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BS ISO 8000-2:2020
Data quality Part 2: Vocabulary ISO 8000 is an emerging technology standard for organizations that want to improve business processes and control operating costs throughout the product life cycle from
The Museum of the Future
Introduction The idea to connect 3D CAD models with construction programs (4th Dimension) was formulated in 1986-87 when Bechtel collaborated with Hitachi Ltd to develop the 4D visual model[1] The
information requirement
The information needed to support a business or other activity. specification for what, when, how and for whom information (3.3.1) is to be produced [cited from ISO 19650-1:2018(en), 3.3.2] Term directly related to:
Appointing Party context of information exchange
ELI5-S2: BIM in Practice E4: Appointing Party context of information exchange Understanding the Appointing Party (T0) Context of Information Exchange in BIM Welcome to the fourth installment of our ELI5-S2
Grouping rating factor (Cg)
Grouping rating factor used for calculatingminimum required cable size. For cables installed in air, values for this factor are given BS7671:2018,Tables4C1,4C4,4C6.For ground installations, values are given in Table4C2. Grouping a
BS 8541-4:2012
Library objects for architecture, engineering and construction Part 4: Attributes for specification and assessment – Code of practice Note: ISO 22014 and ISO 22057 are under development tosupersede BS 8541,
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
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.
digital construction campaign!
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Cable Ladder vs Perforated Cable Tray Selection Guide
Cable Ladder vs Perforated Cable Tray – Selection Guide (UK, 2025) Scope & references BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 and A3:2024 (selection & erection; installation reference methods; grouping). IET On‑Site Guide to BS
interaction framework schema
a formal description of the rules with which an interaction framework must comply[1] 1 Online Browsing Platform (OBP) [WWW Document], n.d. URL https://www.iso.org/obp/ui#search (accessed 4.10.21).
Lane
A lane is a sub-partition within a process (often within a pool) that runs the length of the process level, either vertically or horizontally. Lanes are frequently used for internal
Project Committee (PC)
a Project Committee (PC), which is created to develop one standard, after which it is disbanded. https://www.iso.org/glossary.html
information
reinterpretable representation of data in a formalized manner suitable for communication, interpretation or processing [cited from ISO 19650-1:2018(en), 3.3.1]
UML diagram
provides the data structure for data templates using objects, collections and relationships between them. The multiplicities in the UML diagram specify the range of allowablecardinality values, giving a specification of
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
International Harmonized Stage Codes
Stages: 00 PRELIMINARY 10 PROPOSAL 20 PREPARATORY 30 COMMITTEE 40 ENQUIRY 50 APPROVAL 60 PUBLICATION 90 REVIEW 95 WITHDRAWAL Substages: 00 REGISTRATION 20 START OF MAIN ACTION 60 COMPLETION OF
ubiquitous access
The modern era of IT has turned to ubiquitous access to all organizations and users. The vision is to provide one “universal access,” i.e. access to all IT services, regardless
LTF_Lighting-Fixture Rectangular
LTF_Lighting Fixture_Generic Rectangular Light v22.1.3 Family For: Electrical Engineers, Bim Managers, Electrical Designers Setup: 10-30 minutes View Details Technical Details Released: Feb 2, 2025 Updated: Jul 5, 2025 Regional Variants:
End Event (Message)
At the end of the process, this type of end indicates that a message is sent to a participant.[1] Symbol N Method and Style: A levels-based methodology for BPM process
United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
The United States Army Corps of Engineers is an engineer formation of the United States Army that has three primary mission areas: engineer regiment, military construction, and civil works.
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.
life cycle
stages and activities spanning the life of the system from the definition of its requirements to thetermination of its use, covering its conception, development, operation, maintenance support and disposal NOTE
volume
ELI5-S1: BIM Basics E10: Volume Strategy (spatial) explained a term defined by BS 1192:2007 means a spatial subdivision of a project to allow multiple people to work on Project Information
Arc Fault Detection Devices (AFDDs)
Arc Fault Detection Devices (AFDDs) in the UK: Technical Requirements and Implementation Executive Summary Arc Fault Detection Devices (AFDDs) represent a significant advancement in electrical fire safety. This whitepaper provides
BS 8536-2:2016
Briefing for design and constructionPart 2: Code of practice for asset management (Linear and geographical infrastructure)
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.
