Construction Specifier

AUGUST 31, 2021

As noted in the October 2020 issue of The Construction Specifier , vegetative roof assemblies (VRAs) are a popular means of adding space and access to nature while also providing strategic approaches for managing stormwater. Mandatory ordinances in the United States supporting vegetative roofs have been in place in some cities since 2007.

Regulation 52

Regulation United States Life Cycle Sustainability 52

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 30, 2020

From an environmental point of view, it is widely known buildings matter, as they consume nearly half the energy produced in the United States, use three-quarters of the electricity, and account for nearly half of all carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions. Life-cycle assessment. Photo © Chad Davies. by Edie Sonne Hall.

Life Cycle 52

Life Cycle Materials Products Accounting 52

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 14, 2013

All King County, Washington government construction and major renovations must strive to achieve the top national green construction rating under Ordinance 2013-0324 unanimously approved last week by the Metropolitan King County Council. Green building laws generally follow one of three regulatory schemes.

Green 120

Green Certification Sustainability Life Cycle 120

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2017

Job order contracting information is key to improving construction productivity. Over time, however, design-bid-build has proven to be inefficient, antagonistic, and incapable of delivering the majority of construction project on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction. They also select the construction delivery method.

Contract 100

Contract COAA Life Cycle BIM 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 22, 2017

According to the International Energy Agency, almost 30% of worldwide energy is attributable to buildings (40% of total in energy in the United States), and will increase 1.5%/year 1] The United States is largest user of energy for commercial use. year through 2040 to almost 50%. [1]

Commercial 100

Commercial United States Life Cycle Management 100

Building Information Management

JULY 20, 2012

Green, yellow or red values were assigned for seven (7) metrics, with no overall score.Oddly the Department of Energy scored to “reds” for poor reductions in fleet petroleum use and poor progress in developing sustainable buildings. United States Postal Service (Not Available at this Time). Army Corps of Engineers.

Sustainability 49

Sustainability Security United States Tennessee 49

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

Integrating operating, design and construction knowledge through broad based team meetings. ASSET LIFE-CYCLE MODEL – Total Cost of Ownership Management – A framework for facilities life-cycle management. Building Information Modelling BIM in the Construction Industry – Technical Report TR-1405.

Contract 100

Contract COAA Life Cycle BIM 100

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Public sector projects would best be served in the short term by adopting collaborative construction delivery methods. Integrated Project Delivery – IPD for major new construction and Job Order Contracting – JOC for renovation, repair, sustainability and minor new construction are just two of several proven processes. .

BIM 40

BIM Procurement Life Cycle United States 40

Construction Specifier

MARCH 12, 2021

A high-performance building is one that “integrates and optimizes all major high-performance building attributes, including energy efficiency, durability, life-cycle performance, and occupant productivity.”

Certification 57

Certification Materials Green Products 57

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 24, 2013

BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. The success/failure of ANY repair, renovation, sustainability, or new construction project is largely dependent upon the construction project delivery method and associated composition of a collaborative, experienced team. .

BIM 40

BIM Life Cycle United States ArchiCAD 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 15, 2023

The perception that construction is always an old-school industry is highly inaccurate—and has been for quite some time. The construction sector has made massive efforts in technology and innovation in the last few years, and we're in an excellent position to redefine the future of the built environment.

BIM 52

BIM Innovation Autodesk Modeling 52

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

In order to efficiently manage the life-cycle of the build environment, robust process, terms, and decision support tools are required that deal with physical and functional conditions, costs, priorities, risks, etc. A life-cycle vs. first cost mentality/approach for planning, decision-making, and resource allocation.

Life Cycle 45

Life Cycle BIM CAD United States 45

Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2012

Sustainability. A summary of the report, “Moving Forward: Findings and Recommendations from the Consultative Council,” is in the Institute’s 2011 Annual Report to the President of the United States. Policy makers and members of the building community are encouraged to use a common definition for sustainability.

BIM 81

BIM Life Cycle Consulting Sustainability 81

Building Information Management

JANUARY 17, 2012

BIM (Building Information Technology) and THE CLOUD (Cloud Computing) are disruptive technologies converging to significantly alter traditional construction and facility management practices. Building Information Management (BIM) is the life-cycle management of facilities [1] supported by digital technology.

BIM 78

BIM Visualization Life Cycle Software 78

Building Information Management

JUNE 27, 2013

The construction industry (architecture, engineering, construction, operations/facility management, business product manufacturers, oversight and regulatory groups), like most other sectors, is in a state of rapid change. The drivers for change include environmental, economic, and technology factors.

BIM 40

BIM Life Cycle Contract Sustainability 40

Natural Building

APRIL 7, 2012

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Location: Crestone, Colorado, United States. Name: Kelly Hart. View my complete profile.

Architecture 63

Architecture Sustainability Green Life Cycle 63

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 29, 2013

BIM, the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology is all about the integration of PEOPLE and PROCESSES and INFORMATION. Collaborative construction/project delivery method: Integrated project delivery (IPD), job order contracting (JOC), private-public partnership (PPP) … 2.

Modeling 40

Modeling BIM Life Cycle Visualization 40

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Integrated design increasingly is recognized as a potential method to assure all performance criteria are considered and optimized in the design and construction of buildings. It couldn’t be stated any clearer, though certainly could be broadened in context. – NIBS. See the technology in action.

BIM 51

BIM Contract Life Cycle Renovating 51

Natural Building

MARCH 29, 2011

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Location: Crestone, Colorado, United States. Name: Kelly Hart. View my complete profile.

Green 61

Green Sustainability Architecture Travel 61

Building Information Management

JANUARY 17, 2013

This is without question, the most valuable, authoritative meeting relative to BIM in the United States. The later is a form of IPD specifically targeting renovation, repair, sustainability, and minor new construction projects. I just came back from the NIBS Conference. How many people were there you might ask?

BIM 45

BIM America Life Cycle Renovating 45

Building Information Management

JANUARY 17, 2013

This is without question, the most valuable, authoritative meeting relative to BIM in the United States. The later is a form of IPD specifically targeting renovation, repair, sustainability, and minor new construction projects. I just came back from the NIBS Conference. How many people were there you might ask?

BIM 40

BIM America Life Cycle Renovating 40

Building Information Management

JANUARY 27, 2014

Collaboration and consensus processes are not the “wave of the future”, but requirement for survival within our changing Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Owner sector(so). KPI: Sustainable projects. True North Indicators… what a great term. Something to keep your sights set to. Why post it?

Management 40

Management Life Cycle BIM United States 40

Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2012

Sustainability. A summary of the report, “Moving Forward: Findings and Recommendations from the Consultative Council,” is in the Institute’s 2011 Annual Report to the President of the United States. Policy makers and members of the building community are encouraged to use a common definition for sustainability.

BIM 40

BIM Life Cycle Consulting Sustainability 40

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Life-cycle Management 101. Discrepancies in construction delivery methods and contracts lead to the failure of BIM, or many/most facility renovation, repair projects. It is time to rethink the contractual context for efficient construction project delivery. THE ROLE OF CONSTRUCTION DELIVERY METHODS.

BIM 40

BIM Environment Management Life Cycle 40

Natural Building

FEBRUARY 4, 2009

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Location: Crestone, Colorado, United States. Name: Kelly Hart. View my complete profile.

Green 49

Green Architecture Sustainability NAHB 49

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

Natural Building

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Awareness of all the carbon emitted in widely accepted construction and furnishing practices (from raw material extraction to manufacturing and shipping) is growing, and the high-profile carbon shaming aimed at the fossil fuel, airline, and automotive industries could easily extend to architecture, engineering, construction, and urban planning.

Materials 52

Materials Design Concrete Accounting 52

Job Order Contracting

JULY 24, 2023

Because we found the components’ facility condition data were unreliable due to missing and inaccurate entries, as noted above, we were unable to analyze the relationship between facility sustainment funding and facility condition. released and first version commercially available 2003: NAVY funds development of BUILDER 3.0 (web-based

Defense 134

Defense United States Inspections Accounting 134

Natural Building

JULY 22, 2008

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Location: Crestone, Colorado, United States. Name: Kelly Hart. View my complete profile.

California 40

California Green Sustainability Architecture 40

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 12, 2016

Collaborative Construction Contracts Drive BIM, not Technology. BIM, the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technologies, holds promise, yet remains elusive to many. As defined by the United States National BIM Standards (NBIMS3.0) Introduction.

BIM 100

BIM Contract Life Cycle Construction 100

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2012

3: Building Innovation 2013 is the only place you’ll find the authentic event on federal construction: FEDCon® — The Annual Market Outlook on Federal Construction — where attendees will hear the most authoritative, up-to-date information on federal agency building and infrastructure budgets, construction forecasts and regulatory updates.

Innovation 53

Innovation Washington BIM Conference 53

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

The fundamental day-to-day business processes of the Engineering, Construction, Owner, and Operations sector are changing. The efficient life-cycle management of the built environment will not happen until change management is accelerated. That said, major cultural change must occur in order to make significant progress.

BIM 45

BIM Conference Education CAD 45

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

The fundamental day-to-day business processes of the Engineering, Construction, Owner, and Operations sector are changing. The efficient life-cycle management of the built environment will not happen until change management is accelerated. That said, major cultural change must occur in order to make significant progress.

BIM 40

BIM Conference Education CAD 40

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

The Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operations, Owner (AECOO) sector must engage in collaborative construction delivery methods in over achieve any measurable performance improvement in the life-cycle management of the built environment. Move away from ad-hoc, antagonistic construction delivery methods.

BIM 58

BIM Life Cycle Modeling Construction 58

Building Information Management

JANUARY 12, 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. – NBIMS – National BIM Standard – United States. – AGC. – NBS.

BIM 75

BIM Modeling AGC Life Cycle 75

Building Information Management

JULY 2, 2012

HVACie extends the existing Industry Foundation Class Coordination View including equipment and system information streamlining construction shop drawing and fabrication. Ontology for Life-Cycle Modeling of Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems. Construction Engineering Research Laboratory. March 2012.

Documentation 40

Documentation Equipment Modeling Design 40

Building Information Management

JULY 2, 2012

HVACie extends the existing Industry Foundation Class Coordination View including equipment and system information streamlining construction shop drawing and fabrication. Ontology for Life-Cycle Modeling of Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems. Construction Engineering Research Laboratory. March 2012.

Documentation 40

Documentation Equipment Modeling Design 40