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Best Value Construction Procurement

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Life-cycle reduction of environmental and economic costs associated with the built environment is not “rocket science” Proven methodologies and tools have existed for decades. This presents a significant barrier for many, if not most, Real Property Owners, Contractors, Architects, and Engineers.

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Framework for Integrated Facilities Planning, Procurement, and LEAN Project Delivery

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Any real property owner can develop and deploy a robust Framework for Integrated Facilities Planning, Procurement, and LEAN Project Delivery. On example of share information within a LEAN common data environment (CDE) is a locally researched detailed line item unit price book (UPB). Simplifying a System to Meet Actual Facilities Needs.

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Technology will NOT SOLVE Construction Productivity Woes.

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Those doing the work do far more than complete repair, renovation, maintenance, of new construction tasks, they manage quality and develop creative solutions to ever-present variables. . – Krafcik, 1998. Performance is much more related to management philosophy. appeared first on 4BT.

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Solving Facilities Repair, Reno, New Build Knowledge Problems, Process Problems, Data Problems, and Management Problems

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Significant opportunities and benefits are available to any real property owner willing to address the ever-present challenges associated with facilities life-cycle management and the myriad of ongoing repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds. Training and support for your teams and all awarded contractors.

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Construction Cost Knowledge Management

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Construction cost knowledge management is a component of integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. Information must be presented in plain English, using industry standard terms and definitions, and organized in a standard data format (CSI Masterformat). has proven relatively fruitless.

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Collaborative Construction Cost Estimating 2021

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In order to provide current, actionable information and best support associated decision-making, construction cost estimating and cost analysis must be a collaborative process using a common data environment. Integration with planning, procurement, and project delivery professionals and domains is equally critical.

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RELIABLE Construction Cost Estimating

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Streamlines Communications: Using detailed line time cost data that is l ocally researched and presents in common industry terms assures all participants have a shared view of requirements. Simplifies Collaboration: Early and ongoing sharing of information in a common format, using reliable, proven processes, builds trust.