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Information Maturity

a current state of development of an organisation to utilise information in an advanced strategic manner to increase productivity, measured against an assumed optimal state

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Model View Definition (MVD)

One or more specific information exchange requirements may necessitate the need for a model view definition (MVD). A machine-readable representation of MVDs is required when using them in software development.

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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.

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area of competence

area of an expert’s […] proficiency and knowledge associated to one or several groups of properties BS EN ISO 23386:2020

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Plain Language Questions (PLQ)

The publication of ISO 19650 set of standards replaces use of PLQ and instead introduce the term with exchange information requirements (EIR) and project information requirements (PIR). Project information requirements

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Co-Location

Assembling the entire BIM design and construction team in a single location (“Co-location”) enables almost instant and direct communication and coordination among team members. This Co-location of all team members

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Dictionary
Jarek Wityk

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.

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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

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BS 8536-1:2015

Briefing for design and construction Part 1: Code of practice for facilities management (Buildings infrastructure)

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Integrated Workplace Management System

Integrated Workplace Management System. Such systems incorporate powerful database capabilities to capture enterprise-level functions and serve as decision support tools at all organizational levels and throughout the whole building lifecycle.

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carbon sink

A carbon sink is a natural or artificial reservoir that captures and stores morecarbon than it releases. Examples include forests, oceans, soil and potentially timber buildings. We need these reservoirs

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cost plan

statement showing an apportionment of an estimate (3.7.9) or of an agreed budget between cost (3.7.1) headingsNote 1 to entry: For example, the cost plan might be broken down into building elements. [1] 1 Online Browsing Platform (OBP)

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Infrastructure

the structures that emphasize, organise and enable social functions. Individual units of infrastructure are known as assets. It is sometimes subcategorised into economic infrastructure, the networks of built assets that

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Workset

A workset is a collection of elements in a work shared Revit project. The purpose of worksets is to enable multiple users to work on the same project and facilitate

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Ambient temperature

The temperature of the free air surrounding a cable,or in the case of cables installed in the ground, the temperature of the surrounding soil.For an enclosed method such as ‘In

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Workspace

A collection of content libraries and supporting files that define and embody a BIM standard. A workspace includes BIM libraries such as wall types, standard steel shapes, furniture, HVAC fittings,

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Lean construction

Lean Construction is the method of project management aiming to reduce waste on a project and improving the efficiency and quality of produced work [1]. The aim to reduce overproduction,

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Product Data Template (PDT)

The document aimed to be used by manufacturers and consumers where information about a product, is collated in a standardised and structured way. The information is structured in the form

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Project setup

During project setup phase It is essential to establish and analyse a timeline that guides the entire team in delivering the project on time. Thus the prospective Lead Appointed Party

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ontology

An ontology is a set of rules that make it possible to link data on a semantic level. Means the unstructured, semi-structured data can be read and encoded by computers.

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National BIM Standard

National BIM Standard (NBIMS) – United States Version 2 is sponsored by National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) under its BuildingSMART Alliance Council. [1] [1] The Massachusetts Port Authority, 2015.

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objective

results to be achieved The objective can be strategic or operational; it can relate to different disciplines such as financial, health and safety, or environmental. The targeted results can be

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purposeful

having a definite objective and strong desire to achieve it In the context of BIM, it describes a people-centric transformation, regarding information as an asset

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The Gemini Principles

Purpose: Must have clear purpose Public good Must be used to deliver genuine public benefit in perpetuity Value creation Must enable value creation and performance improvement Insight Must provide determinable

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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:

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Jarek Wityk

coordination

Coordination goes beyond orderly task execution, it transforms individual perspectives into shared, community-wide actions. It’s not just a subset of collaboration; it’s the engine that makes collaboration more than a patchwork of solo efforts.

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Handover

After the project is completed, the Appointing Party expects to receive Asset Information Model (AIM) compliant with the Exchange Information Requirements (EIR).   The aim is to support the life

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How To
Jarek Wityk

CPR Cable Classification Guide

Since July 2017, all power, control and communication cables permanently installed in buildings must comply with the Construction Products Regulation (CPR).
This guide is your reference for navigating Euroclass ratings, selecting compliant products.

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Budget

The tender response for designing, constructing and operating the existing building and the additional extension shall include the project budget’s bid documentation. The budget must incorporate the total amount of

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Gross Internal Area (GIA)

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

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Portable document format (PDF)

It’s a versatile file format developed by Adobe that allows people to easily present and exchange documents – regardless of the software, hardware, or operating systems used by anyone who

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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

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domain

area of activity covering a science, a technique, a material, etc.Note 1 to entry: A domain can be associated with a group to which the property […] applies. BS EN

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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

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TT system

A system having one point of the source of energy directly earthed, the exposedconductive-parts of the installation being connected to earth electrodes electrically independent of the earth electrodes of the

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Operations and Maintenance (O&M)

Describes the functions, duties, and labour associated with the operations of an asset, including repairs, replacement of parts and structural components, and other activities needed to maintain an asset.

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Openness

in relation to data and information – also linked to interoperability means that it is provided or made available in a format that can be accessed and used withoutrecourse to

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model validation checklist

The example checklist consists of checks which assure quality within models and information, to eliminate errors and achieve desired project outcomes. Table 1 – Model Validation Checklist Check Definition Project

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Post-contract BEP

This PAS 1192 term has been superseded by ISO 19650 term Post-appointment BEP. It is a BIM Execution Plan (BEP) which shall be re-submitted by the Lead Appointed Party and

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Fault

Acircuit condition in which current flows through an abnormal or unintended path. The fault current may flow from line to line (phase fault) or line to earth (earth fault).

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