan_RGB
TC - Fire Alarm Plan_B&W
TC - Fire Alarm Plan_RGB
TC - IPDVS_B&W
TC - IPDVS_RGB
TC - Phone Plan_B&W
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2.3.7
TC - Phone Plan_RGB
TC - Projection Plan_B&W
TC - Projection Plan_RGB
TC - Public Address & Clock Plan_B&W
TC - Public Address & Clock Plan_RGB
TC - Rescue Intercom Plan_B&W
TC - Rescue Intercom Plan_RGB
TC - Security Plan_B&W
TC - Security Plan_RGB
Levels and Plan Views
The Revit-based applications create a relationship between the Level and the first Floor Plan and Ceiling Plan, so when the Level
Name is changed, the associated name for the Floor Plan and the Ceiling Plan updates automatically.
Users will be giving the option to rename the corresponding Level Views (Floor Plan and Ceiling Plan) if the Level Name is
changed. If so, the relationship between both will be broken. It is crucial to maintain this name relationship between the Level and
the Floor Plans on a multi-disciplinary practice as ours for coordination purposes.
Plan Views should be created by making a copy of any
of the existing Floor Plans and/or Reflected Ceiling
Plans under the CAD/BIM Support Views Category by
using the tools on the View Ribbon. Under the Create
Panel, expand the Duplicate View Pull Down Menu to
select the Duplicate View Option as shown in the image
to the right.
By default, the new Floor Plan and/or Ceiling Plan will be placed under a Category named ???. To associate the new View to the
right Category, either change the Properties of the View or apply a View Template.
2.3.8
Views
Views, such as Elevations, Sections, Callouts, 3D, etc. will be created within the Revit
Models as the project evolves. By default, all these types of Views will be placed under a
Category named ???, as shown in the image to the right.
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2.3.9
Copy/Monitor
The Copy/Monitor tool helps to monitor and coordinate changes between teams from different disciplines, which reduce mistakes
and expensive rework.
The copy functionality copies grids, levels, columns, walls, and floors from a linked project into a host project. You can modify
these copied elements, which are automatically related to the original elements. The monitoring functionality sets and maintains
relationships for those elements in the host or linked project.
To start the Copy/Monitor Tool, go to the COLLABORATE Ribbon
Tab and click on the Copy/Monitor located under the Coordinate Panel
and then select the Select Link option.
The first step when using the Copy/Monitor Tool is to select Options
This will open the COPY/MONITOR OPTIONS Dialog Box as shown in the images below.
2.3.9.1 Levels
Under Categories and Types to Copy, the New Type column should be set to
SCA - LEVEL HEAD.
Under Additional Copy Parameters, Parameter, the Offset Level parameter
should be set to 0 0 and the Reuse Levels with the same name parameter
should be checked.
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2.3.9.2 Grids
Under Categories and Types to Copy, the New Type column should be set to
either SCA_GRID_HEAD NEW or SCA_GRID_HEAD_EXST.
Under Additional Copy Parameters, Parameter, the Reuse Grids with the
same name parameter should be checked and the Reuse matching Grids
parameter should be set to Dont reuse.
2.3.9.3 Columns
Under Categories and Types to copy, make every attempt to match the New
type with the Original type. When this is not possible, try to select one that
best resembles the original.
Under Additional Copy Parameters, Parameter, the Split Columns by
Levels parameter should be left unchecked.
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2.3.9.4 Walls
Under Additional Copy Parameters, Parameter,
windows/doors/openings parameter should be checked.
the
Copy
2.3.9.5 Floors
Under the Additional Copy Parameters,
openings/inserts parameter shall be checked.
Parameter,
the
Copy
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2.3.10
Coordination Review
Whenever users modify monitored elements, a coordination monitor warning displays. Users can review these warnings using the
Coordination Review Tool and decide what action to take.
To start the Coordination Review Tool, go to the COLLABORATE Ribbon Tab and click on the Coordination Review tool located
under the COORDINATE Panel, and then select the Select Link option.
Warnings can occur because of these violations:
An original monitored element from the linked project has changed.

A copied monitored element in the host project has changed.
Both the original monitored element and the copied element have changed.
The original element in the linked file was deleted.
The copied element in the host file was deleted.
By default, changes in the Revit-linked model will not change in the users model. Revit wants to ensure that the user is aware of
the change before taking any action.
The image to the right shows the COORDINATION REVIEW
Dialog Box showing a level in the linked model that has moved by
5-0.
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There are four actions that can be performed in a Coordination Review:
COORDINATION REVIEW
ACTION
DESCRIPTION
Postpone
Take no action on the element. Changes the message status so that it can be filtered out or
considered later.
Reject
There is a difference between an element in the host file and its associated monitored element.
The change made to the element in the host file is incorrect, and a change must be made to the
associated monitored element.
Accept Difference
Accepts the change made to the element and updates the relationship. For example, if a pair of
grids was 20 apart and one was moved to 30 away, the change would be accepted, and the
relationship would now be set to 30.
Rename/Move/Modify
The command name changes based on the action. If the name of the monitored element has
changed, the command reads Rename. If a column or level is moved, the command is Move. If a
grid is changed or moved, the command is Modify.
If desired, click Add Comment to enter comments on your action. Enter comments into the Edit Comment line and click OK.
This is your form of communication to the other cross-functional team members.
NOTE
If you select one of these commands, you are changing the element in the current project, not the linked project.
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2.3.11
Creating Sheets
Creating a Contract Documents in Revit is accomplished through sheets, in which Views have been added. Sheets have been
preconfigured to work in conjunction with the discipline Templates file and with the Shared Parameters file.
2.3.11.1 Project Information
Project Information is data that remains the same on all sheets of a project, such as the Facility Code, Project Name, SCA Design
Manager, PID Number, Project Lead, Project Design Manager, Total Sheet Number, Project Address, Project Issue Date,
Submission Status, etc.
To make the required modifications, go to the MANAGE Ribbon Tab
and click on the Project Information Tool located under the Project
Settings Panel. The image on the right illustrates the Project
Information Dialog Box.
All the available Project Information fields are listed under the Other
parameter category.
Another option to enter the Project Information is by typing it directly
on a sheet by clicking on the text placeholder and updating the text as
desired.
NOTE
The Revit-based applications will update all sheet views based on the information provided here.
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2.3.11.2 Loading the Cover Sheet and Title Sheets
The SCA Cover Sheets and Border Sheets sizes are 24x36, 30x42 and 36x48. Verify the sheet size with the project requirements
for any deviation at project kick-off.
The Cover Sheet and Title Sheets can be loaded using one of the following methods:
In the VIEW Ribbon Tab, select the New Sheet Tool located under the Sheet Composition Panel.
In the Project Browser, right-click on top of SHEETS and then select New Sheet.
Either of these methods will display the SELECT A TITLEBLOCK Dialog Box as
shown in the image on the right.
Click on the Load button to import the title blocks provided with the SCA Revit
Standards and then click OK.
The titleblocks can be found under:
Firm_designated_Path\Version of Revit\Titleblocks\
(Please note that the SCA Revit Standards Library needs to be downloaded,
extracted and placed on the network)
NOTE
Once the Cover Sheet and Title Sheets are loaded, they will get populated with the Project Information provided in Section 2.3.11.1
- Project Information.
2.3.11.3 Drawing Information
Drawing Information is data relating to an individual sheet of the Border Sheets in a project. All the available Cover Sheet
Information fields are listed under the Identity Data and Title Text Parameter columns.
To update the Drawing Information of a sheet, use either one of the following methods:
Enter the information directly on a sheet by clicking on the text placeholder within the sheet and update the text as desired.
Click in an empty space in a sheet view and this will open the Sheet INSTANCE PROPERTIES Dialog Box. Change the
values as desired.
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2.3.11.4 Border Sheets
Values within the Border Sheets are the Sheet Name and Number, along with Sheet
Issue Date and the Design By, Drawn By and Checked By lines.
The image on the right illustrates the Border Sheet information.
To promote consistency and easy identification of the people

