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Cable TrayA containment system used to support and route electrical or communication cables. Cable Tray modeling supports Electrical Model coordination, clearance checks, and installation planning.
Capability AssessmentA review of whether a team has the skills, tools, experience, and methods needed to meet digital delivery requirements.
Capacity AssessmentA review of whether a team has enough available people, time, and technical resources to perform the required information tasks.
Carbon AssessmentThe evaluation of greenhouse gas impacts associated with materials, construction, operation, and sometimes end-of-life scenarios. Carbon Assessment may use Embodied Carbon and Operational Carbon data from models and…
Carbon DimensionA model-linked information layer used to assess embodied or operational carbon across design and construction decisions.
CDE Administrator CDEA role that configures access, workflows, metadata, permissions, and user support within the project information environment.
Change ManagementThe process for evaluating, approving, documenting, and implementing changes to scope, design, cost, or schedule. Change Management should be reflected in revisions, models, and information containers.
Civil ModelA model representing civil engineering information such as terrain, roads, utilities, drainage, grading, or external works. Civil Model coordination often relies on Georeferencing and Survey Control.
Clash AvoidanceA proactive coordination practice that prevents conflicts before formal clash tests are run. Clash Avoidance relies on good modeling rules, shared zones, and early Model Coordination.
Clash DetectionThe automated or semi-automated identification of conflicts between model elements. Clash Detection can find Hard Clash, Soft Clash, and Workflow Clash issues for coordination.
Clash Management ToolA tool used to group, assign, prioritize, track, and close model coordination clashes.
Clash ReportA report that lists detected clashes, their locations, responsible parties, priority, and current status.
Clash ResolutionThe process of assigning, correcting, and closing detected conflicts between model elements or disciplines.
Classification SystemAn organized coding method used to group construction objects, activities, spaces, or documents for analysis and communication.
Classification TableA specific table within a Classification System that provides codes and descriptions for one classification purpose.
Clearance AnalysisThe checking of required access, maintenance, operational, or safety space around model elements.
Client Information ManagerA client-side role that defines information needs, reviews delivery, and protects the long-term value of project data.
COBie Attribute SheetA COBie worksheet that stores additional named properties for facility, space, type, or component records.
COBie Component SheetA COBie worksheet that lists individual asset instances and links them to type, space, system, and handover information.
COBie Contact SheetA COBie worksheet that records people and organizations involved in asset information delivery.
COBie Document SheetA COBie worksheet that references documents linked to assets, systems, spaces, or types for handover use.
COBie Facility SheetA COBie worksheet that captures high-level information about the facility or asset being handed over.
COBie Floor SheetA COBie worksheet that lists floor or level information used to locate spaces and maintainable assets.
COBie Space SheetA COBie worksheet that records spaces, their identifiers, and their relationship to floors or zones.
COBie System SheetA COBie worksheet that groups components into systems such as mechanical, electrical, fire, or security systems.
COBie Type SheetA COBie worksheet that describes product types, equipment types, and their common asset data.
Commissioning RecordA deliverable that records commissioning activities, results, dates, responsible parties, and asset references.
Common Data Environment CDEA shared information environment used to collect, manage, approve, exchange, and archive project information. A Common Data Environment supports controlled workflows for Information Container, Status Code, and Revision…
Compliance CheckingThe review of model information against codes, client rules, accessibility requirements, or project standards.
ComponentA model object placed within a project, often representing a physical product, assembly, fixture, or equipment item. Component behavior is usually controlled by its Family and parameters.
Computational Design SpecialistA specialist who uses scripts, algorithms, and data-driven methods to generate or analyze design information.
Computer-Aided Facility Management CAFMSoftware-supported management of facility spaces, assets, maintenance, moves, and operations. Computer-Aided Facility Management systems often consume data from Asset Register and Asset Information Model sources.
Computerized Maintenance Management System CMMSA system used to manage maintenance work orders, schedules, assets, and service history. Computerized Maintenance Management System data may be linked with Asset Register and Preventive Maintenance planning.
Condition AssessmentThe evaluation of an asset's physical or operational condition to support repair, replacement, or maintenance decisions. Condition Assessment can use inspections, Sensor Data, and maintenance history.
ConstraintA rule that controls geometry, alignment, dimensions, or relationships between model elements. Constraint logic is central to Parametric Modeling but must be used carefully to avoid fragile models.
Constructability ReviewA review focused on whether the design can be built safely, efficiently, and in the intended sequence. Constructability Review often uses 4D BIM, Clash Detection, and construction knowledge.
Constructability WalkthroughA model-based review that follows the intended construction sequence to reveal access, sequence, safety, or buildability concerns.
Construction Operations Building Information Exchange COBieA structured information exchange focused on asset data needed for operation and maintenance. Construction Operations Building Information Exchange is commonly delivered as tables and can support Asset Register…
Construction SequencingThe planning of the order in which work activities, zones, systems, or assemblies are built. Construction Sequencing can be tested and communicated through 4D BIM.
Container Naming ConventionA structured naming rule for information containers that helps teams identify originator, volume, level, type, role, and sequence consistently.
Coordinate SystemA defined framework for locating points in space using axes, origin, units, and orientation. Coordinate System consistency is essential for Model Federation and Georeferencing.
Coordination ReportA report summarizing coordination status, open issues, resolved items, responsibilities, and upcoming actions.
Coordination WorkshopA working session where teams review model issues, agree decisions, and confirm responsibilities for follow-up actions.
Cost DatabaseA structured source of rates, assemblies, resources, or cost codes used for estimating and cost control.
Cost EstimationThe process of predicting project costs from quantities, rates, assumptions, and scope information. In 5D BIM, Cost Estimation can draw on Quantity Takeoff from model elements.
Cost LoadingThe assignment of cost values to activities, model objects, or work packages for 5D analysis and reporting.
Cost PlanA structured estimate and control baseline for project costs across stages. A Cost Plan can draw on Uniformat, Quantity Takeoff, and cost assumptions.
Cost ReportA deliverable that summarizes estimated or controlled costs, often linked to quantities, work packages, or schedule status.
Crane SimulationA simulation that checks crane reach, lifting zones, movement paths, and construction sequence constraints.
Curtain WallA non-load-bearing exterior wall system typically made of frames, panels, glazing, and anchors. Curtain Wall information is commonly represented in Architectural Model and Façade Model workflows.