BIM integrated design improves information management and cooperation amongst different stakeholders throughout the different phases of project lifecycle. LCA involves a suitable method for assessing environmental performance. Know more about the tips for making a BIM model work from this PPT.

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2. TABLE OF CONTENT
INTRODUCTION
Apply uniform and clear material labeling
Prefer layered elements for items of multiple
materials
Model objects as hollow
Export the model with the steel
Verify elements & categorizing them
Never get concerned about problems in
model components
Final Thought

3. INTRODUCTION
Building Information Modeling encourages integrated design and
enhances communication and collaboration amongst the
various stakeholders throughout the various project life-cycle
phases.
Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA), on the other hand, is an
appropriate technique for evaluating environmental
performance.
decision-making process, LCA, and BIM should both be included
to get a comprehensive perspective of the project that includes
environmental requirements.

4. INTRODUCTION
To achieve building sustainability on a broader scale, it is well
established that integrating BIM and building life cycle
assessments is a necessary step. However, very few BIM models
are flawless. Hence before importing your BIM model, work with
it. beforehand to automate the calculations.
The tips would assist you in creating a BIM model that is
appropriate for automating life-cycle assessments.
The key objective is to ensure that your BIM model has enough
data for LCA requirements.
BIM modeling usually contains a lot of data about your building,
but for your LCA calculation, you only need some of this data,
defined as per these procedures.

5. Ensure that the labels are legible and accurate (using
specific technical references is also fine). Instead of
Airspace, Foreground, White, etc., use ready-mix
concrete, cast-in-place, or steel steps. You may speak in
your native tongue.
Avoid definitions in conflict with one another by using
precise material designations whenever possible, like
‘Concrete’ for one object's material and ‘Brick’ for another.
01. APPLY UNIFROM AND CLEAR
MATERIAL LABELING

6. 02. Prefer layered elements for
items of multiple materials
Objects that have the necessary materials with
applicable thicknesses, including potential airspaces,
when you can add a multi-layer object, like an external
wall.
Apply labeling like an interior wall, gypsum and steel
studs to your objects' labels if they are specified as solid
objects and represent internal walls to show that they are
constructed with multiple layers.

7. 03. Model objects as hollow
Model items as hollows or else indicate in labeling
when they are intended to be hollow. You should
refer to your slabs as hollow core slabs if hollow
items are shown as solids.

8. 04. Export the model with the steel
reinforcement: Structural models can be saved
with or without reinforcements for ease of use.
While utilizing a model for LCA, it doesn't have
reinforcement steel incorporated in the concrete,
you will need to manually add the proper
amount of reinforcement.

9. 05. Verify elements
& categorizing them
in terms of IFC: To prevent ambiguity and mistakes
in the application and analysis of the model, BIM
engineers have to verify elements and categorize
them related to IFC. If the classification is incorrect,
your scope may be incorrect because it will probably
be utilized for filtering.

10. Never get concerned about
problems in model components
For instance, only the structure and enclosure must
be included in LEED v4 LCA, whereas many building
certification programs like BREEAM view the building
site and installations as optional LCA components
(though they may be required by a particular project
to achieve a higher rating).
Verify the necessary scope with your client, and then
concentrate on it.

11. Final Thought
These methods will make it simple to import models
into One Click LCA. Working with flawed models is also
a possibility.
You can use One Click LCA Business or Expert license
with the Model Checker tool to quickly identify
potential issues.

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