GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 3, 2020

Ready mix concrete life cycle. The following articles are filled with tips and techniques for concrete production, from the selection of materials through the successful delivery of each concrete batch. This fine powder byproduct of coal plants is often used to replace natural materials in the production of concrete.

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Life Cycle Concrete Products Management 78

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 29, 2023

Certifications, traditional formal education, and professional training related to facilities life-cycle management and AECOO practices and practices have done little to address “Understanding and dealing with the concept of value.” It’s well beyond time to stop running with the pack. Where has that gotten us?

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Management Life Cycle Certification Procurement 195

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 4, 2020

Traditionally, the primary if not sole benefit of IDIQ contracting and project delivery has been reducing the time from planning to construction. When associated with construction, one or more awarded construction contractors may be involved. Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) is a form of procurement.

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Products Procurement Construction Life Cycle 149

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 29, 2017

The AECOO (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operations, Owner) sector could easily improve its notorious legacy of uniquely low productivity and rampant economic/environment waste with a focus upon LEAN Construction / LEAN Facilities Management. What is LEAN Construction? The need for Change Management.

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Products Life Cycle Construction Environment 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Improve Construction Productivity Via Relationship Management has proven to be highly successful. Here are the 4 Steps to Improving Owner/Vendor Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Construction Productivity. The post Improve Construction Productivity Via Relationship Management appeared first on 4BT.

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Products Management Life Cycle Construction 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 16, 2016

Construction Productivity Solution. Construction Productivity Solution. August 16, 2016 – Four BT, LLC today announces a new industry resource to enable measurable gains in construction productivity. Attachments/Links: Collaboration in Construction White Paper. MEDIA RELEASE. MEDIA CONTACT.

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Products Life Cycle Construction Renovating 100

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2017

Improve Construction Productivity using Integrated Project Delivery, Job Order Contracting (JOC) and other proven LEAN construction methods. Focus upon BEST VALUE and fully leveraging and enabling the expertise of all project participants from initial concept and throughout the entire life-cycle of the built structure.

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 9, 2017

Here are a few lessons learned with respect to improving construction productivity, and overall life-cycle management of the built environment. Thus, a road map to improving the woefully low productivity associated with the AECOO sector is there for everyone’s use. It is NOT solely a procurement method.

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Contract Products Life Cycle Procurement 100

Building Information Management

APRIL 12, 2016

I recently read an article about concepts that will shape the future of the construction industry. Our education and professional development systems are failing to properly address the fundamental concepts of life-cycle and total-cost-of-ownership management specific to the built environment. Three concepts were highlighted-.

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Life Cycle Management Products Education 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 12, 2016

I recently read an article about concepts that will shape the future of the construction industry. Our education and professional development systems are failing to properly address the fundamental concepts of life-cycle and total-cost-of-ownership management specific to the built environment. Three concepts were highlighted-.

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Life Cycle Management Products Education 40

BD+C

MARCH 19, 2024

3 reasons to consider green products for your next building project rcassidy Tue, 03/19/2024 - 14:13 Casey Smyth Building Enclosure Systems Green Building Products Moisture Protection Moisture Control/Building Envelope In recent years, there has been a sharp focus on creating a more sustainable building industry.

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Green Products Sustainability Life Cycle 52

Learn Civil Engineering

JANUARY 23, 2024

With product prices dropping, and life cycles shortening, the market has become hard to predict. To tackle these issues, manufacturers are always looking for new optimization techniques to enhance their production processes. Intense competition shapes the manufacturing sector.

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Life Cycle Innovation Products Construction 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Best Value Facilities Construction/O&M Planning, Procurement and Project Delivery can only be achieved with a concerted focus upon change management, education, and leadership. via Four BT, LLC, the AEC industry’s innovative LEAN construction collaboration services, construction cost data, and SAAS technology provider.

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Procurement Plans Life Cycle CSI 150

Job Order Contracting

MAY 4, 2023

The validity of a construction cost estimate, the most important aspect, is often overlooked and resulting in billions of dollars was every year. A construction cost estimate must be independently validated. Key Principles There are key principles that should be adhered to when preparing a construction cost estimate.

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Estimating Construction Risk Documentation 196

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 17, 2020

The ability efficiently perform ongoing facilities maintenance, repair projects and minor new construction projects is available to all facilities management professionals and real property owners. It’s progress is monitored throughout its life-cycle. Documents must be accesses and modified appropriately. Learn more?

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Life Cycle Procurement Documentation Construction 132

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

That said, high performance buildings should not cost significantly more that “typical construction” The paperwork and methods involved in LEED add superfluous costs and will not necessarily yield optimal results. Efficient ongoing life-cycle management of facilities is the key to sustainability. Why not?

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Life Cycle BIM Management Green 77

Building Information Management

AUGUST 6, 2012

Efficient life-cycle management of the built environment comes down to analyzing large data sets— big data—from several knowledge domains. 3D visualization software products currently promoted as BIM (Building Information Modeling) are not solutions for this task. Big Data for BIM / Efficient Facility Life-cycle Management.

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Life Cycle BIM Environment Management 81

Job Order Contracting

MAY 12, 2020

Here is a recommended list of considerations if you are seeking the best construction cost estimating solution for your organization. Integral locally researched detailed line item construction cost database – Having a current, open, locally researched detail unit price cost database is critical.

