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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
2022-07-27
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Construction Products Regulation (CPR)
Construction Products Regulation (CPR) https://ec.europa.eu/growth/sectors/construction/product-regulation_en#:~:text=The%20Construction%20Products%20Regulation%20(CPR,the%20performance%20of%20construction%20products.
2022-07-24
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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
2022-07-04
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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
2022-07-04
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Dictionary
BIM Functions
ELI5-S1 BIM Basics E17_BIM Functions Understanding BIM Functions: A Simple Guide for Beginners Building Information Modeling (BIM) is transforming the construction industry by enabling better collaboration, design precision, and efficient
2022-07-04
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Gateway (Exclusive)
[XOR] When splitting, directs the sequence flow to one of the outgoing branches. When merging, it waits for one incoming branch to finish before starting the outgoing flow.[1] Symbol
2022-07-04
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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
2024-07-22
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Cutting Geometry with Nested Void Families in Revit
1. Generic Host in the Face-Based Family When you are in the face-based family, create void, and Cut the Generic Host This setup essentially simulates the cutting action within the
2024-03-23
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BS 7000-4:2013
Design management systemsPart 4: Guide to managing design in construction
2022-07-15
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PAS 14191:2020
Built environment – Management and operation of interconnected construction data dictionaries Specification
2022-07-15
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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
2022-07-04
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How To
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) =
2025-09-25
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Power factor
Power factor is the ratio of the resistance (R) and impedance (Z) in a circuit, that is:Power factor = cos ∅ =R/Z
2023-02-05
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identification
The “identification” is ISO 19650 term equivalent to PAS 1192 term ‘naming’
2022-07-27
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tension between hope and ambiguity
term coined by Deloitte[1], it is a current situation where whilst businesses conceptually understand the significant changes that information Management (IM) and technology may bring, they have divergent agendas and
2022-07-04
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enumerated type value
data type consisting of a set of named values called elements, members, enumeral, or enumerators ofthe type
2022-07-24
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Project Information Requirements (PIR)
Project Information Requirements (PIR) its a BS EN ISO 19650 term introduced to replace the PAS 1192 term Plain language questions (PLQ) PLQ and PIR are both expressions of the
2022-07-27
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How To
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
2025-07-19
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data template
schema providing a data structure used to describe the properties of objects NOTE The relevant scope of the data template should be used together with the term “data template”. E.g.
2022-07-24
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System of systems
A system of systems is a collection of many different systems, each with its own characteristics. [1] System theory assumes that certain underlying concepts and principles are applicable to different
2022-07-11
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Instructions
Document Naming Strategy
DOCUMENT NAMING STRATEGY All information in the PD Revit Template follows PROJECT DESIGN (IO) standards. the For one-page drawing naming strategy, please refer to free download E-5161 OnePage Naming Strategy
2025-07-11
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digital built environment
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 or project management and the
2022-07-11
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BS 11000‑2:2017
Collaborative business relationship management systemsPart 2: Guide to implementing BS ISO 44001
2022-07-15
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Dictionary
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.
2022-07-27
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Dictionary
BS EN ISO IEC 27000:2020
Information technology – Security techniques – Information security management systems – Overview and vocabulary ISO 27000 is derived from the British Standard 7799, published in 1995 in three parts: BS-7799,
2022-07-15
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National digital twin
An ecosystem of digital twins connected via securely shared data. https://www.cdbb.cam.ac.uk/DFTG/GeminiPrinciples
2022-07-24
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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.
2022-07-11
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How To
How to Rotate Revit Families in Any Direction
Mastering 3-Axis Rotation: Transform Revit Face-Based Families with Tiltable Geometry
2023-08-17
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BS8519 awareness of the changes
An email debate on whether BS 8519’s “dedicated cable support” rules really apply to central battery emergency lighting. We unpack the scope of BS 8519 vs BS 5266-1 and BS 7671, and what that means for segregation, containment and life-safety wiring on real projects.
2025-11-14
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Overload rating (Ir)
Ir The adjusted overload rating of an overcurrent protective device, in Amperes.
