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An open request to the author of the article: ’How Building Information Modeling Saved One University $10 Million’ – Please substantiate your claim!

DebunkTheBIM

There’s been a great little ‘article’ circling the web recently, claiming ‘How Building Information Modeling Saved One University $10 Million’. If anything, a well applied BIM could ‘save’ funds for construction clients, contractors or consultants much higher than the 3% quoted here. And not that great at that, either.

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

Reduced project related cost growth per change order. Zero costs associated with disputes and claims. Fewer disputes and claims. Conceptual model of partnering and alliancing. Development of a practical model of partnering for construction. Application of ANP in process models: An example of strategic.

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LEAN JOC Construction Improves Facilities Management Outcomes

Job Order Contracting

Fundamental willingness and ability of the Delivery Team members, Owner, Owner’s Representative and the Owner’s JOC Consultants to make and secure reliable statements and commitments as the basis for planning and executing the Project. The conditions of satisfaction are clear to all parties – the performers and the recipient.

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Why Projects Fail

Job Order Contracting

Leadership is needed to fully explain the impacts of programmatic changes upon individual project’s scope, budget, schedule for all participants and stakeholders. The latter includes all internal personnel and departments as well as all external services providers (architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, etc.).

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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Project Delivery Method

Autodesk Construction Cloud

No one model is perfect; all have benefits and drawbacks. Many methods of project delivery exist, but most are variations of the five models we’ll describe below. Regardless, it’s much easier to avoid disputes and claims if plans are firmly in place before breaking ground. Owner Expertise.

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Unique Tips To Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

Contractor Bookkeeping

We strongly recommend a Subchapter S Corp (a Sub S) for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. Consult with a construction attorney and follow their advice. Get Organized - Pick a company name that says something about what you are doing.

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New Contractor Business Start Up

Contractor Bookkeeping

We strongly recommend a Subchapter S Corp (a Sub S) for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. Consult with a construction attorney and follow their advice. Get Organized - Pick a company name that says something about what you are doing.