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LEAN, BIM, and Measurably Improving Facilities Life-Cycle Management

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BIM (Building Information Modeling) is the efficient management of the life-cycle of the built environment supported by digital technology. It’s important to not that “3D” or “3D visualization” is not include in this core definition of BIM.

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BIM Life-cycle Management Competency, Common Terms, and Change Management

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BIM Life-cycle Management Competency, Common Terms, and Change Management. Forget 3D visualization, Life-cycle Management Competency and Common Terms are the most critical aspects to achieving efficient renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction of the built environment.

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Efficient Life-cycle Management of the Built Environment – An Elusive Goal in the Public Sector

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Efficient life-cycle management of the built environment in the public sector has remained an elusive goal. The process is well defined and requires a process focused environment and associated robust information management and decision-support capabilities. .” Henry ford. The barrier is a simple one.

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Total Cost of Ownership Life-cycle Asset Management – Facilities and other Physical Infrastructure

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Efficient life-cycle total cost of ownership management requires the application of LEAN processes and collaborative construction delivery methods. The post Total Cost of Ownership Life-cycle Asset Management – Facilities and other Physical Infrastructure appeared first on 4BT. Learn more?

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LEAN Construction Project Delivery and Facilities Operations, Maintenance, and Life-cycle Management

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An understanding of LEAN fundamentals and their application to O&M and overall Facilities Management is of great benefit to all participants and stakeholders. Promoting awareness and education with respect to LEAN O&M best management practices would drive significantly improved outcomes. Capital planning and management.

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Essential BIM Terminology

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Often just considered 3D design, building information modeling (BIM) also acts as a collaborative work platform. Viewpoint’s software integrates with BIM to enhance collaboration. To harness BIM to its fullest potential, it’s important to know what each party is taking about. BIM Levels. BIM Glossary.

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BIM ONTOLOGY – Prerequisite to BLM – Built-Environment Life-cycle Managment

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People – Process – Technology are traditionally considered the cornerstones of BIM. That said, without a robust ontology BIM is virtually impossible. Life-cycle management of the built environment is not mainstream due to the following factors. Focus upon life-cycle cost vs. first-costs. .