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Validity of a Construction Cost Estimate – Public Sector

Job Order Contracting

The use of consultants to prepare estimates must be carefully structured and reviewed, to make sure that no conflicts of interest exist from a Government-Contractor relationship aspect. The cost estimate should be detailed, i.e. line item, and presented in a clear, standardized manner. Avoiding false precision and early optimism.

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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. Correspondence: abdullateef.olanrewaju@ymail.com. INTRODUCTION.

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Zero Waste in an Era of Net Zero Everything

Green Building Law Update

But regular readers of this blog will know that we believe any business claiming “zero” anything is indefensible, fraught with risk and likely to lead to litigation. a lot less than zero risk) as a level of exposure that would cause no more than 1 extra case of cancer in 100,000 people over a 70 year lifetime.

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Higher Education and Managing Repair and Renovations Efficiently

Job Order Contracting

Further, information must be presented with the appropriate level of detail and in the proper manner for the intended audience. This includes facility management, finance, building users, AE firms, construction contractors, consultants, oversight groups, etc. First and foremost, current, objective, and actionable information is needed.

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Job Order Contracting Done Right! Open, Best Value, Efficient

Job Order Contracting

The lack of robust, standardized processes and common, standardized information, combined with the excessive use of JOC consultants and limited market options, has been the primary reason for rampant waste and lack of productivity in certain sectors, especially State, County, and Local Government. Reduce deferred maintenance backlong.

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How ITC Reduces Construction Disruptions and Delays With Digital Transformation

Autodesk Construction Cloud

On top of the challenges presented by relying on 2D design and pre-construction drawings on AutoCAD , ITC’s biggest challenge was improving the visualisation of projects from the first step to the final product. Improved visibility of data throughout the building life cycle. Collaboration was their next key challenge.

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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Project Delivery Method

Autodesk Construction Cloud

While a project’s ultimate goal is a successful completion, the steps it takes to get there are critical to profits and project’s life cycle. By choosing the right one for your project, overall risk can be reduced, and budget and schedule can be better managed. Risks: exposure to danger, financial loss and harm to the brand.

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