Job Order Contracting

JULY 28, 2023

Cost effective facilities FSRM, Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization can now be accomplished with the integration of robust process and planning, procurement, and project delivery teams within a common data environment (CDE) inclusive of current, local market, granular line item construction task data. Modernization.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Life Cycle Estimating Management 130

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 16, 2017

Introduction to Current Construction Cost ESTIMATING Techniques . Robust construction cost estimating is critical to improving productivity, quality, delivery times, cost control, and overall satisfaction for any renovation, repair, or new project. ESTIMATING FORMATS. TYPES OF ESTIMATING & ESTIMATES.

Estimating 100

Estimating Construction CSI ASPE 100

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Architects Design and plan construction projects, considering both aesthetic and functional aspects. Engineers (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical) Civil engineers focus on the design and maintenance of infrastructure. Structural engineers design and analyze structures for stability and safety.

Construction 315

Construction Project Management Electrical Safety 315

Job Order Contracting

JULY 19, 2023

Understanding that process drives construction outcomes is a critical learning for real property owners, designers, and builders. Alignment between the owner and the design/construction teams can only be accomplished via a collaborative approach that fully defines to work requirements, areas, and work packages.

Construction 130

Construction Procurement Budgeting Budget 130

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The fundamental reason the assumptions most public sector professionals have are incorrect when it comes to life-cycle management of the built environment. Lumps sum bids from contractors or subcontracts, historical costs, or benchmark cost data are reliable forms of cost estimation. … Poor Assumptions Drive Disaster.

Life Cycle 224

Life Cycle Subcontracting Procurement Bidding 224

Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

Due to the quick adoption of new tools and technologies, keeping competitive and being successful in the current environment of the construction industry are now closely related to implementing technological innovations. The construction industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation as it embraces the digital age.

Innovation 254

Innovation Construction Safety Budgeting 254

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2022

Job Order Contracting best management practices should be applied throughout the life cycle of every program, contract, project, estimate, and work order. Request a joint site visit to enable the development of detailed SOW and to provide sufficient information for the design builder to develop a detailed line-item proposals.

Contract 200

Contract Management Procurement Life Cycle 200

BD+C

APRIL 27, 2023

Passing The Test for Safer School Design 1 kcichowicz Thu, 04/27/2023 - 09:59 Knowing testing protocols can help us understand how to better provide protection in areas that need to address multiple types of life safety threats. There are best-practice guidelines for designing safer schools, which are a great starting point.

Design 90

Design Security Safety Products 90

Construction Marketing

MARCH 31, 2023

It also poses a threat to wildlife and the general environment. This usually includes site inspection and monitoring to analyze, assess and understand the estimated environmental damage caused by new projects. Environmental consultants can design effective programs through data collection and inspection.

Consulting 238

Consulting Management Regulation Inspections 238

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2021

An independent Government estimate of construction costs shall be prepared and furnished to the contracting officer at the earliest practicable time for each proposed contract and for each contract modification anticipated to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. FAR 36.203 Government estimate of construction costs.

Estimating 149

Estimating Construction Contract Renovating 149

BD+C

APRIL 13, 2023

Melanie Baumhover, AIA, LEED AP, BWBR, and Melanie Gullixson, RN, BSN, Allina Health Healthcare Facilities Hospital Design Trends Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Architects Building Owners We’re in the middle of a mental health care crisis. And it’s not only patients who are at risk in this environment.

Design 52

Design Risk Modeling Equipment 52

BD+C

MARCH 20, 2023

Corie Baker, AIA, EDAC, LEED AP BD+C Healthcare Facilities Modular Building Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction In recent years, we’ve seen an accelerated shift towards the use of prefabrication in new construction. Utilizing Prefabrication as a Sustainability Strategy 1.

Sustainability 128

Sustainability Environment Materials AIA 128

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The basics Step 1: Identify ALL Participants and Stakeholders and Meet with Them (Planning, Procurement, Designers, Builders, Building Users) Focus upon clearly defining and communicating desired outcomes for all involved. An initial baseline Scope of Work including core requirements, scope, budget, and timeline should be the outcome.

Management 217

Management CSI Budgeting Budget 217

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2020

IPD software and support services provide an environment with a collaborative focus upon requirements definition and successful repair, renovation, and new construction project completion. Defined common data environment. Common Data Environment. Key performance indicators. Sample High-level Workflow.

Software 150

Software Software CSI Life Cycle 150

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2021

This can only be accomplished on an organization-wide basis by integrating People, Process, Information, and Technology using a common data environment (locally researched detailed unit line-item cost data, organized by CSI Masterformat), owner leadership and support, and leverage of core LEAN principles. Inappropriate project delivery team.

Innovation 204

Innovation Procurement Construction Budgeting 204

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Among the most efficient construction technologies are building estimation software , cloud-based systems, building information modeling, and more. These are some but not the least solutions that can enhance the design, accounting, budget planning, on-site and business processes, and management. Construction Software.

Industrial 120

Industrial Construction Software Software 120

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Alternative LEAN Project Delivery consistently drives mutually beneficial best value outcomes for the owner, designer, builder, and facility user. Is only works if it is coincident with the creation of common interests within an environment with which everyone works, jointly and collaboratively. Change is fundamental for all parties.

Procurement 151

Procurement Environment Change Orders Plans 151

Green Building Law Update

JULY 19, 2020

Howard County, Maryland has become the first jurisdiction in the state and one of few places in the country to pass a mandatory “bird-friendly design” law for new construction of privately owned buildings. The bird-friendly design standards that the Director adopts by regulation and that are equivalent to Pilot Credit #55.

New York City 289

New York City Green Maryland Permits 289

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 5, 2017

A renowned and 15 years old formwork & structures contractor located in Melbourne's Western suburbs, is seeking an experienced, methodical and perfect estimator on permanent basis to work in tandem with estimating manager of the company. Should have the capacity to estimate precisely and prepare full BOQ.

