Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

11, 2001, began in its usual manner for John Nienabar, operations manager at ServiceMaster of Springfield, Virginia. At 11:30 a.m., however, Nienabar received an unforgettable call.

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Defense Virginia Office Contract 259

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 7, 2017

Construction Document Information Management is central to productivity improvement. Construction Document Information Management. Imagine the ability to rapidly organize data and leverage mobile tools to enable access to, and the management of, actionable, standardized, defensible information… anytime and anywhere.

Documentation 100

Documentation Management Construction Life Cycle 100

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 14, 2014

While many have focused on the funding to fight the Islamic State terrorist group or the 1 percent boost in military pay, the National Defense Authorization Act for 2015 makes a major change in green building across this nation when it authorizes use of the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard.

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Defense Green Residential Budgeting 120

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 21, 2023

This enables simplified data management and the ability to update estimates with various other databases as needed. #4 4 SUPERIOR TECHNOLOGY – We exclusively provide enterprise collaborative software to take full advantage of our construction cost data.

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Estimating CSI Defense BIM 214

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 21, 2023

Note: National average cost data, location factoring, or economic factoring do not provide defensible representations of project costs.) Best Value Job Order Contracting and Total Cost of Ownership Management Learn more… www.4bt.us Best Value Job Order Contracting and Total Cost of Ownership Management Learn more… www.4bt.us

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Procurement Project Management Defense Bidding 189

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

The characteristics of strategic collaboration and efficient construction project delivery are discussed below. Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery. Shorter construction schedules than planned. Partnering: a team building approach to quality construction. management.

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Construction Project Management Engineering Management 222

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 4, 2013

In a tectonic shift in government policy, the Department of Defense will now permit the use of both the Green Building Initiatives’ Green Globes and U.S. The new “Department of Defense Sustainable Building Policy” supersedes the October 25, 2010 policy that authorized only LEED.

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Defense Green Certification Sustainability 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2014

When I became its program manager in the fall of 1997, The Pentagon Renovation Program, still early in its development, was already significantly over budget, far behind schedule and producing an unsatisfactory product. The task from my boss, Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. John Hamre, was simple: Fix it.

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Project Management Management Defense Renovating 176

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is one of your workers’ most important lines of defense against hazards on the job. Equipment Management. Build an effective PPE program with help from the experts. Greg Ragsdale. Wed, 02/02/2022 - 09:40. Download your free copy today! . Promote to rotator No. Main Image. Sponsored by.

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Defense Safety Equipment Employment 293

Jobsite with Procore

MARCH 20, 2023

Digital transformation in construction depends largely on new technologies — many of which have allowed companies to hugely transform how projects are managed today. Construction technology has helped companies move from what can best be described as a defensive […]

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Defense Construction Management News 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 28, 2017

Job Order Contracting Life-cycle Facilities Value Management and improving AECOO outcomes for all participants and stakeholders. Job Order Contracting Life-cycle Facilities Value Management enables the efficient use of available funds targeted for executing renovation, repair, maintenance, and minor new construction projects.

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Life Cycle Contract Management Budgeting 100

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2014

When I became its program manager in the fall of 1997, The Pentagon Renovation Program, still early in its development, was already significantly over budget, far behind schedule and producing an unsatisfactory product. The task from my boss, Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. John Hamre, was simple: Fix it.

Renovating 120

Renovating Management Defense Deals 120

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 28, 2018

Action Needed to Increase the Reliability of Construction Cost Estimates per the GAO. In all instances more effort is needs to efficiently and strategically manage our government owned built infrastructure from life-cycle and best value perspectives. Publicly Released: Mar 27, 2018. GAO DOD Cost Estimating.

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Estimating Life Cycle Defense Infrastructure 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2021

ISSUE- The required standards for the currency and accuracy of construction cost data used for IGEs have not been met for years, and there is appears to be no plan to address this major failing. FAR 36.203 Government estimate of construction costs. Historical construction costs simply reflect the results of past practices, good or bad.

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Estimating Construction Contract Renovating 149

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 16, 2018

You have no shortage of ways to consume media these days, but we’ve found podcasts can be a great way to learn something new, hear from interesting people or keep up with the latest construction news while you’re commuting to work, exercising or cooking dinner. Get tips, insights and stories in these construction podcasts.

Construction 221

Construction St. Louis Viewpoint News 221

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 24, 2023

While incredibly rewarding, the construction industry is a challenging sector to work in for cost-focused business and project executives. Bank failures, rising interest rates, high material prices, and labor crunches are all making it more challenging for construction companies to protect, let alone, improve their margins.

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Profitability Construction Autodesk Forecasting 97

Construction Specifier

APRIL 14, 2022

Urban centers have high concentrations of impervious areas and outdated sewer infrastructures, which post a challenge in managing stormwater during extreme rainstorms. Green infrastructure mimics a site’s natural hydrological cycle to manage runoff close to its source.

Management 52

Management Sewer Green San Francisco 52

Construction Specifier

MARCH 30, 2022

Urban centers have high concentrations of impervious areas and outdated sewer infrastructures, which post a challenge in managing stormwater during extreme rainstorms. Green infrastructure mimics a site’s natural hydrological cycle to manage runoff close to its source.

Management 52

Management Sewer Green San Francisco 52

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

To ensure long-term performance, the design and construction of Class A basements must be virtually defect-free and provide critical, redundant moisture control measures. Photo courtesy Kingspan The most effective strategy for managing water is to provide two lines of defense.