involved in the project, the Designer, Drawn By, and Checked
By fields should use their (3) initials as shown in the image on the
right.
The Date field should be filled out as a two-digit month, a twodigit day, and a four-digit year format separated by the slash /
character as shown in the image on the right.
There are three sheet-specific fields within the Border Sheets, which
are:
Designer
Drawn By
Checked By
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All SCA Title Blocks have been created with a specific area for Stamps which
are controlled at the Project level by selecting the Title Block and enabling their
Property Types which will open the Type Properties Dialog Box as shown in the
image to the right.
The following two images illustrate the parameters just described.
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2.3.12
Making Revisions
Revision tracking is the process of recording changes made to a model after sheets have been issued. In Revit-based applications,
revisions are displayed and tracked using revision clouds, tags, and schedules.
The revision process should be managed as follows:
Enter information about the revision in the SHEETS ISSUES/REVISIONS Dialog Box.
Update the Revit project to implement the change.
In one or more project views, draw revision clouds to indicate the areas that changed.
Assign a revision to each cloud.
Tag the revision clouds to identify the assigned revisions.
Check sheets to make sure that the revision schedules show the desired information.
Issue the revisions.
The Revit-based application provides flexibility in how it displays the sequence of revisions in a project, the numbers used, what is
shown, and the system used.
To set up the Revisions, go to the VIEW Ribbon Tab and expand the SHEET COMPOSITION Panel.
The image on the right illustrates the preferences used
within the SCA Revit Standards.
Revisions are project based, shall use Numbers and
shall show the Cloud and Tag.
The revision schedule displays information about
revisions that have been issued in the project. All
Borders provided with the SCA Revit Standards
Library have been preset with the SCA_REVISION
SCHEDULE.
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When issuing a revision within the Revit-based applications, the following applies:
On the SHEETS ISSUES/REVISIONS Dialog Box, you can no longer change information for that revision.
In project views, you can no longer assign the issued revision to additional (new) revision clouds.
You cannot edit revision clouds to which the issued revision is assigned.
The image on the right illustrates the Revision Schedule

format.
2.3.13
Printing
The SCA Revit Standards Library adopts both the DWF and PDF format as the standard to be used when creating sheets for printing
purposes.
Printing from the Revit-based application is accomplished by exporting the sheets as a DWF file and by printing to a DWF file
respectively. All Revit-based templates provided with the SCA Revit Standards Library have been preconfigured with these
settings.
DWF and PDF files shall always be created as multi-sheet files, in full size (24x36, 30x42 or 36x48), in black and white, and
grouped together by Drawing Type and by Series (if used).
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2.3.13.1 Printing DWF
The DWF files are the electronic version of the Turnover Set. In
order to print, the first step is to Export the file as a DWF.
In order to Export Sheets to DWF, go to the APPLICATION
menu and select the Export button followed by the DWF
option.
This will open the DWF EXPORT SETTINGS Dialog Box
showing the Views/Sheets tab as shown in the image on the
right.
In the Export drop-down list, select the In session view/sheet
set. This will enable the Show in List drop-down list from
which to select the Sheets in the Model option to select which
sheets to export.
Switch to the DWF Properties tab and select the print Setup
button.
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This will enable the Print Setup Dialog Box as shown in the image to
the right.
This Dialog Box includes two DWF configurations:
SCA DWF Exporter B&W

SCA DWF Exporter Color
Pick one and click the OK button
This will open the EXPORT DWF Dialog Box as shown in

the image on the right.
Browse to the designated folder as specified by Model
Manager/System Administrator by selecting the drop-down
button.
Under the File name/prefix option, type the desired name
of the DWF file and under the Files of type option, select
DWF Files (*.dwf)
Under the Naming option, select Automatic - Long
(Specify Prefix). This option will append the selected
sheet at the end of the file name. Rename this file or files as
describe in Section - Publish Files.
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The image to the right shows the settings needed to be set when printing
DWF files from Autodesk Design Review to ensure the hardcopy output
matches the SCA requirements
Under Color Setting, select Grayscale from the drop-down list;
under Page Handling, select the check-box right next to Choose
Paper Source by DWF Page Size; under the scale option, select
100% followed by the Clip Pages options and from the drop-down
list select the Center on Paper option.
2.3.13.2 Printing as a PDF

In order to print as a PDF, go to the APPLICATION menu and select the
Print button followed by the Print option.
This will open the PRINT Dialog Box shown in the image on the right.
Select the Setup button in the lower right-hand corner of the Dialog Box.
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This will enable the Print Setup Dialog Box as shown in the image to the
right.
This Dialog Box includes eight PDF configurations:
SCA - PDF Exporter B&W 11x17