Estimating 40

Estimating Concrete Contractors Drawings 40

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 1, 2023

Willmott Dixon Interiors is extending its track-record for modernising key Government offices with the refurbishment of the London home of the Department for Education Under the 27-month project, worth an estimated £34m, the Grade II listed Sanctuary Buildings in Victoria will get a phased CAT B fit-out of 12,850sq m.

Office 80

Office Environment Project Management Education 80

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

Public and private sector real property owners and facilities management professionals can leverage LEAN JOC to achieve more efficient use of existing capital resources in a full transparent and compliant planning and operating environment. It is not simply a LEAN “philosophy”, but a robust operating environment.

Contract 165

Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 165

Construction Enquirer

MAY 30, 2023

New stadium will anchor a major housing development at town centre site Chief Operating Officer Michael Moran said: “The next phase now is an engagement with Luton Council and key stakeholders such as the Environment Agency and Historic England as we take them all through our detailed design process.

Plans 123

Plans Site Retail Estimating 123

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 26, 2022

International design firm, RKD , has a rich legacy dating back to its formation in Dublin, Ireland, in 1913. Sustainable design connects and unifies RKD’s multi-service, multi-sector approach. Driving the Productivity of Design Teams. RKD began using BIM 360 in 2018 to enhance workflows across its international office network.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk BIM Design Innovation 52

Constructonomics

JANUARY 16, 2014

Concrete is the most abundantly used material in construction, in the developed world it is estimated that around 60% of the built environment is concrete based, and as we move further towards a greener future every day it has never been more important. Sustainable Construction. Utter Abundance.

Concrete 167

Concrete Design Construction Estimating 167

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.

Estimating 40

Estimating BIM Life Cycle Construction 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 31, 2023

In fact, more than 90% of respondents to the Autodesk 2023 State of Design & Make report say that upskilling is important to their companies. Design and BIM Prefabrication is all about building a structure's elements offsite and assembling them on location. This is where design and BIM training comes in.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk BIM Innovation Materials 98

Wolgast Corporation

OCTOBER 26, 2023

With Wolgast’s Design-Build approach, you will have all the information needed to submit to your lender and title company to present your plans with confidence. However, the 40% will be locked in at current interest rates for 20 years, making this possibly a less desirable option in the current rate environment. Cashflow is “king.”

Commercial 125

Commercial Finance Banking Equity 125

Construction Specifier

JULY 13, 2023

By Mike Smalley Everyone has reasonable expectations to feel secure and comfortable while occupying interior environments such as schools, workplaces, hospitals, churches, and entertainment venues. Research from SafeHome.org estimates that while property crime occurrences have fallen by 33 percent since 2010, violent crime in U.S.

Security 52

Security Innovation Environment Safety 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 24, 2021

Create a shared scope of work using a a detailed line item construction cost estimate using locally researched cost data. Collaborative design for constructibility. A common data environment supports collaboration. The environment retains sufficient flexibility to enable local/on-site decision-making within global parameters.

Renovating 182

Renovating Life Cycle Visualization Environment 182

Job Order Contracting

JULY 9, 2019

Design based upon a Detailed Estimate – Team Works to Issues and Produce Solutions – Engage Those Doing the Work in Decision-Making. Design based upon a Detailed Estimate – Team Works to Issues and Produce Solutions – Engage Those Doing the Work in Decision-Making. LEAN Construction Delivery.

Procurement 100

Procurement Construction CSI Bidding 100

Lets Build

JULY 22, 2022

Target value delivery is a design and delivery process, allowing teams to: Collaboratively explore ideas to find the best overall solution. Keeping the line of communication between team members, owners, and stakeholders open throughout every project phase, from design to delivery. This brings us to target value delivery.

Construction 148

Construction Risk Budgeting Budget 148

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 12, 2020

All the tools and services are readily available to facilities management teams, once leadership provide the commitment to support stewardship of the the built environment. Traditional methods for planning, cost estimating, procurement, and project delivery are incapable of driving mutually beneficial optimal outcomes.

Renovating 152

Renovating Life Cycle Procurement Construction 152

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Essentially, 3D BIM lets you create and visualize the building's design. In addition, the model lives in a common data environment (CDE), allowing teams to collaborate in the cloud and work on the project using updated information. One of the best uses of 3D BIM is its role in clash detection. What is 4D BIM?: What is 5D BIM?:

BIM 98

BIM Modeling Schedule Visualization 98

Building Information Management

MAY 15, 2012

First and foremost BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. Construction cost estimating, and facility life-cycle cost estimating are critical components of any facility design, project delivery, repair, renovation, sustainability, or planning function.

Estimating 49

Estimating BIM Life Cycle Construction 49

Job Order Contracting

JULY 22, 2020

The fundamental issues associated with design-bid-build and even design-bid, are well known to experienced AECOO professionals (architecture, engineering, construction, operations, owner). Rampant waste and high levels of dissatisfaction of all participants and stakeholders are the norm.

Procurement 147

Procurement Plans Construction Bidding 147

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

Public and private sector real property owners and facilities management professionals can leverage LEAN JOC to achieve more efficient use of existing capital resources in a full transparent and compliant planning and operating environment. It is not simply a LEAN “philosophy”, but a robust operating environment.

Contract 132

Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 132

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Marc Asnis, AICP MFPRO+ Blog University Buildings Healthcare Facilities Mixed-Use Apartments Retail Centers Shopping Centers Designers Architects Adaptive Reuse Exterior Restoration Interior Architecture Sustainability Sustainable Development The death of the 20th century shopping mall is evident all across the country.

Austin 105

Austin Sustainability San Francisco Site 105