Building Information Management

MAY 15, 2012

First and foremost BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. Construction cost estimating, and facility life-cycle cost estimating are critical components of any facility design, project delivery, repair, renovation, sustainability, or planning function.

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Estimating BIM Life Cycle Construction 49

Building Information Management

JULY 25, 2014

Demand for higher productivity in the construction sector and environmental sustainability is reaching a critical level and causing significant changes in both construction cost estimating and the AEC industry as a whole. Emphasis upon estimate and project sharing, collaboration, and reuse (vs. eTakeoff /BIM/QTO).

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Estimating Life Cycle BIM Construction 45

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

LEAN Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a robust integrated project delivery process for repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction. Asset Life-cycle Total-cost-of-ownership (TCO) Management www.4BT.us. INTRODUCTION. TOOLS AND SERVICES.

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Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 165

Building Information Management

JUNE 20, 2012

Key Topics / Take Aways: Identify and advance technologies, processes, and management practices that improve the performance of federal facilities over their entire life-cycle, from planning to disposal. Requirements for facility life-cycle management, efficient repair/maintenance/sustainability, BIM.

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Life Cycle BIM Management Inspections 61

Building Information Management

JULY 25, 2014

Demand for higher productivity in the construction sector and environmental sustainability is reaching a critical level and causing significant changes in both construction cost estimating and the AEC industry as a whole. Emphasis upon estimate and project sharing, collaboration, and reuse (vs. eTakeoff /BIM/QTO).

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Estimating Life Cycle BIM Construction 40

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

LEAN JOC (Job Order Contracting) is a robust integrated project delivery process for repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction. The approach invests more resources earlier in the Project life-cycle. Asset Life-cycle Total-cost-of-ownership (TCO) Management www.4BT.us.

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Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 132

BD+C

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Joint public-private sector effort needed to mitigate the construction sector’s embodied carbon problem It's going to take the efforts of government and the private sector to mitigate the climate-damaging problem of embodied carbon, says this building sustainability expert, Brent Trenga. The CODE Building in Charlottesville, Va.,

Procurement 52

Procurement Life Cycle Construction Materials 52

Building Information Management

MAY 23, 2012

Professional construction cost estimators are critical to any collaborative, transparent, and productive BIM solution. Experienced cost estimators who appropriately leverage technology and embrace collaboration will excel.

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Estimating BIM Life Cycle Renovating 45

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

In a widely accepted definition, Zero Waste is, The conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials without burning and with no discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health.”. There is a lot of waste out there.

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Claims Certification San Francisco Resource 156

Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 5, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Corporate Sustainability (CS) and Corporate social responsibility (CSR). Sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) takes into consideration corporations’ obligations not just to investors, but to the communities they serve and the environment as well. adsense analytic.

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Estimating Sustainability Construction Environment 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 10, 2012

For example, estimating a job requires knowledge about about the impact that AE, context, and execution scope have on each unit, assembly, and system level cost. The later being largely responsible for the decades long declined in productivity within the construction sector throughout America. Click to view slideshow.

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Life Cycle BIM Management Visualization 49

Building Information Management

JANUARY 29, 2013

It is less costly and more sustainable to reuse existing buildings. With 345,000 buildings, with over 105,000 buildings more than 50 years old, the importance of efficient renovation, repair, and sustainability of existing buildings is paramount. Sustainment/Status Quo. Owner creates internal estimating (IGE).

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Sustainability Life Cycle Procurement Estimating 45

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2017

An open, objective, independent and verifiable JOC Cost Estimating, Project Management, and Document Management System for real property owners, architects, contractors, facilities management, and oversight groups. Eliminate the non-value add (waste and lack of productivity) that amount to 30%-50% of all construction projects.

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Contract Life Cycle Renovating Management 100

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Interoperability is a common “buzzword” used whenever you here a discussion about improving productivity with the AECOO (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owners, Operations) industry sector. Even today, many view BIM as 3D visualization, vs. life-cycle building management supported by technology!

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Renovating Life Cycle Sustainability Products 45

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2016

Robust collaborative construction delivery methods provide a proven path for Owners to significantly improve construction productivity and levels of satisfaction among a participants and building users. Educational and training programs must focus upon asset life-cycle management and modeling. Higher quality work product.

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Renovating Life Cycle Contract Estimating 100

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

Unit price line item cost books – UPB – are critical to the development, use, re-use, and communication of construction cost estimates.for repair, renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, or new construction. Field experience on the part of the estimator is required, as well as a full understanding of the UPB.

Estimating 40

Estimating Life Cycle Renovating CSI 40

Building Information Management

JANUARY 29, 2013

It is less costly and more sustainable to reuse existing buildings. With 345,000 buildings, with over 105,000 buildings more than 50 years old, the importance of efficient renovation, repair, and sustainability of existing buildings is paramount. Sustainment/Status Quo. Owner creates internal estimating (IGE).

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Life Cycle Procurement Estimating 40

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

The Need for Credible Construction Cost Estimates. Education, key performance indicators, common terms and definitions, LEAN collaborative construction delivery methods and supporting technology can to be leveraged to enable significant productivity and quality improvement. Basic Characteristics of Credible Cost Estimates.

