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Can BIM maturity be objectively measured?

DebunkTheBIM

BIM, as a project delivery method, is quite a recent industry initiative to some people. Disillusioned veteran BIM-ers from one side will have their set of views. Even within geographical regions that are considered to be slow-adopters, there is detectable BIM activity amongst the industry stakeholders.

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Better Manage Construction Costs Schedules and Quality

Job Order Contracting

The errors and poor processes result in change orders, project delays, and legal disputes. 10% are due to equipment and/or materials delays, most off which could have been foreseen. In order to achieve cost visibility and transparency appropriate local unit costs for labor, labor productivity, materials, and equipment are required.

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BIM IP

Building Information Management

When discussing BIM with those yet to take it up the topic of Intellectual Property invariably comes up. It is so important to them it comes across as a major reason they are not using BIM (although I suspect it is more of an excuse). IP and BIM PROCESS. In the BIM context if everyone shares everyone benefits.

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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? each having their own value, contribution, level of permanence, etc.

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4 No-Brainer Workflows with Autodesk Construction Cloud Connect 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Using ACC Connect, you can integrate files and create custom workflows between SharePoint and Autodesk Build, Autodesk Docs, BIM 360, or PlanGrid. . ACC Connect lets you integrate files between Egnyte and Autodesk Build, Autodesk Docs, BIM 360, or PlanGrid. 2: Project Management. 3: Contract Management. DocuSign .

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Legal Fallout Spreads from Trainor Glass Default | ENR.

ENR Construction

Material Trends. Legal Fallout Spreads from Trainor Glass Default. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. Associations. Washington Observer. Economic Stimulus. Product Snapshot. Interviews. People on the Move. Obituaries. Multimedia. Annual Photo Contest. Photo Contest Archives.

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State of the Construction Industry: March Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

To do so, they’re adopting new technology , trying out BIM , and exploring integrated software solutions. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index, a quarterly report about the construction outlook, many contractors are turning to prefabricated and modular building designs and materials—often assembled indoors.