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Federal Facilities – Implementation of Energy Savings Projects and Performance-Based Contracting for Energy Savings

Building Information Management

How will your Federal Department or Agency efficiently implement the numerous facility renovation, repair, and sustainability project required to meet Presidential energy conservation mandates? Learn more: Software , JOC White Paper , A Comparison of Cost Estimation Software Tools. The White House. For Immediate Release.

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BIM, Value Management, Life-cycle Cost Management

Building Information Management

The recent increase in demand for sustainable or green buildings is further making the consideration of life cycle cost an issue. In other words, there are misconceptions and misunderstandings as to which of the two techniques is more involving, proactive and can ultimately create and sustain best value for construction projects.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin

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Collectively, SXSW is the highest revenue-producing event for the Austin economy, with an estimated economic impact of $167 million in 2011. The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates there are more than 1.6 Recently, Amazon committed to hire more than a thousand veterans in the U.S. million veterans in the state of Texas. “We

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Job Order Contracting – Best Practices Implementation

Building Information Management

The intent and purpose of the Request for Proposal (RFP) is to establish a term contract to provide on demand, quality general construction services (renovation, repair, sustainability, minor new construction ) for the Owner. Competitive quotations shall be secured wherever feasible, and in all instances, when requested by the Owner.

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BIM Glossary Terms and Definitions – NBIMS-US – 2013

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 Comparison and normalization of two or more similar standards including issues such as scope, specifications, guidance or implementation.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Note all deteriorated areas on the roof plan for comparison later on the roof. This standard is intended to be used to ensure ponds sustain effective removal of a variety of pollutants in accordance with local jurisdiction and requirements. Keep record of hour usage of spotlight bulb, noting its estimated life and date of installation.