Knowledge Management

Operational methods arising from experience; promoted as advantageous; and replicable by other individuals, organizations and teams. This term or Knowledge Content Type applies to publications which list unambiguous and detailed recommendations, and which if applied as recommended, generate similar advantageous outcomes

BIM Knowledge is a term that describes the non-software aspects of BIM. It refers to domain-specific education, project experience and what should be known by individuals in order to generate accurate and useful BIModels. As opposed to BIM Skill which focuses on how good a software operator is, BIM Knowledge focuses on knowledge specific to each BIM Use, process management, team management, facilitation, collaboration and other critical aspects of BIM workflows. BIM Knowledge is what can be typically learned through education and long-term exposure

The BIM Ontology is a structured language intended for knowledge acquisition and communication between people (not machines). The BIM Ontology includes four Knowledge Objects - Concepts, Relations, Attributes, and Knowledge Sets - used to describe all knowledge within the BIM domain

A group of people (from the same profession, have the same hobby or a common interest) who've joined together (through regular physical or virtual meetings) to gain knowledge related to their field/interest, exchange information and share best practices. A Community of Practice (e.g. a Vico user group) should not be confused with a Professional Association (e.g. AIA)

A software solution to facilitate the storing, distribution and discovery of corporate information. A CMS may host documents, drawings, detail, images and other types of digital assets

BIMe Topic under Research and Development Competency: Sharing BIM knowledge and experience with the wider industry through formal/informal workshops, seminars and presentations

BIMe Topic under Research and Development Competency: Developing a Knowledge Management Strategy and capturing/representing the BIM-specific knowledge of staff

A documented approach to collect, store and share knowledge among staff or between organizations

A practical application of concepts and their relations, intended to assess, assist or educate its users (e.g. BIMexcellence.com and the BIM Maturity Matrix). Knowledge Tools (kTools) are part of the BIM Ontology

The techniques and methods used to capture knowledge, conduct benchmarking activities and deliver information-rich projects. A Knowledge Workflow is typically a series of activities or a business process which includes a number of Knowledge Blocks. Knowledge Workflows (kWorkflows) are part of the BIM Ontology