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Integrated Project Delivery Software and Support Services

Job Order Contracting

IPD software and support services provide an environment with a collaborative focus upon requirements definition and successful repair, renovation, and new construction project completion. Defined common data environment. Common Data Environment. Key performance indicators. Sample High-level Workflow.

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Celebrating CSI’s 75th anniversary

Construction Specifier

By Stacy Rinella This year, the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) reached an important milestone—it has been bridging the divide between various sectors of the building industry for seven decades now. The following year, a motion was adopted to authorize the organization and incorporation of what would be known as the CSI.

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LEAN Construction Cost Estimating

Job Order Contracting

Use a common data environment (CDE), specifically locally researched unit prices organized via CSI Masterformat. Replace traditional design-bid-build and design-build with integrated project delivery. Focus upon detailed line item estimating by discrete tasks. Adopt LEAN processes and simplified user interfaces.

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Value-based Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

A common data environment, CDE, aid in efficient information sharing and updating. A locally researched detailed line item unit price book, organized using a standard data format, i.e. CSI Masterformat, is a key CDE element.

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Best Construction Cost Estimating Solution

Job Order Contracting

Collaborative environment – Even if there is only one estimator, it is critical to share current, actionable information with multiple internal and external parties. Here is a recommended list of considerations if you are seeking the best construction cost estimating solution for your organization. and Detailed BIM Information.

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LEAN Construction Tools and Support Services… 4BT OpenBuild(TM) Toolkit

Job Order Contracting

via Four BT, LLC (4BT) is the AEC industry’s innovative integrated project delivery, construction cost data, and SAAS technology provider. via Four BT, LLC (4BT) is the AEC industry’s innovative integrated project delivery, construction cost data, and SAAS technology provider.

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Line Item Construction Cost Estimating – 2020 and Beyond!

Job Order Contracting

Each task is described in plain English and organized using CSI Masterformat. Transparently share information on an early and ongoing basis among all participants and stakeholders within a common data environment – goals, detailed requirements and costs, schedules.