32. Relevance Metric

  

NBP Relevance Index – Sample Chart v0.2 (Full Size Image – 102Kb)

The Relevance Metric is primarily used to compare the relevance (impact, currency and authority) of one entity relative to another, or relative to a specific stakeholder group. For example the Noteworthy BIM Publication Relevance Index (NBP-RI) compares the relevance of an NBP relative to other NBPs within and across markets. It can be also used to establish the relevance of an NBP to a group of practitioners, policy makers or researchers at a specific organizational scale – e.g. the relevance of NBIMS-US to contractors in the US (OrgScale 2), or relevance of PAS1192-4 to facility owners worldwide (OrgScale1).

Relevance is measured using a five-level index (R0-R4). Below is an explanation of each level as applied within Paper B2:

• R0 – Redundant: the NBP includes out-dated information which is no longer usable or useful
• R1 – Relevant: the NBP is relevant, current and contains actionable information
• R2 – Regarded: the NBP is highly-relevant, well-cited and well-used in comparison to other similar-topic NBPs
• R3 – Recommended: the NBP is authoritative and impactful and considered a reference (among other references)
• R4 – Requisite: the NBP is the most authoritative document covering a specific topic

Please note that the NBP-RI applies to all types of noteworthy publications. However, academic articles and scientific papers typically resort to more specialised metrics for establishing topical relevance and publications’ overall impact.