Building Information Management

OCTOBER 1, 2012

BIM (Building Information Modeling) is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. I am “mad as hell” at how 3D visualization vendors have marketed BIM. Collaboration and longer term relationships are primary components of JOC an will be required of BIM.

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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. Consequently, the need for value management emerges. INTRODUCTION.

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Building Information Management

MAY 13, 2013

While articles and discussions continue about Facility Management and BIM, in reality they are virtual synonyms. Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility. Owners must clearly push for BIM and Life-cycle Facility Management.

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Life Cycle Modeling Management BIM 58

Building Information Management

APRIL 28, 2014

Technology is not the primary obstacle to efficient life-cycle management of the built environment! AE’s, Contractors, Oversight Groups, Business Product Manufacturers, Users) determine the uses of technology, economic value and environmental impacts. Current focus upon first-costs vs. life-cycle costs.

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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.

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Life Cycle Environment BIM Management 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Research published in a 2022 journal from Applied Sciences found that the lack of owner-defined information requirements is the critical barrier hindering the integration of BIM for facilities management. In other words, the BIM data isn’t s tructured, s tandardized, and s uitable for operations.

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Management Design BIM Life Cycle 98

Building Information Management

JUNE 20, 2012

Key Topics / Take Aways: Identify and advance technologies, processes, and management practices that improve the performance of federal facilities over their entire life-cycle, from planning to disposal. Requirements for facility life-cycle management, efficient repair/maintenance/sustainability, BIM.

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Life Cycle BIM Management Inspections 61

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

The Level of Development (LOD) Specification is supposed to provide clarity and reliability with respect t0 Building Information Models (BIM/BIMs). LOD is intended to define characteristics for building systems relative to BIM elements. On the good side, CSI UNIFORMAT II is used as a means of organization.

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Building Information Management

APRIL 10, 2012

A thorough understanding and visualization of a project among Owners, Architects and Engineers, Contractors, and other shareholders defines scope, specifications, and is is the project delivery method that set the overall tone of interrelations ships among the project participants and shapes final outcomes.

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Life Cycle BIM Management Visualization 49

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. What is required to accomplish BIM? change management JOC life-cycle metrics procedure STRATEGY tools' Simple right?

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BIM Life Cycle Architecture Budgeting 49

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. Per the above definition, BIM has not moved from theory to reality to any significant extent.

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BIM Life Cycle Construction Management 40

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 9, 2012

BIM (Building Information Modeling) is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technologies. 3D distractions aside, achieving optimal return-on-investment (ROI) on BIM requires focus upon change management, first and foremost. BIM Framework. IPD, Job Order Contracting/JOC).

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BIM Life Cycle Management Guidelines 63

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 20, 2023

As Building Information Modeling Director at Silicon Valley Mechanical , Don looks after all things BIM at the company. We touched on several topics, including creating an empowering work environment, the evolution of BIM in construction, and the challenges that technology helps overcome.

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BIM Autodesk ProCore AutoCAD 52

Building Information Management

APRIL 16, 2012

The value of BIM lies in the support of efficient life-cycle facility management processes supported by common terms and digital technology. The 3D visualization aspect of BIM is little more than an unfortunate distraction. When will BIM become mainstream? How do you truly prepare for BIM?

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BIM Life Cycle Visualization Management 59

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

BIM is not about software or technology but about CULTURE CHANGE and CHANGE MANAGEMENT. BIM is about simplifying and adding visibility to the life-cycle management of the built environment. BIM and FM are synonymous. Unfortunately there are very few instances of BIM. Life-cycle Information.

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BIM Life Cycle Software Software 40

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

BIM is not about software or technology but about CULTURE CHANGE and CHANGE MANAGEMENT. BIM is about simplifying and adding visibility to the life-cycle management of the built environment. BIM and FM are synonymous. Unfortunately there are very few instances of BIM. Life-cycle Information.

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BIM Life Cycle Software Software 40

Building Information Management

MARCH 28, 2013

BIM requires some form of Integrated Project Delivery… Period. BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. BIG DATA = BIM. Why you say?

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BIM Life Cycle Environment Visualization 49

Building Information Management

JANUARY 17, 2012

BIM and the Cloud – SAME 2012 – 4Clicks Solutions LLC – PDF. BIM - CLOUD COMPUTING. . BIM (Building Information Technology) and THE CLOUD (Cloud Computing) are disruptive technologies converging to significantly alter traditional construction and facility management practices. Definition of BIM. .

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BIM Visualization Life Cycle Software 78

Job Order Contracting

MAY 12, 2020

Workflow Management – Process is “king” Having a LEAN workflow associated with estimates throughout a project life-cycle brings consistency and quality to the process. and Detailed BIM Information. All of the above and more are exclusively available within the 4BT OpenBUILD (TM) suite of solutions.

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Estimating Construction Life Cycle Documentation 149

Building Information Management

MAY 15, 2012

First and foremost BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. While the industry is currently fixated upon 3D visualization tools, aka Revit, Archicad, Bentely… they only represent components of a BIM solution.

