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Payment Applications 101: A Guide to Pay Apps in Construction

Fieldwire

But a pay app is actually a collection of supporting documents that first and second tier contractors submit to request payment. The construction contract will typically define the process for submitting a pay app, the documents to include, and the deadline for submission. Contractors get paid for the work they document.

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AIA Version of IPD anti-architect?

Building Information Management

The problem with the AIA approach to IPD is it is inherently anti-architect. While the AIA implementation of Integrated Project Delivery may or may not be flawed, the concept of involving Owners, Architects, and Contractors as early in the design/construction project as possible is certainly not “anti-architect”. .

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AIA Version of IPD anti-architect?

Building Information Management

The problem with the AIA approach to IPD is it is inherently anti-architect. While the AIA implementation of Integrated Project Delivery may or may not be flawed, the concept of involving Owners, Architects, and Contractors as early in the design/construction project as possible is certainly not “anti-architect”. .

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Clean Up Your Org Chart in 4 Steps

PSMJ Resources

by David Whitemyer, AIA Have you looked at your firm’s organization chart lately? That just adds confusion to what is intended to be a clarifying document. Use Software Think beyond Excel and Powerpoint! An organization chart is a living document. David Whitemyer, AIA, is a Contributing Editor at PSMJ Resources, Inc.,

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Moving from Design-Build, DB, to Integrated Project Delivery, IPD

Building Information Management

On the left of this spectrum, you have those Design-Build projects that use bridging documents, lowest bidder selection, and a team that doesn’t work well together. The biggest problem with this model is that when you have an architect prepare bridging documents, you’ve just made all the big decisions without the input of the building team.

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

Building Information Management

Tom Gay manages worldwide CAD and GIS services, site plan documentation and engineering document management services for The Factory Mutual Insurance Company (FM Global). Assistant Vice President – Manager, Engineering Plan Services. 270 Central Avenue. Johnston , RI 02919-4949 USA. thomas.gay@fmglobal.com. .

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Built Environment Life-Management, BIM, LEAN, and Efficient Project Delivery

Building Information Management

Construction delivery methods and their associated processes and contractual documents are directly linked to the success or failure of any project. The benefits include centralized and visual communication, early exploration of options, sustainability, efficient design, integration of disciplines, site control, as built documentation, etc.

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