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What is U-Value of a Building Component?

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Technically, U-value measures the thermal transmittance of material in W/m²·K (Watts-per-meter-square-kelvin). The U-value of a building component measures the energy (heat) lost through a square meter of the material for every degree difference in temperature between the inside and the outside environment.

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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. Organizations that provide leadership and commitment to collaborative environments are rare. Mutual trust and respect. Shared vision. Dedication to common goals. Clear direction responsibilities and line of authority for team members.

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CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FAILURE FACTORS

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International Journal of Project Management Chitkara, K. Contruction failure factors are have been fully documented. Recognizing these causal factors and implementing available solutions can substantially reduce the number of failed projects, and more efficiently achieve other project objectives. References: Atkinson, R. Cooke-Davies, T.

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Facilities Preventive Maintenance

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Facilities Preventive Maintenance requires the following information to minimize downtime and unscheduled maintenance and repairs. Installed model and features of each system. Provide instructions stating when the systems should be retested. Cleaning Recommendations-Provide environmentally preferable cleaning recommendations.

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Relationship-based FM

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References: Alexander, K. 2012), “Co-creation of value in FM”, in Alexander, K. References: Alexander, K. 2012), “Co-creation of value in FM”, in Alexander, K. Relationship-based FM (facilities management) is a knowledge domain that is critical to improving associated environmental and economic outcomes. Four BT, LLC.

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Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector

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John, K., & Richard, H. While there has been a fair amount written about Lean principles, actual application in the form of an integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery methodology has been limited to 5% or less actual work. References: Abdelhamid, T. Lean Construction Reading Primer. 1440-7027). Alarcon (Ed.),

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Integrated Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Solution

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Consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects on time and on budget is possible using an integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery solution. Shared profit and risk and jointly developed project goals and values are keystones for team alignment for any project. Team Selection. Developing Contract.