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GLOSSARY OF TERMINOLOGY OF NECESSARY
SKILLS
3-D Printing - 3D printing or additive manufacturing (AM) is any of various processes for making a threedimensional object of almost any shape from a 3D model or other electronic data source primarily
through additive processes in which successive layers of material are laid down under computer control.
Source: AiA.org
4-D Modeling - 4D BIM, an acronym for 4D Building Information Modeling and a term widely used in the
CAD industry, refers to the intelligent linking of individual 3D CAD components or assemblies with timeor schedule-related information. The use of the term 4D is intended to refer to the fourth dimension:
time, i.e. 4D is 3D + schedule (time). The construction of the 4D models enables the various participants
(from architects, designers, contractors to owners) of a construction project, to visualize the entire
duration of a series of events and display the progress of construction activities through the lifetime of
the project. This BIM-centric approach towards project management technique has a very high
potential to improve the project management and delivery of construction project, of any size or
complexity. Source: AiA.org
5-D Modeling - More than model-based estimating. It's a new way of working with the Owner and the
project stakeholders, bringing a wealth of information and experience to the project in a visually
com municative way. Source: AiA.org
Ability to learn and relearn - To succeed today you must be in a constant state of adaptation –
continually unlearning old ‘rules’ and relearning new ones. That requires continually questioning
assumptions about how things work, challenging old paradigms, and ‘relearning’ what is now relevant in
your job, your industry, your career and your life. Source: Forbes
Accountability - The obligation of an individual or organization to account for its activities, accept
responsibility for them, and to disclose the results in a transparent manner. It also includes the
responsibility for money or other entrusted property. Source: BusinessDirectory.com
Accounting - A systematic process of identifying, recording, measuring, classifying, verifying,
summarizing, interpreting and communicating financial information. It reveals profit or loss for a given
period, and the value and nature of a firm's assets, liabilities and owners' equity. Source:
www.businessdictionary.com
Accreditation/Certification requirements - Certification of competence in a specified subject or areas of
expertise, and of the integrity of an agency, firm, group, or person, awarded by a duly recognized and
respected accrediting organization. Source: www.businessdictionary.com
Administrative skills - Skills that are required for success in administration, such as communicating,
computing, organizing, planning, scheduling, or staffing. Source: www.businessdictionary.com
Applications writing - Form or paper which indicates interest in a particular place of employment,
position within a company, product or service. Typically requests personal or business identification
information, such as name, address and phone number, as well as a history of job experience, financial
strength, ability to perform a skill or use of knowledge. Source: www.businessdirectory.com
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