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End Notes
1The full 2016 LOD Specification can be downloaded for free at bimforum.org/lod.2UniFormat Numbers and Titles used in the LOD Specification are from UniFormat, published by CSI and Construction Specifications Canada (CSC), and are used with permission from CSI. For a more in-depth explanation of UniFormat and its use in the construction industry, contact 800-689-2900 or visit www.csinet.org.
Peter J. Arsenault, FAIA, NCARB, LEED AP, is a nationally known architect, consultant, continuing education presenter, and prolific author advancing building performance through better design. www.pjaarch.com, www.linkedin.com/in/pjaarch
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Originally published in Architectural Record