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Is a BIM Mandate Coming to the US?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

As we discussed in a recent blog post , the JBKnowledge 2017 Construction Technology report found that building information modeling (BIM) adoption in the United States has been fairly slow, with only 27 percent of construction companies having a BIM department. So will the United States ever have a BIM mandate?

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Preparing Independent Government Estimates – IGEs , IGCEs

Job Order Contracting

Most Independent Government Cost Estimates are Not Well Documented. The usefulness of an IGE to a contracting officer and other Government interest depends largely upon its supporting documentation. Unfortunately, the process is largely done inappropriately and without cost transparency or visibility, and rarely is verifiable.

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Why It’s Time for Contractors to Adopt Collaborative BIM

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The ConTech Report points out that one day soon BIM might not be optional for contractors in the United States. The United Kingdom, for example, has already adopted BIM standards. Accessible, version-controlled documents —BIM software solutions simplify data management and expand accessibility of documents to the entire team.

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The Construction Office Imperative: Digitize, Go Paperless and Mobile

Carol Hagen

Construction companies are bombarded by documents daily and making those documents electronic will reduce paper right? If your construction accounting system doesn’t have at minimum a drag n drop feature for documents and emails, it’s time to look for an integrated, comprehensive replacement solution. Not so fast.

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The Complete Guide to Project Commissioning

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Much like shipbuilding, the process involves a series of documenting, scheduling, and testing processes. According to Whole Building Design Guide, “Buildings that are properly commissioned typically have fewer change orders , tend to be more energy-efficient, and have lower operation and maintenance cost.”

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Project Manager’s job at in SJ Louis Construction Inc

Construction Cost Estimating

A suitable Project Manager is needed in SJ LOUIS CONSTRUCTION INC at Rockville, Minnesota, 56369, United States. The description of the job:- The company – in SJ LOUIS CONSTRUCTION INC is renowned for United States national construction contractor in underground work, tunnelling and mining.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

And, just last week, the United States Green Building Council published a report that estimates from 2009-2013 the green building industry will support 8 million jobs throughout the economy. Good document management software will be able to keep those certifications on file. change orders. document management.