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Terminology and UK Contract Law
The use of terms such as Lead Appointed Party, Appointed Party and Task Team in lieu of terms: employer, supplier, contractor and subcontractor, require clarification to become legally binding. The meaning of BS EN ISO 19650 framework terminology included in Exchange Information Requirement (EIR) or BIM Execution Plan (BEP) and other framework documents depends on […]
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 a larger organisation many would agree that to enable organisational benefits of BIM and disruptive digital technologies in Architecture Engineering and Construction (AEC) the BIM […]
Psychological attributes of collaborative working
The psychology of workplace collaboration can be traced back to the everyday interactions that occur in any organization. In the fast-evolving business world, there is a rising need to move from routine tasks and hierarchical decisions to a way of working that enables creative thinking within teams. The teams with a greater understanding of the […]
Quality Management and Standards
Most articles start with a definition of quality management and then dive deep into Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA). In here I concentrate on the quality, value and correlation of quality management within ISO 19650 framework and other standards. Quality and Value Quality forms a part of our daily life. Quality has two […]
Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) integration with Industry 4.0
The meaning of the term Industry 4.0 has not been concluded. There is a level of ambiguity of what it means for the construction industry[1] According to Jim Mansfield, the Industry 4.0 is a subset of Fourth Industrial Revolution which includes technologies, software, and processes that are generally not associated with the Architecture, Engineering […]
The importance of Information Requirements to a successful Asset Information Management (AIM) System
Introduction One of the challenges is the Appointing Party’s difficulties with the development of successful Operational Information Requirements in relation to asset management. Understanding the business challenges that define the fundamental aspect of a company is needed to allow the development of prioritised goals that are consistent with business objectives.[1] The Operational Information Requirements discussed here […]
BIM Classification and Standardization Systems
Introduction There are companies in the construction industry which do not favour standardization; these companies benefit from revenue and profits from change orders (variations), inevitably resulting in claims increasing cost to the client. However, the overall construction industry does realise the need for change and standardisation[1], the UK Government, (one of the largest clients) on […]
Insurance Backed Alliancing projects under the IPI model
Introduction Martin Davis member of the New Models of Construction Procurement (NMCP) Working Group and the Integrated Project Insurance (IPI) mentor describes the Integrated Project Insurance model (IPI) coupled up with Insurance Backed Alliancing as a framework which encourages and empowers project teams to work together. According to Davis in 2010, the conservative Coalition was […]
Management of Sustainability in BIM
Introduction Sustainability in terms of Building Information Modelling (BIM) was defined as the sixth dimension of BIM by a large consulting firm as “what to do in terms of sustainability”[1] and as a dimension of operations management. Governments play a crucial role in achieving publicly and financially viable development of goals and objectives by defining […]
