Building Information Management

MARCH 31, 2014

Life-cycle management of the built environment is not mainstream due to the following factors. Collaborative construction delivery methods vs. ad hoc antagonistic methods such as design-bid-built. Focus upon life-cycle cost vs. first-costs. . Focus upon life-cycle cost vs. first-costs.

Life Cycle 49

Life Cycle BIM Environment Management 49

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-.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Management Products Education 40

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-.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Management Products Education 40

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Certainly it has been don within certain areas such as cost estimating using common / well designed cost databases with integrated contract, project, and document management. However across the full life-cycle of a structure? Traditional linear construction delivery methods such as design-bid-build are antiquated.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Management Contract Construction 40

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

That said, high performance buildings should not cost significantly more that “typical construction” The paperwork and methods involved in LEED add superfluous costs and will not necessarily yield optimal results. Efficient ongoing life-cycle management of facilities is the key to sustainability. Why not?

Life Cycle 77

Life Cycle BIM Management Green 77

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?

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Construction Renovating CSI 100

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Alternative Project Delivery (APD) offers the opportunity delivers significant added value versus traditional design-bid-build, design-build, Construction Management at Risk (CMAR), Agency?CM The post Alternative Project Delivery for Construction – Benefits, Tools, and Resources appeared first on 4BT.

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Resource Procurement Life Cycle Construction 141

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.

Life Cycle 53

Life Cycle Management BIM Engineering 53

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2020

Integrated project delivery software and support services are now available for facilities operations and maintenance as well as new construction. IPD software and support services provide an environment with a collaborative focus upon requirements definition and successful repair, renovation, and new construction project completion.

Software 150

Software Software CSI Life Cycle 150

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.

Renovating 100

Renovating Life Cycle Construction Management 100

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.

Procurement 100

Procurement Construction Life Cycle Contract 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Empowering Owners with On-Demand Quality, On-Time, On-Budget Facilities Repair, Renovation, & Construction is what we do each and every day. LEAN construction delivery, specifically the OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting Solution measurably repair, renovation, and construction outcomes. info@4bt.us.

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Renovating Budgeting Budget Life Cycle 100

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.

Life Cycle 61

Life Cycle BIM Environment Sustainability 61

Building Information Management

APRIL 7, 2014

It’s time for Owners to stop the marketing… Stop hyping their LEED Silver or “Whatever” Buildings… and actually participate in life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. A focus upon life-cycle costs vs. first costs in terms finance and environmental impact.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Environment BIM Management 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 28, 2014

Technology is not the primary obstacle to efficient life-cycle management of the built environment! Refusal to adopt collaborative construction delivery methods such as Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) for new construction, Job Order Contracting (JOC) for repair, renovation, sustainability, and minor new construction projects.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Environment BIM Management 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 22, 2017

LEAN Construction & LEAN Facilities Management Management Myths. LEAN FM & LEAN Construction require more time and cost more. Life-cycle costs are reduced by LEAN methods, as are procurement costs. LEAN FM & LEAN Construction are difficult to implement. Senior Vice President at Four BT, LLC. #1.

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Management Life Cycle Construction Consulting 100

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.

Life Cycle 45

Life Cycle BIM Environment Management 45

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

LEAN Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a robust integrated project delivery process for repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction. Asset Life-cycle Total-cost-of-ownership (TCO) Management www.4BT.us. INTRODUCTION. A PROGRAM STRATEGY. TOOLS AND SERVICES.

Contract 165

Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 165

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2017

Job order contracting information is key to improving construction productivity. To minimize the chance of favoritism or corruption, the sealed bid. Also referred to as the “Design-Bid-Build” process, this system has long been the most prevalent option for large and small public works contracts. public contracts.

Contract 100

Contract COAA Life Cycle BIM 100

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.

Management 100

Management Life Cycle Estimating Comparison 100

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Running a successful construction firm is by no means an easy task. Who’s Delivering ERP Solutions for Construction? To answer this question, we’ve partnered with analysts and technology experts, the Business Software Education Center , to explore the top ERP solutions for growing construction firms.

Software 200

Software Software Construction ProCore 200

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.

Construction 164

Construction Procurement Contract Management 164

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

LEAN JOC (Job Order Contracting) is a robust integrated project delivery process for repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction. The approach invests more resources earlier in the Project life-cycle. Asset Life-cycle Total-cost-of-ownership (TCO) Management www.4BT.us.

Contract 132

Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 132

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.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle COAA CSI 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 22, 2019

BEST VALUE & COMPLIANT Construction Planning, Procurement, And Project Delivery can be deployed and managed today using a robust suite LEAN tools and services. The easiest way to describe LEAN and BEST VALUE construction, is to note what it is not. What is LEAN Construction? See: Simple Guide to LEAN Construction.

Procurement 100

Procurement Plans Construction Life Cycle 100

Building Information Management

JUNE 25, 2016

Low bid, design-bid-build or similar antagonistic construction delivery/procurement method. Focus upon First-Costs versus Life-cycle costs. No Shared Goals/Objects or Risk/Reward Among All Participants. No written execution manual. Poor collaboration.

Life Cycle 49

Life Cycle Bidding Procurement Construction 49

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

Integrating operating, design and construction knowledge through broad based team meetings. ASSET LIFE-CYCLE MODEL – Total Cost of Ownership Management – A framework for facilities life-cycle management. Building Information Modelling BIM in the Construction Industry – Technical Report TR-1405.

Contract 100

Contract COAA Life Cycle BIM 100

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.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Renovating Construction Bidding 40

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.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Renovating Construction Bidding 40

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. .

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Renovating BIM Environment 100

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 18, 2012

As one might expect topics encompassed; design, procurement, policy and standards, technology, education and culture, success to date, areas for innovation, challenges, and barriers to adoption. The role of IPD (Integrated Project Design) and JOC (Job Order Contracting) will become even more important. ”".

Life Cycle 65

Life Cycle BIM Management Procurement 65

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.

Estimating 49

Estimating BIM Life Cycle Construction 49

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.

Life Cycle 45

Life Cycle Products Contract Construction 45

Building Information Management

MARCH 17, 2016

A well understood scope of work (SOW), including preliminary and detailed line item construction cost estimates, and a rock solid schedule are virtually IMPOSSIBLE without Collaboration, Transparency, and other LEAN construction best management practices. of global construction projects are completed on-time and on-budget.

Budgeting 40

Budgeting Budget Roads Life Cycle 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2016

Robust collaborative construction delivery methods provide a proven path for Owners to significantly improve construction productivity and levels of satisfaction among a participants and building users. Overall focus must shift from first-cost mentality to life-cycle/total-cost-of-ownership.

Renovating 100

Renovating Life Cycle Contract Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2017

Remember that a Job Order Contract can be designed, implemented, and managed by the Owner, a combination of an Owner and a JOC Consultant, or JOC task orders can be executed leveraging a Cooperatives. JOC bidding process. ASSET LIFE-CYCLE MODEL – Total Cost of Ownership Management. Job Order Contract Documents.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle BIM Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2017

OpenJOC Job Order Contracting Framework provide the ability to deliver over 90% of renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. . Deliver construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of owners.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Renovating Management 100