SCA - PDF Exporter Color 11x17
Pick one and click the OK button
This will open the SAVE PDF FILE AS Dialog Box as shown in the
image on the right.
Browse to the designated folder as specified by Model
Manager/System Administrator by selecting the drop-down button.
Under the File name option, type the desired name of the PDF file
and hit the Save button.
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2.3.14
Purge Unused
The Purge Unused command unloads any unused Families and Family Types along with Groups and Styles, reducing the file size of
the Revit Model file.
To purge the Revit Model, go to the MANAGE Ribbon Tab and click on the
Purge Unused Tool located under the PROJECT SETTINGS Panel. This will
open the PURGE UNUSED Dialog Box as shown in the image on the right.
Expand the desired category and click on the OK button.
NOTE
The Model Manager (MM) and Model Leader (ML) are responsible for purging their disciplines Revit Model before each
Submittal milestone.
2.3.15
Submissions
Before every Submission, the Model Manager (MM) and Model Leaders (ML) are responsible for having all their team members
save their changes to the Central File and to release any Workset ownership.
At the completion of every milestone, each Model Leader (ML) shall copy their disciplines BIM, MANAGEMENTDOCS,
MODEL, and PUBLISH folders into the appropriate milestone sub-folder within SUBMISSIONS.
Once the folders have been copied, each Model Leader (ML) shall notify the Model Manager (MM).
Upon notification, the CADD Unit shall move the files to the Archive Server, mapped internally as the X:\ drive, leaving behind a
text file named ARCHIVED YYYY-MM-DD.txt and containing the exact location where the files can be found.
Projects received from a Consultant should be sent directly to the CADD Unit per Procedural Guideline PG 1.3.2.
NOTE
Before every submission, Revit Models should be purged of all unused information as described in Section - Purge Unused.
2.3.16
Exporting Revit Views to AutoCAD
This section describes the steps required to export Revit Views to AutoCAD preserving the predefined Coordinates System
(NAD83) used on all Revit projects so other disciplines using Civil 3D can use these files as backgrounds.
In order to export Revit Views to AutoCAD, go to the APPLICATION menu and select the Export button followed by the CAD
Formats option and then DWG. This will open the DWG EXPORT Dialog Box as shown in the image below.
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In the Export drop-down list, select the In session view/sheet
set. This will enable the Show in List drop-down list from
which to select the Views in the Model option to select which
views to export
Make sure you click on the on the Load button.
This will launch the Modify

DWG/DXF Export Setup Dialog Box
Select the SCA - Export to AutoCAD
Option. This will ensure that the
DWG units will be set to inches along
with the Coordinate System set
within Revit, as shown in the Units
and Coordinates tab.
Click on the OK button and then on
the Next button.
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This will open the EXPORT CAD FORMATS Dialog
Box as shown in the image to the right, and browse to
the designated folder as specified by Model
Manager/System Administrator.
Make sure you select the appropriate CAD format
before the export.
NOTE
Two color-dependent plot style table files (CTBs) have been provided with the SCA BIM Manual to plot from AutoCAD, refer to
Section - Export Layers DWG/DXF for proper use.
2.3.17
Interference Check
The Interference Check Tool can be used during the design process to coordinate major building elements and systems allowing the
identification of interferences earlier in the design process.
This tool can be used to find single-discipline or cross-discipline interferences, enabling effective identification, inspection and/or
reporting of any interference.
2.3.17.1 Single-Discipline Interference Check
The Single-Discipline Interference Check will be performed by each Model
Leaders using the Interference Check tool within Revit.
To start the Interference Check Tool, go to the COLLABORATE Ribbon
Tab and click on the Interference Check located under the COORDINATE
Panel and then select the Run Interference Check option.
This will open the INTERFERENCE CHECK Dialog Box as shown in the
image on the right, in which Structural Framing is being checked against
Walls.
For Single-Discipline Interference Check, the Categories From option in
the upper portion of both panes should be set to Current Project.
The INTERFERENCE CHECK Dialog Box is divided into two panes. On
the left pane select the Primary element category or system you want to
check, followed by the Secondary element category or system you want to
check the primary selection against. Then click the OK button.
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If there are no interferences to report, a Dialog Box displays informing you of

this. If there are interferences to report, the INTERFERENCE REPORT Dialog
Box, as shown in the image on the right, displays a list of all elements that are in
conflict with one another.
Interferences are grouped according to the way you generated the check. By
default, they are grouped as Primary Selection (left pane/first line) and
Secondary Selection (right pane/second line).
To see one of the elements that are intersected, select its name in the
INTERFERENCE REPORT Dialog Box and click the Show button. A view
opens that displays the problem. To correct a conflict, click in the view and
modify the overlapping elements. The INTERFERENCE REPORT Dialog Box
remains visible.
When the problem intersection has been fixed, within the INTERFERENCE REPORT Dialog Box click the Refresh button, if the
problem has been resolved, the problem elements are removed from the list of conflicts. Additional/subsequent conflicts can be
resolved in this manner.
If the conflicts cannot be resolved without additional input from team members, generate an HTML version of the report by clicking
on the Export button within the INTERFERENCE REPORT Dialog Box.
This will open the EXPORT AN INTERFERENCE
REPORT TO A FILE Dialog Box as shown in the
image on the right. Browse to the designated folder
as
specified
by
Model
Manager/System
Administrator by selecting the drop-down button.
Under the File name option, type the name of the
Report as described in Section - Microsoft Office
Files and under the Files of type options select
Revit Interference Report (*.html.)
Click the Save button. This will take you back to
the INTERFERENCE REPORT Dialog Box. Click
the Close button to finish using the Interference
Check Tool.
NOTE
Disciplines are encouraged to run cross-discipline Interference Checks before the Inter-Disciplinary Interference Check Sessions
using the Interference Check Tool within Revit. This can be accomplished by selecting the other disciplines Linked Files from the
pull-down menu under the Category From option.
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2.3.17.2 Cross-Discipline Interference Check
The Model Manager is responsible for setting up Inter-Disciplinary Interference Check Sessions as often as the project requires.
The Cross-Discipline Interference Check will be performed by the Model Manager using Autodesk NavisWorks. Each Model
Leader is responsible for creating a NavisWorks file out of their Revit Models.
To create a NavisWorks file out of the Revit Model; go to the ADD-INS Ribbon Tab
and click on the External Tools located under the EXTERNAL Panel as shown in the
image to the right, and then select the NavisWorks 2013 Link.
This will open the EXPORT SCENE AS Dialog Box, as shown in the
image to the right. Browse to the designated folder as specified by
Model Manager/System Administrator by selecting the drop-down
button.
Under the File Name option, type the name of the NavisWorks file as
described in Section - NavisWorks Cache File.
Select the NavisWorks Settings button to open the NAVISWORKS

