Value Stream Mapping
A diagram of every step involved in the material and information flows needed to bring a product from request to delivery. [1] [1] The Massachusetts Port Authority, 2015. BIM Guidelines for Vertical and Horizontal Construction.
Virtual Design and Construction
Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) is the use of design models and project information to apply construction processes in a virtual environment to reduce time, cost, and ensure design intent. The specific concept is to inexpensively prevent, and if necessary, to expose and fix errors and omissions in an electronic representation of a project rather […]
Waste
The opposite of value. There are eight basic types of waste: motion waiting transportation of goods over-processing under utilization overproduction inventory defects [1] [1] The Massachusetts Port Authority, 2015. BIM Guidelines for Vertical and Horizontal Construction.
BIM Use
A Use Case is a description of an intended use of the BIM, along with a description of the type(s) of data that must be in the BIM in order to effectively support that use, responsible parties, and expected outcomes. [1] [1] The Massachusetts Port Authority, 2015. BIM Guidelines for Vertical and Horizontal Construction.
Activity
An identifiable chunk of work with recognized prerequisites to begin and a recognized State of Completion – or Conditions of Satisfaction. Another way to look at an activity – establish the hand-offs for each chunk of work thus defining the activity.1 [1] The Massachusetts Port Authority, 2015. BIM Guidelines for Vertical and Horizontal Construction.
agent
…’An agent is just something that acts (agent comes from the Latin agree, to do). Of course, all computer programs do something, but computer agents are expected to do more: operate autonomously, perceive their environment, persist over a prolonged period, adapt to change, and create and pursue goals’… [1] agent and environments …’ An agent […]
Work stages
A division of standardised process and activities into named stages during the life of a system or facility. The process and activities extending from the definition of its requirements to the termination of its use, covering its conception, development, operation, maintenance support and disposal.1 BS 8536-1:2015 & BS 8536-2:2016 Work Stages 0 – Strategy – […]
computer-aided design (CAD)
Computer-aided design (CAD) encompasses the use of computers (hardware) and software to assist in the design process. CAD software is frequently used by different types of engineers and designers. CAD software can be used to create two-dimensional (2D) drawings or three-dimensional (3D) models.
National Annex (NA)
With reference to BS EN ISO 19650 Framework, the working group could not conclude on international codification and standardised conventions. Hence Paul Shillcock and David Churcher, the lead authors, came up with an idea to include a National Annex (NA) in the international standards to allow for regional flexibility and use of local standards already […]
Project Implementation Plan (PIP)
The Project Implementation Plan (PIP) it is a PAS 1192 term that should assist in establishing of the supply chain’s capability. In summary, it consists of the supplier’s: BIM assessment form(s), the supplier information technology assessment form(s) and the supplier resource assessment form(s). In ISO 19650 Framework does not include an equivalent combined term for […]
Master Information Delivery Plan (MIDP)
The Master Information Delivery Plan (MIDP) is the primary plan for the preparation of project information (from the supplier’s perspective), which is set out as being required in the Exchange Information Requirements (EIR). The MIDP is produced from the aggregation of all applicable delivery teamsTIDP’s. The MIDP lists information deliverables with dates (data drops – […]
Trigger Event
Trigger Events are the occurrences during the life of an asset that causes new or updated information to be required.There are two types of trigger event: Foreseen – planned for in advance of them happening, for example regular maintenance or inspections. Unforeseen – acts of God, or random occurrences, or so infrequent or unpredictable that […]
Physical Asset
A physical asset is an item of economic, commercial, or exchange value that has a material existence.Physical assets are also known as tangible assets.For most businesses, physical assets usually refer to properties, equipment, and inventory
Spacial Asset
A spacial asset can be defined as a specific location such as a zone, boundary, area, floor or room with a known location and extents.For most businesses, spacial assets usually refer to a specific 2D or 3D area.Spacial assets can be categorized as functional spaces for assignment, occupancy information, scheduled maintenance management and business reporting
Existing Conditions Modeling
A process of developing a 3D model of the existing conditions for an asset, or a specific area within a facility.The model can be developed based on laser scanning surveys (point cloud scans) or conventional surveying techniques. Objective: Increase quality of design with accurate representation of existing conditions such as existing assets & topography. Increase […]
Product Data Definition
A Product Data Definition (PDD) document intended to provide a consistent methodology for the definition, creation, management and sharing of product information throughout the life cycle of an asset, based on the purpose of that information and by whom the information is to be used, meant to be part of PAS 1192-7 aimed to provide […]
PAS 1192-7
