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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. Bayfield & Roberts, 2005, Hook & Stehn, 2008, Howell, 1999, McGrath-Champ & Rosewarne, 2009). Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, 14(2), 73–78. 1440-7027).

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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. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(3), 225-234. Management Institute. Akintoye, A.,

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Life of an Architect Podcast Ep. 122: Architecture and Artificial Intelligence

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122: Architecture and Artificial Intelligence dbarista Mon, 04/03/2023 - 11:19 Even though artificial intelligence can conceptually trace its roots back to the 1950s, the reality is AI and machine learning went mainstream not too long ago. But what does this mean to the profession of architecture? Life of an Architect Podcast Ep.

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Super BIM: 7 award-winning BIM/VDC-driven projects

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The AIA''s Technology in Architectural Practice (TAP) Knowledge Community recently announced the winners of the 2014 AIA TAP BIM Awards. Launched in 2005, the program honors projects that best harness building information modeling and virtual design and construction tools and processes, and related innovations. Body Image: read more.

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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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Managing noise in healthcare spaces with fusion-bonded resilient flooring

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A 2005 study examining U.S. The post Managing noise in healthcare spaces with fusion-bonded resilient flooring appeared first on Construction Specifier. The dBA metric is the most commonly used one for noise control guidelines and regulations. It stands for A-weighted sound pressure levels.

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Revit OpEd: Parameter Related Post Summary

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Posts from 2005. 2005) What are parameters and why should I care? 2005) Sharing Parameters - An Overview. 2005) Shared Parameters - Part 3. 2005) Shared Parameters - Part 4. 2005) Making a Shared Parameter File. 2005) When is an Instance really a Type? 2005) Ignore Good Advice. ► 2005. (73).

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