OPTIONS EDITOR - REVIT Dialog Box as shown in the image to the
right.
Click on the Import button to import the pre-defined settings provided
in XML format with the SCA Revit Standards and then click OK.
The configuration files can be found under:
(Please note that the SCA Revit Support Files need to be downloaded,
extracted and placed on the network)
Three configuration files have been provided as follow:
NYCSCA_Export_to_NavisWorks_Project
NYCSCA_Export_to_NavisWorks_Selection
NYCSCA_Export_to_NavisWorks_View
Once picked the desire option, click the OK button. This will take you back to the EXPORT SCENE AS Dialog Box. Click the
Save button to save the NavisWorks file.
NOTE
When exporting the Revit Model using the External Tools, only the current Discipline Model gets exported. Therefore, all links
attached are discarded.
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2.3.17.2.1 NavisWorks Clash Report Settings
Before generating a NavisWorks Clash Report, import the pre-defined settings provided in XML format with the SCA Revit
Standards
The configuration files can be found under:
(Please note that the SCA Revit Support Files need to be downloaded, extracted and placed on the network)
To configure NavisWorks Manage, go to the APPLICATION menu
and select Options , this will open the OPTIONS EDITOR Dialog Box
Select the Import and browse to the folder described above.
The following configuration file has been provided:
NYCSCA_ NavisWorks_Manage_Configuration.xml
The Model Manager (ML) is responsible for compiling all the discipline-specific NavisWorks Cache files (NWC) into a single
Master NavisWorks file (NWF) for coordination purposes.
After launching NavisWorks Manage, the Model Manager (MM) should
open his/her discipline NWC file and link other disciplines NWC files by
going to the HOME ribbon and under the Project tab select Append as
shown in the image on the right.
This will open the APPEND Dialog Box as shown in the image on the right.
Browse to the designated folder as specified by Model Manager/System
Administrator and select all the Disciplines NWC files, one at a time and
select the Open button.
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After loading all disciplines NWC files, the Project A/E shall save this file in his/her own COORDINATION folder as a NWF file
as described in Section -NavisWorks Master File. The NavisWorks Master File (NWF) contains links to the original NWC files
generated by each discipline. No model geometry is saved with this file format, so the next time the disciplines update their NWC
files the Master files will automatically be updated. If links are not found, you will be prompted with the RESOLVE Dialog Box to
re-path the location of the NWC files.
2.3.17.2.2 NavisWorks Clash Report Color Schemes
The following color scheme is used to promote consistency and easy identification across all users when generating Clash Reports.
NAVISWORKS CLASH REPORT COLOR SCHEMES
DISCIPLINE
COLOR
Architectural
Cyan
Electrical
Yellow
Fire Protection
Red
Mechanical
Green
Plumbing
Magenta
Structural
Blue
The image on the right illustrates which Structural Bracing (color blue) and
Mechanical Exhaust Fan (color green) are clashing.
NOTE
This can be accomplished by selecting each Discipline Model and overriding its color with the above settings.
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2.3.17.3 Clash Detective
Go to the Tools pull-down menu and select Clash Detective. This will open the
CLASH DETECTIVE dockable window.
Switch to the Rules Tab and make sure of the following:
The Items in previously found pair of composite objects option should

be checked.
Switch to the Select Tab and make sure of the following:
Under Type, select Hard.

Under Tolerance, select 0 ft 0 in.
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Switch to the Results Tab and make sure of the following:
Under the Display category:
The Auto Reveal option should be checked.

The Auto Zoom option should be checked.
The Save Viewpoint option should be checked.
The Dim Other option should be checked.
The Transparent Dimming option should be checked.
Under the Item 1 and Item 2 category:

The Highlight options should be un-checked on both.
Switch to the Report Tab and make sure of the following:

Under the Contents category:
The Summary option should be checked.

The Date Found option should be checked.
The Layer Name option should be checked.
The Item ID option should be checked.
The Status option should be checked.
The Smart Tags option should be checked.
The Image option should be checked.
Under the Report Format category:
Select HTML from the pull-down menu.
NOTE
Depending on the type of Report needed to be generated, make sure to check the
appropriate Clash Type under the Include Clashes category.
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2.3.18
Updates and Revisions
The dynamic nature of BIM technology dictates that this document will change over time. Changes to this document will be made
by following strict procedures and guidelines.
Changes may be made based on errors and omissions, as well as to enhance or update the standard based on changes in the Revit
environment. When changes are approved by the VP of the A&E Department, it will be incorporated into the next version of this
document and all support files will be modified.
Updates to this document and the related support files will be made as required and will be posted on www.nycsca.org
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ACRONYMS
Definitions and Acronyms that cannot be found in the following Glossary of Terms may be found in the SCA Contract for
Consultant Services, Appendix-A.
Shall mean individual components and/or systems of a building such as, but not limited to,
doors, windows, walls, partitions, roofs, floor slabs, beams, columns, pipes, ducts, conduits,
equipment and fixtures.
Building Information Model

(BIM)
Shall mean the digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a Project.
CADD Unit
Shall mean the System Administrator for all CAD &Revit projects, in this case the CADD
Unit.
Central File
Shall mean the Master Project File that is saved to a network drive and acts as the
distribution point for publishing work to the rest of the team. The Central File stores the
current ownership information for all the elements of the project
Component Element
Shall mean an individual Building Element whose geometry, size, shape, information, and
data may be provided within another Building Element/System.
Component Model(s)
Shall mean the single and distinct Model that is provided by each member of the Design
Team for, but not limited to, architectural/civil, structural, electrical, plumbing/drainage and
fire protection, and mechanical (HVAC).
Composite Model
Shall mean a Model that is the result of the merging of all Component Models and data
provided by the Design Team for a Project.
Civil 3D
C3D
Design
Intent
Building
Information Model
Shall mean the Model (Composite Model) and/or Models (Component Models) provided by
the Design Team to communicate the design intent of a Project.
Design Team
Shall mean the Consultant and its Sub-consultants.

