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FACT CHECK: LEAN Construction and BIM are not the same

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LEAN Construction and BIM are not the same. BIM , Building Information Modeling, is the digitalization and 3D rendering of buildings or other forms of physical infrastructure. contact-form] The post FACT CHECK: LEAN Construction and BIM are not the same appeared first on 4BT. It’s really that simple. Learn more?

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Define Construction Procurement

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Define Construction Procurement. Define Construction Procurement… It’s easy to define construction procurement right? Improper construction procurement methods and a relative lack of competency on the part of procurement staff have greatly contributed to poor construction outcomes.

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£9.3bn race starts for National Grid construction partners

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National Grid Electricity Transmission has fired the starting gun on what will be one of the biggest tender races this year for the construction industry. The power distributor is planning to shake-up its delivery model for infrastructure in what will be its largest investment programme in generations.

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Construction Cost Knowledge Management

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Construction cost knowledge management is a component of integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. The use of national average cost databases and/or location factors, or parametric cost models are insufficient. The post Construction Cost Knowledge Management appeared first on 4BT.

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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

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A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective.

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

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The characteristics of strategic collaboration and efficient construction project delivery are discussed below. Integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery processes and team. Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery. Shorter construction schedules than planned.

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United Utilities starts £5.5bn major project bid race

Construction Enquirer

To deliver the ramping up of work, United Utilities has created a model of five delivery runways. The Construction Delivery Partner (CDP) frameworks now out to bid will form the design and build delivery runway within the new procurement model.

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