Process Maps (PM)

A Process Model (PM) describes the overall process in the context of a specific domain. Examples are HVAC and Electrical engineering or Energy analysis. BPMN is used to model the process flow for each such domain. It is however important to note that the overall process of the AEC/FM industry is not attempted to be modelled as this is an impossible task. The aim is therefore to provide a set of Process Models which can be used, referenced or modified within a national, organizational or project scope to suit specific needs.

Use the navigation map below for easy access to the different process maps available so far. Below this navigation map the same Process Maps are listed together with a short description (the first line of the description available).

Overview of Process Maps Defined

The list below shows all process maps identified so far. Use the link (where accessible) to find more indepth information about each process map.

• Controls Engineering (PM) — Controls engineering deals with the overall process of planning, designing, installing, commissioning, operating and maintaining HVAC controls and automation systems for building projects.
• Cost Modelling (PM) — Cost modelling is a process that attempts to bring design and price together. It has the objective of controlling costs, not just to measure them. Cost modelling therefore is defined to be the assessment and control of cost prior to the availability of knowledge of the element content of a project.
• Electrical Engineering (PM) — Electrical engineering deals with the overall process of planning, designing, installing, commissioning, operating and maintaining electrical power systems for building projects. It deals with low voltage electrical installations from 12V (AC/DC) to 1000V (AC) or 1500 volts (DC) in accordance with IEC definitions. Electrical installations within scope of this process are considered to commence at a meter where the public utility supply terminates or at a transformer where voltage is stepped down to the low voltage range in scope. Incoming electrical supplies and distribution of electrical energy at higher voltages are considered to be out of scope of this process.
• Energy Analysis (PM) — Energy analysis is concerned with predicting the use and cost of energy use and cost within buildings. It takes into account as input data:
• Facilities Management (PM) — Facilities Management comprises many processes. For present purposes, this document is concerned with the maintenance aspect of facilities management and outlines the following processes:-
• HVAC Engineering (PM) — HVAC engineering deals with the overall process of planning, designing, installing, commissioning, operating and maintaining heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for building projects.
• Piping Engineering (PM) — HVAC engineering deals with the overall process of planning, designing, installing, commissioning, operating and maintaining heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for building projects.
• Structural Engineering (PM) — Structural Engineering deals with the overall process of planning, designing, installing, commissioning, operating and maintaining structural engineering systems for building projects.
• Test HVAC Engineering (PM)