Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. That said, BIM has been preoccupied with 3D visualization to the extent that many/most feel that Revit, Archicad, et al are all that’s needed to implement BIM. RSMeans Strategic Partner.

Life Cycle 45

Life Cycle BIM Environment Management 45

Building Information Management

MARCH 19, 2013

BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. However, life cycle of the project alone is not sufficient as source of creating value to the clients and end users.

Life Cycle 53

Life Cycle Management BIM Engineering 53

Building Information Management

MAY 15, 2012

First and foremost BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. While the industry is currently fixated upon 3D visualization tools, aka Revit, Archicad, Bentely… they only represent components of a BIM solution. Metrics and Benchmarks – Time, Accuracy, Cost.

Estimating 49

Estimating BIM Life Cycle Construction 49

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 6, 2016

Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Facilities Management, & Life-cycle Management of the Built Environment. The combination of information related to all aspects of physical assets life-cycle is best called a physical asset model. Construction Classification Criticality.

Drafting 100

Drafting Life Cycle Construction Modeling 100

Building Information Management

AUGUST 15, 2013

If you can’t see the whole picture… you can’t appreciate BIM. Hard to believe…perhaps to some… but many /most of us in the Architecture, Construction, Owners, Operations sector still don’t know how to define BIM. QTO, and an exclusively enhanced 400,000 line itme RSMeans Cost database.

BIM 74

BIM Life Cycle Software Software 74

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 13, 2017

See asset life-cycle model… A total cost of ownership perspective is also required as opposed to the more prevalent practice of first-cost dominance. The Top 10 List when considering BIG BIM and Facilities Lifecycle Management: 1. Metrics and Benchmarks – Time, Accuracy, Conditions, Cost….

Management 100

Management Life Cycle Estimating Comparison 100

Building Information Management

JANUARY 17, 2014

Building Information Management (that’s right forget the “modeling” distraction), BIM, is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. What is required to accomplish BIM? change management JOC life-cycle metrics procedure STRATEGY tools' Simple right?

Life Cycle 49

Life Cycle BIM Architecture Budgeting 49

Building Information Management

MAY 23, 2012

Professional construction cost estimators are critical to any collaborative, transparent, and productive BIM solution. Experienced cost estimators who appropriately leverage technology and embrace collaboration will excel.

Estimating 45

Estimating BIM Life Cycle Renovating 45

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Cloud Computing and BIM - TME Article 2012. Modeling (BIM) and Cloud Computing. life-cycle management of the built environment, alignment of structures with. architecture, engineering, construction, owner and operator (AECOO) sector. architecture, engineering, construction, owner and operator (AECOO) sector.

BIM 76

BIM Life Cycle Management Estimating 76

Building Information Management

JUNE 5, 2013

BIM, Building Information Modeling, actually consists of three M’s… BIM3 if you will… Modeling, Models, and Management. Unfortunately the AECO sector (Architecture, Engineering Construction, Operations) sector is currently “silo” and “first cost” centric, not to mention relatively technophobic.

BIM 45

BIM Life Cycle Modeling Visualization 45

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 16, 2012

BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment support by digital technology. Poor life-cycle management knowledge transfer. Fear that cloud computing will reduce the importance of Architects, Cost Estimators, Construction Managers, and other related profession is unfounded.

BIM 66

BIM Life Cycle Architecture Modeling 66

Building Information Management

APRIL 10, 2012

For example, estimating a job requires knowledge about about the impact that AE, context, and execution scope have on each unit, assembly, and system level cost. A “FACEBOOK for Facilities Construction and Life-cycle Operations” is on the horizon. The next aspect is of course BIM. Click to view slideshow.

Life Cycle 49

Life Cycle BIM Management Visualization 49

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 9, 2012

BIM (Building Information Modeling) is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technologies. 3D distractions aside, achieving optimal return-on-investment (ROI) on BIM requires focus upon change management, first and foremost. BIM Framework. Ceasel – Patents Pending.

BIM 63

BIM Life Cycle Management Guidelines 63

Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2014

One thing is clear, the construction sector (architecture, engineering, contractors, owners, operators, users, suppliers) has been lagging virtually all other business sectors for decades with respect to productivity improvement. Also, stop with the focus upon BIM from a 3D visualization perspective!

BIM 40

BIM Life Cycle Products Estimating 40

Building Information Management

MAY 16, 2013

Building Information Modeling, BIM, is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. As such, the core requirements of BIM include collaboration, standardized information, multiple domain competencies, and several supporting interoperable technologies. Why is BIM of to a slow start?

Visualization 45

Visualization BIM Life Cycle Estimating 45

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

Asset Total Cost of Ownership-Efficient Life-cycle Management Model. Classification Criticality – Architecture, Engineering, Construction, & Life-cycle Facility Management – A Draft White Paper. BIM for Facility Management. The Evolution of Construction Cost Estimating Technology.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle COAA CSI 100

Building Information Management

JANUARY 17, 2012

BIM and the Cloud – SAME 2012 – 4Clicks Solutions LLC – PDF. BIM - CLOUD COMPUTING. . BIM (Building Information Technology) and THE CLOUD (Cloud Computing) are disruptive technologies converging to significantly alter traditional construction and facility management practices. Definition of BIM. .

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BIM Visualization Life Cycle Software 78

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 22, 2017

The OpenCost Approach provides a locally researched unit price detailed construction cost data base withing a standard data architecture (CSI Masterformat). Create estimate, budgets, life-cycle capital reinvestment models, or link to BIM!

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Construction CSI Renovating 100

Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 16, 2010

We provide model based Project Estimating service from schematic narratives through final construction documents including Construction Estimating & Scheduling for Architects at the concept stage to measure, count, and price best materials & building objects such as walls, doors, and windows, automatically or manually.

