Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

by Vivian Volz, AIA, CSI, SCIP, CCS, LEED AP. Melody Stinson, AIA, CCS, CCCA, CSI, LEED AP, senior specification writer, Deltek; Alexander Lungershausen, AIA, CSI, CDT, CCS, CCCA, SCIP, LEED BD+C, associate principal, Hennebery Eddy Architects, Inc.; Software and the design process. Photo © BigStockPhoto.com. Mark Dorsey.

CSI 97

CSI BIM AIA Drawings 97

Construction Dive

JULY 9, 2014

What tangible effect, if any, will the Construction Specifications Institute’s (CSI) recent endorsement of the digital practice documents that the American Institute of Architects (AIA) published last year have on the design and construction industry?

Documentation 51

Documentation CSI AIA Industrial 51

Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 17, 2018

If it is required to develop a new building or refurbish surviving property, the owner should have arranged a document so that the work & other portions of the construction project can be performed systematically. Each construction project should comprise of crucial documents that generally form the part of every construction contract.

Documentation 40

Documentation Construction Drawings Contract 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 13, 2018

Improve design team productivity by 50%+. Go paperless with a digital program, project, and document management. Leverage a locally researched unit price book , with full labor, material, and equipment details, within an truly open environment and organized with CSI Masterformat 50 division. LEARN MORE… [contact-form].

Products 100

Products CSI Construction Renovating 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Owners, contractors, engineers, and designers have the opportunity to c onsistently deliver quality repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-demand, on-time, on-budget to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders.

Management 100

Management Construction Documentation Organization 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2018

Detailed line item construction cost estimating, as well as program, project, and document management. CSI Masterformat (TM) UPB format (50 Division) for data organization. Project & Document Management Features. Progam, Project, and Document Management tools. Document version control. Document access control.

Contract 100

Contract Documentation Construction Estimating 100

Construction Specifier

JUNE 30, 2021

To address this concern in 2002, the technical committee of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute (LA-CSI) developed a guide to ‘Preliminary Selection of Waterproofing Systems.’. Our goal was to help the design team make better waterproofing decisions more efficiently,” said Roger A.

Los Angeles 52

Los Angeles CSI Consulting Inspections 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The approved JOC unit price book should be locally researched and organized using CSI Masterformat. All prequalified contractors invited to bid should submit sealed bids based on one or more adjustment factors / coefficients to the unit prices listed in the approved JOC unit price book (UPB). no use of economic cost factors).

Contract 205

Contract Bidding Organization Consulting 205

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2023

By Christopher Bennett, iSCS, CDT; Rae Taylor, PhD; Keith Robinson, FCSC, FCSI, RSW, LEED AP; and Kenneth Hercenberg, CSI, CDT, CCS, CCCA, SCIP AFFILIATE. They have not updated their approach to documentation nor installation. Photo courtesy Solomon Colors.

Compensation 98

Compensation Concrete Portland CSI 98

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Create you own line items from a core line item database, build estimates, manage projects, store and view virtually all forms of documents. Understand and explore solutions jointly using a common data environment based upon CSI Masterformat. What’s more exciting is that getting started is FREE to qualified organizations.

Estimating 100

Estimating Life Cycle Construction CSI 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Locate your property using Google Maps and immediately obtain all the associated construction and operational information, documents, correspondences, drawings, etc. Any document type and all of the most common viewers for any type of browser can be handled. Document Management. Building Information Modeling – BIM.

Software 100

Software Software Management Contract 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Proper design, implementation of an OpenJOC Job Order Contracting Program ensures that the numerous repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects encountered by real property owners and facilities management teams are successfully completed within an approved budget.

Renovating 100

Renovating Estimating Construction Budgeting 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2019

Traditional project delivery methods, and even design-build, fail to consistently produce the superior outcomes of LEAN construction methods such as Integrated Project Delivery and Job Order Contracting. While this is a core aspect of LEAN, it is rarely the case in common practice. Technology is not a solution, but rather an enabler.

Renovating 114

Renovating Construction CSI Change Orders 114

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

Scope validation phase is longer and more intense than traditional design bid build, or other “so-called” JOC programs. Each team member is responsible for their area of competence, task, and documentation. Subcontractor and other vendor insights are integrated into design and used for coordination and conflict.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle COAA CSI 100

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Craft, DBA, CSI, CDT, CCCA, ASTM, ACI, LtCol USMCR (ret.). One might wonder, if the importance of proper curing is so well-documented, why is the process marginalized or even skipped? Photos courtesy Shutterstock. Part of the reason is confusion around the definition of “curing.”

Concrete 52

Concrete CSI Documentation Materials 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

As the shift to a LEAN operating environment takes time, training incorporates a phased approach designed to support gradual adoption and improvement. Initial and ongoing training for all participants is a mandatory component of LEAN JOC components. Key performance indicators (KPIs). via Four BT, LLC – www.4BT.us

Contract 165

Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 165

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

by Jennifer Gleisberg, CSI, CDT. Every high-performance coating system is designed to guard surfaces against corrosion and ultraviolet (UV) light degradation, ultimately extending the life cycle of a building. All images courtesy Tnemec Company, Inc. So, the core goal of most industrial coatings is sustainability. Regional Priority.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Certification Green Life Cycle 105

Carol Hagen

JUNE 17, 2011

Even with the Microsoft Office 2010 release that gives you the ability to convert documents to PDF built-in, it’s lacking when it comes to collaboration for the AEC Industry. What PDFs do best is share documents in a format that everyone can access. What PDFs do best is share documents in a format that everyone can access.

