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Facilities Management – 2017 Best Practices

Job Order Contracting

Facilities Management – 2017 Best Practices. LEAN Collaborative Construction Delivery techniques are where organizations will “win” or “lose” with respect to efficient life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology, or BIM. Facilities management, practiced properly, is process-centered.

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5 of the Most Sustainable Buildings of 2017

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The American Institute of Architects’ Committee on the Environment looks at the best green buildings each year that save energy and water, utilize eco-conscious materials, and overall enhance the environment. Each year more and more eco-conscious buildings are being erected across the world.

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5 Ways BIM Can Help You Reach LEED Certification

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We understand the importance of designing and building with the environment in mind. Below we look at five key ways BIM and Viewpoint integrated construction software can help projects meet LEED certification. If you’re planning to submit for a LEED review in 2017, deadlines are fast approaching. headquarters in Portland, OR.

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Why You Need a Long-Term Construction Software Partner

Viewpoint Construction Technology

In case you haven’t heard, construction software use is on the rise. By 2020, technology adoption in construction is expected to reach 70 percent, according to a 2017 report from McKinsey Global Institute. Choosing a Dependable Software Provider for the Long Haul. Why Viewpoint Construction Software?

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Why Projects Fail

Job Order Contracting

56% of trade contractors cite poor coordination and communication as negative impact on productivity 68% of trade contractors claim that poor schedule management is the top contributor to low productivity Only 22% of organizations use a PM software. VersionOne ) 77% of high-performing projects use project management software.

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What the Building Safety Bill means for UK construction – and how to get ready

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The intention behind the bill is resetting safety standards in the wake of the 2017 Grenfell Fire tragedy, with greater checks and balances to prevent similar disasters in the future. Businesses have a wide range of choice, given that the legislation doesn’t specify a particular software or tool.

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How to Recession-Proof Your Firm: Best Practices for Construction Business Leaders

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Think back to the period between late 2017 and mid-2009 , when almost 2.5 Keeping your projects within budget consistently is undoubtedly a challenge, especially in today’s environment where firms struggle with financing, costs, and labor shortages. million jobs were lost, and 150,000 construction firms went under.