A growing trend among manufacturers is to provide what they call "BIM-ready content." These are BIM deliv-erables of their specific products that you can download online, whether it's an HVAC system or an executive desk. While it may be tempting to seek these models out, understand that there are no national standards for BIM yet. One company may offer a basic model that only contains dimensions. Another might include details more applicable to engineers, such as the metal composition of bolts. Both could lack the energy performance data you were hoping for. There is also a concern about compatibility. Even if the manufacturer's model has what you need, how will you get it into your model? Online offerings may not be usable across multiple platforms.
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