Building Information Management

APRIL 20, 2015

Many/most Owners do not have the knowledge, capability, or organizational buy-in to support life-cycle management of the built environment. Far too often focus is upon first-costs vs. life-cycle costs. Your budget is largely operations/repair/renovation/maintenance, not new construction.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Environment Management Visualization 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 24, 2023

This month, we have 20+ product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud platform and products including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, BuildingConnected, ProEst, and BIM 360. By turning on new columns, users can now easily see the original SOV, change orders, and revised SOV to have a granular view of costs.

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Autodesk BIM Construction Visualization 111

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Traditional construction procurement and construction delivery methods, as well as ‘ad hoc’ daily facility management operations are unreliable and costly. Many commercial real property owners and facilities managers will require building competencies in all aspects of built environment life-cycle management.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Construction Change Orders Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

LEAN JOC (Job Order Contracting) is a robust integrated project delivery process for repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction. The approach invests more resources earlier in the Project life-cycle. Asset Life-cycle Total-cost-of-ownership (TCO) Management www.4BT.us.

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Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 132

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Running a successful construction firm is by no means an easy task. Who’s Delivering ERP Solutions for Construction? To answer this question, we’ve partnered with analysts and technology experts, the Business Software Education Center , to explore the top ERP solutions for growing construction firms.

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Software Software Construction ProCore 196

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 22, 2019

BEST VALUE & COMPLIANT Construction Planning, Procurement, And Project Delivery can be deployed and managed today using a robust suite LEAN tools and services. The easiest way to describe LEAN and BEST VALUE construction, is to note what it is not. What is LEAN Construction? See: Simple Guide to LEAN Construction.

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Procurement Plans Construction Life Cycle 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 11, 2017

The primary challenges facing the AECOO sector are due to lack of owner leadership and competency… The adoption of BIM as a tool to efficiently manage the life-cycle of built structures requires a full understanding of LEAN collaborative processes as they apply to asset total cost of ownership.

BIM 100

BIM Life Cycle Legal Management 100

Job Order Contracting

MAY 19, 2017

Community-based Construction Cost Estimating … The OpenCost TM Approach. Take advantage of several critical improvements relative to the collection, validation, use, and maintenance of detailed line item unit price cost data to improve construction outcomes. The estimator (owner/contractor/A&E, etc.)

Estimating 100

Estimating Construction Life Cycle CSI 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 24, 2023

The start of the new year brings new and enhanced functionality across Autodesk Construction Cloud. By turning on new columns, users can now easily see the original SOV, change orders, and revised SOV to have a granular view of costs. Check out the latest updates for Autodesk Build.

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Autodesk Products Change Orders Claims 98

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 10, 2016

OpenJOC, a term coined by Four BT, LLC, is the deployment of Job Order Contracting based upon LEAN construction delivery best management practices. OpenJOC leverages processes, standardized cost data , and technology to drive win-win relationships among all project participants and on-time, on-budget, quality construction outcomes.

Contract 100

Contract Construction Life Cycle Procurement 100

Building Information Management

APRIL 10, 2012

Critical components of CONSTRUCTION PROJECT success include communication, collaboration, a defined mutually agreed upon operating relationship and an associated fully defined project scope of work… all of which are largely determined by the construction delivery method. Click to view slideshow.

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Life Cycle BIM Management Visualization 49

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 1, 2017

There are several core elements associated with LEAN Procurement via Collaborative Job Order Contracting for real property owners, construction contractors, and building users. All begin with the desired outcomes of the project life-cycle in the forefront. Projects timelines are shortened.

Procurement 100

Procurement Contract Life Cycle Change Orders 100

Building Information Management

JULY 12, 2016

10 Ways to Reduce Construction Risk with Collaboration. Change orders, lack of timely and accurate information, poor leadership, and a dysfunctional team are the reasons the majority of construction projects end up being over budget, late, and dissatisfaction among all participants.