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Estimating BIM Life Cycle Construction 49

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

The most significant value of BIM is to Owners and the associated collaboration among Owners, AEs, Contractors, Subs, Building Users, Oversight Groups, … 2. There appears to be no specific definition of BIM. BTW… 71% of what exactly—727 contractors globally—65% large GCs and 44% small contractors?

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BIM Life Cycle Modeling Contractors 40

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Reduce costs and improve efficiency for buildings and infrastructure projects by consolidating and seamlessly exchanging information throughout the design, procure, build, and operations life-cycle. Information can be contained within 2D drawings, specifications, documents, and Building Information Models (BIM).

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Life Cycle Construction Documentation Procurement 100

Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2014

One thing is clear, the construction sector (architecture, engineering, contractors, owners, operators, users, suppliers) has been lagging virtually all other business sectors for decades with respect to productivity improvement. Also, stop with the focus upon BIM from a 3D visualization perspective!

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BIM Life Cycle Products Estimating 40

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 9, 2021

If you believe BIM, CMMS, CAFM, IWMS, or any other technology will resolve you track record of over-budget, late, and poor-quality project, do not bother to read further. Training and support for your teams and all awarded contractors. The Path Forward. Continuous improve as team members build and maintain knowledge.

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Management Procurement Life Cycle Plans 198

Building Information Management

JUNE 27, 2012

Key Considerations for a Successful BIM Strategy. Phasing – Impossible to Implement BIM all a once. Building information modeling (BIM) is a process involving the generation and management of digital representations of physical and functional characteristics of a facility. Organizational Resources. Economic Fit.

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BIM Environment Life Cycle Modeling 49

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. The Top 10 List when considering BIG BIM and Facilities Lifecycle Management: 1.

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Management Life Cycle Estimating Comparison 100

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Stakeholder collaboration (Owners, AEs, Contractors, Subs, Oversight Groups, Building Product Manufactures…) throughout the life-cycle of a build structure is the fundamental element that ultimately drives productivity and better outcomes.

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BIM Life Cycle Roads Visualization 45

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 14, 2017

These benefits are largely derived through the use of a common data environment, CDE, which dramatically improves communication and collaboration throughout the project life-cycle. Means Company, LLC), vendor quotes from general and trade contractors, and historical cost records. Integrated project delivery method.

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Life Cycle Renovating BIM Environment 100

Building Information Management

APRIL 26, 2013

The disruptive digital technologies of building information modeling (BIM) and cloud computing, combined with emergent collaborative construction delivery methods are poised to alter the status quo, ushering in increased levels of collaboration and transparency.

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BIM Life Cycle Construction Estimating 45

Building Information Management

JANUARY 13, 2014

BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. Are 71% of US/North America respondents are practicing BIM”? 3D visualization is not BIM. Does anyone out there really believe that “BIM is reaching maturity among contractors in Europe and North America”?

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BIM Life Cycle Visualization Contractors 40

Building Information Management

JUNE 15, 2016

’s AEC sector is impeding BIM (efficient life-cycle management of the built environment), just as it has in the U.S. The resistance to culture change within U.K.’s

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BIM Life Cycle Procurement Bidding 40

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2017

Related Resources: 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. should not be considered LEAN efficient construction delivery methods.

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Contract COAA Life Cycle BIM 100

Building Information Management

MAY 23, 2012

Professional construction cost estimators are critical to any collaborative, transparent, and productive BIM solution. Owners, AEs, Contractors, Sub-Contractors, Oversight Groups, Business Product Manufacturers- BPMs, and the Community will all gain higher visibility into life-cycle needs and impacts of the built environment.

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Estimating BIM Life Cycle Renovating 45

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

helps drive better outcomes for owners, contractors, and subcontractors and better assure financial transparency as well as fiduciary responsibility. ASSET LIFE-CYCLE MODEL – Total Cost of Ownership Management – A framework for facilities life-cycle management.

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Contract COAA Life Cycle BIM 100

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 18, 2013

BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. Practicing BIM has the following minimum requirements: collaboration, a robust ontology, metrics, and some level of digital support/integration. Folks are doing BIM. In fact the MAJORITY of those surveyed are doing BIM!

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BIM Life Cycle Environment Contract 40

Building Information Management

JANUARY 17, 2013

Is the trend analysis of the Business Value of BIM in North America from 2007 through 2012 reality, or are many of us walking around with rose colored glasses? There is NO WAY 71% of ANY of the groups are “engaged with BIM on their projects”…period, end of story. BIG DATA = BIM. Playing with Statistics?

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BIM America Life Cycle Renovating 45

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 7, 2012

At the end of the day, “The Emperor with no clothes” best describes the this BIM “SmartMarketReport” Having run surveys for over 30 years, the first thing you learn is that you must ask the right questions. BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment support by digital technology.

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