Facility Lifecycle

This refers to the time span stretching from a building’s conception to demolition including the five distinctive phases (Planning, Design, Construction, Operations, and Disposition).1 1 The Massachusetts Port Authority, 2015. BIM Guidelines for Vertical and Horizontal Construction.

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 support safety improvements throughout the building lifecycle. [1] Steering Group for Building a Safer Future. (2020). SETTING THE BAR A NEW COMPETENCE REGIME FOR BUILDING […]

UK BIM Framework

The UK BIM Framework was developed by the UK BIM Alliance, BSI, and the Centre for Digital Built Britain associated with the Construction Industry Council (CIC) to implement international BIM standards in the UK context. Formally launched in October 2019, it explicitly integrates the BS EN ISO 19650 series into UK working practices. However, it […]

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 […]