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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

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Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 is more than just manufacturing. Smart, connected technologies transform how we design, manufacture, use and maintain parts, products, and entire buildings. The interconnected technology also changes the way

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Rated current

Value of current used for specification purposes,established for a specified set of operating conditions.

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domain

area of activity covering a science, a technique, a material, etc.Note 1 to entry: A domain can be associated with a group to which the property […] applies. BS EN

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Device rating (In)

Circuit Protective Device rating,or ‘In’ in Amperes. If the overload setting can be adjusted, then the ‘adjusted rating’ is known as ‘Ir’.

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Navisworks file format (NWF)

When saving to a “Navisworks file format (NWF), only a list with pointers to the files currently loaded is saved, along with the scene’s environment, the current view, clash results,

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Subject to Simultaneous Overload

Where circuits are grouped, there are two availablemethods of calculating the rating factor Cg to be applied: [BS7671:2018,Appendix 4,5.1.2:Equation 2] [BS7671:2018,Appendix 4,5.1.2:Equation 3,4]

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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

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merge request

A merge request corresponds to the creation of one property and the deactivation of several properties. After validation of the merge request by the experts, the merged properties are deactivated.

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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

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component

named and individually scheduled physical item and feature that might require management, such as inspection, maintenance, servicing or replacement, during the in-use phaseNote 1 to entry: Components can serve as

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Level of detail (LOD)

Level of detail (LOD) it is a term introduced by PAS 1192, used in relation with management of the progression and uses of information. Typically referred to geometrical information There

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buildingSMART Data Dictionary

PD 19650‑0:2019 In short, the BuildingSMART Data Dictionary is a library for everything to do with the building. NumberName is an int key and string value that can be stored

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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

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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

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Cross-sectional view of a residential building’s fire core, showing protected stairwells, lift shafts, fire-rated partitions, and service risers enclosed within fire-resistant construction, designed to maintain vertical compartmentation and safe evacuation routes during a fire.
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Secondary Supply – diverse cable route

This guidance covers the routing of secondary supply cables from a life safety generator to the ATS (Automatic Transfer Switch), and the final equipment with reference to:

BS 7671:2018+A2:2022, specifically Section 560: Safety Services

BS 8519:2020, with emphasis on Clause 7 (Cable Routing) and Clause 11 (Cable Selection)

The goal: clarify requirements for the diverse cable routing and maintain circuit integrity under fire conditions for systems that support life safety and fire-fighting applications, such as sprinkler pumps, fire-fighting lifts, and smoke control systems.

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National Annex (NA)

With reference to BS EN ISO 19650 Framework, the working group could not conclude on international codification and standardised conventions. Hence Paul Shillcock and David Churcher, the lead authors, came

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Dictionary
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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

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exchange requirement (ER)

defined set of information units that needs to be exchanged to support a particular business requirementat a particular process phase (or phases)/stage (or stages) BS EN ISO 29481-1:2017

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Z1

Z1 – That part of the earth fault loop impedance which comprises the impedance under earth fault conditions of the line conductor of the circuit under consideration.

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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

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CPR Cable Classification Guide

Since July 2017, all power, control and communication cables permanently installed in buildings must comply with the Construction Products Regulation (CPR).
This guide is your reference for navigating Euroclass ratings, selecting compliant products.

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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

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Activity

An identifiable chunk of work with recognized prerequisites to begin and a recognized State of Completion – or Conditions of Satisfaction. Another way to look at an activity – establish

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Integrated Workplace Management System

Integrated Workplace Management System. Such systems incorporate powerful database capabilities to capture enterprise-level functions and serve as decision support tools at all organizational levels and throughout the whole building lifecycle.

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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)

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Golden thread

The (digital by default) record of predefined documents and building information required to ensure that the original design intent and any subsequent building changes are captured, preserved, and used to

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Pre-appointment BEP

Pre-appointment BEPs communicates the delivery team’s intended approach to the information management process in the project, it is submitted as part of the prospective Lead Appointed Party tender response. For

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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

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carbon sink

A carbon sink is a natural or artificial reservoir that captures and stores morecarbon than it releases. Examples include forests, oceans, soil and potentially timber buildings. We need these reservoirs

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intrinsic aspect

role that an aspect plays in a relationship with a possessor and that is dependent on the aspect as well as on the possessing object Note 1 to entry: Typically the

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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

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Gateway (Inclusive)

[Or] When a branch splits, one or more branches are activated. Before merging, all active incoming branches must be completed.[1] Symbol 1]     Silver, B. (2009). BPMN Method and Style: A

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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

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Miller’s law

Argument introduced by Miller, G. A., suggests that the number of objects an average human can hold in short-term memory is 7 ± 2.[1] From a practical standpoint, this means

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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

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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

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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

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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).

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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

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Team’s Capability and Capacity

The competence and understanding of BIM, of the consultants and delivery team partners to be involved in the project, shall be assessed and results included in Post-Contract BEP. The assessment

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