Building Information Management

DECEMBER 5, 2013

Are Construction Cost Estimators an Obstacle to Efficient Project Delivery and BIM? Even today, most construction cost estimators continue to rely exclusively upon spreadsheets, despite well documented issues with the practice. Good dedicated cost estimating software programs are successful for a reason.

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Estimating BIM Life Cycle Construction 40

BD+C

JUNE 14, 2023

Over time, the connection yields, and an engineering firm is dispatched to examine the structure, a contractor is hired to provide an emergency shoring system, and the floor is deemed unsafe until repairs are completed. The total estimated cost of the repair was $70,000. The total estimated cost of the repair was $700,000.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2016

The way to deliver 96%+ of renovation, repair, and maintenance projects on-time, on-budget, and at the appropriate level of quality is to enable collaboration with contractors and other expert service providers. Educational and training programs must focus upon asset life-cycle management and modeling.

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Renovating Life Cycle Contract Estimating 100

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Often, this makes it hard to find a solution—you have to handle a complicated blend of equipment, inventory, subcontractors, bids, and project management, just to name a few. Epicor can help you to receive complete visibility of project-based resources including assets, inventory, materials and labor. Reflex ERP. SAP S/4HANA.

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Software Software Construction ProCore 206

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2017

Survey information obtained from both real property owners and construction contractors spans construction performance, administrative support, owner-contractor relationships, and overall satisfaction. Reward achievement through an appropriate recognition – example – additional work for contractor.

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Products Construction Life Cycle Contract 100

Job Order Contracting

MAY 31, 2017

Based upon the type and location of the organization, the JOC Program Manager must assure that the JOC Program is in full compliance statues/regulations/laws pertaining to the acquisition and use of capital funds for a facility and/or physical infrastructure renovation, repair, maintenance, and/or minor new construction.

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Contract Management Life Cycle Estimating 100

Building Information Management

MAY 20, 2015

Expert Interview with Peter Cholakis Of 4Clicks On Saving Time And Money On The Estimation Process. By Massachusetts Contractors on May 19, 2015 – [link]. Estimation is an important aspect of the bidding process. We’re having lots of great discussions between our office (base CE) and our 2 SABER contractors.

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Estimating Massachusetts Contractors Life Cycle 40

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2017

An open, objective, independent and verifiable JOC Cost Estimating, Project Management, and Document Management System for real property owners, architects, contractors, facilities management, and oversight groups. Deliver construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of owners.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Renovating Management 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Detailed Line Item Construction Cost Estimating . Fully supported by a professional team with decades of cost engineering, project management, and capital planning experience with organizations such as the R.S. Document Management. Project Management. Space Management.

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Software Software Management Contract 100

Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 17, 2018

These comprise of a private practice QS who performs with an organisation in an office and instructs clients as well as develop a bill of quantities for various contractors on various projects. These professionals normally specialize in big projects primarily from the end of government.

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Estimating Cash Flow Liability Life Cycle 40

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

While most estimators traditionally develop their own UPB based upon their historical and current experience, the use of standardized formats and descriptions is becoming more and more important, if not a requirement. . While line item construction cost estimates provide the greatest detail, their proper use also requires the greatest skill.

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Estimating Life Cycle Renovating CSI 40

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. That said, data is meaningless if not interpreted and applied properly. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Supporting Technology.

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Contract Products Life Cycle Procurement 100

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

The Need for Credible Construction Cost Estimates. GAO and other studies/reports consistently report that errors and lack of due diligence with respect to original construction cost estimates are primary reasons for negative cost and schedule impacts, and overall poor project performance and outcomes.

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Estimating Management CSI Life Cycle 40

Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2014

One thing is clear, the construction sector (architecture, engineering, contractors, owners, operators, users, suppliers) has been lagging virtually all other business sectors for decades with respect to productivity improvement. This aspect is also critical to improved strategic and tactical decision support mechanisms.

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BIM Life Cycle Products Estimating 40

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Far more than simply “identifying waste”, LEAN planning, procurement, and construction spans all aspects of aspects of the build environment repair, renovation, and construction life-cycle… from concept, through procurement, execution, and beyond. See: Simple Guide to LEAN Construction.

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Procurement Plans Construction Life Cycle 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 25, 2023

Not only that, but the fact that there are no conflicts between different versions being worked on by different teams also saves huge amounts of time, stress and rework, says Ahmed Nafea, Building Information Modelling (BIM) manager in Polar Management, the project management arm of Redcon.

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Autodesk Construction BIM Inspections 80

Job Order Contracting

JULY 17, 2018

Application of core LEAN processes to construction project delivery in this manner requires owners and contractors to collaboratively make better project management and project delivery decisions. While most organizations today whether owners, builders, facilities management, etc.

Construction 100

Construction Procurement Contract Renovating 100

Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. It consists of 50 Divisions , to be applied for integrating facility life cycle and maintenance information into the building knowledge base. The General Requirements narrate the Contractors administrative, procedural and other activities which should be submitted by the Contractor.

