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BIM, Value Management, Life-cycle Cost Management

Building Information Management

BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. Unfortunately, too much emphasis has been placed upon 3-D visualization and other technology components vs. the process of life-cycle management. Consequently, the need for value management emerges. INTRODUCTION.

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Collaborative Construction Contracts Drive BIM, not Technology

Job Order Contracting

BIM, the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technologies, holds promise, yet remains elusive to many. and a shared set of goals, as well as risk/reward among project participants. BIM is not 3D visualization, nor a single vendor’s software product. Shared Risk/Reward. Introduction.

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Why You Should Make 4D Construction Sequencing ‘Business as Usual’ – and How To Do It

Autodesk Construction Cloud

As humans, we rely on visual content to understand and consume information – so why, for example, is the archaic Gantt chart still such a core piece of documentation when it’s something that most people struggle to interpret? So, if you’re still asking yourself, ‘Why do we need to leverage 4D?’

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Integrated project delivery method

Job Order Contracting

These benefits are largely derived through the use of a common data environment, CDE, which dramatically improves communication and collaboration throughout the project life-cycle. Research shows that only 2% of construction projects globally are delivered on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all participants and users. [1]

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LEAN Construction Delivery Process

Building Information Management

3D visualization and technology will do little to solve construction project delivery woes. Reducing end product variability, cycle-times, waste, and cost is not rocket science. There are multiple proven LEAN construction delivery methods and life-cycle / total cost-of-ownership models available. Shared Risk/Reward.

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7 Advancements in MEP Tech that Make Life Easier on Contractors

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MEP contractors work with a range of stakeholders and must skillfully communicate to builders how they’ll tackle project complexities while sticking to the timeline and budget. With tools like MSUITE, MEP contractors can track, manage, and collaborate on improving efficiencies throughout each stage of a project life cycle.

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The Path Toward a Productive Construction Sector

Building Information Management

BIM, as associated with 3D visualization, has existed for decades. The single, most critical, aspect of the efficient life-cycle management of the built environment, and a fundamental requirement, is the adoption, implementation, and ongoing improvement of collaborative and integrated construction project delivery methods.