Understanding the Difference Between Design-Assist & Delegated Design
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Understanding the Difference Between Design-Assist & Delegated Design. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 11/17/2020 - 15:47.
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LEAN Construction Project Delivery and Facilities Operations, Maintenance, and Life-cycle Management
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 30, 2018
Construction. Construction project delivery methodology. Life-cycle Management. The Construction Operations Building information exchange (COBie) has become one of the most widely known data formats. It can be viewed in design, construction, and maintenance software as well as in simple spreadsheets.
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Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group
BD+C
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group Design veterans Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new sustainability initiative for Suffolk. rcassidy Thu, 12/14/2023 - 11:07 SUFFOLK CONSTRUCTION Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new initiative for Suffolk.
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Integrated Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Solution
Job Order Contracting
MAY 6, 2022
The ultimate benefit provided by integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery solution is significantly improved life-cycle total cost of ownership asset management. 12 Restructuration of architectural. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(1), 104–. Journal of.
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Construction Procurement Costs
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 10, 2021
Construction Procurement Costs can be effectively managed within integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery environment. Often owners focuses only on initial purchase cost when they make decisions on repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build planning, design, procurement & construction. Introduction.
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Construction Classification Criticality – A Draft White Paper
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 6, 2016
Construction Classification Criticality. 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.
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Big data, LEAN Construction Delivery, High Performance Buildings = Productive Life-cycle Facility Managment
Building Information Management
APRIL 12, 2016
I recently read an article about concepts that will shape the future of the construction industry. Our education and professional development systems are failing to properly address the fundamental concepts of life-cycle and total-cost-of-ownership management specific to the built environment. Three concepts were highlighted-.
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Big data, LEAN Construction Delivery, High Performance Buildings = Productive Life-cycle Facility Managment
Building Information Management
APRIL 12, 2016
I recently read an article about concepts that will shape the future of the construction industry. Our education and professional development systems are failing to properly address the fundamental concepts of life-cycle and total-cost-of-ownership management specific to the built environment. Three concepts were highlighted-.
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Collaboration in Construction Matters
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 20, 2018
Studies and real world case studies have shown that collaboration in construction matters. A GSA study conducted by the University of Minnesota on eleven construction projects noted the collaboration was the key to successful outcomes. Are you interested in improving your life-cycle facilities management outcomes?
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100 The Simple Guide to LEAN Construction Delivery
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 20, 2019
Open collaboration between real property project owners and service providers (architects, engineers, builders…) throughout the life-cycle of assets, programs, and projects is a fundamental outcome of using the OpenJOC(TM) Collaborative Construction Delivery Platform. . . Arizona continues to struggle?
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Facility Life-cycle Costs: Managing the Built Environment – BIM?
Building Information Management
OCTOBER 16, 2013
What are Facility/Infrastructure Life Cycle Costs? What is life-cycle management? Is BIM the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology? What are the benefits of life-cycle cost management vs. a “first-cost” focus? Answers to the above: 1.
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Facility Life-cycle Costs: Managing the Built Environment – BIM?
Building Information Management
OCTOBER 16, 2013
What are Facility/Infrastructure Life Cycle Costs? What is life-cycle management? Is BIM the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology? What are the benefits of life-cycle cost management vs. a “first-cost” focus? Answers to the above: 1.
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BIM, Big Data, and Efficient Life-cycle Management of the Built Environment
Building Information Management
AUGUST 6, 2012
Efficient life-cycle management of the built environment comes down to analyzing large data sets— big data—from several knowledge domains. Organizations that can best harness “Big data” in within the AECOO sector (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operations, Owner) will hold a distinct competitive advantage.
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Best Value Facilities Repair, Renovation Work Order Delivery
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 24, 2021
Create a shared scope of work using a a detailed line item construction cost estimate using locally researched cost data. Collaborative design for constructibility. All parties can visualize project and work order requirements at a granular level and drive efficient life-cycle management.
