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Essential BIM Terminology

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Often just considered 3D design, building information modeling (BIM) also acts as a collaborative work platform. Level 0 : Level 0 entails basically no collaboration, and only 2D CAD drafting is used. Level 1 : Level 1 BIM is a combination of 3D CAD and 2D for drafting. Asset Information Model (AIM). RACI Indicator.

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BIM (Building Information Management, Modeling, Model) vs. EVM (Earned Value Managment) vs. TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)

Building Information Management

Source: (PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT) AACE® International Recommended Practice No. I argue that EVM is little more than an accounting number crunching exercise unless embedded within a collaborative project delivery methods. 82R-13 EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT (EVM) OVERVIEW AND RECOMMENDED PRACTICES CONSISTENT WITH ANSI EIA-748).

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No Free Warranty: Connecticut Court Adopts Correction or Repair Test

Constructlaw

However, Connecticut models its payment bond act after the federal Miller Act (40 U.S.C. §§ 270a-270d), and Connecticut General Statute Section 49-42 is known as the “Little Miller Act.” Contractual obligations must be structured to account for statutes of limitations on bond claims. Click here to view full opinion as PDF.

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New in Autodesk Construction Cloud: 30+ Product Releases You Should Know in July

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Library | Duplicate a Library Form Template – Now in Library, account administrators can duplicate an existing Library Form template, reducing time spent and potential rework in a manual process. Autodesk BIM Collaborate Model Coordination | V2 Clash Engine – Faster clash processing time for better model coordination.

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New Green Building Tax Credit is a Progressive Effort

Green Building Law Update

Energy consumption in commercial buildings accounts for 26 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in the County,” according to the most recent GHG inventory. All of this must be considered in light of the County’s earnest commitment to reducing GHG emissions by 80 percent by 2027 and 100 percent by 2035. Read Bill 10-20.

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Can We Make Home Building a Little Less ‘Interesting?’

Pro Builder

The Colorado Springs model for bringing back trade skills training in high schools is spreading. Be honest with yourself: Can you describe your startups as a finely honed process with all plans, specification, selections, options, colors, and sales collateral materials complete before construction of the first model begins?

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7 Steps to Successful Project Closeout

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Equipment tracking software may be needed to account for all moveable equipment. Your designers, accountants, and managers all need to play a role in the closeout process. Interfacing with the in-office accounting team is essential; the records won’t be truly complete until Finance signs off.