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Construction Classification Criticality – A Draft White Paper

Job Order Contracting

Classification enables information to be used for multiple purposes, individually and generically, such as determining initial and final scopes of work (SOW), cost estimating, capital planning and deferred maintenance management, space utilization, life-safety/security, levels of compliance, and mission dependencies.

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LEAN Construction Delivery, The Primary Challenge to BIM

Job Order Contracting

LEAN Construction Deliver is the primary challenge to BIM adoption. Classification Criticality – Architecture, Engineering, Construction, & Life-cycle Facility Management – A Draft White Paper. BIM for Facility Management. The Evolution of Construction Cost Estimating Technology. Job-Order Construction Quantification.

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Top ten software for estimating and bidding

Construction Cost Estimating

Sage Estimating Sage Estimating can significantly accelerate the estimating process for several construction firms. As soon as the project is procured, estimate details flow automatically into Sage business management software, removing unnecessary tasks and data entry errors.

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JOC Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Contract Administrator issues a Request for Proposal (RFP) to JOC contractor (alternately process can require contractor to submit a draft detailed SOW for owner review prior to issuance of RFP). Request for Proposal. Proposal form contractor is due within established timeline. Owner reviews and approves/rejects Contractor’s proposal.

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BIM Objects, Data, and Information – More than a 3D Pretty Picture – Soooo Much More!

Building Information Management

BIM objects are much more than just graphical representations. All BIM objects have properties, and most also have geometries (although some do not, for example a paint finish). The specification is part of the project BIM, and objects live in the specification. ‘A new generation of specifiers is being empowered by BIM.

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BIM and BuildingSMART… and The the Official Definition of BIM

Building Information Management

buildingSMART International – A neutral, international and unique not for profit organisation supporting open BIM through the life cycle. The BIM Evolution Continues with OPEN BIM Draft V8 20120131. The BIM Evolution Continues with OPEN BIM Draft V8 20120131. What is BIM?

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LEAN Job Order Contracting Intro 3

Job Order Contracting

Classification Criticality – Architecture, Engineering, Construction, & Life-cycle Facility Management – A Draft White Paper. BIM for Facility Management. The Evolution of Construction Cost Estimating Technology. Asset Total Cost of Ownership-Efficient Life-cycle Management Model. Integrated Project Delivery – IPD.

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