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Alliance Construction Project Delivery – Driving Public Sector Stewardship of the Built Environment!

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Alliance Construction Project Delivery is critical to public sector stewardship of the built environment. 5 Scope of Work definition and understanding among all parties is a common failure point. #6 5 Scope of Work definition and understanding among all parties is a common failure point. #6 appeared first on 4BT.

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Rainscreen walls: An updated definition for today’s construction environment

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The post Rainscreen walls: An updated definition for today’s construction environment appeared first on Construction Specifier. Wikipedia defines capillary action as “the ability of a liquid to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of, or even in opposition to, external forces like gravity.”.

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Building a Common Data Environment for LEAN Construction Delivery

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A Common Data Environment, CDE is a critical to L EAN construction delivery and improving overall efficiency. A common data environment includes a glossary and set of definitions in plain English using industry standard terms. The post Building a Common Data Environment for LEAN Construction Delivery appeared first on 4BT.

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10 Types of Construction Estimates and their Definitions

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Volatile market conditions such as fluctuating prices, and changes in the supplier environment and regulations can all be hard to predict and therefore difficult to incorporate into an estimate. Definitive Estimate. A detailed estimate often accompanies blueprints and other detailed project documents.

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BIM, LEAN Construction, and a Common Data Environment (CDE)

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BIM, LEAN Construction, and a Common Data Environment (CDE). BIM, LEAN Construction, and a Common Data Environment (CDE) are all core elements to improving collaboration, productivity, quality, and overall satisfaction. Learn more… 2017 BIM, LEAN Construction, and a Common Data Environment (CDE).

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Collaboration and informed decision-making in the construction industry

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To efficiently share cost information, organize data in a standard architecture, such as expanded CSI MasterFormat, and use industry standard terms, definitions, and units of measure. Collaboration in the above manner allows disparate groups, including owners, A/E’s, builders, and procurement professionals, to focus on common goals.

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The FOUR Primary Failure Points associated with Facilities Management and Construction.

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Real property owner leadership, competency, accountability, and commitment – Owners pay the bills are utimately responsible for stewardship of the build environment.