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Estimating Management CSI Life Cycle 40

Construction Specifier

MARCH 12, 2021

A high-performance building is one that “integrates and optimizes all major high-performance building attributes, including energy efficiency, durability, life-cycle performance, and occupant productivity.” Several green building rating systems are steering the demand for transparency, such as LEED v4 and v4.1,

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Certification Materials Green Products 57

Pro Builder

JANUARY 7, 2021

SEEFAR's Jim Nostedt shares how an appraisal/analysis called Total Cost of Building Ownership reveals the true cost of building and operating a sustainable building. Jim Nostedt: SEEFAR Building Analytics performs whole-building life-cycle costing, or the Total Cost of Building Ownership analysis, of new or existing buildings.

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Life Cycle Banking Drafting Comparison 98

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

JOC Contract strategy, development, implementation, and management involves a thorough understanding of LEAN Construction and Life-cycle Asset Management. Maintain Job Order RFPs, Job Orders, Estimates, Reviews, and Documents… all in one place. Development of acquisition/procurement approach. Simplify JOC management activities.

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Contract Procurement Renovating Life Cycle 100

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 9, 2012

BIM (Building Information Modeling) is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technologies. 4Clicks.com – Premier cost estimating and efficient construction project delivery – JOC, SABER, IDIQ, SATOC, MATOC, MACC, BOCA, BOA. IPD, Job Order Contracting/JOC).

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BIM Life Cycle Management Guidelines 63

Building Information Management

JULY 2, 2012

Quality, Productivity, and Transparency within the Construction Sector (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operations, Owner …) will not improve until there is an engaged collaborative focus by all stakeholders embodied within and supported by proven/robust business processes and enabling technology.

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Products Life Cycle Construction BIM 40

Building Information Management

JULY 2, 2012

Quality, Productivity, and Transparency within the Construction Sector (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operations, Owner …) will not improve until there is an engaged collaborative focus by all stakeholders embodied within and supported by proven/robust business processes and enabling technology.

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Products Life Cycle Construction BIM 40

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

life-cycle management of the built environment, alignment of structures with. to achieve higher productivity within the. to achieve higher productivity within the. adaptive and efficient facility life-cycle. adaptive and efficient facility life-cycle. (Cloud) are disruptive technologies.

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BIM Life Cycle Management Estimating 76

Building Information Management

JANUARY 17, 2012

Both technologies also embed associated business process rules and components which will enable enhanced life-cycle management of the built environment, alignment of structures with organizational mission, and better consideration of general community impacts. Definition of BIM. . BIM can be applied at various levels.

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BIM Visualization Life Cycle Software 78

Building Information Management

MAY 20, 2015

Expert Interview with Peter Cholakis Of 4Clicks On Saving Time And Money On The Estimation Process. Estimation is an important aspect of the bidding process. It allows your company to pitch its best ideas for the best possible costs, helping your company to stand out from the competition – if it’s a good estimation.

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Estimating Massachusetts Contractors Life Cycle 40

Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 17, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. A carbon footprint is the total assessment of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions produced through transport, land clearance, the production and consumption of food, burning of fossil fuels, like natural gas, crude oil and coal, manufactured goods, materials, wood, roads, buildings, and services.

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Estimating Construction Products Life Cycle 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2017

When estimating the value of a construction services procurement in order to determine if it is a covered procurement, the procurement must not be divided into separate parts for the purpose of avoiding a procurement threshold. ASSET LIFE-CYCLE MODEL – Total Cost of Ownership Management – A framework for facilities life-cycle management.

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Procurement Construction Life Cycle Contract 100

Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Construction specifications - vital for suppliers, purchasers, and users of materials, products, or services in engineering, manufacturing, and business. It contains the necessary details concerning the specific requirements to be persuaded by a material , product, or service. adsense analytic.

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Estimating CSI Construction Materials 45

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 26, 2017

Appropriate decision-support tools and services (technology, data, and consulting/education/support) must be included to enable consideration of life-cycle costs and financial resource prioritization. Cost estimating. LEAN Cost Estimating, Procurement, & Construction Project Delivery and Management Systems.

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Management Life Cycle Education Organization 100

Building Information Management

JUNE 16, 2016

The ability to accurately communicate detailed cost data and associated tasks from concept through construction, repair, maintenance, and renovation is critical to efficient life-cycle management for the built environment. Project Size. Site Factors. Construction Delivery Method.

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Life Cycle Renovating Budgeting Budget 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 26, 2013

Emergent disruptive technologies and construction delivery methods are altering both the culture and day-to-day practices of the construction, renovation, repair, and sustainability of the built environment. BIM is the life cycle management of the built environment, supported by digital technology.

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BIM Life Cycle Construction Estimating 45

Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 21, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Risk in construction is fully integrated with every facets of construction life cycle. Construction risk may put a threat to an organization’s success and debar to achieve the project objectives in terms of time, cost, quality, safety and environmental sustainability. Price rises.

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Risk Estimating Construction Life Cycle 40

Building Information Management

JANUARY 8, 2013

and… the communication and adoption of standard and/or “best practice” construction planning and delivery methods specific to all aspects of efficient life-cycle management of the built environment.

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Conference Innovation Life Cycle BIM 45

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

BIM is about simplifying and adding visibility to the life-cycle management of the built environment. Life-cycle Information. BIG DATA, BIM, Life-cycle Management of the Built Environment. BIM is not about software or technology but about CULTURE CHANGE and CHANGE MANAGEMENT. BIM and FM are synonymous.

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BIM Life Cycle Software Software 40

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

BIM is about simplifying and adding visibility to the life-cycle management of the built environment. Life-cycle Information. BIG DATA, BIM, Life-cycle Management of the Built Environment. BIM is not about software or technology but about CULTURE CHANGE and CHANGE MANAGEMENT. BIM and FM are synonymous.

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BIM Life Cycle Software Software 40