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The building component catalogue has been in use in many of internal use and for our partners. However, we would like
our building projects and also by external parties, e.g. to make it available to the industry. It may be used by
Københavns Ejendomme1. At the back of the catalogue a and be an inspiration to the construction industry as long
Model Progress Specification (MPS) is available. This describes as the source is scknowledged.
the needed information for each building element at a given
time in the project process. We welcome comments and suggestions for
improvements. The catalogue is continuously updated,
The motivation for this catalogue derives from the great while we use.
challenge in use of BIMs where it often is unclear what
Inquiries regarding this building component catalogue
information must be provided at a certain milestones. The
should be addressed to vdc@mth.dk.
catalogue has found inspiration in Level of Development
(LOD), developed by the American Institute of Architects Fully or partly reuse of this catalogue is only allowed after
(AIA). written approval from MT Højgaard. Contact MT Højgaard
vdc@mth.dk.
The building component catalogue will be integrated with a
Danish, Norwegian, American and English standard as soon as
it is available in a condition suitable for the implementation in
construction.
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ICT-agreement – For projects with estimated value at or above DKK 20
million excl. VAT. Version 2.5, Københavns Ejendomme, 22-05-2014
This building component catalogue describes how MT Illustration: Displays the guiding geometry of the object
Højgaard defines the geometri (LOD, Level of Development) at a given level of information.
for the selected building parts and specifies suggestions for
properties (LOI, Level of Information) of the individual LOD: Describes the geometry in words.
building components. More properties can be added as needed
or building components can be the inspiration for another. LOI: Describes the properties that an object has at a
given LOD level. Properties of a building element at a
LOD is increasing, where LOD100 represents the lowest level given LOD level are the described characteristics including
and LOD500 represents the highest level. the properties from the previous LOD level. This means
that the previous properties are included automatically.
This building component catalogue is a reference book that
can be used together with the Model Progress Specification In general, definitions of systems describe where
(MPS) in relation to milestones (e.g. preliminary design, components are included such as drains on a sewer where
detailed design, as built). Firstly described are the properties the drains level of level is defined at an additional LOD
relevant to calculation, scheduling and energy calculations. building card.
2
According to ICT-agreement – For projects with estimated value at or
above DKK 20 million excl. VAT. Version 2.54, Københavns Ejendomme,
22-05-2014
Liability
Typical architects and consulting engineers.
Terrain
Levelling/gradings
Excavation for foundations
Excavation for pipes
Road and railway
Road and railway equipment
Dam
Existing pipework
Drainage
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Room
Roof
Light Facade
Heavy Facade
Light Interior Walls
Floor
Ceiling
Elevator
Door
Window
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Utility
Pipe services, terrain
Water-carrying installations (heating, drainage
(rainwater/sewage), domestic water, cooling and
sprinkling)
Air born installations
Ventilation
Electricity
Low voltage (CTS & IT and data communication,
security, personal security access security)
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Air born installations
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Sample of Model Progression Specification – MPS
Sample of the Model Progression Specification - MPS in relation to milestones. LOD acc. to
"Building Component Catalogue with information levels (LOD)". The plan must be adapted for the indicidual project, and the following are only filled ind as an example.
PROPERTIES
PROPERTIES
PROPERTIES
PROPERTIES
OBJECT TYPE
GEOMETRY
GEOMETRY
GEOMETRY
GEOMETRY
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Sample of Model Progression Specification – MPS
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PROPERTIES
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Sample of Model Progression Specification – MPS
PROPERTIES
PROPERTIES
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GEOMETRY
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