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BIM, Value Management, Life-cycle Cost Management

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BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. Analytical comparisons of the two techniques are then presented in section V as discussion. LCC enables a practical economic comparison of the alternatives, in terms of both the present and future costs.

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What are Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineer Requirements (SABER)

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Contracting personnel and civil engineers are encouraged to adapt their SABER-like acquisitions and processes to meet their local needs and the local environment. Determining the feasibility of using other DoD contracts. Include required cost comparisons, justifications, and approvals. Definitions. Site visit.

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BIM Glossary Terms and Definitions – NBIMS-US – 2013

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Four (4) areas considered as components of life-cycle assessment (LCA): 1) Materials Manufacturing: Removal of raw materials from earth, transportation of materials to the manufacturing locations, manufacture of finished or intermediate materials, building product fabrication, and packaging and distribution of building products.

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