BIMSafe Glossary
Some of the terms used in our guidelines and case studies may be unfamiliar. Find the definition below, or add a definition for something we’ve missed.
There are currently 5 definitions in this directory beginning with the letter M.
MBIE
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
Government ministry with responsibility for construction and the built environment. MBIE is a key funder of the BIMSafe project.
Government ministry with responsibility for construction and the built environment. MBIE is a key funder of the BIMSafe project.
Metadata
Commonly defined as data about data, though differing from the data itself. For example, in a BIM context, object size = 300mm – object size is metadata, 300mm is data.
Model interaction
Allows users to engage with, manipulate, and extract information from a digital model of a project; includes navigating through the 3D model, adding or moving elements within the model, and linking model data to other tools.
Model visualisation
In the context of safety, model visualisation is the use of BIM 3D models and visual representations to help identify, analyse, and communicate potential safety hazards and risks in construction projects.
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