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Integrated Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Solution

Job Order Contracting

The ultimate benefit provided by integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery solution is significantly improved life-cycle total cost of ownership asset management. Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and. contact-form] Learn more about… Choosing IPD & Lean.

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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

Sharing actionable, transparent information with all construction project participants and stakeholders early on, and throughout the construction and operations life-cycle of a built structure, would measurably mitigate change orders, legal disputes, and waste. and maintenance information into the building knowledge base.

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Efficient Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Construction Basics

Job Order Contracting

Even though the majority of costs (approximately 80% of total life-cycle costs) occur during the operational and maintenance (O&M) phase, decision-making is largely made based upon lowest bidder versus best value as well as current year impacts versus multi-year considerations. Integrated Projects Delivery. Job Order Contracting.

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The high cost of low maintenance

BD+C

The primary causes of engineering failures are typically related to design flaws, material failures, construction deficiencies, deferred maintenance, or a combination of one or more of the previously mentioned reasons. Additionally, personal injury or death occurs resulting in the loss of use of the space and legal expenses.

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School Districts can Learn from LEAN Construction

Job Order Contracting

When compared to the industry norm of 75% of all construction projects being over budget, delayed, or resulting in legal disputes. Properly designed and implemented JOC Programs can optimize school operations budgets and construction bonds, resulting in more dollars spent on actual construction versus procurement costs and waste.

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The Legal Aspects of BIM

Building Information Management

BIM is the efficient full life cycle operation of the built environment, with the promise of managing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and associated physical and functional conditions in concert with an organization’s changing needs. So… back to the legal aspects of BIM. Appropriate distribution of risk.

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The Legal Aspects of BIM

Building Information Management

BIM is the efficient full life cycle operation of the built environment, with the promise of managing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and associated physical and functional conditions in concert with an organization’s changing needs. So… back to the legal aspects of BIM. Appropriate distribution of risk.

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