Master Schedule
The purpose of a project schedule is to define how the project should be delivered and maintained based on the available resources. The development of a timetable is the first
Pool
A pool is a graphical representation of a collaboration participant. A pool serves as a container for the sequence flows that occur between activities (of a contained process). The sequence
CDE state
ELI5-S1: BIM Basics E5: CDE areas and states This term replaces the ‘CDE area’ PAS 1192 term, the idea is the location of the information (container) is not important but
Junction Boxes
Junction Box Requirements in Electrical Installations To ensure compliance with BS 7671:2018+A2:2022, the following requirements apply when using junction boxes in electrical installations: 1. Compliance with BS EN 60670-22 Any
BS ISO 44002:2019
Collaborative business relationship management systems Guidelines on the implementation of ISO 44001
Back-up Protection
Circuit-breaker manufacturers publish tables showing combinations of pairs of circuitbreakers, one upstream,one downstream,where the downstream device can be used at a location where the prospective fault current (Ipf) is higher
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.
delivery phase
part of the life cycle (3.2.10), during which an asset (3.2.8) is designed, constructed and commissioned [cited from ISO 19650-1:2018(en), 3.2.11] ISO 19650-2:2018 Standard dedicated to the delivery phase
Comparison of ISO 19650 Part 2 and 3
Workflow comparison First, I constructed an information exchange process diagram based on ISO 19650 Part 2 dedicated to the delivery phase of an asset lifecycle (project delivery). Next, I have
Intermediate Event
An intermediate event is something that occurs between the beginning and end of a process. Triggers can be “caught” or “thrown” by intermediate events. [1] Symbol 1] Silver, B. (2009).
CDE area
ELI5-S1: BIM Basics E5: CDE areas and states Area and section imply moving information from one place to another. This is not necessary in a CDE. It is the state
Current-carrying capacity
Themaximum current which can be carried by a conductor under specified conditions (Installation method, temperature,grouping,etc.)without its steady-state temperature exceeding a specified value (for example,90 ºCfor cables with thermosetting insulation).
Digital Handover, O&M Records, and ISO 19650 Compliance
Here is a review and summary of digital handover requirements, O&M record management, and ISO 19650 application as outlined in CIBSE Guide M8 (2023) and Regulation 38, with new recommendations
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) is a professional organization that develops and promulgates system, measurement, and product engineering standards to the industry.1 1 The Massachusetts
How to Rotate Revit Families in Any Direction
Mastering 3-Axis Rotation: Transform Revit Face-Based Families with Tiltable Geometry
acceptance criteria
evidence required for considering that requirements have been fulfilled [cited from ISO 19650-2:2018(en), 3.1.1.1] Information issued via the Common Data Environment (CDE) must comply with Project Information Requirements (PIR) outlined
framework
structure of processes and specifications designed to support the accomplishment of a specific task[ISO/IEEE 11073-10201:2004, definition 3.22] PD ISO/TS 12911:2012
Facility Lifecycle
This refers to the time span stretching from a building’s conception to demolition including the five distinctive phases (Planning, Design, Construction, Operations, and Disposition).1 1 The Massachusetts Port Authority, 2015.
TN system
A system having one or more points of the source of energy directly earthed, the exposedconductive-parts of the installation being connected to that point by protective conductors.
Gateway (Parallel)
[And] When used to split the sequence flow, all outgoing branches are activated at the same time. When parallel branches are merged, it waits for all incoming branches to complete
Emergency Lighting Standards and Regulations
BS 5266‑1:2025 – whats changed? Status & scope. The new edition was published on 29th and came into effect on 31 October 2025, withdrawing BS 5266-1:2016. It is intended to be
Set-Based Design
Set-Based Design commonly referred to as a set-based design innovation or set-based concurrent engineering. It is a product development approach where teams consider a wide range of design alternatives (a
BS ISO 55000:2014
Asset management Overview principles and terminology The ISO 55000 standard integrates with other essential management systems by outlining definitions and terminologies for asset management. Published under the International Organization for
