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Level of model development
Level of model maturity [ISO*] *Term based on experience. does not form part of ISO
Collaborative Design
Working with different teams is probably the most difficult part of the design process. It is important to note that a collaborative design process is not about someone else creating
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
Digital Construction
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
Additive manufacturing
Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, is the process of creating products by layering materials until a complete 3D object is created. The process can transform digital design
Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
RIBA Plan Of Work 2020 0 – Strategic Definition is about determining the best means of achieving the client’s requirements. An open mind is required because a building might not
Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)
Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC). All necessary heating, ventilation air-conditioning and specialty equipment, including air distribution ducts for supply, return, and ventilation and exhaust ducts, including control system, registers, diffusers,
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,
IDM standard
BS EN ISO 29481-1 Building information models – Information delivery manual (IDM) PD ISO/TS 12911:201
Fixed Equipment
Equipment designed to be fastened to a support or other wise secured in a specific location.
enumerated type value
data type consisting of a set of named values called elements, members, enumeral, or enumerators ofthe type
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
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
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

Insurance Backed Alliancing projects under the IPI model
Introduction Martin Davis member of the New Models of Construction Procurement (NMCP) Working Group and the Integrated Project Insurance (IPI) mentor describes the Integrated Project Insurance model (IPI) coupled up

BS EN ISO 9001:2015
Quality management systems Requirements ISO 9001 is a set of quality management principles defined by various criteria and standards. It outlines the importance of defining a quality management system (QMS)
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.

BIM Levels
The transition from the BIM Levels to the concepts in the ISO 19650 series and the UK BIM Framework represents a shift in how we think about BIM maturity. However,
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
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 only. Hence project party can
Global Trade Item Number (GTIN)
Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) identifier for trade items used to look up product information in a database GS1 [1] 1 Online Browsing Platform (OBP) [WWW Document], n.d. URL https://www.iso.org/obp/ui#search
Distributed Ledger Technology
Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) is an encrypted and distributed database that serves as a register for storing records of transactions. At the core of DLT is a data model that

Operational Team Context of Information Exchange
ELI5-S2: BIM in Practice E2: Operational Team Context of Information Exchange Explained In any BIM project, understanding the context of information exchange during the operational phase is crucial. This post
Final Circuit
A circuit connected directly to current-using equipment, or to a socket-outlets or other outlet points for the connection of such equipment.

Appointing Party context of information exchange
ELI5-S2: BIM in Practice E4: Appointing Party context of information exchange Understanding the Appointing Party (T0) Context of Information Exchange in BIM Welcome to the fourth installment of our ELI5-S2
PAS 14191:2020
Built environment – Management and operation of interconnected construction data dictionaries Specification
Fabrication Model
Digital Model(s) created from shop drawings to support fabrication and installation. Fabrication models are reviewed and approved by the A/E for conformance to design specifications.1 1 The Massachusetts Port Authority,
Gateway (Parallel)
[And] When used to split the sequence flow, all outgoing branches are activated at the same time. When parallel branches are merged, it waits for all incoming branches to complete
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
Fault
Acircuit condition in which current flows through an abnormal or unintended path. The fault current may flow from line to line (phase fault) or line to earth (earth fault).
BS 7000-10:2008
Design management systems Part 10: Vocabulary of terms used in design management
Globally Unique Identifier (GUID)
globally unique identifier (GUID) its a unique object identifier that guarantees its uniqueness throughout its entire life unique, the identifier is usually generated using an algorithm a unique identifier generated
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
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
Basic protection
Protection against electric shock under fault-free conditions;use of barriers,placing out of reach,and so forth.
BS ISO IEC 33020:2019
Information technology—Process assessment Process measurement framework for assessment of process capability
security breach
infraction or violation of security (3.7) [1] 1 Online Browsing Platform (OBP) [WWW Document], n.d. URL https://www.iso.org/obp/ui#search (accessed 4.10.21).
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,

metadata
ELI5-S1: BIM Basics E6: Metadata explained Understanding Metadata in Building Information Modeling (BIM) Metadata provides critical information about an item’s content, making it easier to locate and work with specific
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
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
Semantic Web
The Semantic Web, as defined by Ontotext[1] is the extension of the existing information and data on a network (or Web) to include data descriptors, which are intended to allow
Back-up Protection
Circuit-breaker manufacturers publish tables showing combinations of pairs of circuitbreakers, one upstream,one downstream,where the downstream device can be used at a location where the prospective fault current (Ipf) is higher
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).
delta exchange
exchange of only changed information between two synonymous sources PAS 14191:2020
UK BIM Framework
The UK BIM Framework was developed by the UK BIM Alliance, BSI, and the Centre for Digital Built Britain associated with the Construction Industry Council (CIC) to implement international BIM
Quality Planning (QP)
Quality Planning (QP) is a framework which specifies quality standards, practices, resources, and the sequence of activities The quality plan should define:[1] Objectives to be achieved A workflow that represents
Subcommittee (SC)
a Subcommittee (SC), which addresses a specialized area within a TC; https://www.iso.org/glossary.html









