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BIM, Value Management, Life-cycle Cost Management

Building Information Management

BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. Unfortunately, too much emphasis has been placed upon 3-D visualization and other technology components vs. the process of life-cycle management. Consequently, the need for value management emerges. INTRODUCTION.

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Increase Your Home Value with 7 Home Remodeling Ideas

Construction Marketing

Bricklaying and renovations done by Walter’s Masonry of Illinois has worked on many homes and buildings in the Chicago and Northern suburbs that ensure reduced life-cycle costs and protection from the chilly Chicago climate. One way to ensure your house is well insulated is with the right masonry. Basic Updates.

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1,500th Envision Sustainability Professional Credentialed

Green Building Law Update

jurisdictions from New York City to Chicago, from Dallas to Los Angeles, and from Kansas City to San Diego. Envision is a voluntary third party sustainable development rating system for all types and sizes of infrastructure projects, as opposed to buildings (. yes, something like LEED for roads and bridges).

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The Reasons BIM is Going Nowhere Fast

Building Information Management

budgets, insurance and tax incentives) to help finance sustainable life-cycle performance for buildings and related infrastructure. The building community needs mechanisms (e.g., There is virtually nothing “new” in any of the above, nor any plan to gain traction in any particular area, let alone all.

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The Reasons BIM is Going Nowhere Fast

Building Information Management

budgets, insurance and tax incentives) to help finance sustainable life-cycle performance for buildings and related infrastructure. The building community needs mechanisms (e.g., There is virtually nothing “new” in any of the above, nor any plan to gain traction in any particular area, let alone all.

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Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

Business Facilities

CHICAGO AIMS FOR THE TOP OF THE TECH CHART. Chicago is rising up in ranks to become the next big place for technology innovation. Chicago’s Digital Manufacturing and Design Institute (DMDII), has partnered with McKinsey & Co. Chicago’s Digital Manufacturing and Design Institute (DMDII), has partnered with McKinsey & Co.