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Building Information Management
MARCH 19, 2013
BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. Unfortunately, too much emphasis has been placed upon 3-D visualization and other technology components vs. the process of life-cycle management. A CRITICAL REVIEW OF VALUE MANAGEMENT AND WHOLE LIFE COSTING ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
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Challenges facing Owners LEAN Facilities Management
Job Order Contracting
MAY 9, 2017
In general, real property owners lack an understand of facilities life-cycle and LEAN construction best management practices. Facilities life-cycle and LEAN construction best management practices … Collaboration will ALL project participants and stakeholders.
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Behind the Build: Interview with Mike White, Director of Design and Construction at North Point Hospitality
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Overseeing large and complex construction projects requires quite a bit of skill and experience. Mike White , Director of Design and Construction at North Point Hospitality (NPH) , is one individual who possesses these traits and abilities. On my dad's side, construction is what we do.
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Guide to Implementing Efficient Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Construction Methods
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 24, 2018
Articulate the benefits of LEAN facilities repair, renovation, and construction across the entire life-cycle. Pilot LEAN construction delivery methods (Job Order Contracting, Integrated Project Delivery…). Focus upon BEST VALUE OUTCOMES. Assure compliance with regulatory frameworks.
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BIM in Chains – Sustainability and Life-cycle Management of the Built Environment Stalled?
Building Information Management
OCTOBER 1, 2012
BIM (Building Information Modeling) is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. Further life-cycle management of the built environment requires significant “change management” in most organizations whether Owners, AEs, Contractors, Oversight Groups, etc.
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Efficient Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Construction Basics
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
The implementation of LEAN Efficient Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Construction Basics can add significant value to physical assets, while also maximizing financial investments. . Current Approach to Facilities Repair, Renovation, Construction, and Facilities Management. LEAN Facilities Management / LEAN Construction Delivery.
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Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 10, 2021
Is it a a fact that Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector. While there has been a fair amount written about Lean principles, actual application in the form of an integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery methodology has been limited to 5% or less actual work. Lean Construction Reading Primer.
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Concrete
GCP Applied Technologies
MARCH 2, 2020
Reference this full catalog of high-performance, specialty chemicals and organic compounds that help producers, engineers, specifiers and contractors meet specification requirements for the breadth of construction projects. Ready mix concrete life cycle. Concrete mix design. Architectural finish. Lorem ipsum.
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BIM, LEAN Construction, and a Common Data Environment (CDE)
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 23, 2017
BIM, LEAN Construction, and a Common Data Environment (CDE). BIM, LEAN Construction, and a Common Data Environment (CDE) are all core elements to improving collaboration, productivity, quality, and overall satisfaction. Learn more… 2017 BIM, LEAN Construction, and a Common Data Environment (CDE).
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Forget “BIM”, and Get on Board with BLM – Building / Built Environment Life-cycle Management
Building Information Management
FEBRUARY 25, 2014
BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. BLM – Building Life-cycle Management requires fundamental process changes within all participating organizations / stakeholders and the associated integration and use of multiple competencies, processes, and technologies.
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Job Order Contracting
APRIL 20, 2017
Construction Project Management activities, adequately supported by LEAN construction processes (JOC, IPD,PPP), a common data environment(CDE) , and technologies such as the Cloud and BIM allow savvy AECOO[1] organizations to more consistently achieve a higher quality and productivity gains. 2017, Cholakis, P. Four BT ) Moscardi, L.
Define Construction Procurement
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 7, 2017
Define Construction Procurement. Define Construction Procurement… It’s easy to define construction procurement right? Improper construction procurement methods and a relative lack of competency on the part of procurement staff have greatly contributed to poor construction outcomes. Perhaps not.
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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. Transparency – Appropriate access to cost information, and associated comparison to published independent third-party costs, such as RSMeans Construction Cost Data.
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100 LEAN Job Order Contracting Intro 3
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 8, 2017
Scope validation phase is longer and more intense than traditional design bid build, or other “so-called” JOC programs. Subcontractor and other vendor insights are integrated into design and used for coordination and conflict. AEC Best Value Construction and Facilities Operational Exellence- Position Paper.
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Construction Document Information Management
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 7, 2017
Construction Document Information Management is central to productivity improvement. Construction Document Information Management. Streamlining Construction Document Information Management processes is an essential step towards improving productivity, quality, and overall value for all stakeholders. 2017, Cholakis, P.
