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Information Delivery Manual (IDM)
information delivery manual (IDM) Documentation that captures the business process and specifies in detail the information that a user performing a particular role is required
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
Quantity Surveyor (QS)
person who provides financial and contractual advice and services for planning, carrying out and completion (3.5.23) of construction works https://www.iso.org/obp/ui#iso:std:iso:6707:-2:ed-3:v1:en:term:3.8.25
Quality Planning (QP)
Quality Planning (QP) is a framework which specifies quality standards, practices, resources, and the sequence of activities The quality plan should define:[1] Objectives to be
Digital Construction
The terminology such as digital built environment and smart asset management, often referred to as Digital Construction, encompasses multiple technologies and processes related to information
delta exchange
exchange of only changed information between two synonymous sources PAS 14191:2020
Builders work in connection (BWIC)
Coordination of Builders work in connection to services i.e. openings in walls or floors for MEP Services It is anticipated that as a minimum, all
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
Prospective fault current (Ipf)
Prospective Fault Current (Ipf) is the value of overcurrent at a given point in a circuit resulting from a fault of negligible impedance between live
Conformance Class
Conformance class allows establishing relations from the information model of BS EN 82045-2 to any other object of relevance available information model. For example, the
The importance of Information Requirements to a successful Asset Information Management (AIM) System
Introduction One of the challenges is the Appointing Party’s difficulties with the development of successful Operational Information Requirements in relation to asset management. Understanding the
Contractor’s proposals (CP)
Contractor’s proposals (CP) in AEC industry refer to documentation prepared by tenderers for design and build projects or on a traditional contract where the bidder
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
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
Quality Control
Quality control indicates an operational activity within the process, while quality assurance focuses on constructing confidence that quality requirements will be met. Quality is incorporated
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
NWD
NWD designates the published version of a Navisworks file with all loaded models, viewpoints, redlines, and comments saved to a single file. This file type
Sub-process
A sub-process is a group of activities that are performed as part of a larger process or choreography. It is compound in the sense that
Organisational maturity
a measure of an organisation’s readiness and capability expressed through its people, workflows, information, technologies and the reliable measurement procedures that are in place [source: Understanding Organizational