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The Pillars of Sustainable Facilities Management

Job Order Contracting

Do you agree that the following are pillars of sustainable facilities management? Robust LEAN programmatic processes are used to efficiently manage all repair, renovation, and new build requirements. Robust LEAN programmatic processes are used to efficiently manage all repair, renovation, and new build requirements.

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An Introduction to Conventional Visual Management

Lean Construction

Visual Management is a visual (sensory) communication strategy that is frequently used to realize Lean Construction goals at the operational level (i.e construction field, design office, facilities etc.).

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Keep Up With Construction Material Cost Changes

Construction Business Owner

Unveiled at their 2024 RSMeans™ Data Webinar, Gordian’s latest tool empowers organizations to gain more real time insight into shifting cost trends across construction categories and geographies – all within a single, visually digestible dashboard. Staying ahead of cost trends is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity.

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Disability and architecture: ADA and universal design at college campuses

BD+C

Disability and architecture: ADA and universal design at college campuses 0 qpurcell Fri, 02/09/2024 - 11:30 Higher Education To help people with disabilities feel part of the campus community, higher education institutions and architects must strive to create settings that not only adhere to but also exceed ADA guidelines.

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Listing of LEAN Construction Practices

Job Order Contracting

Conference Management (CM). Design Structure Matrix (DSM). Design Workshop or Big Room. Health and Safety Improvement Management. Location-Based Management System (LBMS). Onsite Management. Plan of Conditions and Work Environment or Environmental Management System. Target Value Design (TVD).

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What to Look for in Construction Design Software

Lets Build

Construction design software is a necessity in today’s digital landscape, giving industry professionals an easier way to create blueprints and drawings of new designs. However, the construction design software market is overflowing with options—what works for one company might not be ideal for yours.

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Workplace campus design philosophy: People are the new amenity

BD+C

Workplace campus design philosophy: People are the new amenity 0 qpurcell Thu, 03/28/2024 - 10:33 Office Buildings Nick Arambarri, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, NCARB, Director of Commercial, LPA, underscores the value of providing rich, human-focused environments for the return-to-office workforce. People deserve better places to go to.

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