Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 13, 2023

From voluntary transparency to government mandate Initial awareness of sustainable design and construction in the U.S. This information was used to document requirements in the LEED rating system, then used to achieve points and ultimately a rating of the final structure.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Construction Products Concrete 52

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The next phase of sustainability in luxury hotels 0 qpurcell Fri, 09/15/2023 - 11:42 Hotel Facilities The luxury hotel market has seen an increase in green-minded guests looking for opportunities to support businesses that are conscientious of the environment. And consumers are happy to spend more money on those brands.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Materials Environment Green 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 22, 2022

How Upgrade Estate uses Autodesk Construction Cloud to build more sustainably avoiding 9,000 preconstruction clashes on just one project. They strive to increase social impact in a value-driven context through an economically sustainable model. At Upgrade Estate, we have a goal of being entirely net zero by 2035. ©Luc Roymans.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability BIM Modeling Autodesk 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Sustainability is a key focus in today’s construction sector. Integrating digital technology into a construction project from the design phase can increase transparency and collaboration amongst all project stakeholders by leveraging Building Information Management (BIM). Sustainability in Action. 3D as an Enabler.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Construction Autodesk Documentation 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Most Independent Government Cost Estimates are Not Well Documented. The usefulness of an IGE to a contracting officer and other Government interest depends largely upon its supporting documentation. The best source of information for “construction” IGEs is a locally researched detailed unit price book.

Estimating 264

Estimating Contract Documentation Office 264

GCP Applied Technologies

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

Sustainable construction products and technologies. SUSTAINABLE CONCRETE | SUSTAINABLE CEMENT | SUSTAINABLE BUILDING ENVELOPE. SUSTAINABLE CONCRETE. Concrete admixtures can also optimize the production process for sustainability. Phillip.fry@gc…. Thu, 11/28/2019 - 11:43. GCP Applied Technologies.

Sustainability 78

Sustainability Products Concrete Construction 78

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2020

This optimal outcomes is possible via the appropriate and consistent integration of people, process, information, and technology. A common data environment, CDE, aid in efficient information sharing and updating. Owner leadership is a core requirement as are positive relationships among all participants and oversight entities.

Procurement 155

Procurement Plans CSI Construction 155

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 10, 2022

OpenBUILD(TM) is The ONLY Construction Integrated Project Delivery Solution with Locally Researched Cost Visibility with Program Management, Contract Management, Proposal/Bid/Estimate Management, Workorder Management , Project Management, Document Management, Team Management, Issues/Task Management, Workflow Management, and BIM integration.

Procurement 223

Procurement Construction BIM Change Orders 223

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2024

Digital technology tools today have changed the face of what it means to be in construction by enabling cloud collaboration, improving workforce productivity and making sustainable practices easy to achieve. The company uses adaptive thinking to achieve their greater purpose—sustainable living for all. It's like living on a resort.

BIM 119

BIM Management Design Autodesk 119

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 12, 2024

Attaining a sustainable built environment requires Facilities Leaders NOT Facilities Managers. #1. Time, objective, current actionable information is critical to any project. Managers focus upon goals; leaders grow their people and perfect their systems. Leaders leverage systems-thinking and are process-oriented. . #3.

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Management Plans Resource Products 193

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Decision-making methods within LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery frameworks enable and assure full stakeholder (buyers, designers, builders, building users, FMers…) participation in early stages of the project considerations and support collaboration among previously conflicting sustainable criteria and adversarial team members.

Life Cycle 114

Life Cycle Procurement Construction Documentation 114

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 29, 2020

Detailed line item construction cost estimating is a prerequisite to obtaining best value outcomes for facilities / built infrastructure repair, renovation maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects. Each line item is associated with a unit of measure and includes labor, material, equipment, and crew information.

Estimating 151

Estimating Procurement Life Cycle Construction 151

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Both serve to aid in overall continuous improve of repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects. The process including identifying and analyzing direct costs and variances at a granular level and associated validation using source documents and independent locally researched construction cost information.

Construction 160

Construction Procurement Documentation CSI 160

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Their relative level of success impacts society, the economy productivity, and sustainability. The role of facilities management (FM) is to cost effectively provide the appropriate physical environment for organizations to support core activities. Upskilling real property owners is key.

Procurement 154

Procurement Construction Environment Management 154

Safety Services Company

MARCH 11, 2024

It streamlines the prequalification process by providing a centralized platform for contractors to manage their safety and compliance documentation. What You Should Know About Constellium Constellium is a global leader in the sustainable production and recycling of aluminum products. Complete the following information in *ISNetworld®.

Safety 48

Safety OSHA Documentation Contractors 48

FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

The answers can be determined but only after documented due diligence using Task Based Risk Assessment (past blogs) and assessing feasibility of hazard controls. The informative Note to the Hazard Control Hierarchy in this standard cites. Informative Note 1: Not all potential risk reduction measures are practicable.

Feasibility 136

Feasibility Risk Documentation Safety 136

Job Order Contracting

JULY 31, 2020

Solutions such as the OpenJOC(TM) Framework, optimize the integration off people, process, information, and enabling technology to drive best value outcomes for both real property owners and construction services providers. The proven path to the the former is an integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery environment.

Contract 158

Contract Procurement Construction BIM 158

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 18, 2021

Owner responsibility for construction waste is clearly documented. are far from complex and are documented and executed in a logical, simple, and concise manner. The proven principles, systems, workflows, etc. Focus upon Integrated Process and Strategic Alignment.

