breakdown structure
decomposition of a defined scope into progressively more detailed levels
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CONTENTS
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change strategy
Concept of change strategy involves identifying objectives, formulating intervention concepts for change, forming and defining success parameters, and implementing strategies. This includes testing the effectiveness
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Conditions of Satisfaction
An explicit description by a Customer of all the actual requirements that must be satisfied by the Performer in order for the Customer to feel
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EXPRESS specification
formal specification is provided in the EXPRESS language. BS EN ISO 23387:2020
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Required Standard
means the level of skill and care applicable to the Party’s equivalent obligation under the Appointment. [1] [1] UK BIM Framework, 2020. Information protocol to
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Scope
Bid response should include a scope management plan containing all the tasks necessary for successful project delivery. The plan shall define the implementation and verification
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secondary power supply (SPS)
alternative or supplementary electrical energy sources has become more viable, typical secondary power supply (SPS) Photovoltaic (PV) power Wind turbine power standby generator
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security
state of relative freedom from threat (3.13) or harm caused by deliberate, unwanted, hostile or malicious acts [cited from ISO 19650-5:2020(en), 3.7]
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security breach
infraction or violation of security (3.7) [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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Security Management Plan
A document (or part of a document) identified in the Information Particulars setting out the security requirements for carrying out the Works in a security-minded
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Dictionary
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
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Semantic Web
The Semantic Web, as defined by Ontotext[1] is the extension of the existing information and data on a network (or Web) to include data descriptors,
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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.
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Sensitive Information
information, the loss, misuse or modification of which, or unauthorized access to, could:(a) adversely affect the privacy, welfare or safety of an individual or individuals;(b)
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Sequence Flow (Normal or Uncontrolled)
A sequence flow is used to show the order in which activities in a process or choreography will be performed.[1] Symbol 1] Silver, B. (2009).
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Set-Based Design
Set-Based Design commonly referred to as a set-based design innovation or set-based concurrent engineering. It is a product development approach where teams consider a wide
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Dictionary
SHARED
All project Model Authors’ information for the use of the entire project team. The Federated Model Manager will combine all information for checking against the
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Shared context of information exchange
ELI5-S2: BIM in Practice E1: Shared context of information exchange Introducing the “ELI5-S2 BIM in Practice” Series! Welcome to the first post in our new
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Common Data Environment (CDE)
single source of truth
In AEC industry with reference to information systems management, the single source of truth refers to Common Data Environment (CDE) The single source of truth
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smart asset management
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
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smart building
The term “smart building” was originally introduced by the European Union in the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)[1] as one of the main enablers of the
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SMART Information requirements
The acronym SMART has been defined by the PAS 1192‑2: 2013 clause 5.1.3. the term means that Information req BS ISO 31000:2018 PAS 11922: 2013
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Soil Thermal Resistivity
Relates to the ability of the soil, in which the cable is installed, to conduct heat energy away from the cable. The rating factor Cs
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Spacial Asset
A spacial asset can be defined as a specific location such as a zone, boundary, area, floor or room with a known location and extents.For
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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.
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specialization relation
relation between kinds of things that relates two concepts whereby the subtype concept is a more specific concept than the supertype concept and has all
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Stage 2 Maturity
BIM at Maturity Stage 2 according to the ISO 19650 Framework is “the use of a shared digital representation of a built asset to facilitate
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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:
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Start Event (Message)
A message is received from a participant, which initiates the process. The actual recipient of the message can be identified by connecting the event to
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Status
Identifier indicating the characteristic of an element of information for which at all times a value can be established. Word status has been included in
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Strategic Objectives of BEP
Objectives of BEP shall be allignwed with Exchange Information Requirements (EIR), an example of Strategic Objectives for a project have been listed below: Meet Level
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Sub-process
A sub-process is a group of activities that are performed as part of a larger process or choreography. It is compound in the sense that
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Sub-Process (Collapsed)
The diagram does not show the details of the sub-process. A “plus” sign in the shape’s lower-left corner indicates that the activity is a sub-process
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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
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Subcommittee (SC)
a Subcommittee (SC), which addresses a specialized area within a TC; https://www.iso.org/glossary.html
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Subject to Simultaneous Overload
Where circuits are grouped, there are two availablemethods of calculating the rating factor Cg to be applied: [BS7671:2018,Appendix 4,5.1.2:Equation 2] [BS7671:2018,Appendix 4,5.1.2:Equation 3,4]
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suitability
degree to which a product, system or information provides functions that meet stated and implied needs when used under specified conditions [cited from: ISO/IEC 25010:2011(en),
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Supplier
In the construction industry, ‘supplier’ refers to a provider of services or goods. The supplier can provide goods or services directly to the ultimate client
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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
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Supporting Information
Supporting information shall be used where applicable and relevant to fully understand and evaluate information requirements or acceptance criteria. Supporting information includes but is not
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system
interacting objects organized to achieve one or more stated purpose [SOURCE: ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288:2015, 4.1.46, modified — The words “combination of” at the beginninghave been removed;
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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,
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system of insight
A system of insights can helps your company make decisions, and it is designed to be part of business decision-making process. It involves gather data,
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System of systems
A system of systems is a collection of many different systems, each with its own characteristics. [1] System theory assumes that certain underlying concepts and
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systems thinking
System thinking is an approach to integration based on the idea that each component or part of a system acts differently when isolated from its
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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
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