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Behind the Build: Interview with Mark Decker, Sr. Manager of BIM at CDM Smith

Autodesk Construction Cloud

BIM Managers carry the burden of having to make clear, quick, and concise decisions. For Mark Decker , Senior Manager of Building Information Modeling (BIM) at CDM Smith , it’s choosing and leveraging the right technology to enable him, his firm, and his clients to reach or exceed expected outcomes. Manager of BIM.

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Improving Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

Clearly defined, roles, responsibilities and outcomes in written format (operating manuals and/or execution guides) and associated long-term multi-party agreements help to assure initial and ongoing consistent application of processes and associated workflows. The most glaring example is BIM. BIM is not a solution, but a tool.

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Proven Job Order Contracting Practices that Drive Improved Construction Outcomes

Job Order Contracting

While BIM has highlighte the need for integrating people, processes, and information, it does little to address the need to clearly establish workflows, information data sets, and requirements that drive outcomes that are truly beneficial for all participants and stakeholders. mandatory collaboration. mandatory collaboration.

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BIM IP

Building Information Management

When discussing BIM with those yet to take it up the topic of Intellectual Property invariably comes up. It is so important to them it comes across as a major reason they are not using BIM (although I suspect it is more of an excuse). IP and BIM PROCESS. In the BIM context if everyone shares everyone benefits.

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How to efficiently perform ongoing facilities maintenance, repair projects and minor new construction projects!

Job Order Contracting

Contract Management – Multi-year, multi-party agreements are established to support one or more Programs. BIM Integration – Access to existing BIM information can be highly valuable throughout construction planning, procurement, and operations and maintenance. Learn more? via Four BT, LLC (4BT).

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Autodesk Construction Champions 2023: 25 People Powering the Future of Construction 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

There's also the technology side, where innovations like AI, AR, and robotics take the construction sector to the next level of advancement. The construction sector is brimming with innovators and creative thinkers who continuously push boundaries, create visionary solutions, and foster a culture of collaboration.

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

Efficient construction delivery methods (IPD – integrated project delivery, JOC – job order contracting), cloud computing, and BIM are all integral components. Symposium Title: Integrating BIM: Moving the Industry Forward. Friday: BIM Academic Education Symposium. Day(s)/Date(s): January 7-11, 2013.

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