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Construction Classification Criticality – A Draft White Paper

Job Order Contracting

The combination of information related to all aspects of physical assets life-cycle is best called a physical asset model. Physical asset models should NOT be confused with 3-dimensional (3D) visualization, which is merely one of several methods of representing and working with information.

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What to Look for in Construction Design Software

Lets Build

With construction design software, you can visualize different design possibilities, create professional presentations, better assess risks , and make more informed decisions. Construction professionals worldwide have used AutoCAD construction design software since the ‘80s for 2D and 3D drafting. The answer will always be SketchUp.

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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. Level 0 : Level 0 entails basically no collaboration, and only 2D CAD drafting is used. Level 1 : Level 1 BIM is a combination of 3D CAD and 2D for drafting. Asset Information Model (AIM).

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BIM (Building Information Management, Modeling, Model) vs. EVM (Earned Value Managment) vs. TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)

Building Information Management

Source: (PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT) AACE® International Recommended Practice No. Uncategorized 2014 benchmarks Best Practices BIM building information management Earned Value Managment EVM metrics Model Modeling STRATEGY TCO total cost of ownership' EVM has two critical flaws… 1.

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Construction is NOT complex…. People are. Successful Construction Project Delivery Requirements

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Successful Construction Project Delivery, whether repair, renovation, maintenance, or new builds, can only be consistently achieved with a primary focus upon People… then Process, Information, and enabling Technology. Who can offer change ideas (informally and formally)? What information is used in the process?

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DOE Seeks Energy Modeling Feedback

Building Information Management

The Department of Energy is seeking input a draft Building Energy Modeling (BEM) Roadmap. The draft Roadmap outlines steps to help increase the use of BEM tools for the design and operation of energy-efficient buildings. DOE-BTO-BEM-Roadmap-DRAFT-2-1-2016_0. Send your comments to BEMroadmap@ee.doe.gov.

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JOC Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Contract Administrator issues a Request for Proposal (RFP) to JOC contractor (alternately process can require contractor to submit a draft detailed SOW for owner review prior to issuance of RFP). Any associated subcontractor information. Request for Proposal. Proposal form contractor is due within established timeline.