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Defense Foundation Concrete Design 59

Job Order Contracting

JULY 10, 2017

LEAN Construction for Facilities Renovation, Repair, Minor New Construction. LEAN Construction for Facilities Renovation, Repair, Minor New Construction can delivery 90%+ of construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all parties involved. Shorter overall project delivery times.

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Renovating Construction Procurement Change Orders 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 9, 2020

ccc, Developing Location Factors Using a Factoring Method, International Cost Engineering Council, ICEC International Cost Management Journal (ICMJ), 1998.). The RSMeans city cost index (CCI) and the Department of Defense area cost factor (ACF) index are two primary examples of location factor publications. (Peitlock, B.A.,

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Estimating New Mexico Denver Engineering 227

PC Construction

MAY 3, 2023

Senior Project Manager Kevin Radziwon was honored by the U.S. Department of Defense with the Patriot Award for providing exceptional support to Assistant Superintendent Jeffrey Stebbins, Command Chief Master Sergeant of the Vermont Air National Guard. The post Radziwon Honored with Patriot Award appeared first on PC Construction.

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Vermont New Hampshire Defense Employment 86

Cassell Construction Estimating

MARCH 29, 2024

At the end of this training, attendees will be able to setup and build a schedule, print reports and update progress for timely project management decisions, throughout the duration of the project. This course can be completed onsite or online. 60-page reference manual included.

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Honolulu Schedule Contract US 130

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 21, 2018

LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting has a number of distinct advantages for repetitive repair, renovation, minor new construction and maintenance projects. Integration of People, Process, Information, and Technology with LEAN best management practices (BMPs). Not all implementations of Job Order Contracting are the same.

Contract 100

Contract Renovating Sustainability United States 100

Building Information Management

MAY 24, 2016

Facility Management Software Technology. I recently read an article discussing the penetration of facility management software across all markets… commercial, retail, healthcare, public sector, utilities, and aerospace and defense. First, construction occurs due to market factors, i.e. demand and availability of capital.

Software 40

Software Software Management Life Cycle 40

Job Order Contracting

MAY 19, 2017

Community-based Construction Cost Estimating … The OpenCost TM Approach. Take advantage of several critical improvements relative to the collection, validation, use, and maintenance of detailed line item unit price cost data to improve construction outcomes. The estimator (owner/contractor/A&E, etc.)

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Estimating Construction Life Cycle CSI 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 9, 2018

Turn your JOC Program and JOC estimating into a truly efficient construction procurement and construction management asset.Turn your JOC Program and JOC estimating into a truly efficient construction procurement and construction management asset. Develop truly beneficial owner/contractor relationships.

Contract 100

Contract Procurement Estimating Defense 100

Construction Marketing

APRIL 25, 2016

Since the economy’s slow improvement, the construction industry has seen growth as well. Raken, a construction reporting app, shares success factors for construction firms in a recent whitepaper. Raken, a construction reporting app, shares success factors for construction firms in a recent whitepaper.

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Documentation Construction Software Software 120

ENR Construction

JANUARY 23, 2013

The largest chunk of construction in the $14.6-billion billion ring of storm-surge defenses built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers around post-Katrina New Orleans is a $1-billion concrete wall across a marshy bay on the eastern flank of the city. Wags already have dubbed it "the Great Wall of New Orleans.".

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Defense Project Management Management Concrete 56

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 26, 2023

The construction industry has embarked on a massive and long journey toward digital transformation. Furthermore, the pressure put on the environment is greater than ever, and the damages done to the planet are indisputable. More and more large construction firms are rethinking their business entirely.

Construction 52

Construction Innovation Modeling Sustainability 52

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

The Need for Credible Construction Cost Estimates. Education, key performance indicators, common terms and definitions, LEAN collaborative construction delivery methods and supporting technology can to be leveraged to enable significant productivity and quality improvement. Basic Characteristics of Credible Cost Estimates.

Estimating 40

Estimating Management CSI Life Cycle 40

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Or… Job Order Contracting is a LEAN procurement and project delivery method for facilities repair, renovation, and minor new construction. It can deliver major benefits, but only if fundamental LEAN processes are adhered to and the real property owner actively participates and provides leadership. The post appeared first on 4BT.

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Procurement Renovating Change Orders Overhead 100

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2021

PRO BUILDER: What are some common cyberattacks hackers use on construction companies? RM: Very often those businesses don’t have large or sophisticated IT or risk management departments that are actively engaged in maintaining defensive security for the business. You have perimeter defenses. or unintentional.

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Risk Defense Organization Insurance 98

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Water, wind, and ice—while their force and formidable power continue to threaten even the best laid structures, building science and cladding products has come a long way in the defense against weather damage. The case for moisture management. The post Protecting the building appeared first on Construction Specifier.

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Defense Statistics AIA Management 70

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

APRIL 21, 2022

Unfortunately, the construction industry could not employ the remote workplace, and projects continued to require hands-on personnel who could not socially distance as a practical matter and were at greater risk for contracting COVID. As a result, productivity suffered and the country saw shortages of construction workers.

Contractors 52

Contractors Compensation Contract Defense 52

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Pro Builder: What are some common cyberattacks hackers use on construction companies? RM: Very often those businesses don’t have large or sophisticated IT or risk management departments that are actively engaged in maintaining defensive security for the business. You have perimeter defenses. or unintentional.

Risk 97

Risk Defense Organization Insurance 97

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

Is Your Vertical Retail Construction Project a Mess or a Success? Some may disagree, but we at Englewood Construction think the challenges commercial developers face in opening a store in a vertical mall are more complex than any other type of retail store construction. Dock Managers – This is their house!

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Retail Construction Security Defense 136