What is it?
LOD was the predominant standard for expressing BIM model development level for many years. ISO 19650-aligned organizations evolve toward LOIN. SORA adopts the LOIN-based approach.
Why it matters
This technical concept is a core element of the ISO 19650 framework for information management in built assets. Understanding it is essential for anyone working within an information-managed project environment.
Relationship with ISO 19650
ISO 19650 defines the processes and requirements within which this concept operates. The standard provides the vocabulary and process architecture that make rigorous information management possible across project teams, regardless of the tools they use.
How SORA uses it
SORA applies this concept operationally within The SORA Method. Rather than treating it as a compliance requirement, SORA embeds it into the day-to-day processes of information production, verification and delivery in complex projects.
For a complete technical explanation including common errors and related concepts, see the Spanish version of this article.
Related concepts
- ISO 19650 — The international standard that defines the information management framework
- The SORA Method — The operational framework that applies these concepts in real projects
- SORA Knowledge — The full technical knowledge base on Information Management and BIM Integration