Operational Team Context of Information Exchange

In any BIM project, understanding the context of information exchange during the operational phase is crucial. This post focuses on information exchange through the Operational Team’s lens.

The Six Contextual Lenses:

1. Shared Context
2. Operational Team
3. Delivery Team
4. Tier 0 (T0) Appointing Party
5. Tier 1 (T1) Lead Appointed Party
6. Tier 2 to Tier 4 (T2-T4) Appointed Party

Operational Team: A Closer Look

The Operational Team’s lens includes several key aspects that are essential for effective information management during the asset’s lifecycle. These include:

• Consideration of Data Throughout the Asset’s Life: Operational teams must manage data consistently from the initial stages to the end of the asset’s life.
• Sharing Part of AIM as PIM During Refurbishment: This process requires a specific trigger to ensure accurate and efficient data sharing.
• MIDP and TIDP Requirements: These are primarily viewed as requirements for the delivery phase, but understanding their relevance to operations is also crucial.
• Data Transfer Between Systems: Efficiently transferring data between Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) systems and Common Data Environments (CDE) is vital.
• Resistance to Change: Changing established practices can be challenging, but it is necessary for improving processes.
• Infrequent Operational Changes: Operational changes, such as those involving suppliers or long-term relationships, happen less often but have significant impacts.
• Continuity Over Time: Maintaining consistency and stability over time is a key advantage in operations.
• Lessons Learned: Often, operational teams don’t know what they don’t know, leading to repeated mistakes. The lack of lessons learned can compound and magnify the impact of errors.

By understanding these aspects, we can enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of information management during the operational phase of an asset’s lifecycle.

Conclusion

Understanding the context of information exchange from the operational phase’s perspective allows us to manage data better, implement necessary changes, and improve overall project outcomes. This approach not only helps in avoiding repeated mistakes but also ensures that valuable lessons are learned and applied.

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