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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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What Will Construction Look Like In The Future?

Construction Marketing

The big data concept refers to the huge quantities of information that have been stored in the past and continue to be stored up-to-date. This will help in accessing more data and properly analyzing it to draw conclusions that are tailor-made for practical building and construction. The Big Data Concept. Internet Of Things.

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BIM Objects, Data, and Information – More than a 3D Pretty Picture – Soooo Much More!

Building Information Management

Traditionally, a value that was represented on a drawing may not correctly corresponded with the value within the specification simply due to a ‘typo’ An example being where a ’60 minute fire door’ has been recorded on the drawing but has been recorded as ’90 minutes fire rating’ within the specification.

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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Project Delivery Method

Autodesk Construction Cloud

While a project’s ultimate goal is a successful completion, the steps it takes to get there are critical to profits and project’s life cycle. Sometimes owners require the ability to fast-track construction before all drawings and support plans, such as engineering documents, are complete. Design-Bid-Build (DBB).

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Job Order Contracting - Untitled Article

Job Order Contracting

The latest (and correct version) construction cost estimates, drawings, issues, or reports are instantly available. and drawings, DWG, JPG, TIFF, PNG, RVT, etc., Additional White Papers / References: ASSET LIFE-CYCLE MODEL – Total Cost of Ownership Management – A framework for facilities life-cycle management.

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School Board Business Officers Better Serve Facilities Requirements with Innovative Tool Kit

Job Order Contracting

The latest (and correct version) construction cost estimates, drawings, issues, or reports are instantly available. and drawings, DWG, JPG, TIFF, PNG, RVT, etc., contact-form-7] Additional White Papers / References: ASSET LIFE-CYCLE MODEL – Total Cost of Ownership Management – A framework for facilities life-cycle management.