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Why the BIM Revolution Fizzled

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The “BIM Revolution” fizzled since technology was never the problem. The “gorilla in the room” is that less than 5% of real property owners both understand and practice total cost of ownership life-cycle asset management. The post Why the BIM Revolution Fizzled appeared first on 4BT.

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The Legal Aspects of BIM

Building Information Management

Many remain confused about the meaning and value of BIM (building information modeling). BIM is the efficient full life cycle operation of the built environment, with the promise of managing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and associated physical and functional conditions in concert with an organization’s changing needs.

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The Legal Aspects of BIM

Building Information Management

Many remain confused about the meaning and value of BIM (building information modeling). BIM is the efficient full life cycle operation of the built environment, with the promise of managing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and associated physical and functional conditions in concert with an organization’s changing needs.

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What’s Really Needed to Make BIM Work.

Building Information Management

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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Job Order Contracting

Nonetheless, it would be incorrect to assume that technology alone will solve the AECOO’s dismal legacy of low productivity, waste, and legal disputes. Neither BIM, nor mobile systems such as Field Data Collection, have delivered on the promise of improving the AECOO sector’s procurement and project delivery woes.

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Germany Joins the Political BIM Bandwagon

Building Information Management

Apparently Germany’s Federal Minister of Transport and Digital Infrastructure has issued a statement that the country ” fully embrace BIM, stating it must become standard for construction projects.” ” BIM, as we now know it, is not the solution that will enable efficient life-cycle management of the built environment.

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Efficient Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Construction Basics

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Even though the majority of costs (approximately 80% of total life-cycle costs) occur during the operational and maintenance (O&M) phase, decision-making is largely made based upon lowest bidder versus best value as well as current year impacts versus multi-year considerations. Integrated Projects Delivery. Job Order Contracting.