personnel from each discipline.
Drawings
Shall mean, amongst other things, plans, details, sections, elevations, schedules, and
diagrams as described herein, and by the SCA Architectural and Engineering Contract for
Consultant Services.
DOE
Shall mean the New York City Department of Education, its agents, officers, trustees,
employees, representatives or designees, as the case may be.
DSF
Shall mean the New York City Department of School Facilities, its agents, officers, trustees,
employees, representatives or designees, as the case may be.
DWF
Design Web Format
Design Web Format
Shall mean a highly compressed non-editable vector file format created out of CAD/BIM
applications. A DWF file can represent sheets for plotting purposes (2D DWF) or the entire
3D Model (3D DWF) for visualization or estimating purposes.
For in-house projects, shall mean
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Element Borrowing
Shall mean the ability to edit an element located in a Workset owned by another user. If no
one owns the Workset, permission to borrow the element is automatically granted.
Entourage
Items related to the Site work, such as bike racks, benches, flagpoles, etc.
Extracted/Extraction
Shall mean a Drawing, information or data that is obtained from a Model.
Level of Detail
Shall mean the degree of information that is provided within a model (building) element at a
given time (Design Phase). This "information richness" grows as the project advances
throughout the development of the Drawings.
Line Project
Shall mean Capacity Projects.
Local File
The copy of the Central File located directly on the users workstation. The main purpose of
the Local File is faster data access. The Workset processes establish a link between the
Central File and the Local File for data sharing
Model(s)/3D Model(s)
Shall mean the digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a building
element and/or system within a Project generated from a CAD and/or Revit application.
Point Cloud
Shall mean a set of vertices in a three-dimensional (X, Y, Z) coordinate system
Project Information Model
Shall mean the finalized Revit-based and Civil 3D-based models as a record of a completed
project
Revit Families
Shall mean groups of elements with a common set of parameters, identical use, and similar
graphical representation
SCA
School Construction Authority
SCA Families
Shall mean a group of three dimensional (3D) Building Elements, which have a common set
of parameters, identical uses, and similar graphical representation that have been derived
from SCA Design Standards.
Shared Parameters
Shall mean parameters that can be added to projects and then shared with other families or
projects. They give the ability to add specific data that is not already predefined in the Revitbased applications.
Site Model (SM)
Shall mean the centralized Revit-based file where all models share coordinates with each
other and at the same time will control true north, project north, and elevations.
Sub-contractor
Shall mean a person, persons, firm, partnership, corporation, joint venture, business
association, or any entity under contract with the Contractor or any Subcontractor of any tier,
to perform any portion of the Work.
WCS
World Coordinates System
Worksets
Worksets create the ability to divide the project in functional areas allowing the propagation
and coordination of changes between designers, enabling multiple members of a team the
ability to simultaneously work on different portions of a project.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions regarding the SCA BIM Guidelines and Standards for Architects and Engineers should be forwarded via email to
caddunit@nycsca.org.
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5.1
APPENDIX A SCA IN-HOUSE PROJECT DIRECTORY STRUCTURE
SCA IN-HOUSE REVIT WORKFLOW
The SCA BIM Guidelines and Standards provide a structure for the organization of Revit projects within the A&E Department.
The primary goals of this structure are to improve coordination among all functional groups within the A&E Department and their
Consultants, as well as to develop projects in a way that will facilitate the future use of Revit Models and other related data and
information.
5.1.1
Revit Project Workflow
1.
The Architectural Group will start a project by creating the Levels and Grid. The group will then create their model, which
might contain Structural elements such as columns. Once the Design gets to the appropriate Milestone and/or Level of
Design, the Architectural Group will share their Model with the Structural Group.
2.
The Structural Group will link the Architectural Model and take ownership of the Levels and Grid. The group will
determine the Structural elements by making changes to the Levels and Grid based on the Architectural Design if
appropriate. Once the Design gets to an appropriate Milestone and/or Level of Design, the Structural Group will share
their Model with the Architectural Group.
3.
The Architectural Group will link the Structural Model and will monitor the Structural Levels, Grid and Structural
elements, and will erase any instance of the Levels, Grid and Structural elements they originally created. The Architectural
Group will continue their design effort by adding Lighting and Plumbing Fixtures intended as placeholders. Once the
Design gets to an appropriate Milestone and/or Level of Design, the Architectural Group will share their Model with the
Electrical and Mechanical Groups.
4.
The Electrical Group will link the Architectural and Structural Models and Copy/Monitor at least the Structural Levels &
Grid and the Architectural Walls if needed. The Electrical Group will start their design effort by laying out their Corrosion
Protection, Electrical and/or Electronics components based on the placeholders determined by the Architectural Group.
Once the Design gets to an appropriate Milestone and/or Level of Design, the Electrical Group will share their Model with
the Team.
5.
The Mechanical Group will link the Architectural and Structural Models and Copy/Monitor the Structural Levels & Grids
and the Architectural Walls if needed. The Mechanical Group will start their design effort by laying their Fire Protection,
HVAC and Plumbing components based on the placeholders determined by the Architectural Group. Once the Design gets
to an appropriate Milestone and/or Level of Design, the Mechanical Group will share their Model with the Team.
6.
The Architectural Group will link the Electrical and Mechanical Models and erase any instances of Lighting and Plumbing
Fixtures they originally placed.
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5.1.2
The Site Model
A Site Model (SM) file is created for each Revit project. This Site Model includes a CAD files based on the projects Coordinate
System and controls the location, rotation, and elevation of all Revit-based Models (Architectural, Electrical, Mechanical and
Structural) linked to it.
The process of shared coordinates allows importing an AutoCAD drawing into Revit project and acquiring the coordinates from the
imported file so that the Revit coordinate system aligns with AutoCAD drawing coordinates.
5.1.2.1 The Site Model AutoCAD Background
The Site Model AutoCAD background is made using the Survey drawing as a base
from which we will obtain the coordinates for the project. Make sure the file provided
is oriented to True North and is set to decimal feet units as shown in the image to the
right and that the System Variable PROXYGRAPHICS is set to 1.
Revit requires the drawing to be contained in a 1-mile sphere. To check this in AutoCAD, draw a circle in plan view to check the
drawing is within a 1 mile circle. Since there might be information in the Z coordinate, switch to a elevation view to check there are
no outlying points and/or lines, as shown in the images below.
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5.1.2.2 The Revit Site Model
The next step is to prepare the Revit Site Model by using the template, which can be found as described on Section 2.2.1 Templates:
NYCSCA_TEMPLATE_SITE_MODEL.rte
From the Project Browser, switch to the SITE plan. From the INSERT Ribbon, under the LINK
Panel, select the Link CAD tool as shown in the image on the right.
Browse to the _SM folder where the Site Model AutoCAD Background file was saved.
Make sure that the following settings are as below:
Revit will alert with the following two warnings that can be ignored.
At this point, the user can Acquire Coordinates from the Site Model AutoCAD Background
file. This step is key because it will define the NE coordinates as well as the Elevation
Coordinates.
Check that the coordinates are correct by using the Spot Coordinate tool under the Annotate Ribbon. Revit will not snap to the
inserted CAD drawing, so first draw a detail line and then use the Spot Coordinate tool.
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After this has been completed, save the Revit Site Model file in the _SM folder following the File Naming convention as described
in Section 2 of this Manual.
Revit will alert with the Dialog Box shown in the image to the right, in
which the user will need to accept in order to establish a relation
between the Site Model AutoCAD Background file and the Revit Site
Model file. Click on the Save option to proceed.
5.1.2.3 Creating a Central File for each Discipline

