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Official Release: 2025 LOD Specification
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
The 2025 LOD Specification is now available from BIMForum. This release continues to provide a structured, consistent framework for defining model expectations and improving collaboration across the built environment.
2025 LOD Specification Public Comment Period Now Open
Friday, December 19, 2025
The draft 2025 LOD Specification has been released for public comment. Industry stakeholders are invited to review the proposed updates and provide feedback to help shape the final release. Public …
BIMForum Level of Development (LOD) Specification 2024 – In English and Spanish Language Version
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
BIMForum has published the 2024 Level of Development (LOD) Specification in an English and Spanish language version. The publication of the 2024 LOD Spec in Spanish Language has been made …
buildingSMART USA – openBIM Training and Certification
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
buildingSMART USA, has developed a training and certification program for decision makers and practitioners in the AEC/O industry. The training program consists of 4 courses: The objective of these courses …
2023 Level of Development (LOD) Specification
Friday, December 29, 2023
The BIMForum announces the publication of the 2023 Level of Development (LOD) Specification. The BIMForum had created the first version of the LOD Specification in 2013. The current edition marks …
BIMForum Original Content
Sunday, September 10, 2023
It has been brought to BIMForum’s attention that, as has happened before, an organization has appeared styling itself as a “BIMForum.” In the present instance, an organization calling itself “BIMForum …
Open Standards Survey
Monday, June 05, 2023
The BIMForum and BuildingSmart USA (https://www.buildingsmartusa.org/) seek your participation in the Open Standards Survey. Open Standards are important tools for enabling innovation and development. Open standards enable individuals and organizations …