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Estimating CSI Construction Materials 45

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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BIM Visualization Life Cycle Software 78

Building Information Management

APRIL 26, 2013

BIM is the life cycle management of the built environment, supported by digital technology. The shift from a “first cost mentality” to a life cycle cost or total cost of ownership is a huge change for many. More responsibility of design and construction is shifted to the contractor and/or A/E.

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BIM Life Cycle Construction Estimating 45

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 26, 2017

Appropriate decision-support tools and services (technology, data, and consulting/education/support) must be included to enable consideration of life-cycle costs and financial resource prioritization. Cost estimating. Building Information Modeling, Model, and Management Systems (BIM). Competencies/activities. Operations.

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Management Life Cycle Education Organization 100

Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Some useful methods for construction cost estimation. Cost estimation can be termed as a well-devised forecast of the possible construction cost of a specific building project. A cost estimate should incorporate all the items to be included in the general contractor’s.

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Estimating Construction Forecasting Budgeting 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

The likelihood of a successful project will be increased by promoting the following LEAN JOC Construction objectives: Increasing the competency of all participants and appropriate levels of Owner competence and leadership. All participants and stakeholders collaborating throughout the project life-cycle.

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Management Construction Schedule Life Cycle 100

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 27, 2012

Please feel free to share them with your friends, relatives and most importantly contractors as they will appreciate the humor and perhaps find value in the words of wisdom we are sharing. 80/20 Rule – 80% of a contractor’s wealth and wellbeing comes from 20% of their activities.

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Contractors Cash Flow Construction Accounting 63

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Architects, Engineers, and Contractors new motto will be “our best customer is a smart customer” Why? It’s simple, collaboration and improved “cradle to cradle” facility life-cycle management approaches will be required for survival. Building Information Management Framework - BIMF.

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Life Cycle BIM AIA Resource 61

Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2012

budgets, insurance and tax incentives) to help finance sustainable life-cycle performance for buildings and related infrastructure. 4Clicks.com – Premier software for cost estimating and efficient project delivery – Job Order Contracting – JOC, SABER, IDIQ, MATOC, SATOC, MACC, POCA, BOA, etc.

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BIM Life Cycle Consulting Sustainability 81

Fieldwire

JANUARY 16, 2024

Effective construction project management requires you to balance multiple moving parts. Here’s how you can master project management in 2024 with six key strategies. For example, how well do each of your subcontractors understand the overall project vision if they aren’t sitting in meetings with crucial decision-makers?

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Project Management Management Construction Life Cycle 52

Building Information Management

JUNE 16, 2016

Automated work order system and electronic cost estimating and project management capability provide visibility and control of facilities maintenance and repair processes. Without this leadership, Owners don’t stand a chance of efficiently managing their real property portfolios.

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Site Renovating Sustainability Life Cycle 40

Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 25, 2014

It consists of 50 Divisions, to be applied for integrating facility life cycle and maintenance information into the building knowledge base. The General Requirements narrate the Contractor''s administrative, procedural and other activities which should be submitted by the Contractor.

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CSI Construction Life Cycle Documentation 45

CivilJungle

JUNE 23, 2021

Both state and national building codes, as well as project developers, now need certified workers on job sites. Certifications in the building sector favour those concerned: It elevates the individual’s best practices as well as the contractor’s brand and the consistency of services rendered. Bachelor’s Degree.

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Certification AIC Construction CMAA 52

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

While its true that cloud computing is an enabler, with its role to support the cost effective integration of various knowledge domains and technology silos; the underlies processes linked to a collaborative project delivery method focused upon life-cycle management is the critical aspect.

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Renovating Life Cycle Sustainability Products 45

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. BIM/ BIM EXECUTION PLAN.

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BIM Environment Management Life Cycle 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 8, 2013

BIM is the life cycle management of the built environment, supported by digital technology. understanding and integration of the associated knowledge domains important to life cycle management is required, resulting in what is now being referred to as “big data.”

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BIM Life Cycle Software Software 40

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 12, 2017

LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating. LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating. Thus the process of generating an actionable construction cost estimate can be defined as a quantitative assessment process generates a detailed line item construction cost estimate.

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Estimating Construction Schedule Forecasting 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

While a project’s ultimate goal is a successful completion, the steps it takes to get there are critical to profits and project’s life cycle. That’s why choosing the right project delivery method is an important first step before construction begins. Design-Bid-Build (DBB). Building is the final stage of delivery.

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Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

The efficient life-cycle management of the built environment, otherwise know as BIM, relies upon an integrated, collaborative process based upon accurate information and mutual trust. As indicated above, the participating disciplines must trust the validity of the information provided by other collaborators. – NIBS.

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BIM Contract Life Cycle Renovating 51

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. Journal of Cost Management (Summer): 35-48. Estimating Vidoe.

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Estimating Construction United States Risk 40