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An open request to the author of the article: ’How Building Information Modeling Saved One University $10 Million’ – Please substantiate your claim!

DebunkTheBIM

There’s been a great little ‘article’ circling the web recently, claiming ‘How Building Information Modeling Saved One University $10 Million’. If anything, a well applied BIM could ‘save’ funds for construction clients, contractors or consultants much higher than the 3% quoted here. And not that great at that, either.

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Energy Efficient Commercial Building Tax Deduction 179D: What Owners Need to Know

Stok

Let’s dig into the m a bit further. #1: Energy Model. A whole-building energy model using DOE-approved software must be either created for the building or updated from an existing model that was created for the building department or LEED submittal. The applicable ASHRAE 90.1 2: Inspection. if applicable) #4: Certification.

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Twists and Turbines — A New York Case Highlights an Owner’s Risk When Not Using Full-Wrap EPC Delivery

Constructlaw

CHA Consulting, Inc. , The New York State Thruway Authority (the owner) sued CHA Consulting, Inc. The New York Supreme Court (New York’s trial court) dispatched all of the owner’s claims on summary judgment. The New York Supreme Court (New York’s trial court) dispatched all of the owner’s claims on summary judgment.

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New Developments for 179D Energy Efficiency Tax Incentive

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Guest post by Kevin Sullivan of BRAYN Consulting LLC. I am a partner and the director of construction and real estate at BRAYN Consulting LLC , a specialty tax services company that works with architects, engineers and contractors in obtaining tax credits and incentives, such as 179D. LEED AP with BRAYN Consulting.

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DebunkTheBIM: The weak link in AEC projects: consultants are.

DebunkTheBIM

I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Friday, May 4, 2012. The weak link in AEC projects: consultants are largely unable to manage their projects well. at 11:35 PM. Email This BlogThis!

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The Utah Preconstruction Lien Process Explained

Levelset

However, the steps to claim one differ from the standard construction lien process. After the preconstruction lien has been filed, a copy of the claim should be sent to the property owner by certified mail within 30 days of filing. Once filed, the claim will only be valid for 180 days from the date the claim was filed.

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BIM is dead, please do not resuscitate!

DebunkTheBIM

Or even if such programs exist and students are let loose to model, render and animate to their heart content, once they enter the industry, they get quickly shown the ‘real’ ropes. A good modeller will have plenty of opportunities to model, but rule number one is, that the ‘drawings’ are priority, what consultancies get paid for.

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