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knowledge model
information model that expresses knowledge in a computer interpretable structure Note 1 to entry: A knowledge model consists of a number of expressions of facts about
Lane
A lane is a sub-partition within a process (often within a pool) that runs the length of the process level, either vertically or horizontally. Lanes
Last Planner System®
The collaborative, commitment-based planning system that integrates “should-canwill-did planning” (pull planning, make-ready look-ahead planning with constraint analysis, weekly work planning based upon reliable promises, and
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’
lead appointed party
The term introduced by ISO 19650 typically describes the Tier 1 Main Contractor. For example: : Tier 1 = Lead Appointed Party Tier 2 and
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
Lean construction
Lean Construction is the method of project management aiming to reduce waste on a project and improving the efficiency and quality of produced work [1].
Lean Project Delivery System
An organized implementation of Lean Principles and Tools combined to allow a team to operate in unison.[1] [1] The Massachusetts Port Authority, 2015. BIM Guidelines
Lessons learned
Although BS EN ISO 19650-2: 2018 recommend that lessons learned should be captured throughout the entire project, the standard is dedicated for the delivery phase
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
Level of information (LOI)
used to describe non-geometrical information LOI + LOD = Level of information need LOI it is PAS 1192 term, now superseded by BS EN ISO
Level of information (LOI)
The term used in relation with management of the progression and uses of information. There is general confusion with the use of the term, due
Level of information need
The term describes the details and amount of information required. It is a framework which defines the extent and granularity of data to be exchanged.
Level of model definition
The PAS1192 term is replaced by ‘Level of information need’ an ISO19650 term Level of information need is a more generic term than any of
Level of model development
Level of model maturity [ISO*] *Term based on experience. does not form part of ISO
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,
Look Ahead Plan
A short interval plan, based on the pull/phase plan, that identifies all the activities to be performed in the next 6 (or other) weeks. The
macro diffusion dynamics
adoption model which identifies three diffusion dynamics top-down, bottom-up and middle-out Macro-Diffusion Dynamics model v1.1 (full size, current version). Macro-BIM adoption: Conceptual structures http://bit.ly/BIMPaperA8
major change
change that affects the meaning, function or intended useNOTE Definition applies to properties and groups of properties.PAS 14191:2020