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Joint public-private sector effort needed to mitigate the construction sector’s embodied carbon problem
BD+C
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Joint public-private sector effort needed to mitigate the construction sector’s embodied carbon problem It's going to take the efforts of government and the private sector to mitigate the climate-damaging problem of embodied carbon, says this building sustainability expert, Brent Trenga.
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BIM ( Building Information Modeling ), Cloud-computing, Changement Management, and Architecture, Engineering, and Construction – III
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. IPD, JOC), and.
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Higher Education and Managing Repair and Renovations Efficiently
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 1, 2016
This includes facility management, finance, building users, AE firms, construction contractors, consultants, oversight groups, etc. Knowledge of efficient life-cycle management of the built environment, supported by LEAN construction delivery, and enabling technology is not. It’s time to change this.
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Job Order Contracting
MARCH 14, 2017
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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How Construction Companies can Leverage Social Media
Construction Marketing
AUGUST 21, 2012
A lot of engineering, architectural, and construction (AEC) companies are gradually recognizing the importance of social media in business. . With Building Information Modeling (BIM) emerging as a new trend in the construction industry, the role of social media is growing in importance.
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Building Information Management
JULY 8, 2016
BIM & LEAN / COLLABORATIVE CONSTRUCTION DELIVERY – If only we could get there! BEYOND DESIGN, BIM BEGINS WITH 10 STEPS… Owner competency & leadership. Life-cycle asset management philosophy. Collaborative construction delivery methods (IPD, JOC, …). Best value procurement.
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BIM Construction Cost Estimating – Top Ten List
Building Information Management
MAY 15, 2012
First and foremost BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. Construction cost estimating, and facility life-cycle cost estimating are critical components of any facility design, project delivery, repair, renovation, sustainability, or planning function.
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Measuring a building’s embodied carbon
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 30, 2020
The magnitude of their impacts is the driving force behind many initiatives to improve tomorrow’s structures—from energy regulations and government procurement policies to green building rating systems and programs such as the Architecture 2030 Challenge. Life-cycle assessment. Measuring carbon footprint in building materials.
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Construction: Ultra-high-performance concrete
Construction Specifier
JULY 30, 2021
UHPC has been used to build bridges and architectural façades around the world. This technology can have a big impact and be adopted in both building and transportation construction. The real benefit comes from our engineers and designers who are creating new products. Ongoing research and development efforts are changing that.
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LEAN Construction and OPEN Standard Data
Building Information Management
APRIL 7, 2016
LEAN CONSTRUCTION 101 – Common Terms, Definitions, and Data Formats. Standard classification of facility and other physical infrastructure elements is a requirement for LEAN Renovation, Repair, Maintenance, & New Construction Delivery. UNIFORMAT II is a classification of building elements per ASTM standard (i.e.
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What’s Really Needed to Make BIM Work.
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. in order to define the scope, schedule, cost/budget (initial and life-cycle) budget, performance, value of a project or potential project.
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Cloud Computing, Construction, Engineering, Architecture and Productivity
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.
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Why Construction Productivity is Low vs. every other sector.
Building Information Management
MAY 14, 2014
Construction productivity remains low, if not in decline ( with the exception of an uptick due to the multi-billion dollar federal government “shovel ready” investments of 2007/8) due to the continued use of archaic, antagonistic, and counterproductive construction delivery methods such as design-bid-build.
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45 Optimize Facility Renovation, Repair, and Construction Delivery with Robust Business Processes
Building Information Management
JULY 25, 2016
Optimize Facility Renovation, Repair, and Construction Delivery with Robust Business Processes. They remain plagued by low productivity, a low-bid/change-order mentality, and adversarial relationships among all construction project participants. Many AEC organizations find these objectives difficult to achieve.
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40 Optimize Facility Renovation, Repair, and Construction Delivery with Robust Business Processes
Building Information Management
JULY 25, 2016
Optimize Facility Renovation, Repair, and Construction Delivery with Robust Business Processes. They remain plagued by low productivity, a low-bid/change-order mentality, and adversarial relationships among all construction project participants. Many AEC organizations find these objectives difficult to achieve.
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