The CAD/BIM Support Group is responsible of creating all the Revit Model files for all disciplines involved in the project, starting
by using each disciplines template and saving them in the appropriate discipline MODEL folder and naming them accordingly.
The CAD/BIM Support Group will provide the basic Workset already as part the Central files.
5.1.2.4 Using the Revit Site Model to Share Coordinates across Disciplines
The process of sharing coordinates across Disciplines will allow all Models to be fully coordinated. First open the Revit Site Model
and link every single Disciplines Central file created in the previous step using the Auto By Shared Coordinates Option.
When selecting the Open button, the following alert will appear
Switch to an elevation view. The user will see the Revit Site Model includes two
levels; the Linked Base (Sea Level) and the Datum Elevation, which is the Project
Elevation, as shown in the image to the right. Make sure to set the Datum Elevation
level to where the Project elevation should be.
The next step is to align the Level 0 - 0 of all linked discipline Models to the Datum Elevation Level defined within the Revit Site
Model.
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Select each individual linked model from the Revit Links tree under the PROJECT
BROWSER. With the link selected, right click and pick the Select All Instances option
followed by the In Entire Project option as shown in the image to the right.
Once the link has been selected, from within the type selector click on the Element Properties
button and under Shared Location, click on top of the Not Shared button.
The coordinates from current model (the Revit Site Model) will be shared into each
of the discipline model file by selecting the Reconcile button as shown in the image
to the right. At that point the Share Location will switch to Internal.
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Repeat this process with every single Discipline Model linked to the Revit Site
Model to share the coordinates. When saving the Revit Site Model, the user will
be prompted to save the references Models. Make sure to select the Save option
and click OK as shown in the image to the right.
5.1.2.5 Defining Project North

Chances are that the orientation of each Discipline Model is not appropriate since the Revit Site Model has been defined using True
North. At this point, each discipline will be able to adjust their Models using the Rotate Project North tool at their own discretion
without affecting the coordinates of the project.
5.1.3
Borough Folders
All SCA Revit projects are stored on a central server, which has internally been mapped using the drive letter J:. The (J:\Drive)
is divided into Borough Folders using the following codes based on geographical location.
BOROUGH FOLDER
BOROUGH CODE
BOROUGH NAME
5.1.4
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Queens
Staten Island/Richmond
Bronx
Facility Folders
Each Borough Folder contains sub-folders named after each DOE Facility (SCA Building ID) within that geographical location.
Each of these sub-folders store the facility-specific data as it relates to existing conditions and current SCA Revit projects on that
facility. The Facility Code is a unique identifier assigned by the SCA.
The folders should be named beginning with the Borough Code, followed by a three-digit number.
Abraham Lincoln High School, Brooklyn

Example: K410
Academy of Collaborative Education, Manhattan

Example: M344
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5.1.5
PID (Project Identification Number) Folder
Refer to Section 2.2.3.4 - PID SCA Project Identification. The image to the right
illustrates the project folder concept using a Line project with the PID Number of L56789.
For Internal purposes, there are other project related folders that reside here, but they are
not Revit related and therefore are addressed in a separate internal SCA document.
5.1.5.1 BIM Folder

This folder is to be used for storing Revit-related information files that do not need to be shared
outside each discipline.
The image to the right illustrates the standardized sub-folders provided within BIM.
Rules of the BIM folder:
Sub-folders should not be created at the root level of the BIM folder.
The BIM folder allows read-write access to the owning discipline.
No other discipline has access to the BIM folder.
The BIM folder will be archived with the project.
5.1.5.2 DISCIPLINE Folder

This folder is used to share files among the five disciplines:
Architectural
Note: Project specific Civil Engineer associated information/model to be filed here
Electrical
Fire Protection
Mechanical
Plumbing
Structural
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Every discipline is provided with a folder in the Project Directory. Each Discipline folder has a series of standardized sub-folders in
which all design related data is to be stored.
The image to the right illustrates these standardized sub-folders using the Architectural folder as an
example.
Rules of the DISCIPLINE folder:
Sub-folders should not be created in the Discipline folder.
The Discipline folder has read-write permissions assigned to that owning discipline only.
Other disciplines have read access to the Discipline folder.
No other discipline has write access to the Discipline folder.
5.1.5.3 MODEL Folder

This folder stores the Revit Model file.
Each Model folder has a series of standardized subfolders in which all design related data is
stored.
The image on the right illustrates these standardized sub-folder using the Architectural folder as
an example.
Rules of the MODEL folder:
Sub-folders should not be created in the MODEL folder.
The MODEL folder allows read-write access to the owning discipline.
The MODEL folder allows read-only access to all other disciplines.
The MODEL folder will be archived with the project.
5.1.5.4 ANALYSIS Folder

This folder stores results of the different types of analysis performed in the Revit Model.
Rules of the ANALYSIS Folder:
Sub-folders may be created in the Analysis folder. Refer to Section - Folder Naming Convention.
5.1.5.5 BACKGROUNDS Folder

This folder stores AutoCAD and/or Image files that will be referenced into the Revit Model and will become part of the Contract
Set.
Rules of the BACKGROUNDS folder:
Sub-folders should not be created in the BACKGROUNDS folder.
AutoCAD files and Image files should be named accordingly. Refer to Section -AutoCAD Files and to Section - Image Files.
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5.1.5.6 COORDINATION Folder
This folder stores documents and reports for multi-discipline coordination purposes only.
Rules of the COORDINATION folder:
Sub-folders may be created in the COORDINATION folder. Refer to Section - Folder Naming Convention.
5.1.5.7 LIBRARY Folder

This folder stores project-specific Revit Family files. Included is a sub-folder for Materials.
Rules of the LIBRARY folder:
Sub-folders may be created in the LIBRARY folder. If this is decided by the Design Team, a folder structure similar to the one
provided by the Revit product in use should be created.
This folder structure can be found under:
D:\Documents and Settings\All Users\ Application Data\Autodesk\REVIT PRODUCT\Imperial Library\
5.1.5.8 MATERIALS Folder