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Risk Life Cycle Change Orders Construction 40

Fieldwire

JANUARY 23, 2024

Implementing construction technology and digitizing our workflows presents some unique challenges in the construction industry. Many times we talk about a “top down” approach where we try to implement change though a culture shift within a company. Watch Jim’s Construction Management Micro Learning video series on YouTube.

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Project Management Management Drawings Change Orders 64

Building Information Management

JULY 25, 2016

Optimize Facility Renovation, Repair, and Construction Delivery with Robust Business Processes. They remain plagued by low productivity, a low-bid/change-order mentality, and adversarial relationships among all construction project participants. Many AEC organizations find these objectives difficult to achieve.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Renovating Construction Bidding 40

Building Information Management

JULY 25, 2016

Optimize Facility Renovation, Repair, and Construction Delivery with Robust Business Processes. They remain plagued by low productivity, a low-bid/change-order mentality, and adversarial relationships among all construction project participants. Many AEC organizations find these objectives difficult to achieve.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Renovating Construction Bidding 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 14, 2017

An integrated project delivery method is arguably required in order to achieve desired quality, satisfaction, timing, and cost for over 90% of renovation, repair, or new construction projects executed. An Example… CDE and LEAN JOC Construction Delivery. It provide multiple benefits to all participants and stakeholders.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Renovating BIM Environment 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2016

Robust collaborative construction delivery methods provide a proven path for Owners to significantly improve construction productivity and levels of satisfaction among a participants and building users. Educational and training programs must focus upon asset life-cycle management and modeling.

Renovating 100

Renovating Life Cycle Contract Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2017

OpenJOC Job Order Contracting Framework embeds LEAN best management practices and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for cost, performance, and time, with an overall focus upon best value outcomes. Proven collaborative LEAN Collaborative construction delivery best management practices, Standardized terms, definition, and data architectures.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Renovating Management 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 29, 2017

The following terms, definitions and KPI’s are relevant to life-cycle management of the built environment and may be useful to your organization. Number/percentage of change orders. Total value of change orders. Number of service requests per time period. Quality/satisfaction of work performed.

Management 100

Management Change Orders Estimating Life Cycle 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

LEAN JOC Construction Improves Facilities Management Outcomes for all participants and stakeholders by focusing upon best value. In order to achieve the Project goals, all team members must proceed with with informed, accurate information concerning process, quality, cost and schedule. Construction Quality. were timely issued?

Management 100

Management Construction Schedule Life Cycle 100

Building Information Management

MAY 23, 2012

Professional construction cost estimators are critical to any collaborative, transparent, and productive BIM solution. Owners, AEs, Contractors, Sub-Contractors, Oversight Groups, Business Product Manufacturers- BPMs, and the Community will all gain higher visibility into life-cycle needs and impacts of the built environment.

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Estimating BIM Life Cycle Renovating 45

Building Information Management

MARCH 3, 2014

pcholakis : Improving Construction Productivity – Collaboration and Lessons Learned. Everyone knows that productivity in the AECOO sector (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operation, Owner) is uniquely poor. So why don’t we change? Collaborative construction delivery methods. So why don’t we change?

Products 40

Products Life Cycle Change Orders Construction 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 28, 2016

Sure, its true that many owners lack the education, skills, and capability to consistently execute efficient life-cycle management across their building portfolio, many service providers are in the same position. Significantly Fewer Change Orders. Facility management is not a commodity. Shorter Project Delivery Times.

Management 40

Management Life Cycle Change Orders Procurement 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Overseeing large and complex construction projects requires quite a bit of skill and experience. Mike White , Director of Design and Construction at North Point Hospitality (NPH) , is one individual who possesses these traits and abilities. Walk us through your career and what led you to become Director of Design and Construction.

