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[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
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
Sub-process
A sub-process is a group of activities that are performed as part of a larger process or choreography. It is compound in the sense that it can be broken down
Life Safety Generator
Life Safety Generator selection guide Copy If the secondary power supply is provided for firefighter’s lift, it must be capable of operating the firefighter’s lift at its full rated load
Management of duplicates
The procedure to remove duplicate properties shall be carried out on the relevant attributes. The management of duplicates cannot be fully automated. BS EN ISO 23386:2020
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
Trigger Event
Trigger Events are the occurrences during the life of an asset that causes new or updated information to be required.There are two types of trigger event: Foreseen – planned for
top management
person or group of people who directs and controls an organization at the highest level [cited from ISO 19650-5:2020(en), 3.14]
Common Data Environment (CDE)
ELI5-S1: BIM Basics E2: CDE Explained The purpose of using Common Data Environment (CDE) on a project is to provide the right person with the right information at the right
BS EN ISO 29481-1:2017
Building information models – Information delivery manual Part 1: Methodology and format
racetrack
Information delivery cycle It is a term introduced first in PAS 1192 and updated in ISO 19650 framework, it depicts the process of specifying and delivery of project and asset
Target Value Design
Target Value Designs (TVD) focus is on reducing the cost of a project without reducing the quality of the end product or extending the timetable. The team sets a cost
digitalconstruction campaign!
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Soil Thermal Resistivity
Relates to the ability of the soil, in which the cable is installed, to conduct heat energy away from the cable. The rating factor Cs is applied in cable sizing
Young Person
The term “Young Person” in the context of construction, Building Information Modeling (BIM), electrical engineering, or general engineering typically refers to a younger individual, often a recent graduate or entry-level
k Factor
Factors for conductor materials from BS7671:2018,Table43.1. Different values are given for different types of conductor and insulatingmaterials. k2s2 used in adiabatic calculations gives the short-time withstand of a conductor in
Electric Vehicle Charging Points
Active charging points are fully wired and connected, ready-to-use charging points.
A passive charging point, on the other hand, is the infrastructure without the final charging unit installed.
vulnerability
weakness that can be exploited to cause harm [cited from ISO 19650-5:2020(en), 3.15]
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
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]
Text Annotation
Text annotations are a way for a modeller to provide additional information to a BPMN diagram reader. The text annotation object can be associated with a specific object on the
BS 8541-5:2015
Library objects for architecture, engineering and construction Part 5: Assemblies – Code of practice Note: ISO 22014 and ISO 22057 are under development tosupersede BS 8541, parts 1-6.
promotor
algorithm that generates an interaction schema from an interaction framework, interaction framework schema, and templates file as input [1] 1 Online Browsing Platform (OBP) [WWW Document], n.d. URL https://www.iso.org/obp/ui#search (accessed
BS ISO 44001:2017
Collaborative business relationship management systems Requirements and framework
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
Value
What the customer wants from the process, and will pay for. [1] [1] The Massachusetts Port Authority, 2015. BIM Guidelines for Vertical and Horizontal Construction.
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’ or ‘foremen’ are common names
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
Lead Appointed Party context of information exchange
ELI5-S2: BIM in Practice E5: Lead Appointing Party context of information exchange Understanding the Lead Appointed Party (T1) Context of Information Exchange in BIM Welcome to the fifth installment of
Certification
Assurance given by an independent certification body (ISO does not perform certification) that a product, service or system meets the requirements of a standard. https://www.iso.org/glossary.html
BS EN ISO 29481-2:2016
Building information models — Information delivery manual Part 2: Interaction framework
diffusion
a process by which an innovation is communicated through certain channels over time among the members of a social system E.M. Rogers, Diffusion of Innovations, Free Press, New York, 1995.
BS ISO IEC 33020:2019
Information technology—Process assessment Process measurement framework for assessment of process capability
UK BIM Framework (roadmap)
UK BIM Framework roadmap! Almost three years have passed since the first BS EN ISO19650-1 standard was published.A lot of work has been done; some people are upset about the
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
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
SHARED
All project Model Authors’ information for the use of the entire project team. The Federated Model Manager will combine all information for checking against the AIR. All team members should
Grouping rating factor (Cg)
Grouping rating factor used for calculatingminimum required cable size. For cables installed in air, values for this factor are given BS7671:2018,Tables4C1,4C4,4C6.For ground installations, values are given in Table4C2. Grouping a
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
Information Controller
Responsible for setup and management of the Common Data Environment (CDE), document submission, RFI and other project document transactions. [Appointment: Lead Appointed Party Information Controller, site-based/office based.] [source] PDE 4301
BS EN ISO 21597-1:2020
Information container for linked document delivery — Exchange specification Part 1: Container
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).
Business goals
Business goals drive organisational outcomes, helping to keep the focus on the company’s important short and long term priorities. The goals must be defined, understood, tracked, analysed, and measured to
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
Voorwaarden scheppen voor Invoeren Standaardisatie ICT in de Infrastructuur-sector (VISI)
VISI acronym for Dutch standard for communication between partners in construction projects translates as Creating conditions for the implementation of ICT standardization for the construction industry [1] 1 Online Browsing
VADs
Guide to Visual Alarm Devices (VADs) in Fire Safety In high-noise workspaces or locations requiring hearing protection, Visual Alarm Devices (VADs) play a critical role in fire safety. They ensure
area of competence
area of an expert’s […] proficiency and knowledge associated to one or several groups of properties BS EN ISO 23386:2020
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
Risk Register
means a risk register containing the risks associated with the timely delivery of information as may be identified in the Information Particulars and/or provided in accordance with the Information Standard.
