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Construction Cost Management = Transparency and Credibility

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Data architecture (standardized, common terms, definitions, information formats). Programmatic approach and planning, procurement, project delivery methodology. Contact Us. An estimate is a decision-making tool. Variations in an estimate can be found in the basis. FACTORS IMPACTING AN ESTIMATE. Corruption/fraudulent practices.

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ISO 50001-based energy management system

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History has taught us to “trust but measure”, failure to learn from our past is a sure fire way to fail. . #1 The program is self-paced. No timelines. #2 2 The program is no-cost. Since when does no cost associate with value? #3 3 There is no requirement for third party audits.

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LEAN Implementation ROADMAP for CONSTRUCTION

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Therein lies the rub, and the cause of rampant economic and environmental waste throughout the AECOO sector (AECOO-Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owner, Operator/Operations). In the facilities management, architecture, engineering, construction sector, it is a way of life.

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Silos and Productivity Don’t Mix in the Construction Sector

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Silos aren’t for Facilities Management or Efficient Construction Services Procurement or Project Delivery. There is a path to on-demand, quality, on-time, and on-budget facilities repair, renovation, and construction procurement and project delivery… LEAN. Contact us? Learn more first?

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Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector

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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. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8 (4,), 292-303. References: Abdelhamid, T.

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Construction is NOT complex…. People are. Successful Construction Project Delivery Requirements

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The above represents the initial “concept” or “planning” stage, however, the steps must be repeated throughout the planning, procurement, and project delivery phases. IMPROVE Construction Cost Control Improve cost control by using common core information, including a locally researched detail unit price database.

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

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Integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery processes and team. The benefits of strategic collaboration vs. traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery are well documented and partially listed below (Chan et al., Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 19(4), 342-368.