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specialization relation
relation between kinds of things that relates two concepts whereby the subtype concept is a more specific concept than the supertype concept and has all the aspects that define the
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 (project delivery). Next, I have
Computer aided facility management (CAFM)
Originally coined in the 60s, The acronym has become a catch-all for a wide range of Facilities Management platforms and software. A CAFM system can be broadly defined as a collaborative,
Internet of Things (IoT)
This phrase refers to networked infrastructures that interconnect physical objects and allow for the management of the data they generate. A typical example of IoT is a home energy monitor
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 Project Information Model (PIM) Conformance
Openness
in relation to data and information – also linked to interoperability means that it is provided or made available in a format that can be accessed and used withoutrecourse to
BS 8541-4:2012
Library objects for architecture, engineering and construction Part 4: Attributes for specification and assessment – Code of practice Note: ISO 22014 and ISO 22057 are under development tosupersede BS 8541,
Intermediate Event (Link/Throwing) Gateway
A gateway is a device that controls the divergence and convergence of sequence flows in a process or choreography. As a result, it will determine path branching, forking, merging, and
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
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
BIMwash
The term BIMwash is derived from Whitewash, “a cheap white paint or coating of chalked lime used to quickly give a uniform clean appearance to a wide variety of surfaces”. Metaphorically, to
Assignment
A request or offer resulting in a Reliable Promise and is ready to be placed on the Weekly Work Plan (WWP) for performance. An assignment must meet the characteristics for
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
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.
reference document
publication that is consulted to find specific information, particularly in a technical or scientific domain EXAMPLE See EN 771-1:2011+A1: 2015.Note 1 to entry: A reference document can be associated with
Circuit Protective Conductor (CPC)
Acircuit protective conductor (CPC) connects exposed-conductive-parts* of equipment to themain earthing terminal. *Conductive part of equipment,which can be touched and which is not normally live,but which can become live when
Ambient temperature rating factor (Ca)
Ambient temperature rating factor used for calculating theminimum required cable size. For cables installed in air, values for this factor are given in BS7671:2018 Table4B1.For ground installations, values are given
Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
The industrial IoT (IIoT) forms an integral part of Industry 4.0, and smart manufacturing refers to interconnected sensors, and other input/output devices linked to manufacturing applications, supporting industrial automation and
blockchain
The blockchain is a transaction database shared by all nodes involved in the system based on the Bitcoin protocol. It is a data structure consisting of linked blocks (e.g. confirmed
validation
confirmation, through the provision of objective evidence, that the requirements for a specific intendeduse or application have been fulfilled [SOURCE: BS EN 17412‑1:2020] For example, it is the process of
Supporting Information
Supporting information shall be used where applicable and relevant to fully understand and evaluate information requirements or acceptance criteria. Supporting information includes but is not limited to: Existing site surveys
Data Association
A data association is used to move data between data objects, properties, and activity and process inputs and outputs. The association connector style can be used to visually represent data
Intermediate Event (Link/Catching)
Paired link events can also be used as “off-page connectors” in order to print a process across multiple pages. Within the process level, they can also be used as generic
Digital Handover, O&M Records, and ISO 19650 Compliance
Here is a review and summary of digital handover requirements, O&M record management, and ISO 19650 application as outlined in CIBSE Guide M8 (2023) and Regulation 38, with new recommendations
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
replacement request
A replacement request corresponds to the creation of the property and the deactivation of the property it replaces. After validation of the replacement request by the experts, the replaced property
Volume strategy
ELI5-S1: BIM Basics E10: Volume Strategy (spatial) explained Introduction Volume Strategy enables information management, spatial coordination, and concurrent engineering, ultimately fitting together like a complex 3D jigsaw puzzle, where each
BIM Use
A Use Case is a description of an intended use of the BIM, along with a description of the type(s) of data that must be in the BIM in order
Plain Language Questions (PLQ)
The publication of ISO 19650 set of standards replaces use of PLQ and instead introduce the term with exchange information requirements (EIR) and project information requirements (PIR). Project information requirements
BS EN ISO 31000:2018
Risk management guidelines ISO 31000 is an international standard first published in 2009, the current version published in 2018. The standard contains principles and guidelines for effective risk management. It
pre-design process
construction process (3.3.2) determining construction properties (3.5.1) for the built environment (3.1.7) before it is designed[1] 1 Online Browsing Platform (OBP) [WWW Document], n.d. URL https://www.iso.org/obp/ui#search (accessed 4.10.21).
fragmentation request
A fragmentation request corresponds to the deactivation of the property and the creation of several properties. After validation of the fragmentation request by the experts, the fragmented property is deactivated.
Sequence Flow (Normal or Uncontrolled)
A sequence flow is used to show the order in which activities in a process or choreography will be performed.[1] Symbol 1] Silver, B. (2009). BPMN Method and Style: A
Resources Description Framework (RDF)
Resources Description Framework (RDF) major component of the semantic web as they provide a means for identifying resources with Namespace (NS)
Assignment matrix
Responsibility matrix [ISO19650] In ISO 19650 there is a principle to develop responsibility matrices to cover information management activities and information delivery. Responsibility matrix [PAS1192] The former is illustrated as
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
BS ISO IEC 33020:2019
Information technology—Process assessment Process measurement framework for assessment of process capability
deactivation request
A deactivation request corresponds to a modification of the property. After validating of the deactivation request by the experts, the value of the calculated status of the property changes to
Start Event (Message)
A message is received from a participant, which initiates the process. The actual recipient of the message can be identified by connecting the event to a participant via a message
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
Breaking capacity
IWE-S1-IWE- E8_Breaking Capacity of MCCB What is Breaking Capacity (kA) Breaking capacity, often referred to as short-circuit breaking capacity, is one of the most critical specifications of a protective device.
Construction Manager at Risk
Various key characteristics of CM@Risk include: there are separate contracts for design services and for construction services; the contract for construction services may be entered into at the same time
Working Group (WG)
WORKING GROUP (WG) Specialized group within a committee that is responsible for drafting a particular standard or set of deliverables. It is usually quite small, composed of experts and headed by
jet
extinguishing medium, usually water, leaving a nozzle as a continuous stream, water spray, or waterfog (mist) BS 4422 2005 Each of these methods has its own advantages and is chosen
Competent person
Aperson who possesses sufficient technical knowledge, relevant practical skills and experience for the nature of the electrical work undertaken and is able at all times to prevent danger and,where appropriate,
4D Modeling
4D Modelling also referred to as 4D BIM, when supported by existing planning techniques, can improve project delivery times and schedules. To make the gains possible, all project members must
Diversity
It is often not desirable to size each conductor in a distribution system to support the total connected load at that point in the network.Diversity is applied on the basis
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.
