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Behind the Build: Interview with Mike White, Director of Design and Construction at North Point Hospitality

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Mike White , Director of Design and Construction at North Point Hospitality (NPH) , is one individual who possesses these traits and abilities. I initially started at North Point, managing projects, then moved to Senior Project Manager and ultimately the Director of Design and Construction. I'll start at the beginning—my family.

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BIM and Cloud Computing – Get Beyond 3D Visualization and Focus Upon the “I”

Building Information Management

Current the most common being use of proprietary 3D visualization software for the purpose of supporting the design and construction phases of the facility life-cycle. Major cultural change within the AECOO sector, 2. Standardized taxonomies and data architectures, and.

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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Project Delivery Method

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Five factors to consider before selecting project delivery methods for your projects include your budget, design, risks, schedule, and owner expertise. . Design: what the final project will look like and how it will function. Are you looking for innovative designs and complex over form and function?

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What Are Construction Specifications?

Autodesk Construction Cloud

During construction, specifics are everything and failure to communicate specifically could create massive change orders, cost overruns and schedule delays, which can negatively impact your bottom line. Architectural specifications help encourage the correct execution of the design plan and reduce risk.

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Architectural Project Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating

We also offer other estimating services like cost modeling, cash flow projection, life cycle costing, change order management, job order costing, best value analysis and hard bid estimates. These color codes help architects to identify, visually and clearly, what objects are used to generate the quantities.

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Integrated project delivery method

Job Order Contracting

An integrated project delivery method is arguably required in order to achieve desired quality, satisfaction, timing, and cost for over 90% of renovation, repair, or new construction projects executed. A detailed, full transparent line item construction cost estimate is critical for improving collaboration and reducing change orders. .

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BIM and The Role of a Construction Cost Estimator

Building Information Management

A team approach, support by technologies such as domain-specific cloud-computing solutions (cost estimating, capital planning, maintenance/repair, …) integrated with 3D visualization tools.aka Revit will become commonplace. Experienced cost estimators who appropriately leverage technology and embrace collaboration will excel.