This folder stores custom and/or project-specific materials (.MLIB files) along with the associated bitmaps used within the Revit
Model.
Rules of the MATERIALS folder:
Sub-folders may be created in the MATERIALS folder. If this is decided by the Design Team, a folder structure similar to the
one provided by the Revit product in use should be created.
This folder structure can be found under:
D:\Program Files\REVIT PRODUCT\ Data\Rendering\assetlibrary_base.fbm\ Materials\
5.1.5.9 RENDERINGS Folder

This folder stores data such as images, walkthroughs and animations generated from the Revit Model.
Rules of the RENDERINGS folder:
Sub-folders may be created in the RENDERINGS folder. Refer to Section - Folder Naming Convention.
5.1.5.10 PUBLISH Folder

This folder is used as a sharing mechanism between disciplines using the Revit-based applications and Civil 3D. Revit Models will
be exported as DWG files and saved within this folder.
Rules of the PUBLISH folder:
Sub-folders should not be created in the PUBLISH folder.
The PUBLISH folder allows read-write access to the owning discipline.
The PUBLISH folder allows read-only access to all other disciplines.
The PUBLISH folder will be archived with the project.

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5.1.5.11 RECEIVED Folder
This folder contains a dated archive of design information received from outside sources.
This folder is a record intended to identify exactly when and what information was provided by a consultant.
Rules of the RECEIVED folder:
Sub-folders may be created in the RECEIVED folder. Refer to Section - Folder Naming Convention.
The RECEIVED folder provides read-write access to the owning discipline.
No other discipline has access to the RECEIVED folder.
The RECEIVED folder will not be archived with the project.
5.1.5.12 SUBMISSIONS Folder

This folder is to be used for storing project information as it appears at each milestone of the project.
The image to the right illustrates the standardized sub-folders provided within SUBMISSIONS.
While the BIM Folder, and sub-folders MODEL and PUBLISH, contain working information that
changes throughout the life of project, the SUBMISSIONS folder preserves the state of those files at
the moment of each milestone.
Note:
Before every submission, Revit Models should be purged of all unused information. Refer
to Section - Purge Unused.
Rules of the SUBMISSIONS folder:
Sub-folders should not be created at the root level of the SUBMISSIONS folder.
All sub-folders under the SUBMISSIONS folder will be archived with the project.
5.1.5.13 IA_PRE-SCHEMATIC Folder

The Pre-Schematic folder is necessary for some projects to compare alternatives before proceeding with Schematic Design.
Rules of the Pre-Schematic folder:
Only the MODEL and PUBLISH folders should be copied into this folder.
Sub-folders should not be created in the Pre-Schematic folder.
5.1.5.14 IB_SCHEMATIC Folder

Schematic is necessary for some projects to develop design concepts, determine anticipated construction costs and schedules, and to
compare alternatives before proceeding with Design Development or Contract Documents phases.
Rules of the Schematic folder:
Sub-folders should not be created in the Schematic folder.
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5.1.5.15 IC_DD_30PERCENT Folder
DD_30Percent (Design Development) is necessary to develop the chosen design concept, further refine anticipated construction
costs and schedules before proceeding with contract documents. Sub-folder DOB_Filing has been provided; see below.
Rules of the DD_30Percent folder:
Additional sub-folders should not be created in the IC_DD_30Percent folder.

Rules of the DOB_Filing folder:
Only the PUBLISH folders should be copied into this folder.
At this phase the Zoning and Egress Filing occurs, and thus all appropriate submissions to DOB are to be copied here.
5.1.5.16 IIA_DD_60PERCENT Folder

DD_60Percent (Design Development) effort includes preparation of contract documents that will be used for construction. Subfolder DOB_Filing has been provided; see below.
Rules of the DD_60Percent folder:
Additional sub-folders should not be created in the IIA_DD_60Percent folder.

At this phase the Preliminary DOB Filing occurs, and thus all appropriate submissions to DOB are to be copied here.
5.1.5.17 IIB_CD_100PERCENT Folder

The CD_100Percent Set is when the project reaches 100% design and submitted for review. Sub-folder DOB_Filing has been
provided; see below.
Before the CD_100Percent submission, all Design Options within the RevitModels should be converted into the Primary
Option.
Rules of the CD_100Percent folder:
Additional sub-folders should not be created in the IIB_CD_100Percent folder.

At this phase the final DOB Filing has taken place, and thus all DOB objections need to be incorporated/addressed as part
of the Contract Documents (Bid Set). All appropriate submissions to DOB are to be copied here.
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5.1.5.18 IIB_TURNOVER_BID Folder
The Bid Set contains drawings that have been modified/updated to include all review comments and have been accepted by SCA
Construction Management prior to bid.
Rules of the Turnover_Bid folder:
Only the, MODEL and PUBLISH folders should be copied into this folder.
Additional sub-folders should not be created in the IIB_Turnover_Bid folder.
5.1.5.19 IIC_CONFORMANCE Folder

The Conformance Set contains drawings that have been modified or new drawings that have been issued during Bid prior to award.
It contains all addenda.
Addenda happen after the Turnover Set is plotted and put out to bid. Not all the addenda might contain drawings; some might only
contain specifications. For that reason, the Bid Set might contain non-consecutive addenda sub-folders.
Rules of the Conformance folder:
A default sub-folder is provided named Addendum_XX.
XX should be replaced by a two-digit number representing the addendum number.
Sub-folders may be created in the Bid folder as long as they follow the naming convention noted above.
A set of PDF files should be created including only the drawings that have changed and/or drawings that have been added.
5.1.5.20 III_AMENDED Folder

The Amended Set contains drawings that have been modified as a result of Bulletins, Change Orders, and other revisions during
construction.
Rules of the Amended folder:
A default sub-folder is provided named Bulletin_XX.
XX should be replaced by a two-digit number representing the Bulletin number.
Sub-folders may be created in the Bid folder as long as they follow the naming convention noted above.
A set of PDF files should be created including only the drawings that have changed.
5.1.5.21 PRESENTATIONS Folder

