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CDE gate
Transition [ISO19650] Transition is used to denote change (in the state of the information container)
Project Template_RVT_2024
Revit Electrical Project Template 2024 v24.1.1 Template For: Electrical Engineers, Bim Managers, Electrical Designers Setup: Typically 2–4 hours — quicker for experienced users. View Details Technical Details Released: Jul 24,
BS 11000‑2:2017
Collaborative business relationship management systemsPart 2: Guide to implementing BS ISO 44001
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
Budget
The tender response for designing, constructing and operating the existing building and the additional extension shall include the project budget’s bid documentation. The budget must incorporate the total amount of
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
Volume strategy
ELI5-S1: BIM Basics E10: Volume Strategy (spatial) explained Introduction Volume Strategy enables information management, spatial coordination, and concurrent engineering, ultimately fitting together like a complex 3D jigsaw puzzle, where each
vulnerability
weakness that can be exploited to cause harm [cited from ISO 19650-5:2020(en), 3.15]
BS 7000-4:2013
Design management systemsPart 4: Guide to managing design in construction
Look Ahead Plan
A short interval plan, based on the pull/phase plan, that identifies all the activities to be performed in the next 6 (or other) weeks. The 6W Look-Ahead Schedule (LAS) is
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
energy let-through of a device (I2t)
I2t The energy let-through of a device in A2s. The total amount of energy let through by a protective device for a given level of fault current at a stated
individual thing
the concept that classifies any real-world or imaginary thing that has an individuality that is not dependent on a commonality between things Note 1 to entry: This standard is about kinds
DWG
DWG (“drawing format”) is a binary file format licensed by Autodesk and used for storing two and limited three-dimensional design data and metadata. It is the native format for several
Workspace
A collection of content libraries and supporting files that define and embody a BIM standard. A workspace includes BIM libraries such as wall types, standard steel shapes, furniture, HVAC fittings,
Level of model development
Level of model maturity [ISO*] *Term based on experience. does not form part of ISO
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
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
Information Maturity
a current state of development of an organisation to utilise information in an advanced strategic manner to increase productivity, measured against an assumed optimal state
Subcommittee (SC)
a Subcommittee (SC), which addresses a specialized area within a TC; https://www.iso.org/glossary.html
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
Project BIM Manager
Responsible for ensuring that the BIM workflow has been established for the project and is adhered to by the team during the implementation stages of the project. [Appointment: Lead Appointed
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.
Asset Information Model (AIM)
The Asset Information Model or AIM is a term used to define the set of information gathered from all sources that support the continuing management of an asset
information exchange
verb act of satisfying an information requirement (3.3.2) or part thereof [cited from ISO 19650-1:2018(en), 3.3.7]
PAS1192-2_2015
The Publicly Available Specification (PAS) 1192 part two was published in February 2013; the specification was based on existing Code of practice BS 1192 dated 2007 amended in October 2015
BS ISO 44002:2019
Collaborative business relationship management systems Guidelines on the implementation of ISO 44001
Federated Information Model
Computer science and IT In the fields of computer science and information technology, a federated information model refers to a structure where data is stored across multiple independent systems but can
enumerated type value
data type consisting of a set of named values called elements, members, enumeral, or enumerators ofthe type
geometrical
This is an ISO 19650 term which replaces the PAS1192 term “graphical”. Geometrical is more appropriate to describe spatial positioning and relationships
Post-contract BEP
This PAS 1192 term has been superseded by ISO 19650 term Post-appointment BEP. It is a BIM Execution Plan (BEP) which shall be re-submitted by the Lead Appointed Party and
Uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is used to maintain the supply to an essential service duringmains supply outages. On loss ofmains supply,a storage device in the UPS (battery) continues to
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)
BS EN ISO 23386:2020
Building information modelling and other digital processes used in construction Methodology to describe, author and maintain properties in interconnected data dictionaries
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
Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment (FFE)
Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment (FFE) a systems furniture layout within an asset
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
Document Naming Strategy
DOCUMENT NAMING STRATEGY All information in the PD Revit Template follows PROJECT DESIGN (IO) standards. the For one-page drawing naming strategy, please refer to free download E-5161 OnePage Naming Strategy
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
Key Performance Indicator (KPI)
KPI is an abbreviation for key performance indicator, which is a quantifiable measure of performance over time for a specific goal. KPIs provide goals for teams to aim for, milestones
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
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.
expert
person who, through knowledge or experience, has competence to give an opinion in the fields about which he/she is consulted[SOURCE: ISO 13302:2003, 3.10, modified — The domain “” has been
Ambient temperature rating factor (Ca)
Ambient temperature rating factor used for calculating theminimum required cable size. For cables installed in air, values for this factor are given in BS7671:2018 Table4B1.For ground installations, values are given
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
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,
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
Master Information Delivery Plan (MIDP)
The Master Information Delivery Plan (MIDP) is the primary plan for the preparation of project information (from the supplier’s perspective), which is set out as being required in the Exchange
