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CEU Article

SAB Magazine

Life cycle thinking in construction is now more important than ever. Architects and engineers are becoming increasingly sophisticated in making buildings better by taking a holistic, long-range view – not just in costs and energy performance, but in environmental impacts as well.

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Big data, LEAN Construction Delivery, High Performance Buildings = Productive Life-cycle Facility Managment

Building Information Management

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. High Performance Buildings.

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Big data, LEAN Construction Delivery, High Performance Buildings = Productive Life-cycle Facility Managment

Building Information Management

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. High Performance Buildings.

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The high cost of low maintenance

BD+C

This article will identify the primary causes of engineering failures, define proactive versus reactive maintenance, recognize the reasons for deferred maintenance, and identify the financial and safety risks related to deferred maintenance. The life cycle cost analysis provides knowledge of the concrete, environment, and structure.

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LEAN Job Order Contracting Intro 4

Job Order Contracting

Learn more about LEAN Job Order Contracting Intro 4 … FEATURED ARTICLE. ASSET LIFE-CYCLE MODEL – Total Cost of Ownership Management – A framework for facilities life-cycle management. ASSET LIFE-CYCLE MODEL – Total Cost of Ownership Management – A framework for facilities life-cycle management.

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Construction Productivity Goals 2025 – UK versus US – Improving Construction Productivity

Building Information Management

Lack of education, Cultural blockades set up by AEC firms,and. The failure of both Owners and Governments to accept responsibility and stewardship with respect to the life-cycle management of the built environment. Article – Saving Time and Money… Additional Publications via [link]. via [link].

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Major Risks Facing Public Real Property Owners

Building Information Management

I regularly see articles about how great real property owners are, or how the facility management staff performs well, but may be misunderstood. Major Risks Facing Public Real Property Owners. Unfortunately, I am reminded of the story about the emperor with no clothes.

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