A system for naming and organizing a set of words or phrases, into groups that share similar qualities, used for organising information and primarily intended for browsing. In BIM contexts its classification of concepts and terminology according to a clear structure. The term “Taxonomy” comes from terms “Taxos”, ordering and “nomos”, rule. [1], Taxonomy is […]
a moment in time where an organisation’s readiness, change into organisational capability/maturity Macro-BIM adoption: Conceptual structures Bilal Succar Mohamad Kassem Tweet The Point of Adoption (PoA) is not to be confused with the critical mass ‘inflection point’ on the S-curve [67,68]; or with the ‘tipping pint’, the critical threshold introduced by Gladwell [22]. [22] M. […]
a process by which an innovation is communicated through certain channels over time among the members of a social system E.M. Rogers, Diffusion of Innovations, Free Press, New York, 1995. p.5 the third and final phase of the well-noted Schumpeterian Trilogy: “invention(the generation of new ideas), innovation (the development of those ideas through to the […]
adoption model which identifies three diffusion dynamics top-down, bottom-up and middle-out Macro-Diffusion Dynamics model v1.1 (full size, current version). Macro-BIM adoption: Conceptual structures http://bit.ly/BIMPaperA8
The Asset Information Model or AIM is a term used to define the set of information gathered from all sources that support the continuing management of an asset
Term introduced by ISO 19650 set of standards is related to information required during the operation phase of an asset AIR define managerial, commercial and technical aspects of information production, by the introduction of standard method and procedures (SMPs) which shall be used by the delivery or maintenance teams The AIR information helps to define […]
ELI5-S1: BIM Basics E2: CDE Explained The purpose of using Common Data Environment (CDE) on a project is to provide the right person with the right information at the right time.[1] The CDE is a tool used to exchange, view, analyze, share, and manage project information whilst maintaining data integrity. CDE can be used at […]
Originally coined in the 60s, The acronym has become a catch-all for a wide range of Facilities Management platforms and software. A CAFM system can be broadly defined as a collaborative, work order, and workflow management tool that provides visibility, financial control, and business intelligence to facilities teams in their pursuit of a data-driven strategy. A […]
The total area of buildings owned, occupied, or maintained, measured to the internal face of the perimeter walls at each floor level, is referred to as GIA (i.e. the footprint of the building excluding the width of the outside walls)
KPI is an abbreviation for key performance indicator, which is a quantifiable measure of performance over time for a specific goal. KPIs provide goals for teams to aim for, milestones to track progress, and insights to help people throughout the organisation make better decisions.
