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BIM Group Sets Standards for Building Information Models

Construction Business Owner

August 23, 2013) - A nationwide group of Building Information Modeling users, known as the BIMForum, released the first-of-its kind standard establishing definitions for how complete Building Information Models (BIMs) need to be for different stages of the design and construction process. ARLINGTON, VA.

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#117:  Building Information Modeling

NH Construction Law

Over the past decade, Building Information Modeling (“BIM”) – computerized 3D portrayal of integrated building elements that allows a project or project subset to be built virtually before being built in the field – has become prolific in commercial construction. This is not your father’s CAD system.

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Building Information Modeling Group Sets New Industry-Wide Standards for BIM

Construction Superintendent Magazine

A nationwide group of Building Information Modeling users, known as the BIMForum, released the first-of-its kind standard establishing definitions for how complete Building Information Models need to be for different stages of the design and construction process. frontpage'

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How to Protect Your Business When Employees Get Poached

Pro Builder

Employers can protect their customer lists, marketing plans, and pricing data from ending up in the hands of competitors by having key employees sign restrictive covenants that prevent them from sharing sensitive or proprietary information. Making the Move to a Competing Employer: Trade Secrets Revealed. Covenants not to compete .

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Collaborative Construction Procurement Planning and Project Delivery = Best Value Outcomes

Job Order Contracting

Parametric cost modeling, area cost factors, location factors, etc., A written Operations Manual or Execution guide is shared and part of the associated multi-party, long-term agreement. are not suitable for work scope developing or costing. LEAN principles establish a collaborative culture.

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Job Order Contracting Doesn’t Have to be Complex or Expensive

Job Order Contracting

The Design-Bid-Build (DBB) model has perpetuated an antagonistic inefficient environment for decades. While there are many reasons why projects fail, it is the project delivery method and owner leadership and culture that ultimately is the primary cause.

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Better Manage Construction Costs Schedules and Quality

Job Order Contracting

It is defined within and Lean environment government by a long-term multi-party agreement and associated written Operations Manual / Execution Guide. Note: The use of national average cost data, area cost factors, construction cost indices, parametric cost modeling, historical cost data is NOT recommended.

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