Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. However, multiple studies/reports note that available and proven best management practices have not been implemented on a widespread basis. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate.

Estimating 219

Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction 219

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

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.

Project Management 162

Project Management Capterra Organization Management 162

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 27, 2017

Last week the Maryland Green Building Council voted unanimously to recommend that Green Globes, at the two Green Globes level, be approved by the Maryland Secretaries of Budget and Management and General Services as a “high performance building” as defined in Maryland law. The current law, in State Finance and Procurement, § 3-602.1,

Maryland 189

Maryland Green Guidelines Budgeting 189

Building Information Management

MARCH 19, 2013

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.

Life Cycle 53

Life Cycle Management BIM Engineering 53

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 9, 2019

Existing State Finance and Procurement Section 4-809(f) was amended adding new section (6), providing in relevant part, the Maryland Green Building Council shall: (6) Develop guidelines for new public school buildings to achieve the equivalent of the current version of. The public is being invited to comment on the proposal.

Maryland 168

Maryland Green Certification Guidelines 168

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

However, multiple studies/reports note that available and proven LEAN best management practices have not been implemented on a widespread basis. Typical construction project stake holders include: Owners (management, engineering, contracting/procurement, building users), Contractors, Subcontractors, and Designers/Architects.

Estimating 40

Estimating Management CSI Life Cycle 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2015

Level 3: The first level that a meaningful critical path network can be displayed and the CPM schedule can be used to monitor and manage (control) the overall project work. This schedule level may represent summary activities of an execution stage, specifically engineering, procurement, construction and start-up activities.

Schedule 40

Schedule Construction New York Procurement 40

The Constructor

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

Taipei 101 received the Emporis Skyscraper Award in 2004. They were the world’s tallest buildings from 1998 to 2004 if measured from the level of the main entrance to the structural top, the original height reference used by the US-based Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat from 1969.

Engineering 129

Engineering Concrete Foundation Structural Engineering 129

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 5, 2011

times On 26 December 2004, an earthquake of magnitude 9.0 Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? releases 1000 times more energy than the earthquake of magnitude of 6.2 and 32 times more than the magnitude of 7.2. 1000 times 1.0 32 times 0.5

Concrete 104

Concrete Foundation Materials Engineering 104

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2016

Segmented, linear, and non-integrated processes: planning, financing, design, engineering, procurement, construction, operations, and maintenance. Studies document 25 to 50 percent waste in coordinating construction labor and in managing, moving, and installing materials (Tulacz and Armistead, 2007); losses of $15.6

Construction 40

Construction Environment Claims Sewer 40

Building Information Management

JUNE 6, 2013

This means that the Table can’t properly serve design-build and design-build-operate procurement (which, in the latter case, typically requires the contractor to be involved from the very beginning of the project, as part of a consortium). Project management. Group 00 Project management + Management Table.

BIM 40

BIM Commissioning Procurement Products 40

Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Unlock the potential of BIM to streamline the building procurement and construction process. Comments: Comments are moderated to manage spamming. ► 2004. (2). ► December 2004. (1). ► November 2004. (1). Overview of new features, Best Practice methods, Tips and tricks from experts. at 8:00 AM.

Revit 61

Revit Site Conference Autodesk 61

Rory Woolsey

MARCH 10, 2012

This week I have chosen to change things up a little bit with an article I wrote back in 2004. Low Bid; Best Bid: Historically facility managers have had their hands tied with acquisition regulations that required the award of projects to the lowest bidding contractor. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. Just Trust Me!

Estimating 40

Estimating Bidding Organization Construction 40

CivilJungle

OCTOBER 4, 2020

We are actively involved in the conservation and management of more than 1800 acres of mangrove forests at Vikhroli, Mumbai, and has helped offset 87% of fresh water consumption by rainwater harvesting initiatives at the Pirojshanagar township in Mumbai. This alienation helps us to manage our business in an efficient manner.

Products 52

Products Concrete Infrastructure Green 52

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

MasterFormat 2004 (and subsequent updates) is now composed of up to 8 digits (though many have expanded to 12+ digits) and 50 divisions at Level 1, “Sections” within each division, as well as four standard levels, and a user-defined fifth level. 2004+ Edition. Procurement Requirements and Contracting Requirements. 1995 Edition.

Equipment 45

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 45

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

MasterFormat 2004 (and subsequent updates) is now composed of up to 8 digits (though many have expanded to 12+ digits) and 50 divisions at Level 1, “Sections” within each division, as well as four standard levels, and a user-defined fifth level. 2004+ Edition. Procurement Requirements and Contracting Requirements. 1995 Edition.

Equipment 40

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 40