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BIM and Cloud Computing – Get Beyond 3D Visualization and Focus Upon the “I”

Building Information Management

Building Information Management (BIM) is the life-cycle management of facilities [1] supported by digital technology. Current the most common being use of proprietary 3D visualization software for the purpose of supporting the design and construction phases of the facility life-cycle. BIM can be applied at various levels.

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JOC – Job Order Contracting – Improving Productivity for Facility Renovation, Repair, Sustainability, and Construction

Building Information Management

Improvements of 20-25%+ on the procurement side, virtual elimination of legal disputes, and significant reduction of change orders are just a few of the benefits provided by IPD and JOC. Both economic and environmental issues are begin to force change, however, the pace has been glacially slow.

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What is Job Order Contacting – JOC ? Efficient Project Delivery Methods

Building Information Management

Advantages of Job Order Contracting – JOC – for OWNERS. improved quality of project delivery and end results. fewer change orders, increased response to warranty issues, virtually no legal disputes. overall project time savings. Advantages of Job Order Contracting – JOC – for CONTRACTOR.

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Collaboration, Transparency, Accuracy, Process, and supporting Technology – The Keys to Improved Productivity for Building Construction, Renovation, Repair, and Sustainability

Building Information Management

And this is just one example of many…across multiple knowledge domains whether it be capital planning and management, maintenance and repair management, building automation systems, procurement, bidding, project delivery, … (Figure Source – White Paper on IDDS “Integrated Design and Delivery Solutions”, CIB Publication 328.).

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Collaborative LEAN Construction Software

Job Order Contracting

The innovate and exclusive Collaborative LEAN Construction Software for the Enterprise or Single Organization offering all of these features. The innovate and exclusive Collaborative LEAN Construction Software for the Enterprise or Single Organization offering all of these features.

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Every Owner Should Implement JOC – JOB ORDER CONTRACTING – for Renovation, Repair, Sustainabilty, and Maintenance Construction Projects

Building Information Management

Once awarded a contract, the JOC contractor normally establishes a permanent office in close proximity to the facility management staff. The contractor’s project manager becomes part of the owner’s facilities management team. Reduced Project and/or Deferred Maintenance Backlog. Research Results.

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8 Tips to Manage Cash Flow Like Your Construction Business Depends on It

Autodesk Construction Cloud

To successfully grow, construction firms need to effectively manage cash flow to procure materials, pay vendors and salaries, fund new projects, and finance other day-to-day business operations. Having the ability to visualize updates in real-time allows for better planning and more accurate forecasting.