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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

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management. Journal of Management in Engineering, 10(6), 26-29. management in the UK construction industry. Management, 6(3), 159-168. International Journal of Project Management, 25(4), 386-393. Conceptual model of partnering and alliancing. Management Institute. Akintoye, A., Journal of Legal.

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Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector

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Research has readily noted the causal factors for the relative lack of adoption of Lean across the construction and facilities management sectors. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, 14(2), 73–78. Development of a conceptual model of construction partnering. Retrieved July 12, 2010, from [link] Alinaitwe, H. 1440-7027).

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Why Projects Fail

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First and foremost is important to understand that all projects are exercises in managing change. The key to consistent delivery of successful projects therefore lies in the ability to account for and/or manage variations as they occur. As people naturally resist change, it is up to leadership to embrace and support change management.

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Job Order Contracting Information

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Related Resources: ASSET LIFE-CYCLE MODEL – Total Cost of Ownership Management – A framework for facilities life-cycle management. Building Information Modelling BIM in the Construction Industry – Technical Report TR-1405. Construction Cost Workbook – 2002 – Conference on the International Comparison Program World Bank.

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BIM, Value Management, Life-cycle Cost Management

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BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. 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.

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LEAN Job Order Contracting Intro 4

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Delivering Better Facilities through Lean Construction and Owner Leadership NIBS 2017 – The ability to significantly improve how facilities are constructed, managed and operated depends largely on whether owners provide high levels of leadership, knowledge and collaborative support. They also select the construction delivery method.

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Revit OpEd: Wall Floor Interaction and Linked Models

Revit OpEd

Wall Floor Interaction and Linked Models. When we have architecture and structure in separate Revit models we end up with somewhat clumsy graphics in wall sections. This is more pronounced if the structural slab is in the structure model only. It's a little easier to manage than reveals. Wednesday, April 11, 2012.

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