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Process centric data models are needed for BIM and ….

Building Information Management

Linkage for multiple “competencies” and/or “knowledge domains” associate with strategic and capital planning, design, procurement, construction, project management, repair, maintenance, sustainability, operations, and deconstruction/re-use. Planning, design, procurement, construction, repair, maintenance, operations.

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Construction Cost Estimating Trends – 2014 and Beyond

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Demand for higher productivity in the construction sector and environmental sustainability is reaching a critical level and causing significant changes in both construction cost estimating and the AEC industry as a whole. Emphasis upon estimate and project sharing, collaboration, and reuse (vs. eTakeoff /BIM/QTO).

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Construction Cost Estimating Trends – 2014 and Beyond

Building Information Management

Demand for higher productivity in the construction sector and environmental sustainability is reaching a critical level and causing significant changes in both construction cost estimating and the AEC industry as a whole. Emphasis upon estimate and project sharing, collaboration, and reuse (vs. eTakeoff /BIM/QTO).

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

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A focus upon these and principles associated with the life-cycle management of the built environment would be of far more value than 3d modeling. Adjusting priorities would provide more significant value such as: 1. More education and resources should be expended upon life-cycle management of the build environment vs. 3D modeling.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud Now Supports Over 235 Integrations  

Autodesk Construction Cloud

models, documents, etc.). EarthCam’s unique ability to accurately align real-time photos and video over 3D models in Navisworks gives new perspectives and transforms collaboration.? . Now actual hours and quantities can be compared to original estimates. Performance Tracking . Read more about the feature in our blog. ? .

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BIM and Cloud Computing – Get Beyond 3D Visualization and Focus Upon the “I”

Building Information Management

Current the most common being use of proprietary 3D visualization software for the purpose of supporting the design and construction phases of the facility life-cycle. Applications are available via the Internet on a “right to use” and “pay-as-you-go” subscription model. BIM can be applied at various levels. Definition of THE CLOUD.

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

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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.