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Essential BIM Terminology

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Viewpoint’s software integrates with BIM to enhance collaboration. Viewpoint software seamlessly integrates with BIM for increased collaboration. Data and documents are shared via a common data environment. Each stakeholder or contractor maintains their own data and documents. BIM Levels. Project Information Model (PIM).

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COBIE – BIM – Life-cycle Facility Managment

Building Information Management

As a result, it is hoped, that this document can be applied to accelerate the already rapid use of COBie world-wide. COBie does not add new requirements to contracts; it simply changes the format of existing deliverables from paper documents and proprietary formats, to an open, international standard format. 2012 – via FMOC.

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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. BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. The recent increase in demand for sustainable or green buildings is further making the consideration of life cycle cost an issue.

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The Future Of Construction – BIM

Lets Build

To put it simply, BIM refers to a collaborative method of working which is based on the generation and exchange of data and information between the various project parties. Based on this information the full cycle of a building, from conception to completion, can be managed. Softwares like Aconex or Viewpoint can be used as the CDE.

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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. Required use of reference cost data across all sectors. Decision support systems will be outcome-driven with life cycle cost, performance, function, and reuse consideration appropriately weighted.

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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. Required use of reference cost data across all sectors. Decision support systems will be outcome-driven with life cycle cost, performance, function, and reuse consideration appropriately weighted.

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The “I” in BIM, OMNICLASS, and the Criticality of Getting it RIGHT…. Now!

Building Information Management

In order to efficiently manage the life-cycle of the build environment, robust process, terms, and decision support tools are required that deal with physical and functional conditions, costs, priorities, risks, etc. A life-cycle vs. first cost mentality/approach for planning, decision-making, and resource allocation.