GSA Data

The General Services Administration in the United States has set out deliverables standards that require that projects be delivered in IFC format. In addition, they require that certain additional GSA-specific data be included with spaces.

To specify GSA data for a space object:

1.	Click on an existing space object.

2.	In the Object Info palette, click Use GSA Data, and then click Set GSA Data.

The GSA Space Data dialog box opens.

 

Parameter	Description
Organization Abbreviation	Sets the federal agency abbreviation for the organization that will occupy the space
Organization Code/Name	Sets the federal agency code and name for the organization that will occupy the space
Sub-Organization Code	Sets the federal sub-agency code for the organization that will occupy the space
Billing ID	Sets the billing code for the organization that will occupy the space
STAR Space Type	Sets the GSA code that describes the usage of the space (kitchen, conference room, etc.); a description of the code displays to the right
STAR Space Category	Sets the GSA category for the space; the numeric code for the category displays to the right
Security Zone	Sets the GSA zone for the space, as related to building security
Preservation Zone	Sets the GSA zone for the space, as related to historical preservation
Privacy Zone	Sets the GSA zone for the space, as related to privacy
Project-Specific Zones	Specifies one or more zones specific to this project

3.	Enter the GSA data for the space object and click OK.

4.	When the drawing is complete, select Export > Export IFC Data to save the file in IFC format.