agent

…’An agent is just something that acts (agent comes from the Latin agree, to do). Of course, all computer programs do something, but computer agents are expected to do more: operate autonomously, perceive their environment, persist over a prolonged period, adapt to change, and create and pursue goals’… [1] agent and environments …’ An agent […]

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 […]

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 clause 5.1.3 defines the acronym SMART as Information requirements which shall be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-bound against defined project stages and information exchanges. The ISO 19650 Framework equivalent […]

Parametric behaviour

The parametric behaviour of an object describes whether its shape, position, and orientation are designed to be dependent on other information associated with the object or the context in which it is placed, allowing for full or partial reconfiguration. An object’s parametric behaviour can be transferred as part of the information delivery or not. The […]