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Code of Conduct
Set of principles to be followed by people involved in ISO work, e.g. working within an international framework, upholding consensus, being ethical. https://www.iso.org/glossary.html
Organisational Purpose
A sense of organisational purpose is an essential part of promoting organisational effectiveness, which motivates individuals to do work and create something or justify the existence of something. Cooperation
Breaking capacity
IWE-S1-IWE- E8_Breaking Capacity of MCCB What is Breaking Capacity (kA) Breaking capacity, often referred to as short-circuit breaking capacity, is one of the most critical specifications of a protective device.
Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operation (AECO)
Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operation usually expressed as acronym AECO is an extension of the Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC). Both terms are related to the entire built environment, not just
major change
change that affects the meaning, function or intended useNOTE Definition applies to properties and groups of properties.PAS 14191:2020
Assignment
A request or offer resulting in a Reliable Promise and is ready to be placed on the Weekly Work Plan (WWP) for performance. An assignment must meet the characteristics for
VADs
Guide to Visual Alarm Devices (VADs) in Fire Safety In high-noise workspaces or locations requiring hearing protection, Visual Alarm Devices (VADs) play a critical role in fire safety. They ensure
Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)
Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC). All necessary heating, ventilation air-conditioning and specialty equipment, including air distribution ducts for supply, return, and ventilation and exhaust ducts, including control system, registers, diffusers,
Geographic Information System (GIS)
A geographic information system (GIS) is a framework for gathering, managing, and analyzing data. Rooted in the science of geography, GIS integrates many types of data. It analyzes spatial location
lead appointed party
The term introduced by ISO 19650 typically describes the Tier 1 Main Contractor. For example: : The Lead Appointed Party is a specific entity directly appointed (employed) by the primary
BIM
Building Information Modelling (BIM)[1] broadly describes the processes employed during digital information management related to a built asset such as a building, bridge, highway or tunnel. ISO 19650 outlines a
Appointing party
Appointing party term introduced in BS EN ISO 19650 it is meant to replace PAS 1192 term ‘Employer’ ISO 19650 term depends on where in the hierarchy the employer is
Domestic PV sizing rule-of-thumb (RoT)
Domestic PV sizing rule-of-thumb (RoT) Grid-tied, focused on self-consumption UK rule-of-thumb (RoT) Peak Sun Hours (PSH): 3.5 summer, 2.0 spring/autumn, 1.0 winter For calc use Peak Sun Hours (PSH) =
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
Equipment Clearance
Equipment Clearance shall be modelled for use in interference management and maintenance access requirements. It is the minimum space adjacent to the equipment required to allow access for maintenance, installation
efficiency
correlation between the outcome and the resources used a measure of the utilization of resources to realize a given objective Note 1 to entry: An activity is efficient if it minimizes
Emergency Lighting in Toilet Cubicles
Summary
1. If the toilet has borrowed light and is less than 8m square:
a. There is no need for emergency lighting, however,
b. If there is a cubicle with full height door – therefore closed without borrowed lighting – then the EM lighting would be required in that cubicle.
2. If the overall toilet has no borrowed light,
a. And the WC cubicles do not have full-size doors; there should be at least one emergency outside row of cubicles.
b. If there is a cubicle with full height door – therefore closed without borrowed lighting – then the EM lighting would be required in that cubicle.
client
actor (3.2.1) responsible for initiating a project and approving the brief [cited from ISO 19650-1:2018(en), 3.2.5] The UK BIM Alliance, responding to the inconsistency between the current guidance of CIC BIM Protocol,
AD Hoc Group (AHG)
AD HOC GROUP (AHG) Group set up within a committee to look into a particular problem and report back to the parent committee at a meeting. The group is disbanded after
Nominal line voltage to earth (Uo)
Uo Nominal line voltage to earth. Assumed to be 230 V for grid connected systems.
