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Essential BIM Terminology

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Often just considered 3D design, building information modeling (BIM) also acts as a collaborative work platform. Data and documents are shared via a common data environment. Each stakeholder or contractor maintains their own data and documents. Asset Information Model (AIM). Project Information Model (PIM).

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BIM, Value Management, Life-cycle Cost Management

Building Information Management

BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. Unfortunately, too much emphasis has been placed upon 3-D visualization and other technology components vs. the process of life-cycle management. Consequently, the need for value management emerges. INTRODUCTION.

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The Future Of Construction – BIM

Lets Build

Building Information Modeling (BIM) can be a valuable tool in the hands of anyone who works in construction. As we saw above, BIM stands for Building Information Modeling. Based on this information the full cycle of a building, from conception to completion, can be managed. What BIM Actually Is. IFC files, COBie files etc.).

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Job Order Contracting Program Implementation Strategy

Job Order Contracting

Technical Specifications to be reference. Job Order Contract Documents. ASSET LIFE-CYCLE MODEL – Total Cost of Ownership Management. Training – introductory, advanced, certification, location, frequency. JOC Technology. JOC Unit Price Book – Type, Data Architecture (CSI Masterformat), update strategy.

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Enabling real-time collaboration in Egyptian construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

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.

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Construction Cost Estimating Trends – 2014 and Beyond

Building Information Management

Major Trends: Shift to life-cycle cost visibility for new construction, renovation, repair, operations, and maintenance. Use of smart object/component technologies to enable easier development and maintenance of cost models. Required use of reference cost data across all sectors.

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Construction Cost Estimating Trends – 2014 and Beyond

Building Information Management

Major Trends: Shift to life-cycle cost visibility for new construction, renovation, repair, operations, and maintenance. Use of smart object/component technologies to enable easier development and maintenance of cost models. Required use of reference cost data across all sectors.