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Project Template_RVT_2022
Revit Electrical Project Template 2022 v22.2.1 Template For: Electrical Engineers, Bim Managers, Electrical Designers Setup: Typically 2–4 hours — quicker for experienced users. View Details Technical Details Released: Apr 29,
Co-Location
Assembling the entire BIM design and construction team in a single location (“Co-location”) enables almost instant and direct communication and coordination among team members. This Co-location of all team members
Rating factors
Rating factors are divided into the nominal rating of the circuit protective device (In) to determine theminimum current-carrying capacity (Iz) of a cable in a circuit. For example:Iz = In/(Ca
Navigating Construction Projects with Incomplete Building Services Design: Real-world Solutions Wanted 🛠️
Here is my list of reasons why so often we have incomplete Building Services Design before the project starts construction: Incomplete Building Services Design (BSD) before the commencement of construction
buildingSMART Data Dictionary
PD 19650‑0:2019 In short, the BuildingSMART Data Dictionary is a library for everything to do with the building. NumberName is an int key and string value that can be stored
component
named and individually scheduled physical item and feature that might require management, such as inspection, maintenance, servicing or replacement, during the in-use phaseNote 1 to entry: Components can serve as
Code of Conduct
Set of principles to be followed by people involved in ISO work, e.g. working within an international framework, upholding consensus, being ethical. https://www.iso.org/glossary.html
BIM collaboration format (BCF)
BIM Collaboration Format (BCF) is an open file format that allows the addition of textual comments, screenshots, and other information on top of the IFC model layer for improved communication
Ground rating factor (Cc)
The rating factor Cc = 0.9 is applied to cable sizing calculations for cables installed in the ground (Installation Methods 70 to 73). See BS7671:2018,Appendix 4,Sections3,4 and 5.1.1.
risk appetite
amount and type of risk that an organization is willing to pursue or retain [cited from ISO 19650-5:2020(en), 3.5]
Appointor
UK BIM Alliance responding to the inconsistency between current guidance of CIC BIM Protocol, Second Edition 2018 and ISO 19650 Framework published updated Information protocol to support 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
BS EN ISO IEC 27000:2020
Information technology – Security techniques – Information security management systems – Overview and vocabulary ISO 27000 is derived from the British Standard 7799, published in 1995 in three parts: BS-7799,
Device rating (In)
Circuit Protective Device rating,or ‘In’ in Amperes. If the overload setting can be adjusted, then the ‘adjusted rating’ is known as ‘Ir’.
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
PAS 14191:2020
Built environment – Management and operation of interconnected construction data dictionaries Specification
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
asset management
coordinated activity of an organization to realize value from assets Note 1 to entry: Realization of value will normally involve a balancing of costs, risks, opportunities and performance benefits.Note 2
Prospective fault current (Ipf)
Prospective Fault Current (Ipf) is the value of overcurrent at a given point in a circuit resulting from a fault of negligible impedance between live conductors having a difference of
Product Data Template (PDT)
The document aimed to be used by manufacturers and consumers where information about a product, is collated in a standardised and structured way. The information is structured in the form
breakdown structure
decomposition of a defined scope into progressively more detailed levels
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
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
Activity (Task)
A task is an atomic activity that is part of a process. When the work in the process is not broken down to a finer level of process detail, a
End Event
An end event denotes the point at which a process’s path will come to an end. End events can only result in a “throw” of a result.[1] Symbol 1] Silver,
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
Infrastructure
the structures that emphasize, organise and enable social functions. Individual units of infrastructure are known as assets. It is sometimes subcategorised into economic infrastructure, the networks of built assets that
Value Stream
Includes all the processes and activities used to design, produce and deliver the product or service to the Customer.[1] [1] The Massachusetts Port Authority, 2015. BIM Guidelines for Vertical and
Geographic Information System (GIS)
A geographic information system (GIS) is a framework for gathering, managing, and analyzing data. Rooted in the science of geography, GIS integrates many types of data. It analyzes spatial location
engineer
a person who designs and superintends the carrying out of civil engineering works, structures of buildings, installation of services, or who maintains such civil engineering works, structures or services https://www.iso.org/obp/ui#iso:std:iso:6707:-2:ed-3:v1:en:term:3.8.25
Project Information Manager
Responsible for extraction, review, coordination and reporting of data within the native and federated models as well as associated project databases throughout the project stages to ensure client and BEP
Management of the cyber-security threats in Common Data Environment
The increased reliance of the IT Technology Widely used cloud-based systems with file-sharing protocols have are the way of the future, but the use of such a platforms increase the
Appointing party
Appointing party term introduced in BS EN ISO 19650 it is meant to replace PAS 1192 term ‘Employer’ ISO 19650 term depends on where in the hierarchy the employer is
Organisational capability
Potential and expertise suggesting ability. Capability implies an organisation’s capacity to engage in a range of constructive activities Organisational capability is also referred to as organisational competence, although a capability refers to the
Semi-enclosed fuse rating factor (Cf)
The rating factor Cf = 0.725 is applied to cable sizing calculations for any circuit protected by a semi-enclosed fuse to BS3036.
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
cooperation
The interaction of individuals or task teams who work together to achieve a common goal, it demonstrates the ability to learn from each other. Cooperation forms a crucial attribute of
Emergency Voice Communication System (EVCS)
An Emergency Voice Communication System (EVCS) or (EVC) is a fixed, monitored and maintained, bidirectional, full duplex voice communication system (Refuge system) designed to facilitate the orderly evacuation of disabled
COBie data drop
COBie data drop Individual COBie data drops are the responsibility of Task Team BIM Managers, who must upload the required information containers in accordance with Exchange Information Requirements (EIR).The COBie
BS EN ISO 23387:2020
Building information modelling (BIM) — Data templates for construction objects used in the life cycle of built assets Concepts and principles
Role
BIM roles are not necessarily related to specialist positions. It should be viewed as a function that could be fulfilled by more than one person and allow the transfer of
data
ELI5-S1 BIM Basics E18_data Understanding Data in BIM: The Foundation of Smart Asset Management When we think about Building Information Modeling (BIM), it’s easy to get lost in the complexity
Emergency Lighting in Toilet Cubicles
Summary
1. If the toilet has borrowed light and is less than 8m square:
a. There is no need for emergency lighting, however,
b. If there is a cubicle with full height door – therefore closed without borrowed lighting – then the EM lighting would be required in that cubicle.
2. If the overall toilet has no borrowed light,
a. And the WC cubicles do not have full-size doors; there should be at least one emergency outside row of cubicles.
b. If there is a cubicle with full height door – therefore closed without borrowed lighting – then the EM lighting would be required in that cubicle.
delta exchange
exchange of only changed information between two synonymous sources PAS 14191:2020
BS EN ISO 16739-1:2020
Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) for data sharing in the construction and facility management industries Part 1: Data schema
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
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
Sub-Process (Expanded)
The sub-process boundary is expanded, and the details (a process) are visible within it. It is important to note that sequence flows cannot cross the boundary of a sub-process.[1] Symbol