BS EN ISO 41001:2018
Facility management Management systems Requirements with guidance for use ISO 41001 and the vocabulary published as ISO 41011 is a Facilities Management Standard developed by the International Organizational Standards (ISO)
BIM and Lean Construction
Introduction The term referred to as Lean Construction aims to reduce overproduction, minimise handling, storage, transportation, or remove processes that do not add value. The Construction industry recognized the potential
Business goals
Business goals drive organisational outcomes, helping to keep the focus on the company’s important short and long term priorities. The goals must be defined, understood, tracked, analysed, and measured to
Diversity
It is often not desirable to size each conductor in a distribution system to support the total connected load at that point in the network.Diversity is applied on the basis
Resources
In the context of project management, the resources refer to optimizing the use of resources for successful project execution and the management of resources in the project. [1] Therefore, the
Information Protocol
The First Edition of the Building Information Model (BIM) Protocol published in 2013 identifies and puts into place specific obligations, liabilities and associated limitations on the use of the Building
The role of management in BIM implementation at a project and organisational level
Introduction While comparing the experience of working in smaller practices fulfilling the combined role of designer shared with BIM leadership position, and the experience of dedicated BIM management role within
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
Conditions of Satisfaction
An explicit description by a Customer of all the actual requirements that must be satisfied by the Performer in order for the Customer to feel that he or she received
asset management
coordinated activity of an organization to realize value from assets Note 1 to entry: Realization of value will normally involve a balancing of costs, risks, opportunities and performance benefits.Note 2
HVO Fuel
Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) is a renewable, diesel-type fuel made from vegetable oils and fats instead of crude oil.
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
TC 59
Technical Committee – Buildings and civil engineering works https://www.iso.org/committee/49070.html
Max Zs
Themaximum value of earth fault loop impedance (Zs) that will allow the protective device in a circuit to disconnect an earth fault within the prescribed time. Example: if themaximum earth
actor
person, organization or organizational unit involved in a construction process [cited from ISO 19650-1:2018(en), 3.2.1]
system of insight
A system of insights can helps your company make decisions, and it is designed to be part of business decision-making process. It involves gather data, use it, find relationships and
Project Information Model (PIM)
It is a term introduced in PAS 1192‑2: 2013 and ISO 19650 set of standards. It means any graphical or non-graphical information such as: Structured information, i.e.: schedules, costing and
Electrical & Mechanical Equipment Access and Maintenance
Electrical & Mechanical Equipment: Access & Maintenance (UK) “All controlgear shall be mounted so as to facilitate its operation and maintenance. Where a special tool is necessary to adjust, maintain,
Appointed Party context of information exchange
ELI5-S2: BIM in Practice E6: Appointed Party context of information exchange Understanding the Appointed Party (T2-T4) Context of Information Exchange in BIM Welcome to the final instalment of our ELI5-S2
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
BS 8541-1:2012
Library objects for architecture, engineering and constructionPart 1: Identification and classification – Code of practice Note: ISO 22014 and ISO 22057 are under development tosupersede BS 8541, parts 1-6.
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
Value
What the customer wants from the process, and will pay for. [1] [1] The Massachusetts Port Authority, 2015. BIM Guidelines for Vertical and Horizontal Construction.
The future of BIM Managers in the AEC Industry
The future of BIM Manager The ‘BIM Manager’ role is discussed here in broad terms of management, not confined into a specific BIM role.[1] The function of BIM Manager already
BS EN ISO 12006-2:2020
Building construction – Organization of information about construction works Part 2: Framework for classification
Text Annotation
Text annotations are a way for a modeller to provide additional information to a BPMN diagram reader. The text annotation object can be associated with a specific object on the
Rated current
Value of current used for specification purposes,established for a specified set of operating conditions.
quantity
property of a phenomenon, body, or substance, where the property has a magnitude that can be expressed by means of a number and a reference. for example a measure with
Digital Plan Of Work (DPoW)
Digital Plan Of Work (DPoW) forms a framework that supports informed and consistent decision making by project teams, at each work stage, helping to deliver agreed and reliable information. The
Employer
Appointing party ISO 19650 term depends on where in the hierarchy the employer is located.The BS EN ISO 19650‑2 appointing party (A) is the equivalent of the PAS 1192‑2:2013 top‑level
