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It provides data storage, processing, and software services over the internet, rather than on local servers. In construction, cloud solutions enable teams to access real-time project data, collaborate remotely, and scale digital tools without incurring significant investment in physical IT infrastructure.
An online service for storing and managing digital files, enabling secure, remote access from any location. In construction, it allows teams to share project documents, sensor data, and models in real-time, enhancing collaboration and version control.
It is a shared digital platform where all project information is stored, managed, and accessed by authorized stakeholders. It ensures a single source of truth, improves collaboration, reduces duplication, and maintains version control across the project lifecycle.
The disciplined process of handling changes to project systems, designs, or documentation. It ensures that all modifications are tracked, approved, and implemented consistently, reducing errors and maintaining compliance with requirements.
This describes the industry’s shift towards technology-driven methods, sustainability, and collaboration. It leverages digital tools and software, modern procurement models, and advanced materials to boost efficiency, safety, and quality while reducing costs and environmental impact.
The collection of legally binding documents defining the project’s scope, terms, and conditions. These include drawings, specifications, schedules, and agreements, serving as the reference for responsibilities, performance expectations, and dispute resolution.
This includes all project-related information generated throughout its lifecycle — from design files and sensor readings to schedules and financial records. Properly managed, this data drives better decision-making, risk management, and operational efficiency across teams and stakeholders.
It is a digital platform that enables planning, coordination, and control of construction projects. It centralizes tasks such as scheduling, budgeting, document control, and reporting, improving communication, efficiency, and decision-making across teams.
A method used to represent the three-dimensional shape of terrain or subsurface features on a two-dimensional surface. It involves drawing contour lines that connect points of equal elevation or value, allowing for quick interpretation of slopes, depths, and gradients.
A fixed, precisely measured location used as a reference in surveying and construction. Control points ensure accuracy in setting out works, aligning structures, and integrating geospatial data across different phases of the project.
The practice of planning, monitoring, and controlling expenses to keep a project within budget. It involves forecasting, tracking actual costs, and identifying variances, enabling informed decisions that optimize financial performance.
This glossary provides clear, concise definitions of key concepts in construction and infrastructure management, helping readers understand the technologies, processes, and practices that shape the industry. It serves as a quick reference for both technical and non-technical audiences looking to stay informed in a rapidly evolving field.
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