Exchange Information Requirements (EIR)

The Exchange Information Requirements (EIR) term introduced by BS EN 19650 replaces the PAS 1192 term Employer Information Requirements (EIR) on all projects where BS EN ISO 19650 compliance is required. As the AEC industry transitions from PAS 1192 to the BS EN 19650 Framework, the term Exchange Information Requirements (EIR) may cause some confusion. […]

lead appointed party

The term introduced by ISO 19650 typically describes the Tier 1 Main Contractor. For example: : Tier 1 = Lead Appointed Party Tier 2 and below = Appointed Party The Lead Appointed Party is a specific entity directly appointed (employed) by the primary client (appointing party). Example: The client (Appointing Party) signs a contract with […]

risk register

means a risk register containing the risks associated with the timely delivery of information as may be identified in the Information Particulars and/or provided in accordance with the Information Standard. [1] [1] UK BIM Framework, 2020. Information protocol to support BS EN ISO 19650-2 the delivery phase of assets.

digital plan of work

Digital Plan Of Work (dPoW) forms a framework that supports informed and consistent decision making by project teams, at each work stage, helping to deliver agreed and reliable information. The National Building Specification Digital Plan of Works (DPoW) is an online tool that facilitates the process of Building Information Modelling (BIM), in particular relating to […]

model validation checklist

The example checklist consists of checks which assure quality within models and information, to eliminate errors and achieve desired project outcomes. Table 1 – Model Validation Checklist Check Definition Project Coordination Check Ensure the correct location of the building across all models of all disciplines. Model Element Check Ensure that those model elements are correct […]

federation strategy

The purpose of the federation strategy and the Information Container (model) breakdown structure is to help plan the production of information by separate task teams to the appropriate Level of Information Need at each project stage. What does it mean? The way you do complex projects and systems manageable is to break them down into […]

Lane

A lane is a sub-partition within a process (often within a pool) that runs the length of the process level, either vertically or horizontally. Lanes are frequently used for internal roles (e.g., manager, associate), systems (e.g., an enterprise application), internal departments (e.g., shipping, finance), and so on.[1] Symbol      Silver, B. (2009). BPMN Method and […]

Data Object

Data objects provide information about the activities that must be performed and/or the results that they produce. Elements of data objects must be contained within process or sub-process elements. Data objects are unable to specify states.[1] Symbol [1]     Silver, B. (2009). BPMN Method and Style: A levels-based methodology for BPM process modeling and improvement using […]

Group

Because a group is not an activity or a flow object, it cannot connect to sequence or message flows. Furthermore, groups are not constrained by pool and lane restrictions. [1] Symbol (2009). BPMN Method and Style: A levels-based methodology for BPM process modeling and improvement using BPMN 2.0. In CodyCassidy Press US.

Text Annotation

Text annotations are a way for a modeller to provide additional information to a BPMN diagram reader. The text annotation object can be associated with a specific object on the diagram, but this has no effect on the process flow.[1] Symbol 1]     Silver, B. (2009). BPMN Method and Style: A levels-based methodology for BPM process […]