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How Much Does Rework Really Cost Your Job and What Can You Do to Stop It?

Construction Junkie

Unsatisfied with stopping at direct cost, the researches at Navigant then turned their attention to overhead costs, which include managerial, supervisor, and site safety costs. Stakeholder Participation Early and Often Up front communication between all interested parties avoids confusion and possible changes.

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Job Order Contracting - Untitled Article

Job Order Contracting

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CULTURE, TECHNOLOGY/SOCIAL MEDIA, & BIM

Building Information Management

BIM (Building Information Modeling), cloud computing, and social media are disruptive technologies which are altering the basic foundations of the AECOO sector (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owners, and Operations). BIM (Building Information Modeling), cloud computing, and social media are disruptive technologies which are.

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Worldwide Need for Construction Collaboration

Building Information Management

BIM , however, is not the solution if the focus and/or requirement is associated with 3D visualization. Thus focus MUST be upon collaborative construction delivery methods, versus BIM or maintaining the ‘status quo.’ Average project timeline. %/#/$ Change orders. Overall, the benefits of IPD, JOC, etc.

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Construction Cost Estimating Software vs. Spreadsheets – State of the Nation 2012

Building Information Management

Construction estimating involves the estimating of material, labor, equipment, overhead/profit and contingencies. White Paper – Cost Estimating Evolution .

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Sustainability of DOD Buildings – Reuse of Existing Buildings

Building Information Management

Consolidation of procurement – lower overhead cost and procurement cost. Virtual elimination of legal disputes, claims and mitigation of change orders. JOC and SABER provide the following advantages to building portfolio Owners: •Fast and timely delivery of projects.

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Sustainability of DOD Buildings – Reuse of Existing Buildings

Building Information Management

Consolidation of procurement – lower overhead cost and procurement cost. Virtual elimination of legal disputes, claims and mitigation of change orders. JOC and SABER provide the following advantages to building portfolio Owners: •Fast and timely delivery of projects.