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LOD – Level of Development – BIM – Life-cycle

Building Information Management

Ontology is the standardized usage/definition of terms and their associated inter-relationships. While the definition of “life-cycle” has many permutations, and is likely to undergo ongoing improvement, the relationship to LOD needs to be developed in parallel. RSMeans Strategic Partner.

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Top 10 Construction Companies in the USA

CivilJungle

Bechtel Group has expertise in the Infrastructure, Energy, petrochemicals, defence and nuclear security and mining and metals. London Airport. Dubai International Airport. Construction of Abu Dhabi International Airport. Construction of Central artery tunnel security at Boston. Riyadh Metro, Saudi. Revenue :- 21.8

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

Business Facilities

A major logistics trend on the rise is autonomous road transportation—no drivers needed. Autonomous forklifts and robot arms load, unload and transport goods within the warehouse area, connecting to one another and forming flexible conveyor belts. This is a definite asset for companies when it comes to finances and safety.

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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

Education, key performance indicators, common terms and definitions, collaborative construction delivery methods, and current, objective, local market granular cost data as well as supporting technology can to be leveraged to enable significant cost savings via signifincant improvements in cost visibility, cost management, and productivity.

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Consensus-based standards are Required across the architecture, engineering, construction, owner and operator (A/E/C/O/O) industry

Building Information Management

The combination of proven business practices such as integrated project delivery (IPD), job order contracting (JOC), and other efficient construction methods, with standardized terms, definitions, and metrics are needed in order to achieve economic and environmental gains. RSMeans Strategic Partner.

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BIM – FACT or FICTION?

Building Information Management

Far too much time to date has been focused “in the weeds” on “technical issues” Technology is NOT the problem, but rather a robust definition of life-cycle management and associated competencies, metrics, benchmarks, and processes. I see a critical need for the development of a robust BIM Ontology.

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Forget “BIM”, and Get on Board with BLM – Building / Built Environment Life-cycle Management

Building Information Management

A robust ONTOLOGY – While not “sexy”, a clearly defined glossary with robust definitions and associated metrics is the first step. federal departments/agencies, as well as state/county/local governments, colleges/universities, healthcare, and airports/transportation. RSMeans Strategic Partner.