The latest message related to PAS 1192-7 is a tweet from Paul Surin is that PAS1192-7 confirming that CPNI and BSI have agreed to cease the development of PAS 1192-7. [1] So far I am unable to find additional status information from BSI. It looks like the intended product information specification for defining, sharing and […]
Project Information Standards
Project Information standards shall be covered within the BIM Execution Plan (BEP). Standards In line with BIM Goals and Uses to ensure continuity that information containers are structured, coordinated, managed and delivered in line with project requirements, industry standards and best practices. The following table outlines the reference documents that must be followed by all […]
Supporting Information
Supporting information shall be used where applicable and relevant to fully understand and evaluate information requirements or acceptance criteria. Supporting information includes but is not limited to: Existing site surveys Existing information containers Shared resources [source] PDE 4301 Technical BIM Management 2019/2020, EXCHANGE INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS, SUP-MDX-XX-XX-SP-K-0001, Appointing Party EIR, Grat To King Yeung, Jarek Wityk, […]
Strategic Objectives of BEP
Objectives of BEP shall be allignwed with Exchange Information Requirements (EIR), an example of Strategic Objectives for a project have been listed below: Meet Level 2 BIM compliance, in accordance with the UK Government mandate. Integrate BIM workflows into the Client’s Facility Management Systems to support operational tasks. Train and educate staff to raise BIM […]
BIM Strategic Lead
Responsible for project strategic direction from the tender stage, guides project set up and advises on the project when needed. Typical Lead Appointed Party BIM staff duties include: Development of the BIM Tender Checklists Assist in defining project BIM deliverables Writing the pre-appointment BIM Execution Plan and ensuring it is in line with the EIR […]
Project BIM Manager
Responsible for ensuring that the BIM workflow has been established for the project and is adhered to by the team during the implementation stages of the project. [Appointment: Lead Appointed Party BIM staff. May be involved at tender stage having input into the BEP and interviewing delivery team to assess capability] Duties include: Leads post-appointment […]
Project BIM Coordinator
Responsible, during the design stages, for executing, managing and running clash detection of the federated Project Information Model (PIM), and federating and QA reviewing the Asset Information Model (AIM) for handover. This will include, as required, federation and clash detection of models generated by all project model contributors including, but not limited to, consultants and […]
Specialist BIM Manager / Coordinator
The Specialist BIM Coordinator duties will reflect those for the Project BIM Coordinator but will be specific for discipline or trade-specific models and data deliverables. Responsible for checking, reviewing and approving all information from their organisation before allowing information to be moved to the shared environment for other parties to access. This function is of […]
Project Information Manager
Responsible for extraction, review, coordination and reporting of data within the native and federated models as well as associated project databases throughout the project stages to ensure client and BEP requirements are met. [Appointment: Lead Appointed Party BIM Staff.] Duties include: Data audit of single discipline/ trade models from consultants and subcontractors at agreed data […]
Information Controller
Responsible for setup and management of the Common Data Environment (CDE), document submission, RFI and other project document transactions. [Appointment: Lead Appointed Party Information Controller, site-based/office based.] [source] PDE 4301 Technical BIM Management 2019/2020, BIM EXECUTION PLAN, SUP-GPF-XX-XX-SP-W-0001, Post-appointment BEP, Grat To King Yeung, Jarek Wityk, Mike Sealey, Tala Damra, Viorel Mihailuc, Willow Williams
Team’s Capability and Capacity
The competence and understanding of BIM, of the consultants and delivery team partners to be involved in the project, shall be assessed and results included in Post-Contract BEP. The assessment shall cover three aspects of competency of: Capability and Capacity to Manage Information Capability and Capacity to Produce the Information Assessment of the availability of […]
Work in Progress (WIP)
A supply-chain management term describing partially finished information awaiting completion. In other words, the Information model is not to be used by any other project party. Before progression onto the next phase, the respective Key BIM Contact must approve all information. The designated area which stores the as-built geometric, non-geometric and other Project information, relating to […]
SHARED
All project Model Authors’ information for the use of the entire project team. The Federated Model Manager will combine all information for checking against the AIR. All team members should be using other parties’ information for their internal coordination checks. To progress to the next stage, the Coordination Manager must authorise all information. [source] PDE […]
PUBLISHED
Information accepted by the nominated party, in which case it will be suitable for tender or construction (2D model output only). Such that the ‘Published’ area should be maintained in two parts: an ‘Information Container Store’ to hold all the published level 2 files (documents, geographic models and non-geographic structured data Information containers), and a […]
