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attribute

Depending on the technology discussed, the term attribute can be treated as equivalent to a property or as a set of attributes, such as the number of elements in a

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Jarek Wityk

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

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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

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Contract

Appointment ISO 19650 introduce term Appointment to be used instead of the more generic term contract. This means one term can be used for both external contracts and internal work

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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

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Junction Boxes

Junction Box Requirements in Electrical Installations To ensure compliance with BS 7671:2018+A2:2022, the following requirements apply when using junction boxes in electrical installations: 1. Compliance with BS EN 60670-22 Any

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Quality Control

Quality control indicates an operational activity within the process, while quality assurance focuses on constructing confidence that quality requirements will be met. Quality is incorporated into production and verified during

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Appointed party

The appointed party term introduced in BS EN ISO 19650 it is meant to replace PAS 1192 term ‘Supplier’ Typically it means Tier 2 and below Contractors Who can become

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Resources

In the context of project management, the resources refer to optimizing the use of resources for successful project execution and the management of resources in the project. [1] Therefore, the

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Gateway (Exclusive)

[XOR] When splitting, directs the sequence flow to one of the outgoing branches. When merging, it waits for one incoming branch to finish before starting the outgoing flow.[1] Symbol   

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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

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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

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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

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PAS 14191:2020

Built environment – Management and operation of interconnected construction data dictionaries Specification

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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

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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,

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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.

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VEAM connector

VEAM connectors refer to a specific type of electrical bayonet type connectors known for their robustness and reliability in harsh environmental conditions. These connectors are commonly used in various industries,

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supply chain

Term used to describe the relationship between organisation that provide materials, products or services for the client. Referring to ISO 19650 Framework the supply chain is synonymous to a ‘delivery

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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

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Master Schedule

The purpose of a project schedule is to define how the project should be delivered and maintained based on the available resources. The development of a timetable is the first

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Task Information Delivery Plan (TIDP)

schedule of information containers and delivery dates, for a specific task team [cited from ISO 19650-2:2018(en), 3.1.3.4] The Task Information Delivery Plan (TIDP) is defined by the ISO 19650 framework

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Cost Led Procurement

A procurement method introduced by Constructing Excellence and the Cabinet Office intended to allow industry to use its experience and knowledge to develop innovative solutions through leveraging design, materials, subcontracting, direct labour

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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

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Association

An association is used to link data and artefacts to flow objects. Non-flow objects, such as text and graphics, can be associated with flow objects and flow.[1] Symbol [1]     Silver,

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Periodic Model Quality Control Checks

Apart from the weekly model coordination effort that focuses on spatial coordination and clash resolution, the Appointment BIM Manager should review all disciplines project models and ensure compliance with BEP

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information requirement

The information needed to support a business or other activity. specification for what, when, how and for whom information (3.3.1) is to be produced [cited from ISO 19650-1:2018(en), 3.3.2] Term directly related to:

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tension between hope and ambiguity

term coined by Deloitte[1], it is a current situation where whilst businesses conceptually understand the significant changes that information Management (IM) and technology may bring, they have divergent agendas and

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model validation checklist

The example checklist consists of checks which assure quality within models and information, to eliminate errors and achieve desired project outcomes. Table 1 – Model Validation Checklist Check Definition Project

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Selectivity

Resolving Selectivity Issues in Electrical Design Free Trimble ProDesign Introduction Training Course Click the button below for more details: ProDesign Course Selectivity is achieved where,under overcurrent conditions, the protective device

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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).

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PAS 1192-7

The latest message related to PAS 1192-7 is a tweet from Paul Surin is that PAS1192-7 confirming that CPNI and  BSI have agreed to cease the development of PAS 1192-7.

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geometrical

This is an ISO 19650 term which replaces the PAS1192 term “graphical”. Geometrical is more appropriate to describe spatial positioning and relationships

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Start Event

A start event specifies where a process will begin. Start events can only react when a trigger is “caught.” Symbol 9). BPMN Method and Style: A levels-based methodology for BPM

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System of engagement

The System of Engagement is defined as a platform that manages supported digital engagement, of systems like Browsing, Web Chat, Messaging, videos (Facebook, WhatsApp, TEAMS, ZOOM, Signal, Slack, etc.), various

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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

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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

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Residual Current Device (RCD)

AResidual Current Device (RCD) is amechanical switching device or association of devices intended to cause the opening of the contacts when the residual current* attains a given value under specified

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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

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