The Presentations folder might contain different file formats used for presentation purposes only.
Rules of the Presentations folder:
Sub-folders may be created in the Presentations folder. Refer to Section - Folder Naming Convention.
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5.1.6
Sample Folder Structure
The Sample Folder Structure, defined in this section, should be used to simplify the exchange of information among the SCA
departments, divisions, and functional groups as well as between the SCA and outside resources (consultants and contractors).
Every discipline is provided with a folder in the project directory in which all design-related data is to be stored.
Two Sample Folder Structures have been provided with the SCA Revit Standards
Library to address both the Central File as well as the Local File.
Central File folder
The word Borough should be replaced with the

Borough Code provided in Section - Borough Folder.
The word Facility should be replaced with the Facility
Code provided by the Project Lead. The letters PID
should be replaced with the PID Number provided by the
Project Lead or by the Project Design Manager at the
project kick-off meeting.
Local File folder
The word Borough should be replaced with the

Borough Code provided in Section - Borough Folder.
The word Facility should be replaced with the Facility
Code provided by the Project Lead. The letters PID
should be replaced with the PID Number provided by
either the Project Lead or by the Project Design Manager
at the project kick-off meeting and the word Discipline
with one of the six disciplines within the SCA A&E
Department provided in Section - Discipline Folder.
A copy of both Sample Folder Structures can be found under:

S:\share\Autodesk\Version of Revit\\Sample Project\
Note:
The Project Lead is responsible for setting up all Revit Models.
5.1.7
Creating the Central and Local Files
The CADD Unit is responsible for setting up the project on the Server as well as creating each users Local File.
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5.1.8
Worksets Naming Convention
When naming Worksets, the SCA Revit Standards adopts two different approaches based on the size and complexity of the project.
Each discipline shall determine which of the two approaches better fits their design needs. The Worksets naming convention is
discipline specific, not project specific; therefore, these two formats will be able to co-exist within the same project.
The image on the right illustrates the default Worksets supported
by both approaches, which are:
Default
Linked_Files
Shared_Levels_and_Grids
5.1.8.1 Worksets Based on Location

Worksets based on location should be named according to where the elements are spatially located within the project.
The Workset should take the form of:
<Location>_<Description>
WORKSET BASED ON LOCATION
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
Location
Location within the project.
Description

@ $ % ^ &<> / \ : ; ? * | ,
Note:
This approach is most suitable for small-to-medium size projects in which a small team is part of the project.
Capitalize the leading letters in each portion of the Workset name.
Keep file names as short as possible.
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The image on the right illustrates the Worksets for a project done by
the Architectural Group in which they are proposing (4) Worksets
named as follows:
North_East_Head_House
North_West_Head_House
South_East_Head_House
South_West_Head_House
5.1.8.2 Worksets Based on Element

Worksets based on Element should be named according to what each Element and Component represent within the project.
The Workset should take the form of:
<Element>_<Component>
WORKSETS BASED ON ELEMENT
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
Element
Elements within the project.

(Refer to chart below.)
Component
(Optional)
Components within the project.

(Refer to chart below.)
Note:
This approach is most suitable for medium-to-large size projects in which a large team is part of the project.
Capitalize the leading letters in each portion of the Workset name.
Keep file names as short as possible.
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5.1.8.2.1
Revit Architecture
REVIT ARCHITECTURE
ELEMENT TYPE
COMPONENT TYPE
Entourage
Building_Exterior
Landscape
Roof
Walls
Ceilings
Equipment
Furniture
Building_Interior
Lighting
Slabs
Vertical_Circulation
Walls
5.1.8.2.2
Revit Structure
REVIT STRUCTURE
ELEMENT TYPE
Foundation
Columns
Slabs
Framing
COMPONENT TYPE
Concrete
Steel
Concrete
Steel
Concrete
Steel
Concrete
Steel
The image on the right illustrates the Worksets for a project done
by the Structural Group in which they are proposing (2) Worksets
named as follows:
Columns_Concrete
Columns_Steel
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5.1.8.2.3
Revit MEP
REVIT MEP
ELEMENT TYPE
COMPONENT TYPE
Chill_Water
Controls
HVAC
Ductwork
Equipment
Hot_Water
Steam
Compress_Air
Domestic_Cold_Water
Domestic_Hot_Water
Plumbing
Domestic_Hot_Water_Return
Sanitary_Sewer
Sanitary_Ventilation
Storm
Foam
Fire_Protection
FM200
Stand_Pipe
Sprinkler
Fire_Alarm
Electrical
Lighting
Power
Network
Low Voltage & Data

Communicaion
Public_Address
Security
Telecommunications
Corrosion_Protection
Above_Grade
Below_Grade
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6.0
6.1
EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT 1 - Release and Indemity Regarding BIM and CADD-Related Materials
The following is a sample of the SCAs Release and Indemnity Regarding BIM and CADD-Related Materials. It shall be
completed and submitted to the CADD Unit by the Contractor..
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Building Information Modeling Guidelines

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1.2 PROCESS AND QUALITY OF DELIVERABLES ............................................................ 3

BIM Implementation Plan .................................................................................................................... 3

1.3 BIM MODELS ....................................................................................................................... 7

1.4 COORDINATION/CLASH DETECTION ........................................................................55

1.5 PROGRAM AND SPACE VALIDATION REPORT ........................................................74

1.6 COST ESTIMATING ...........................................................................................................74

1.7 ZONING ENVELOPE MODEL..........................................................................................74

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1.7.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 74

1.8 EXISTING BUILDINGS/ADDITIONS ..............................................................................74

2.0 SECTION 2 REVIT STANDARDS..................................................................... 75

How to Use Section II Revit Standards ........................................................................................... 75

2.2 FILE USAGE AND TYPES .................................................................................................84

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2.2.3.16 Microsoft Office Files ...................................................................................................... 101

2.3 BEST PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES....................................................................... 111

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2.3.10 Coordination Review ......................................................................................................................... 129

3.0 GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ACRONYMS.................................................... 151

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5.1.5.21 PRESENTATIONS Folder ............................................................................................. 166

6.0 EXHIBITS............................................................................................................... 173

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NEW YORK CITY SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY

SECTION 1 BIM GUIDELINES

improve the decision making process

reduce requests for information

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BIM Implementation Plan

Communicating the BIM vision to the Design Team

Model Managers/Model Leaders

The Project Model Manager shall be the Architect of Record.

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Ensure coordination, communication and exchange protocols

Construction Managers are NYCSCA employees.

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Compliance with technical criteria

Contract Document Quality

Submission Schedules and Required Deliverables

Electronic copies9 of all Models10

Architectural Massing Model

Exterior Fly-Thru and Interior Walk-Thru

Zoning Envelope Model