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Uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is used to maintain the supply to an essential service duringmains supply outages. On loss ofmains supply,a storage device in the UPS (battery) continues to
Master Information Delivery Plan (MIDP)
The Master Information Delivery Plan (MIDP) is the primary plan for the preparation of project information (from the supplier’s perspective), which is set out as being required in the Exchange
definition
representation of a concept by a descriptive statement which serves to differentiate it from related concepts Note 1 to entry: A definition may be expressed as natural language text (a textual
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
Model Production Delivery Table (MPDT)
An MPDT its old PAS 1192 term, the MPDT defines who produces what, when and to what level of detail. The recent publication of ISO 19650 standards does not include
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.
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
Quality Assurance (QA)
Quality assurance (QA) is the action or process of verification that a requirement in terms of quality is being met. Managing the quality involves planning, establishing a workflow for fulfilling,
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).
Stage 2 Maturity
BIM at Maturity Stage 2 according to the ISO 19650 Framework is “the use of a shared digital representation of a built asset to facilitate design, construction and operation workflows
Last Planner®
The person or group that makes assignments to direct workers. Project Architect and ‘discipline lead’ are common names for last planners in design processes. ‘Superintendent’ or ‘foremen’ are common names
BIM collaboration format (BCF)
BIM Collaboration Format (BCF) is an open file format that allows the addition of textual comments, screenshots, and other information on top of the IFC model layer for improved communication
third party
person or body that is recognized as being independent of the parties involved with the issues in question [1] Note 1 to entry: “Parties involved” are usually supplier (“first party”) and purchaser (“second party”). 1
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
capability
a measure of ability to perform and function [cited from ISO 19650-1:2018(en), 3.3.18]
Risk Register
means a risk register containing the risks associated with the timely delivery of information as may be identified in the Information Particulars and/or provided in accordance with the Information Standard.
promotor
algorithm that generates an interaction schema from an interaction framework, interaction framework schema, and templates file as input [1] 1 Online Browsing Platform (OBP) [WWW Document], n.d. URL https://www.iso.org/obp/ui#search (accessed
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

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major change
change that affects the meaning, function or intended useNOTE Definition applies to properties and groups of properties.PAS 14191:2020
minor change
change that does not affect the meaning, function or intended use NOTE 1 Definition applies to properties and groups of properties.NOTE 2 Examples of this type of change are new
graphical
The PAS1192 term has been replaced by ISO19650 term ‘geometrical’ Geometrical is more appropriate to describe spatial positioning and relationships

Lead Appointed Party context of information exchange
ELI5-S2: BIM in Practice E5: Lead Appointing Party context of information exchange Understanding the Lead Appointed Party (T1) Context of Information Exchange in BIM Welcome to the fifth installment of

Young Person
The term “Young Person” in the context of construction, Building Information Modeling (BIM), electrical engineering, or general engineering typically refers to a younger individual, often a recent graduate or entry-level

Project Team
All parties appointed for the project are defined as members of the Project Team. Each function can be fulfilled by either an individual or multiple people throughout the course of
BS EN 17412‑1:2020
Building Information Modelling — Level of Information NeedPart 1: Concepts and principles
risk register
means a risk register containing the risks associated with the timely delivery of information as may be identified in the Information Particulars and/or provided in accordance with the Information Standard.
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
Model Upload Workflow
3D models shall be synchronized with the central cloud model after daily work is done to ensure the rest of the project team are coordinating with the latest information. All
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
An internationally recognized green building certification system confirms the level of the sustainability performance of an asset. Confirming the level at which the asset was designed and built using strategies

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
BIM Strategic Lead
Responsible for project strategic direction from the tender stage, guides project set up and advises on the project when needed. Typical Lead Appointed Party BIM staff duties include: Development of
open interoperability
the meaning and benefits: single procurement of information that can be relied upon over time, removing the need for it to be repeatedly re-procured; a ‘Golden Thread’ of information to
Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) integration with Industry 4.0
The meaning of the term Industry 4.0 has not been concluded. There is a level of ambiguity of what it means for the construction industry[1] According to Jim Mansfield,

information delivery milestone
scheduled event for a predefined information exchange [cited from ISO 19650-2:2018(en), 3.1.3.2] Milestones act as signposts through the course of a project. An information delivery milestone is a point in
Harmonic
The presence of harmonic content in the line conductors of a three-phase and neutral circuit can give rise to excessive levels of load current in the neutral conductor.
Clash Detection
Clash detection, coordination analysis and data checks shall be carried out by the BIM Coordinators against the latest shared models. The workflows involve a combination of visual and automated checks
Permitted Purpose
A submittal state defining the intent or suitability. Permitted Purpose means any purpose related to the Works (and/or (without limitation) the construction, refurbishment, extension, operation, management and/or maintenance of the
Model
An electronic, three-dimensional representation of built asset or facility elements with associated intelligentattribute data (“Facility Data”). A Model term used in PAS 1192 specification has been replaced by term ‘Information
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:

Organisational capability
Potential and expertise suggesting ability. Capability implies an organisation’s capacity to engage in a range of constructive activities Organisational capability is also referred to as organisational competence, although a capability refers to the
ISO/TS 12911:2012
Framework for building information modelling (BIM) guidance STANDARDS BY ISO/TC 59/SC 13
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
Contract
Appointment ISO 19650 introduce term Appointment to be used instead of the more generic term contract. This means one term can be used for both external contracts and internal work

Archive
History of project information, such that any non-current published information in the published area should move into this area. New parties to the project will receive an invitation to join
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
Industry Foundation Classes (IFC)
conceptual data schema and exchange file format for building information modelling (BIM) data BS EN ISO 23387:2020 In general, IFC, or “Industry Foundation Classes”, is a standardized, digital description of
Crown Commercial Services (CCS)
The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is an administrative agency and trading fund of the Cabinet Office of the UK Government, responsible for the supervision of the procurement of common goods
record
document stating results achieved or providing evidence of activities performed [1] Note 1 to entry: Adapted from ISO 9000:2005, 3.7.6. 1 Online Browsing Platform (OBP) [WWW Document], n.d. URL https://www.iso.org/obp/ui#search (accessed 4.10.21).
Distribution board
An assembly containing protective devices associated with one or more outgoing circuits fed from an incoming circuit. In the ProDesign software,a distribution board (DB) may be single-phase or three-phase,and can









