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Virtual reality as a tool for sustainable design

Construction Specifier

Recent developments in virtual reality (VR) technology allow for the visualization of unbuilt information as full-scale occupiable environments, providing previously unavailable insight to designers, clients, and other stakeholders. BIM to VR for spatial visualization.

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BIM – Attempting to Run before you can Walk? – BIM EU-wide Procurement Initiative

Building Information Management

Integrated Project Delivery – IPD for major new construction and Job Order Contracting – JOC for renovation, repair, sustainability and minor new construction are just two of several proven processes. . More education and resources should be expended upon life-cycle management of the build environment vs. 3D modeling.

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LEAN Construction Delivery Process

Building Information Management

3D visualization and technology will do little to solve construction project delivery woes. It requires a focus upon best management practices, education and training, key performance indicators, and continuous improvement, in short, LEAN business process application. Best Value Procurement. LEAN CONSTRUCTION DELIVERY.

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Where will BIM / Efficient Life-cycle Management Supported by Digital Technology Be in Five Years

Building Information Management

As one might expect topics encompassed; design, procurement, policy and standards, technology, education and culture, success to date, areas for innovation, challenges, and barriers to adoption. A workshop with member from the BIM Academy, NBS, and various other was recently held to postulate on this topic.

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BIM ( Building Information Modeling ), Cloud-computing, Changement Management, and Architecture, Engineering, and Construction – III

Building Information Management

Cloud-computing will have a much more significant impact upon how the built environment is managed than 3D visualization. Data silos evolved from improper higher education and professional training practices, inefficient and adversarial construction delivery methods, as well as piecemeal IT procurement policies.

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BIM Guide for Owners – Building Information Management, Model, Modeling

Building Information Management

The benefits include centralized and visual communication, early exploration of options, sustainability, efficient design, integration of disciplines, site control, as built documentation, etc.–effectively effectively developing an asset lifecycle process and model from conception to final retirement. .

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Construction Cost Estimating Software vs. Spreadsheets – State of the Nation 2012

Building Information Management

While accurate, timely, and transparent cost estimating is critical to the success of any renovation, repair, sustainability, or new construction project, most construction cost estimators (over 55%) continue to rely primarily upon manual methods, hard copy documents, or electronic spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel.