Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2017

Define Construction Procurement. Define Construction Procurement… It’s easy to define construction procurement right? Improper construction procurement methods and a relative lack of competency on the part of procurement staff have greatly contributed to poor construction outcomes. Perhaps not.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 30, 2021

However, in the United States, UHPC’s use has been limited to-date—its widest use is in joints and connections. This technology can have a big impact and be adopted in both building and transportation construction. The post Construction: Ultra-high-performance concrete appeared first on Construction Specifier.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 17, 2022

Additionally, GHGRP (codified at 40 CFR Part 98) requires reporting of greenhouse gas (GHG) data and other relevant information from large GHG emission sources, fuel and industrial gas suppliers, and CO2 injection sites in the United States. Conclusion.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Reed Construction Data recently unveiled the introduction of Intelligent Leads. It is a new system to monitor the movements concerning a construction project all through the United States. Intelligent Leads comes up with an insightful and customizable dashboard that gathers all information at the users’ fingertips.

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Building Information Management

APRIL 26, 2014

Collaboration and integrated, efficient project delivery methods are needed to achieve productivity gains within the architecture, engineering, construction, owner and operator (A/E/C/O/O) industry. federal departments/agencies, as well as state/county/local governments, colleges/universities, healthcare, and airports/transportation.

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Architecture Life Cycle Engineering Industrial 40

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]

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2023

One of the things that often comes up when discussing the future of construction is sustainability. The construction industry clearly has to do better to protect the environment. Construction pros are already taking steps in the right direction. This post rounds up some notable examples of sustainable construction materials.

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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. .

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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. .

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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.

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Building Information Management

MARCH 29, 2016

The ultimate goal of “BIM” is to improve the life-cycle management of built structures (buildings, roads, dams, landscapes…) in consideration of core economic, environmental, and key performance issues. Collaborative/LEAN construction delivery methods (IPD, JOC, PPP, … ). BIM effort. Shared risk/reward.

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Building Information Management

APRIL 4, 2016

Overall, fewer than 10% of renovation, repair, or new construction projects are completed on-time, and on-budget, not to mention to the satisfaction of participants and users. Furthermore the overall construction process generally wastes 30%-60% of funds on delays, change orders, reworks, low productivity, and legal disputes.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.” The post The growing demand for transparency in buildings appeared first on Construction Specifier.

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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.

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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.

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Building Information Management

APRIL 10, 2014

BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by technology. Facilities specific costs include all construction, preservation, maintenance, and operations costs. federal departments/agencies, as well as state/county/local governments, colleges/universities, healthcare, and airports/transportation.

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Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2012

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. budgets, insurance and tax incentives) to help finance sustainable life-cycle performance for buildings and related infrastructure.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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). True North Indicators… what a great term. True North Indicator (TNI): An expression of something you team values. Why post it?

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 17, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Some exclusive journals containing useful information on construction estimating. Construction Estimating Journal contains various types of compact articles, case studies to simplify the construction estimating process. adsense analytic. Monday, July 18, 2011. Albright, T. Carr, Ph.D.,

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Estimating Construction United States Risk 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.

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Building Information Management

MARCH 26, 2012

BIM is the life-cycle management of facilities (built structures) supported by digital technology. Cultural is the primary barrier to efficient construction delivery, not technology. Bridge between Private and Public Construction. 3D visualization tools, aka Revit, Archicad, etc. simply components of BIM.

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Building Information Management

JULY 2, 2012

COBie, the Construction-Operations Building information exchange, is the United States standard for the exchange of information related to manage building assets. These products cover the entire facility life-cycle from planning, design, construction, commissioning all the way to operations, maintenance, and space management.

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Building Information Management

JULY 2, 2012

COBie, the Construction-Operations Building information exchange, is the United States standard for the exchange of information related to manage building assets. These products cover the entire facility life-cycle from planning, design, construction, commissioning all the way to operations, maintenance, and space management.

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Documentation Software Software BIM 40

Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2012

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. budgets, insurance and tax incentives) to help finance sustainable life-cycle performance for buildings and related infrastructure.

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BIM Life Cycle Consulting Sustainability 40

Building Information Management

JULY 20, 2012

The GSA, for example doesn’t even have a centralized, efficient project delivery method for facility renovation, repair, sustainability and minor new construction projects, despite the fact these processes are readily available. United States Postal Service (Not Available at this Time). Department of Transportation.

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Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Big data” — the ability to acquire, process and sort vast quantities of information for timely decision support is critical to the efficient life-cycle management of the built environment. Using Big Data for life-cycle facility management is NOT just about technology. . - Eric Schmidt, Chairman of Google.

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