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What Is a Change Order?

Autodesk Construction Cloud

What Is a Construction Change Order? According to some estimates, an average of 35% of projects experience at least one major change throughout the life of the project. As a contractor, change orders can leave you feeling like you’re trapped between a rock and a hard place. Key Takeaways.

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Is a BIM Mandate Coming to the US?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

As we discussed in a recent blog post , the JBKnowledge 2017 Construction Technology report found that building information modeling (BIM) adoption in the United States has been fairly slow, with only 27 percent of construction companies having a BIM department. So will the United States ever have a BIM mandate?

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Why It’s Time for Contractors to Adopt Collaborative BIM

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Building Information Modeling (BIM) isn’t a new concept in construction. Despite its benefits, however, BIM adoption isn’t as widespread in construction as some might think, according to recent industry findings. While 27 percent of companies reported having a BIM/VDC department, 28 percent said they don’t bid on BIM projects.

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#117:  Building Information Modeling

NH Construction Law

Over the past decade, Building Information Modeling (“BIM”) – computerized 3D portrayal of integrated building elements that allows a project or project subset to be built virtually before being built in the field – has become prolific in commercial construction. This is not your father’s CAD system.

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Are You Using or Interested in Building Information Modeling (BIM)? — Take the 2016 BIM Experience Survey

Construction Dive

Have you encountered or used building information modeling (BIM) on any of your projects? Are you interested in BIM but don't know where to begin? BIM seems to be highly regarded by those who have made the transition. But BIM may not be suited for all projects, or all construction professionals.

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Are You Using or Interested in Building Information Modeling (BIM)? — Take the 2016 BIM Experience Survey

Construction Dive

Have you encountered or used building information modeling (BIM) on any of your projects? Are you interested in BIM but don't know where to begin? BIM seems to be highly regarded by those who have made the transition. But BIM may not be suited for all projects, or all construction professionals.

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Why the BIM Revolution Fizzled

Job Order Contracting

The “BIM Revolution” fizzled since technology was never the problem. LEAN AECOO impacts on every element of thinking, work, and business models. Changing work flows and business relationships, restructuring how organizations interact and are compensated is a requirement.

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