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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. Increased bid accuracy —Model-based estimating allows estimators to identify gaps and potential risks, leading to more accurate bids to win more work.

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BIM and Cloud Computing – Get Beyond 3D Visualization and Focus Upon the “I”

Building Information Management

Current the most common being use of proprietary 3D visualization software for the purpose of supporting the design and construction phases of the facility life-cycle. The renovation is located in a foreign country, however, part of a large real property portfolio owned and managed by an Owner based in the United States.

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Worldwide Need for Construction Collaboration

Building Information Management

“ Unfortunately the UK suffers the same issues as in the United States and collaboration remains the exception versus the norm. BIM , however, is not the solution if the focus and/or requirement is associated with 3D visualization. Average project timeline. %/#/$ Change orders.

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What is Job Order Contacting – JOC ? Efficient Project Delivery Methods

Building Information Management

Advantages of Job Order Contracting – JOC – for OWNERS. fewer change orders, increased response to warranty issues, virtually no legal disputes. Advantages of Job Order Contracting – JOC – for CONTRACTOR. improved quality of project delivery and end results. overall project time savings.

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Using RSMeans Cost Data for Job Order Contracting – JOC – October 2013

Building Information Management

Job Order Contracting offers an alternative to traditional bidding processes. Based on industry-standard cost data and predefined processes that promote streamlining of project development, early contractor involvement, fewer change orders and higher quality construction, JOC is a refreshing change.”g.

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Every Owner Should Implement JOC – JOB ORDER CONTRACTING – for Renovation, Repair, Sustainabilty, and Maintenance Construction Projects

Building Information Management

In fact, first JOC in the United States was deployed by West Point. Today, Federal Government (DOD and non-DOD), State and Local Governments, Public Schools, Universities, Transportation, Healthcare, and many other facility and infrastructure environments are benefiting from Job Order Contracting programs all across the United States.

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Collaborative, Efficient Construction Delivery Methods – The Real Obstacle to BIM

Building Information Management

The benefits include centralized and visual communication, early exploration of options, sustainability, efficient design, integration of disciplines, site control, as built documentation, etc.–effectively Visualization of information will be critical, not 3D pretty pictures. Collaboration vs. silo-based actions.

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