Role
BIM roles are not necessarily related to specialist positions. It should be viewed as a function that could be fulfilled by more than one person and allow the transfer of the functions between individuals holistically [1] Information management roles are not included within BS EN ISO 19650‑2. Instead, all activities within the information management process […]
Function
ELI5-S1 BIM Basics E17_BIM Functions Understanding Functions: A Basic Guide In both everyday life and specialised fields like mathematics, computer science, and even construction, the term “function” is widely used. But what exactly is a function, and how does it differ from “BIM Functions”? In this blog post, we’ll explore the concept of functions in […]
Status
Identifier indicating the characteristic of an element of information for which at all times a value can be established. Word status has been included in ISO 19650 Framework meant to replace word suitability The terms Status & Suitability are equivalent, as both define the permitted uses of information. BS 1192 also uses the term “status” […]
suitability
degree to which a product, system or information provides functions that meet stated and implied needs when used under specified conditions [cited from: ISO/IEC 25010:2011(en), 4.2.1, added word ‘information’] appropriateness for supporting the functions (3.12) or activities of users (3.34) or stakeholders (3.29) [ cited from ISO 11863:2011(en), 3.30] Word suitability has been replaced by term status in ISO 19650 Framework The terms […]
Supplier
In the construction industry, ‘supplier’ refers to a provider of services or goods. The supplier can provide goods or services directly to the ultimate client or another supplier. The publication of ISO 19650 set of standards introduced a change in how project parties are being referenced depending on the hierarchy the term supplier has been […]
Appointed party
The appointed party term introduced in BS EN ISO 19650 it is meant to replace PAS 1192 term ‘Supplier’ Typically it means Tier 2 and below Contractors Who can become an Appointed party? UK BIM Alliance responding to the inconsistency between current guidance of CIC BIM Protocol, Second Edition 2018 and ISO 19650 Framework […]
Volume strategy
ELI5-S1: BIM Basics E10: Volume Strategy (spatial) explained Introduction Volume Strategy enables information management, spatial coordination, and concurrent engineering, ultimately fitting together like a complex 3D jigsaw puzzle, where each piece represents a discipline’s unique space within the project. The typical construction project involves the construction of a facility or asset, physical item or system […]
process
set of interrelated or interacting activities that transforms inputs into outputs [SOURCE: ISO 9000:2005, definition 3.4.1 (without notes)] ISO 14040:2006(en), 3.11 It is a PAS1192 term replaced by term ‘workflow’ in ISO 19650 framework
workflow
The term ‘workflow’ is used in ISO 19650 instead of the PAS 1192 term ‘process’.
naming
The term naming in PAS 1192 is related to information container naming strategy, in ISO 19650 the therm is replaced by term ‘identification’ meaning remains the same
identification
The “identification” is ISO 19650 term equivalent to PAS 1192 term ‘naming’
racetrack
Information delivery cycle It is a term introduced first in PAS 1192 and updated in ISO 19650 framework, it depicts the process of specifying and delivery of project and asset information summarised in ISO 19650-1 Figure 11 — Overview and illustration of the information management process Main characteristics of ISO 19650 information management process Information […]
Information delivery cycle
It is a term introduced first in PAS 1192 and updated in ISO 19650 framework, it depicts the process of specifying and delivery of project and asset information summarised in ISO 19650-1 Figure 11 — Overview and illustration of the information management process Main characteristics of ISO 19650 information management process Information is needed for […]
supply chain
Term used to describe the relationship between organisation that provide materials, products or services for the client. Referring to ISO 19650 Framework the supply chain is synonymous to a ‘delivery team’ However a supply chain is every appointed party (Appointee), appointed to provide materials, products or services during delivery, operational or demolition phase of an […]
Level of model development
Level of model maturity [ISO*] *Term based on experience. does not form part of ISO
PAS1192-2_2015
The Publicly Available Specification (PAS) 1192 part two was published in February 2013; the specification was based on existing Code of practice BS 1192 dated 2007 amended in October 2015 and again in April 2016. The code of practice included recommendations for the delivery phase of an asset lifetime – Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) phase, the […]
Main Contractor
Lead Appointed party or Tier 1 contractor
Project Information Requirements (PIR)
Project Information Requirements (PIR) its a BS EN ISO 19650 term introduced to replace the PAS 1192 term Plain language questions (PLQ) PLQ and PIR are both expressions of the high-level information needed by the client and/or their stakeholders to make key decisions concerning the project. The PIR, like the PLQ, are used to develop […]
Employer’s Information Requirements (EIR)
The PAS 1192 term Employer Information Requirements (EIR) has been replaced by Exchange Information Requirements (EIR) on projects where ISO 19650 standards are applicable. Employer’s information requirements (EIR) also use the acronym (EIR), which defines the information that will be required by the employer (the organisation that will let the contract) to develop and operate […]
Facility management (FM)
Facility management (FM) is an organizational function that integrates people and processes within the built environment to improve the functionality, comfort, safety, and efficiency of the core business.
interoperability
the ability of two or more systems* to exchange information and to use the information that has been exchanged. definition adapted from the one contained in ‘ISO/TS 27790:2009, Health informatics— Document registry framework by BIM Interoperability Expert Group (BIEG) *interoperability is referenced in terms of systems that are employed to implement the UK BIM Framework. […]
