Topics

Topics group terms by technical subject, from BIM fundamentals to openBIM and information validation.

• BIM fundamentals

  5 terms · Core concepts every BIM and VDC practitioner uses.

• VDC fundamentals

  3 terms · Virtual design and construction methods, models and metrics.

• Information requirements

  10 terms · How appointing parties define what information they need, when, and why.

• Information management

  16 terms · Processes for producing, checking, sharing and storing project and asset information.

• BEP and delivery planning

  6 terms · Execution plans, delivery plans and responsibility matrices.

• ISO 19650

  17 terms · Terminology defined or used by the ISO 19650 series.

• openBIM and interoperability

  5 terms · Open, vendor-neutral standards for exchanging building information.

• Model coordination

  6 terms · Combining and coordinating discipline models.

• Clash detection

  2 terms

• Information validation

  2 terms · Checking delivered information against requirements.

• Quality assurance

  6 terms

• Project management

  13 terms · Scope, schedule, cost, risk and performance measurement for capital projects.

• Construction management

  6 terms · Managing construction delivery: delivery models, contractors, site planning and production control.

• Procurement and contracts

  16 terms · Delivery methods, contract forms, tendering and payment legislation.

• Construction administration

  25 terms · Administering the construction contract: RFIs, submittals, changes, payment and close-out.

• Cost estimating

  3 terms

• Construction scheduling

  9 terms

• Building systems

  1 term

• Digital twins

  1 term

• Facility operations

  8 terms

• Construction safety

  1 term

Coverage in progress: Civil infrastructure, Reality capture, GIS, Sustainability, Artificial intelligence, Automation and robotics.