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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
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 designed and built using strategies
secondary power supply (SPS)
alternative or supplementary electrical energy sources has become more viable, typical secondary power supply (SPS) Photovoltaic (PV) power Wind turbine power standby generator
task team
The term, introduced by ISO 19650, describes a team of people working together on a specific task. task team might be an individual appointed party, and the appointed party might
efficiency
correlation between the outcome and the resources used a measure of the utilization of resources to realize a given objective Note 1 to entry: An activity is efficient if it minimizes
Overload rating (Ir)
Ir The adjusted overload rating of an overcurrent protective device, in Amperes.
interoperability
the ability of two or more systems* to exchange information and to use the information that has been exchanged. definition adapted from the one contained in ‘ISO/TS 27790:2009, Health informatics—

BIM Execution Plan (BEP)
The purpose of the BIM Execution Plan (BEP) is to clearly define the actions required of each member of the project team in order to successfully deliver the BIM workflows

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
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

PUBLISHED
Information accepted by the nominated party, in which case it will be suitable for tender or construction (2D model output only). Such that the ‘Published’ area should be maintained in
Max Zs
Themaximum value of earth fault loop impedance (Zs) that will allow the protective device in a circuit to disconnect an earth fault within the prescribed time. Example: if themaximum earth
purposeful
having a definite objective and strong desire to achieve it In the context of BIM, it describes a people-centric transformation, regarding information as an asset

Work in Progress (WIP)
A supply-chain management term describing partially finished information awaiting completion. In other words, the Information model is not to be used by any other project party. Before progression onto the next
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.
National digital twin
An ecosystem of digital twins connected via securely shared data. https://www.cdbb.cam.ac.uk/DFTG/GeminiPrinciples

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

LTF_Lighting-Fixture Rectangular
LTF_Lighting Fixture_Generic Rectangular Light v22.1.3 Family For: Electrical Engineers, Bim Managers, Electrical Designers Setup: 10-30 minutes View Details Technical Details Released: Feb 2, 2025 Updated: Jul 5, 2025 Regional Variants:
Harmonic
The presence of harmonic content in the line conductors of a three-phase and neutral circuit can give rise to excessive levels of load current in the neutral conductor.
interaction framework schema
a formal description of the rules with which an interaction framework must comply[1] 1 Online Browsing Platform (OBP) [WWW Document], n.d. URL https://www.iso.org/obp/ui#search (accessed 4.10.21).
Harmonic rating factor (Ch)
Ch Rating factor used for calculating theminimum required cable size in the presence of harmonic currents.See BS7671:2018,Appendix 4, section 5.5.
smart asset management
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
Pre-contract BEP
On projects where ISO 19650 Framework has implemented a term, Pre-appointment BEP is used instead of the PAS 1192 term Pre-contract BEP. The meaning is the same, it communicates on

Emergency Voice Communication System (EVCS)
What is an Emergency Voice Communication (EVC) system? An Emergency Voice Communication (EVC) system (also referred to as EVCS) is a fixed, monitored, two-way voice communication system that enables point-to-point
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
Circuit protective device (CPD)
A fuse or circuit-breaker providing overload and fault current protection.

BS EN ISO 19650-2 UK National Annex (NA) 2021 status and use reference table
Status Code Used For Action by Information State (at any project stage): Work in progress (WIP) S0 Information developed within a task team [C], [B]* Information State (at any project

CDE area
ELI5-S1: BIM Basics E5: CDE areas and states Area and section imply moving information from one place to another. This is not necessary in a CDE. It is the state
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
TT system
A system having one point of the source of energy directly earthed, the exposedconductive-parts of the installation being connected to earth electrodes electrically independent of the earth electrodes of the
BS 9999:2017
Fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings – Code of practice
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
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
Required Standard
means the level of skill and care applicable to the Party’s equivalent obligation under the Appointment. [1] [1] UK BIM Framework, 2020. Information protocol to support BS EN ISO 19650-2
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
verification
confirmation, through the provision of objective evidence, that specified requirements have beenfulfilled [SOURCE: BS EN 17412‑1:2020] Verification is the process of checking that the product/service meets the specification, it will
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.
Commissioning
A building has successfully gone through the commissioning process when its equipment and systems have been examined and tested to perform as designed, and its operators have been trained to
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
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.
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
BS EN ISO 14004:2016
Environmental management systems General guidelines on implementation
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
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
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
Portable document format (PDF)
It’s a versatile file format developed by Adobe that allows people to easily present and exchange documents – regardless of the software, hardware, or operating systems used by anyone who
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
agent
…’An agent is just something that acts (agent comes from the Latin agree, to do). Of course, all computer programs do something, but computer agents are expected to do more:
IDM standard
BS EN ISO 29481-1 Building information models – Information delivery manual (IDM) PD ISO/TS 12911:201