Estimating 134

Estimating AutoCAD Revit Drawings 134

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Proper JOC contract design and management are central to improved renovation and repair outcomes. Standard data architecture – CSI Masterformat is the North American standard data format for construction. Maintain Job Order RFPs, Job Orders, Estimates, Reviews, and Documents… all in one place. Monitoring. Ongoing training.

Contract 100

Contract Procurement Renovating Life Cycle 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 1, 2019

One that can be easily documented, understood, and shared with all participants and stakeholders. The goals of LEAN Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery can easily be achieved if proper care is given to organization-specific design and appropriate phased implementation.

Procurement 100

Procurement Plans Management CSI 100

Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 25, 2014

A specification (often abbreviated as spec) can be termed as a type of a technical standard to be referenced by a contract or procurement document. CSI (Construction Specifications Institute) is a renowned association that provides the standardization of construction language related with building specifications.

CSI 45

CSI Construction Life Cycle Documentation 45

Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 11, 2014

A specification (often abbreviated as spec) can be termed as a type of a technical standard to be referenced by a contract or procurement document. CSI (Construction Specifications Institute) is a renowned association that provides the standardization of construction language related with building specifications.

CSI 45

CSI Construction Estimating Life Cycle 45

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

As the shift to a LEAN operating environment takes time, training incorporates a phased approach designed to support gradual adoption and improvement. Initial and ongoing training for all participants is a mandatory component of LEAN JOC components.

Contract 132

Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 132

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2017

Remember that a Job Order Contract can be designed, implemented, and managed by the Owner, a combination of an Owner and a JOC Consultant, or JOC task orders can be executed leveraging a Cooperatives. JOC Unit Price Book – Type, Data Architecture (CSI Masterformat), update strategy. Job Order Contract Documents.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle BIM Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 14, 2017

Traditional design-bid-build, and even design-build are not capable of meeting this threshold, not providing appropriate levels of collaboration and financial transparency. At detailed line item level, an example being the CSI Masterformat data architecture. The Designer”. Unit Price Books – Pros and Cons.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Renovating BIM Environment 100

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. Assure full financial transparency and visibility among all project participants. Simplify project task management.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Renovating Management 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 28, 2017

Traditional design-bid-built has been noteworthy in its failure to deliver efficiency and long-term mutually beneficial relationships. They are designed to obtain the best functional balance between cost, quality, reliability, safety and aesthetic as determined by owner specifications. Identify, classify and document functions.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Contract Management Budgeting 100

Job Order Contracting

MAY 18, 2017

JOB ORDER CONTRACTING Solutions should be designed for Owners and Contractors to drive the best possible outcomes and assure compliance. Subcontractors may or may not be allowed based upon the contract document. All line items should be organized by CSI MasterFormat and updated annually. JOB ORDER CONTRACTING Solutions.

Contract 100

Contract Estimating Procurement Contractors 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 16, 2017

Construction cost estimates are provided by a professional estimating firm either as part of the design team or as an independent party contracted with the construction firms or directly for the agency/owner. The format of the construction cost estimate should be specified by the owner and associated contractual documents.

Estimating 100

Estimating Construction CSI ASPE 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 8, 2019

The associated processes and documentation involving change order requests and approvals should be outlined in the construction contract and the associated program/project operations manual/execution guide. This list should be easy to read and understand by all participants and stakeholders and organized using a CSI Masterformat.

Change Orders 100

Change Orders Contract Negotiation Management 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

LEAN methods provide a proven integrated, coordinated, and efficient way to manage all project and program phases (from design through construction, into operation, and beyond). LEAN Facilities Management / LEAN Construction Delivery.

Renovating 100

Renovating Life Cycle Construction Management 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 24, 2016

They also should be organized using CSI Masterformat. The use of CSI Masterformat data aggregation assures efficient distribution, modification/updating, and proper use of the UPB in concert with JOC procedures and goals. JOC contract, project, estimate, coefficient, and document management are provided within JOC-specific software.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Software Software 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 15, 2017

Documenting and associated presentation of the estimate. Collaboration among construction project participants and/or stakeholder is critical to assuring a proper definition of the scope of services, and thus mandatory if the estimate is to reflect the expectations of the owners, design, contractor, etc. Estimate preparation.

Contract 100

Contract Estimating Bidding CSI 100

Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

A specification (often abbreviated as spec ) can be termed as a type of a technical standard to be referenced by a contract or procurement document. CSI ( Construction Specifications Institute ) is a renowned association that provides the standardization of construction language related with building specifications.

Estimating 45

Estimating CSI Construction Materials 45

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

The basic characteristics of effective estimating are well-known and well documented. The associated processes for developing a cost estimate are equally well documented. Thus, focus of this discussion will be on the requirements for establishing reliable construction cost estimates. Basic Characteristics of Credible Cost Estimates.

Estimating 40

Estimating Management CSI Life Cycle 40

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

The Level of Development (LOD) Specification as created and presented by BIMForum.org ” is a reference that enables practitioners in the AEC Industry to specify and articulate a high level of clarity the content and reliability of Building Information Models (BIMs) at various stages in the design and construction process.

BIM 49

BIM CSI Modeling AIA 49

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 1, 2013

It comes up with primitive information toward various perspectives of estimating as well as particular information on an extensive range of specialty estimates organized in the CSI format. One will get detailed briefing ranging from specifications and plan review to what to expect on bidding day.

ASPE 45

ASPE Estimating Bidding CSI 45