Estimating 40

Estimating Architecture Cash Flow Life Cycle 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 22, 2015

Each of these plug-ins will use “open” and/or “industry standard” architectures and be dedicated to serving a specialized function. Forget BIM as you man now know it. BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology.

BIM 40

BIM Life Cycle Management Infrastructure 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 14, 2017

These benefits are largely derived through the use of a common data environment, CDE, which dramatically improves communication and collaboration throughout the project life-cycle. A detailed, full transparent line item construction cost estimate is critical for improving collaboration and reducing change orders. .

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Renovating BIM Environment 100

Building Information Management

APRIL 11, 2013

While at first perhaps a bit intimidating… illustrating the life-cycle management within a BIM context is relatively straightforward. Model views and overall life-cycle management are similar in this regard. The Process Side of BIM = Collaboration: People, Process, & Technology.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Management BIM Modeling 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2017

architectural or engineering/design, the construction, alteration, repair, refurbishment or fitting out of buildings and other structures; . architectural or engineering/design, the construction, alteration, repair, refurbishment or fitting out of buildings and other structures; . Services and/or work may include… .

Procurement 100

Procurement Construction Life Cycle Contract 100

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

In order to efficiently manage the life-cycle of the build environment, robust process, terms, and decision support tools are required that deal with physical and functional conditions, costs, priorities, risks, etc. Faceted vs. Hierarchical Data Structures / Architectures. BIG DATA = BIM.

Life Cycle 45

Life Cycle BIM CAD United States 45

Building Information Management

JULY 10, 2012

Efficient life-cycle management of the built environment (BIM) is critical to many/most members of senior management, if just that they don’t know it. Many individuals associate BIM with 3D modeling and construction, vs. “true BIM”, the total cost of ownership management of the built environment. .

BIM 40

BIM Life Cycle Modeling Environment 40

Building Information Management

JULY 10, 2012

Efficient life-cycle management of the built environment (BIM) is critical to many/most members of senior management, if just that they don’t know it. Many individuals associate BIM with 3D modeling and construction, vs. “true BIM”, the total cost of ownership management of the built environment. .

BIM 40

BIM Life Cycle Modeling Environment 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 26, 2014

Collaboration and integrated, efficient project delivery methods are needed to achieve productivity gains within the architecture, engineering, construction, owner and operator (A/E/C/O/O) industry. At the same time a robust ONTOLOGY and consensus-based standards demand immediate focus. RSMeans Strategic Partner.

Architecture 40

Architecture Life Cycle Engineering Industrial 40

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 29, 2013

BIM, the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology is all about the integration of PEOPLE and PROCESSES and INFORMATION. The following are MANDATORY on any BIM implementation checklist. All are interdependent relative to total cost of ownership and life-cycle management.

Modeling 40

Modeling BIM Life Cycle Visualization 40

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Life-cycle Management 101. Discrepancies in construction delivery methods and contracts lead to the failure of BIM, or many/most facility renovation, repair projects. BIM/ BIM EXECUTION PLAN. BIM/ BIM EXECUTION PLAN. The plan describes how BIM will be implemented and which goals will be pursued.

BIM 40

BIM Environment Management Life Cycle 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Cloud computing will drive significantly enhanced productivity within the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Facility Management Sectors by enabling the consistent deployment of integrated project delivery methods. Cloud computing is a more than catalyst for change, it is a DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGY. BIG DATA.

Architecture 53

Architecture Engineering Products Life Cycle 53

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

The efficient life-cycle management of the built environment, otherwise know as BIM, relies upon an integrated, collaborative process based upon accurate information and mutual trust. The AECOO (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Owner) industry could learn a lot from this example. – NIBS.

BIM 51

BIM Contract Life Cycle Renovating 51

Building Information Management

JUNE 6, 2013

BIM objects are much more than just graphical representations. All BIM objects have properties, and most also have geometries (although some do not, for example a paint finish). The specification is part of the project BIM, and objects live in the specification. ‘A new generation of specifiers is being empowered by BIM.

BIM 51

BIM nemetschek Vectorworks Life Cycle Estimating 51

Building Information Management

JUNE 27, 2013

The construction industry (architecture, engineering, construction, operations/facility management, business product manufacturers, oversight and regulatory groups), like most other sectors, is in a state of rapid change. An example is 4Clicks Project Estimator combined with RSMeans Cost Data, and/or organizational specific unit price books.

BIM 40

BIM Life Cycle Contract Sustainability 40

Building Information Management

JULY 18, 2013

BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology… EAM and IWMS are “buzzwords” To achieve efficient the life-cycle management involved a list of competencies, processes, technolgies… please add to the list! BIM Technology and Process Road Map.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle BIM Contract Management 40

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Let’s face it, the virtually singularly low rate of productivity of the AECOO (architecture, engineering, construction, operations, owner) sector for the past several decades is due to our CULTURE. As a group, we are kings of the “not invented here” syndrome… or the “my way is the better way” syndrome.

Life Cycle 61

Life Cycle BIM AIA Resource 61

Building Information Management

MARCH 20, 2013

Life-cycle perspective and management techniques/processes… vs. a “first cost mentality” 5. Representational State Transfer (REST) is an architectural style for large-scale software design. UniFormat is a standard for classifying building specifications, cost estimating, and cost analysis in the U.S.

BIM 55

BIM Life Cycle Organization Management 55

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 7, 2017

A Construction Document Management System must allow the visualization of the most common files used in the construction industry such as detailed line item construction cost estimates, required forms, drawings and BIM models. Consideration of Life-cycle Management of the Built Environment and Asset Total Cost of Ownership.

Documentation 100

Documentation Management Construction Life Cycle 100