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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

Sharing actionable, transparent information with all construction project participants and stakeholders early on, and throughout the construction and operations life-cycle of a built structure, would measurably mitigate change orders, legal disputes, and waste. and maintenance information into the building knowledge base.

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Why the BIM Revolution Fizzled

Job Order Contracting

The primary challenges facing the AECOO sector are due to lack of owner leadership and competency… The adoption of BIM as a tool to efficiently manage the life-cycle of built structures requires a full understanding of LEAN collaborative processes as they apply to asset total cost of ownership.

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LEAN Construction Matters

Job Order Contracting

There is simply no excuse for only 20-25% of all construction projects to be on-time, built per owner requirements, on-budget, and without any legal disputes. First, life-cycle costs would drop dramatically. Imagine the efficiencies to be gained if LEAN were used to address these requirements.

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Improve Construction Productivity Via Relationship Management

Job Order Contracting

Select vendors based upon best value to your organization over an appropriate timeline. Consider total cost of the project/program, including change orders, potential for legal disputes, and especially prior performance on similar projects. Tasks should be organized by CSI Masterformat.

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Efficient Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Construction Basics

Job Order Contracting

Even though the majority of costs (approximately 80% of total life-cycle costs) occur during the operational and maintenance (O&M) phase, decision-making is largely made based upon lowest bidder versus best value as well as current year impacts versus multi-year considerations. Integrated Projects Delivery. Job Order Contracting.

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The Legal Aspects of BIM

Building Information Management

BIM is the efficient full life cycle operation of the built environment, with the promise of managing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and associated physical and functional conditions in concert with an organization’s changing needs. So… back to the legal aspects of BIM. Appropriate distribution of risk.

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The Legal Aspects of BIM

Building Information Management

BIM is the efficient full life cycle operation of the built environment, with the promise of managing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and associated physical and functional conditions in concert with an organization’s changing needs. So… back to the legal aspects of BIM. Appropriate distribution of risk.

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