Classification, an introduction
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BSRIA is a non-profit distributing, member-based association, providing specialist services in construction and building services. | BSRIA is a non-profit distributing, member-based association, providing specialist services in construction and building services. | ||
| − | In February 2017, BSRIA published [https://www.bsria.co.uk/information-membership/bookshop/publication/classification-an-introduction-/ Classification - An introduction] (BG 68 / 2017) by John Sands | + | In February 2017, BSRIA published [https://www.bsria.co.uk/information-membership/bookshop/publication/classification-an-introduction-/ Classification - An introduction] (BG 68 / 2017) by John Sands. |
| − | The 54 page guide offers an introduction to classification, that is, ‘what things are called, and how those names are arranged and structured’, or ‘the act or process of dividing things into groups according to their type.’ | + | The 54-page guide offers an introduction to classification, that is, ‘what things are called, and how those names are arranged and structured’, or ‘the act or process of dividing things into groups according to their type.’ |
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In the construction industry, classification is used in: | In the construction industry, classification is used in: | ||
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* Information management systems. | * Information management systems. | ||
* Operation and maintenance information. | * Operation and maintenance information. | ||
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| + | The guide considers classification with particular reference to building services. It explains what classification is, why it is needed, how it is used, and how to recognise particular classification systems. | ||
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| + | It outlines the classification systems in use in the construction industry and relates them to building information modelling (BIM): | ||
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| + | * CI/SfB. | ||
| + | * CAWS. | ||
| + | * NRM. | ||
| + | * Omniclass. | ||
| + | * Uniclass 2015. | ||
The guide suggests that ‘Having a vast amount of data about a project or asset can be a very powerful resource. However, it is only as useful as its ability to be retrieved when needed and this is the role of classification.’ | The guide suggests that ‘Having a vast amount of data about a project or asset can be a very powerful resource. However, it is only as useful as its ability to be retrieved when needed and this is the role of classification.’ | ||
Revision as of 08:59, 11 March 2017
BSRIA is a non-profit distributing, member-based association, providing specialist services in construction and building services.
In February 2017, BSRIA published Classification - An introduction (BG 68 / 2017) by John Sands.
The 54-page guide offers an introduction to classification, that is, ‘what things are called, and how those names are arranged and structured’, or ‘the act or process of dividing things into groups according to their type.’
In the construction industry, classification is used in:
- Specifications.
- Production information.
- Libraries.
- Drawings.
- Schedules of rates / quantities.
- Information management systems.
- Operation and maintenance information.
The guide considers classification with particular reference to building services. It explains what classification is, why it is needed, how it is used, and how to recognise particular classification systems.
It outlines the classification systems in use in the construction industry and relates them to building information modelling (BIM):
- CI/SfB.
- CAWS.
- NRM.
- Omniclass.
- Uniclass 2015.
The guide suggests that ‘Having a vast amount of data about a project or asset can be a very powerful resource. However, it is only as useful as its ability to be retrieved when needed and this is the role of classification.’
--BSRIA
Find out more
Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki
- BSRIA.
- BSRIA articles on Designing Buildings Wiki.
- Building services.
- BIM
- BIM classification.
- Common arrangement of work sections.
- Construction Project Information Committee.
- NRM2.
- Uniclass 2.
- Uniclass 1.4 legacy release.
- Uniclass2 development release classification (2014).
- Uniclass 2015.
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