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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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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. Exclusive 400,000+ line item enhancement of RSMeans Cost Data, visual estimating including QTO and Pattern Search, Document/Project/Program Management. The building community needs mechanisms (e.g.,

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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. Exclusive 400,000+ line item enhancement of RSMeans Cost Data, visual estimating including QTO and Pattern Search, Document/Project/Program Management. The building community needs mechanisms (e.g.,

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