2023-02-05
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Thomas Edison’s Pearl Street Station
Dynamos, Boilers, and the Costly Copper of Edison’s 1882 Pearl Street Station On September 4, 1882, Thomas Edison’s Pearl Street Station in New York City became the world’s first commercial
2025-06-07
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Management of Sustainability in BIM
Introduction Sustainability in terms of Building Information Modelling (BIM) was defined as the sixth dimension of BIM by a large consulting firm as “what to do in terms of sustainability”[1]
2020-11-08
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Cyber-Physical Systems
Systems that include integrations of computation, networking, and physical processes with feedback loops where physical processes affect computations and vice versa4. An example of a Cyber-Physical System is a Digital
2022-07-11
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Dictionary
Selectivity
Resolving Selectivity Issues in Electrical Design Free Trimble ProDesign Introduction Training Course Click the button below for more details: ProDesign Course Selectivity is achieved where,under overcurrent conditions, the protective device
2023-02-05
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Integrated Project Insurance (IPI)
The integrated Project Insurance model (IPI) coupled up with Insurance Backed Alliancing is a framework which encourages and empowers project teams to work together. The procurement method introduced by Constructing Excellence
2022-07-24
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Design-Bid-Build
A contract type There is a sequential award of two separate contracts; the first contract is for design services; the second contract is for construction; design and construction of the
2022-07-11
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Dictionary
information container
ELI5-S1 BIM Basics E12_Information Container explained A persistent set of information retrievable from within a file, system, or application storage hierarchy. [1] named persistent set of information retrievable from within
2022-07-27
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BS 8536-1:2015
Briefing for design and construction Part 1: Code of practice for facilities management (Buildings infrastructure)
2022-07-15
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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
2022-07-24
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Classification and Standardisation
Sensitive Information
ELI5-S1 BIM Basics E16_Sensitive Information information, the loss, misuse or modification of which, or unauthorized access to, could:(a) adversely affect the privacy, welfare or safety of an individual or individuals;(b)
2022-07-11
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Cost Led Procurement
A procurement method introduced by Constructing Excellence and the Cabinet Office intended to allow industry to use its experience and knowledge to develop innovative solutions through leveraging design, materials, subcontracting, direct labour
2022-07-24
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Dictionary
Organizational Information Requirements (OIR)
ELI5-S1: BIM Basics E7: OIR explained information requirements in relation to organizational objectives BS EN ISO 19650‑1:2018 (3.3.3)
2022-07-24
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naming
The term naming in PAS 1192 is related to information container naming strategy, in ISO 19650 the therm is replaced by term ‘identification’ meaning remains the same
2022-07-27
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Project Information Manager
Responsible for extraction, review, coordination and reporting of data within the native and federated models as well as associated project databases throughout the project stages to ensure client and BEP
2022-07-11
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Psychological attributes of collaborative working
The psychology of workplace collaboration can be traced back to the everyday interactions that occur in any organization. In the fast-evolving business world, there is a rising need to move
2021-01-09
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Dictionary
jet reaction
nozzle reactionforce acting in the opposite direction to the water stream leaving the nozzle BS 4422 2005 “Jet reaction,” also known as “nozzle reaction,” is a fundamental concept in fluid
2023-12-05
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Project Implementation Plan (PIP)
The Project Implementation Plan (PIP) it is a PAS 1192 term that should assist in establishing of the supply chain’s capability. In summary, it consists of the supplier’s: BIM assessment
2022-07-11
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Design Build
A contract type used in construction, typical characteristics: There is a single contract for design services and construction services; design and construction of the project may be in sequential phases
2022-07-11
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Dictionary
BIM Stages
ELI5-S1:BIM Basics: E13_Understanding BIM Stages Understanding BIM Stages: Transitioning from BIM Levels to a Modern Framework In the world of Building Information Modeling (BIM), we often come across terms like
2024-07-20
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Dictionary
zone indicator
part of indicating equipment which visually indicates the zone of origin of a alarm of fire or faultwarning BS 4422 2005 Zone Indicator in Fire Alarm Systems The zone indicator
2023-12-05
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