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Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector

Job Order Contracting

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.

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Metrics for BIM – Total Cost of Ownership and Facility Life-cycle Management

Building Information Management

Total Cost (inclusive of construction, design, project management, etc.)/square Facility Operating Gross Square Foot (GSF) Index (SAM Performance Indicator: APPA 2003). ?? Facility Operating Current Replacement Value (CRV) Index (SAM Performance Indicator: APPA 2003). ?? feet per building. ?? building. ?? Energy Usage. ??

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Facilities Operations & Maintenance Management

Job Order Contracting

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. Leadership without excessive management. Life-cycle / total cost of ownership management techniques.

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Some exclusive journals containing useful information on construction

Construction Cost Estimating

Use innovative thinking from industry leaders, including the experts who work on the construction estimating projects. Life cycle management: An integrated approach to managing investments. Journal of Cost Management (Summer): 35-48. Journal of Cost Management (Spring): 29-37. Albright, T.

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

The efficient life-cycle management of the built environment will not happen until change management is accelerated. Efficient construction delivery methods (IPD – integrated project delivery, JOC – job order contracting), cloud computing, and BIM are all integral components. Private Sector Initiatives.

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

The efficient life-cycle management of the built environment will not happen until change management is accelerated. Efficient construction delivery methods (IPD – integrated project delivery, JOC – job order contracting), cloud computing, and BIM are all integral components. Private Sector Initiatives.

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