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The Pillars of Sustainable Facilities Management

Job Order Contracting

Do you agree that the following are pillars of sustainable facilities management? Historical cost data and/or contractor quotes, and/or other national average cost databases are not used exclusively to determine costs for new projects. The post The Pillars of Sustainable Facilities Management appeared first on 4BT.

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Deliver Heavy Civil Construction Projects with 4D Digital Twins

ENR Construction

Heavy civil contractors can use them to visualize construction sites and projects in real time from anywhere, helping them make faster decisions, plan more effectively, and mitigate risks for optimal development and delivery of more sustainable infrastructure.

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LEAN Facilities Management Processes

Job Order Contracting

Take BIM for example, or more specifically the “M” For the most part the “M for Modeling” and 3D visualization has been the sole focus and driver as opposed to the “M” for management. Every organization must first assure a sound programmatic process that is alignment with its overall mission. The latter has been neglected.

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BIM Dimensions 101: 3D, 4D, 5D,6D, 7D, 8D, & Beyond

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Essentially, 3D BIM lets you create and visualize the building's design. It overlays scheduling information into the model, allowing users to visualize the construction sequence and plan the project more effectively. Sustainability 6D BIM integrates environmental data into the model. What is 4D BIM?: What is 5D BIM?:

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Upcoming Webinars & Construction Events in August 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Keep an eye out for a great data visualization webinar happening on August 3rd. This year, we’re going to focus on key topics to help you improve your business –from driving digital transformation to building resilience through sustainability and cloud-based solutions. There are a couple big events in Chicago in August. Register now.

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The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment

BD+C

Photo courtesy Skanska Sustainability is a priority on this project, so to reduce our carbon emissions, we are using regionally sourced wood for the roof of the project. Sustainability components include views of the outdoors for nearly all 43 workstations, and low or no emission material maintains healthier indoor air quality.

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Residential Siding: 5 Tips for Choosing the Right Material and Color

Construction Marketing

Before contacting your contractor from Landmark Roofing for siding installation, take a walk around your neighborhood to get inspiration from other residential properties. However, wood sidings require routine maintenance, including caulking and painting, to protect them from extreme weather conditions and sustain their appearance.