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Estimating Construction Life Cycle Documentation 149

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 16, 2013

What are Facility/Infrastructure Life Cycle Costs? What is life-cycle management? Is BIM the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology? What are the benefits of life-cycle cost management vs. a “first-cost” focus? Answers to the above: 1.

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Life Cycle Environment BIM Management 40

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 16, 2013

What are Facility/Infrastructure Life Cycle Costs? What is life-cycle management? Is BIM the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology? What are the benefits of life-cycle cost management vs. a “first-cost” focus? Answers to the above: 1.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Environment BIM Management 40

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Understanding facility life-cycle costs is a core component of any BIM strategy for Owners, AE’s, Contractors, Subs, Business Product Manufacturers, Oversight Groups, Building Users, … or any stakeholder. Maintenance, Repair – Routine, Preventive, Unscheduled (typically expenditures of $10,000 per job or less).

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Life Cycle BIM Renovating Foundation 40

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Understanding facility life-cycle costs is a core component of any BIM strategy for Owners, AE’s, Contractors, Subs, Business Product Manufacturers, Oversight Groups, Building Users, … or any stakeholder. Maintenance, Repair – Routine, Preventive, Unscheduled (typically expenditures of $10,000 per job or less).

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Life Cycle BIM Renovating Foundation 40

Construction Marketing

MARCH 12, 2013

Below we will share several popular strategic marketing tools including internet-based competitive intelligence, market segmentation, perceptual maps, the growth-share matrix, and product life cycle analysis. This examples compares product range and level of innovation between companies. Product Life Cycle Analysis.

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Life Cycle Construction Products Boston 256

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 6, 2016

Construction Classification Criticality. Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Facilities Management, & Life-cycle Management of the Built Environment. The combination of information related to all aspects of physical assets life-cycle is best called a physical asset model.

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Drafting Life Cycle Construction Modeling 100

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 22, 2020

What type of construction cost data do you use? LEAN Process Combined with Detailed, Locally Researched Construction Cost Data. Current, actionable construction cost data is a core component of efficient life-cycle management of the built environment and LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery.

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Construction Statistics Life Cycle Renovating 151

Job Order Contracting

MAY 13, 2019

LEAN Construction Delivery Implementation involves an integration of Strategy, People, and Process appropriate to the specific organization. . The post LEAN Construction Delivery Implementation appeared first on 4BT. contact-form].

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Construction Procurement Forecasting 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 5, 2022

Robust, integrated LEAN asset planning, procurement, and project delivery solutions are readily available to establish efficient physical asset life cycle management programs. Common data environment, including detailed line item locally researched unit price construction cost data. contact-form]. via Four BT, LLC – www.4bt.us

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Management Procurement Life Cycle Equity 223

Building Information Management

MARCH 19, 2013

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. A CRITICAL REVIEW OF VALUE MANAGEMENT AND WHOLE LIFE COSTING ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.

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Life Cycle Management BIM Engineering 53

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 24, 2023

The start of the new year brings new and enhanced functionality across Autodesk Construction Cloud. This keeps the office team aware of project progress and empowers field teams with productivity forecast to adjust or make improvements. Check out the latest updates for Autodesk Build.

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Autodesk Products Change Orders Claims 98

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Running a successful construction firm is by no means an easy task. Managing a reputation for delivering high-quality projects, keeping your business profitable, your people productive, and your firm growing requires focus, commitment, and understanding. Who’s Delivering ERP Solutions for Construction?

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Software Software Construction ProCore 200

Building Information Management

MAY 13, 2013

A BIM is a shared knowledge resource for information about a facility forming a reliable basis for decisions during its life-cycle; defined as existing from earliest conception to demolition. Owners must clearly push for BIM and Life-cycle Facility Management. – NIBS. That said, Owners can’t do it alone.

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Life Cycle Modeling Management BIM 58

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Why Construction Teams Should Be Tracking Way More Than Financials. In fact, 43% of construction firms prioritize immediate financial goals over organizational resilience. Below, let’s discuss the importance of construction KPIs and critical metrics your company should be measuring to affect profits and productivity.

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Profitability Products CFMA Construction 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 20, 2019

Open collaboration between real property project owners and service providers (architects, engineers, builders…) throughout the life-cycle of assets, programs, and projects is a fundamental outcome of using the OpenJOC(TM) Collaborative Construction Delivery Platform. . . Arizona continues to struggle?

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Life Cycle Arizona Bidding Construction 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 20, 2017

Every architecture, engineering, and construction management and/or facilities management school would benefit themselves and the AECOO industry by having LEAN Construction Institute. (AECOO = Architecture, Engineering, Construction ,Operations, Owner). the the need for the LEAN Construction Institute.

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Life Cycle Construction Procurement Architecture 100

BD+C

JULY 14, 2020

The Metal Construction Association ( MCA ) released three updated Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). The three documents provide key data on the manufacturing and use of these products, and discuss the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and environmental impacts associated with the use of metal cladding in construction.

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Life Cycle Construction Documentation Products 52

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 10, 2021

Is it a a fact that Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector. While there has been a fair amount written about Lean principles, actual application in the form of an integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery methodology has been limited to 5% or less actual work. Lean Construction Reading Primer.

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Construction Procurement Contract Management 164

Building Information Management

MARCH 10, 2014

Current Business Environment – Deconstruction of the AECOO Sector (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operations, Owner). Patterns are Now Transparent – Cost, Function, Productivity, … Computer Software Applications and Traditional Databases are Dead – Being Replaced by Plug-ins and On-demand Data.

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