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Best Value Facilities Repair, Renovation Work Order Delivery

Job Order Contracting

An industry standard set of terms and definitions, written in plain English, supported by a database of locally researched detailed line item cost information assures accurate technical and cost work scope definition. Needs and deliverables are fully visualized and issues address earlier in the process.

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BIM – 3D Visualization – IFC – IFC4

Building Information Management

definitions of fundamental MVD concepts now form part of the specification. The major highlights of this release candidate are: new ifcXML4, developed according to the new simple ifcXML technology, is part of the specification. fully integrated with new MVD technology, using the new mvdXML technology and ifcDoc tool.

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BIM is NOT 3D Visualization – 4D, 5D ….

Building Information Management

Too much focus on 3D visualization, too much “reinventing the wheel” trying to fit a square peg in a round hole, and virtually NO EMPHASIS upon the requirements for life-cycle management… associated competencies, domains, technologies, ongoing collaboration, integration, and continuous improvement.

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How BIM Helps General Contractors Win More Business

Construction Business Owner

Using a 3D model to visualize what’s happening on the project provides the most value, as it’s much easier to digest for non-specialists. Provided owners better visualizations and transparent project details to remove any doubt and enable faster decision-making. Juneau Construction Company.

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LEAN, BIM, and Measurably Improving Facilities Life-Cycle Management

Job Order Contracting

It’s important to not that “3D” or “3D visualization” is not include in this core definition of BIM. BIM (Building Information Modeling) is the efficient management of the life-cycle of the built environment supported by digital technology.

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BIM and Cloud Computing – Get Beyond 3D Visualization and Focus Upon the “I”

Building Information Management

Definition of BIM. . Definition of THE CLOUD. As the technology solution provided by cloud computing enters the AECOO sector, standardized life-cycle process definitions and associated exchanges of information take front stage to insure that various domain-specific meanings are consistent and apparent at all levels of granularity.

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The Best Approach To The Repair Or Replace Dilemma Of Mechanical Contractors

Contractor Bookkeeping

In the mechanical trades of the construction industry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and related fields of irrigation, low voltage and audio / visual equipment companies there are lively discussions happening regarding "Repair Versus Replace.".