Construction 149

Construction Documentation Procurement Renovating 149

Construction Marketing

APRIL 11, 2023

Modern projects are incorporating building information management (BIM) software. All stakeholders have access to the same files, documents, drawing, and models. It gives real-time information on project goals and milestones, ensuring that all important deadlines are met. But it is not the only type of software to use in 2023.

Project Management 312

Project Management Innovation Management Industrial 312

Wolgast Corporation

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Navigating Commercial Building Loan Landscape for Small Business One of the essential components of business growth and sustainability is securing necessary financial resources. 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.

Commercial 125

Commercial Finance Banking Equity 125

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 21, 2018

Integration of People, Process, Information, and Technology with LEAN best management practices (BMPs). Compliance reviews on all JOC proposals via an Informal Compliance Review ICR (TM) or Formal Compliance Review FCR (TM) at owner and/or cooperative designation. Unite States Government Printing Office, House Document No.

Contract 100

Contract Renovating Sustainability United States 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2022

Much like shipbuilding, the process involves a series of documenting, scheduling, and testing processes. Sustainable Solutions: Commissioning for Improved Building Performance . Important aspects of this well coordinated process include centralizing communications and documentation.

Commissioning 84

Commissioning Documentation Autodesk Change Orders 84

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

Building Information Management, Model and Modeling. BIM is a term which represents three separate but linked functions: Building Information Management: Is the ORGANIZATION & CONTROL of the business process by utilizing the information in the digital prototype to effect the sharing of information over the entire lifecycle of an asset.

Modeling 40

Modeling BIM Management Life Cycle 40

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

The successful integration of People, Process, Information, and Technology leads to the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects on-time and on- budget. with the result being improved overall productivity.

Life Cycle 115

Life Cycle Procurement Renovating Budgeting 115

Building Information Management

JUNE 19, 2012

State universities continue to make strong efforts to bring sustainability to their campuses through capital and curriculum related projects. However, these efforts have not yet been paired with strategies for improving the sustainability of the landscape. Sustainable Grounds / Landscapes.

Sustainability 45

Sustainability Contract Documentation Plans 45

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 20, 2018

As we discussed in a recent blog post , the JBKnowledge 2017 Construction Technology report found that building information modeling (BIM) adoption in the United States has been fairly slow, with only 27 percent of construction companies having a BIM department. The exact opposite is true.

BIM 227

BIM US United States Los Angeles 227

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 22, 2018

All the tools , training , information, processes, and support are available to ANY procurement and facilities management team that wants to consistently deliver renovation, repair, and minor new construction project on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction. We hope you benefit from the following information.

Contract 100

Contract Guidelines Documentation Estimating 100

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 23, 2018

The BREEAM certification process was developed in 1990 and uses a rating system to assess building sustainability in a variety of categories. BREEAM buildings could be the next big thing in sustainable construction. in 2016 , which allowed owners of existing buildings to assess their sustainability and achieve certifications.

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Certification Green United States Sustainability 180

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Information – A shared common data environment, CDE, using LOCALLY RESEARCHED detailed line item construction cost data assures a mutual understanding of all project requirements. Uses – On-demand renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability projects and minor new construction are fully supported. Fully transparent and verifiable.

Contract 100

Contract CSI Environment Renovating 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 1, 2019

The benefits of LEAN process adoption consistent include the optimized delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects. Locally Researched Actionable Information. One that can be easily documented, understood, and shared with all participants and stakeholders.

Procurement 100

Procurement Plans Management CSI 100

Building Information Management

JUNE 19, 2012

State universities continue to make strong efforts to bring sustainability to their campuses through capital and curriculum related projects. However, these efforts have not yet been paired with strategies for improving the sustainability of the landscape. Sustainable Grounds / Landscapes.

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Contract Documentation Plans 40

Building Information Management

JULY 2, 2012

Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVACie), released by the Engineer Research and Development Center for public review. Accompanying the technical documentation are instructions for creating the HVACie files using commercial design software. 2012-03-01-CERL-CR-12-2-ModelView. ERDC/CERL CR-12-2 ii.

Documentation 40

Documentation Equipment Modeling Design 40

Building Information Management

JULY 2, 2012

Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVACie), released by the Engineer Research and Development Center for public review. Accompanying the technical documentation are instructions for creating the HVACie files using commercial design software. 2012-03-01-CERL-CR-12-2-ModelView. ERDC/CERL CR-12-2 ii.

Documentation 40

Documentation Equipment Modeling Design 40

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 31, 2019

It is the goal of this document to introduce public sector procurement, facilities management, and administration to the principles, processes, functions, tools, and methods consistent with LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. The importance of this information is non-trivial.

Procurement 103

Procurement Plans Life Cycle Construction 103

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 29, 2019

The consistent delivery of prioritized quality repair, renovation, sustainability, maintenance and new construction projects on-time and on-budget is possible for any real property owner with sufficient leadership and domain-specific competency. What is LEAN Facilities Management.

Management 100

Management Life Cycle Procurement Renovating 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

LEAN Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a robust integrated project delivery process for repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction. LEAN JOC integrated People, Process, Information, and collaborative Technology to consistently yield quality projects on-time and on-budget. INTRODUCTION.

Contract 165

Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 165

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 25, 2023

Not only that, but the fact that there are no conflicts between different versions being worked on by different teams also saves huge amounts of time, stress and rework, says Ahmed Nafea, Building Information Modelling (BIM) manager in Polar Management, the project management arm of Redcon.

Autodesk 80

Autodesk Construction BIM Inspections 80