Building Information Management

MARCH 19, 2013

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. Consequently, the need for value management emerges. INTRODUCTION.

Life Cycle 53

Life Cycle Management BIM Engineering 53

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 10, 2021

These factors include… poor formal and professional education in the domain, low investment in research and development, deep rooted project culture, perceived long life-cycle of associated return on investment, resistance from construction projects’ participants and stakeholders, and lack of real property owner leadership and competency.

Construction 164

Construction Procurement Contract Management 164

Natural Building

AUGUST 3, 2020

Since 2002, I have contended that truly sustainable buildings would create net public benefits to over-compensate for their (currently) unavoidable material flows and embodied impacts. Some claim to achieve “zero” energy when they only count operating, not manufacturing, energy.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Green Life Cycle Design 52

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 28, 2019

In response to claims by environmentalists that existing forest cover protection laws have not been efficacious, during the 2019 session, the General Assembly considered several bills aimed at assessing the state’s forest conservation efforts. Forest Cover. Stormwater and Flood Management.

Maryland 120

Maryland Permits Sewer Housing 120

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 5, 2014

From the industrial revolution, the splitting of the atom, and the first modern computer to the first test-tube baby—Manchester claims to be synonymous with innovation. It is closely connected with a wide range of incubator and growth facilities ideal for all stages of a company’s life cycle.

Georgia 68

Georgia Pennsylvania Innovation Industrial 68