Model Management
A set of activities intended to prepare or maintain a BIModel at a prescribed performance/quality level. Model Management includes numerous tasks to ensure that the BIModel: follows organization/project standards, is free from errors, is at the right Level of Development, etc. Refer also to Model Manager and Project Model Manager). Model Management is a BIMe Technical Competency
- Federated Model
A BIModel which links (does not merge) several Mono-Discipline Models together. As opposed to Integrated Models, Federated Models do not merge the properties of individual models into a single database
- Level of Development
A BIM metric to identify what information to include in a model during the design and construction process (also refer to Model Progression Specifications). Please note that the LOD abbreviation refers to multiple terms, definitions, and numbering systems even within the same country
- Model Elements Table
A table used to identify the party responsible for generating and managing BIModels and at what Level of Development. A Model Elements Table typically includes a list of Model Components in the x-axis and Project Milestones (or Project Lifecycle Phases) in the y-axis
- Model Manager
An internal organizational role; a Model Manager is typically responsible for keeping a BIModel up-to-date, free of errors and conforming to organizational standards (also refer to Project Model Manager)
- Model Quality
A set of metrics which can be established through Model Assessment. Model Quality typically depends on modelling accuracy, how a model is subdivided, the number of unresolved errors, model file size, etc.
- Model Validation
The process of checking models for possible data loss, data corruption or incompatibility with defined specifications. Model Validation typically occurs during/after Model exchange or Interchange activities. As a term, Model Validation may refer to a manual activity or to an automated task
- Modelling Error
Modelling errors are many types including: missing elements, wrong category of elements, lack of data within elements, unsuitable Level of Development, overlapping elements, wrong material, wrong position or orientation. Also refer to Error-Free Model, Model Validation and Model Quality
- Modelling Protocol
A set of modelling workflows and guidelines (how-to's) to ensure deliverables are according to expected outcomes or pre-defined Modelling Standards
- Modelling Standard
The agreed norms of delivering a BIModel according to defined Levels of Development, Classification Systems, Naming Protocols or similar
- Project Model Manager
A project team role; a Project Model Manager is typically responsible for keeping a project model up-to-date, free of errors and conforming to Project Team standards (also refer to Model Manager)