Design 80

Design Autodesk Construction Management 80

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Is the technology being utilized on your construction projects, or are you still exploring the potential of the technology? One thing is for sure, when it comes to 3D building scanning: every construction professional would benefit from learning more about the innovation. A Brief History of Laser Scanning in Construction.

Construction 52

Construction BIM Site Renovating 52

Building Information Management

APRIL 4, 2016

Overall, fewer than 10% of renovation, repair, or new construction projects are completed on-time, and on-budget, not to mention to the satisfaction of participants and users. Furthermore the overall construction process generally wastes 30%-60% of funds on delays, change orders, reworks, low productivity, and legal disputes.

Roads 40

Roads Life Cycle DOT Change Orders 40

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Let’s face it, the virtually singularly low rate of productivity of the AECOO (architecture, engineering, construction, operations, owner) sector for the past several decades is due to our CULTURE. As I’ve previously noted, the altered world economic and environmental landscapes will force CULTURAL change in our industry.

Life Cycle 61

Life Cycle BIM AIA Resource 61

Building Information Management

JANUARY 17, 2012

BIM (Building Information Technology) and THE CLOUD (Cloud Computing) are disruptive technologies converging to significantly alter traditional construction and facility management practices. Building Information Management (BIM) is the life-cycle management of facilities [1] supported by digital technology.

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BIM Visualization Life Cycle Software 78

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Every year, Autodesk University (AU) brings industry knowledge to light, leaving construction professionals from across the globe with a wealth of actionable insights. Modern construction cost management relies on connected workflows. Diversity is one of construction’s biggest opportunities. Top takeaways from AU 2021.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Industrial Construction BIM 52

Building Information Management

JULY 24, 2012

How many Owners still wallow in design-bid-build and change-orders, legal disputes, and poor quality vs. collaborative efficient methods such as Job Order Contracting and Integrated Project Delivery? Facility Life-cycle Management Framework. That’s the hard question. 46453858-Asset-Lifecyle-Model[1].

Life Cycle 45

Life Cycle Change Orders Comparison Management 45

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Interoperability is a common “buzzword” used whenever you here a discussion about improving productivity with the AECOO (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owners, Operations) industry sector. Even today, many view BIM as 3D visualization, vs. life-cycle building management supported by technology!

Renovating 45

Renovating Life Cycle Sustainability Products 45

Building Information Management

JUNE 27, 2013

The construction industry (architecture, engineering, construction, operations/facility management, business product manufacturers, oversight and regulatory groups), like most other sectors, is in a state of rapid change. The drivers for change include environmental, economic, and technology factors.

BIM 40

BIM Life Cycle Contract Sustainability 40

Building Information Management

MAY 28, 2014

Sure, you can tweak a few things here to attempt be more efficient with respect to your numerous renovation, repair, sustainability, and construction projects, but substantial productivity gains require fundamentally changing how you do things. Improving construction productivity is not rocket science. Shared risk/reward.

Renovating 51

Renovating Sustainability Contract Products 51

Building Information Management

MAY 29, 2012

Truth be told, there is only one significant barrier to efficient AECOO practices and it is our existing culture of mistrust, lack of open communication, and reliance upon antagonistic construction delivery methods. 1-Architerture, Engineering, Construction, Owners, Operations.

BIM 55

BIM Life Cycle Contract Change Orders 55

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

The Need for Credible Construction Cost Estimates. Education, key performance indicators, common terms and definitions, LEAN collaborative construction delivery methods and supporting technology can to be leveraged to enable significant productivity and quality improvement. Basic Characteristics of Credible Cost Estimates.

Estimating 40

Estimating Management CSI Life Cycle 40

Building Information Management

JUNE 16, 2016

Procurement must be based upon BEST VALUE, and also used standardized terms, definitions and data sets, and rely upon the support of internal and external teams, as well be integrated with collaborative construction delivery methods such as Job Order Contracting, JOC. Any effort or resource expended should be Outcome-based.

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Site Renovating Sustainability Life Cycle 40