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Building owners cite BIM/VDC as 'most exciting trend' in facilities management, says Mortenson report

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Mortenson Construction today released the results of a survey of more than 60 facilities professionals at the Construction Owners Association of America (COAA) 2013 Spring Seminar. Body Image: read more.

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KPMG Report: The value of Information Management in construction for VolkerWessels

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VolkerWessels UK is a multi-disciplinary contractor that delivers innovative solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors, including rail, highways, airports, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. Heathrow Airport Ltd (Heathrow). Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM). Environment Agency.

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Life-cycle management of the built environment – To BIM or Not to BIM?

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Buildings, roads, dams, electrical grids… are with us for a very long time and linked to the success and failure of just about everything… education, health, national security, transportation, habitat, sustainability, national and local economies and more. That said, we are not acting as stakeholders of our built infrastructure.

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BIM – FACT or FICTION?

Building Information Management

BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. BIM require s the integration of previously d ispara te compet enci es, processes, and technologies. federal departments/agencies, as well as state/county/local governments, colleges/universities, healthcare, and airports/transportation.

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BIM – Attempting to Run before you can Walk? – BIM EU-wide Procurement Initiative

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getting stakeholders/participants to learn to work collaboratively (a requirement for BIM), and 2. The latter, while important, is the least significant aspect of BIM. BIM Technology and Process Road Map. Uncategorized BIM building information management EU integrated project delivery IPD job order contracting JOC UK'

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Arup uses 3D printing to fabricate one-of-a-kind structural steel components

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The research also shows that additive manufacturing has the potential to reduce costs, cut waste and slash the carbon footprint of the construction sector. Body Image: read more.

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LOD – Level of Development – BIM – Life-cycle

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Level of development (LOD) relative to the life-cycle management of the built environment (BIM) should have a solid framework relative to ONTOLOGY. federal departments/agencies, as well as state/county/local governments, colleges/universities, healthcare, and airports/transportation. RSMeans Strategic Partner.