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Achieving Safer School Design with Secure Entry Vestibules

BD+C

PASS has developed a white paper that outlines common layouts , but it is encouraged that project stakeholders consult with a security expert to determine which design is best suited for the school. Visual assessments can be done remotely via security cameras or directly through security-rated glazing.

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Facilities Management – 2017 Best Practices

Job Order Contracting

The following white paper additional insight. Asking the right questions is extremely difficult, and I would suggest a quote from a more relevant source, such as, “My greatest strength as a consultant is to be ignorant and ask a few questions.” Far too often, focus is upon technology. ” – Peter Drucker.

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Using RSMeans Cost Data for Job Order Contracting – JOC – October 2013

Building Information Management

The follow are excerpts from a RSMeans White Paper. Learning the project development process and line item estimating methodology is a necessary investment for a successful JOC program, and appropriate training and support such as that provided by consultants like RSMeans is critical.

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BIM-in-The-Cloud Has New Competition With Newforma | ENR.

ENR Construction

White Papers. Plus, users can search for information in models with the integration of visual context "linked directly to Newforma PIM data," Batcheler adds. David Light, an Autodesk Revit consultant who blogs about the topic, wrote recently that Newforma is a good tool for managing work in progress. Book Reviews.

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Integrated Project Delivery – IPD, Job Order Contracting – JOC, BIM, and Efficient Project Delivery

Building Information Management

Project delivery methods must therefore be a component of BIM, a fact many/most 3D visualization software vendors appear to have ignored. Recently, several organizations collaborated together and published a white paper titled Integrated Project Delivery for Public and Private Owners.

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Best Practices for Multiple Award IDIQ – Task and Delivery Order Contracting

Building Information Management

Also, in September 1996, the Social Security Administration awarded multiple award requirements contracts to four consulting firms for quick turn-around, short term research and evaluation studies, projects, and analyses. ” The guide may be obtained from the Office of Publications at the address set forth in the Foreword to this guide.