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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

GAO, 2009 The associated processes for developing a credible construction cost estimate are equally well documented. “Despite the fact that these basic characteristics have been published and known for decades, we find that many agencies still lack the ability to develop cost estimates that can satisfy them”. –

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

The benefits of strategic collaboration vs. traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery are well documented and partially listed below (Chan et al., 2004; Black et al., Conceptual model of partnering and alliancing. Development of a practical model of partnering for construction. Anvuur, A.

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Scope Boxes

Revit OpEd

I wrote the following documents in 2004 while I worked for Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo (WATG). Their facility at managing consistent views of the model for multi/many story projects probably remains the most compelling reason to use them. Ironically I didn't focus on that in this document, I guess I took that bit for granted.

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Why Projects Fail

Job Order Contracting

Throughout the ongoing process, however, all of the following are address and/or improved upon: Who can offer change ideas (informally and formally) Who assesses the impact of the proposed change Who reviews the proposed change and its impact for approval How is the change implemented Documentation of the outcome. CHANGE MANAGEMENT.

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20 construction industry trends to watch in 2020

Building Radar

Puzzle on the construction site: modular building with prefabrication in factories 14. Virtual reality for more safety on the construction site 18. The result is a reduction in construction costs and increased safety, both in planning and on the construction site. Robotics: colleagues with muscles of steel 13.

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Public Sector Real Property Management – Quality Construction Cost Estimating – Earned Value Management

Building Information Management

The basic characteristics of effective estimating are well-known and well documented. The associated processes for developing a cost estimate are equally well documented. Thus, focus of this discussion will be on the requirements for establishing reliable construction cost estimates. Basic Characteristics of Credible Cost Estimates.

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Revit OpEd: In-Place Massing and Project Orientation Inequity

Revit OpEd

Ive always stressed that people should start a project without being concerned about site alignment immediately. In this image the massing has been created aligned with the "site" but weve realized that it would be easier to document if Project North were aligned along one building edge. Site Information. Egress Paths.

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