Building Information Management

MAY 23, 2012

Professional construction cost estimators are critical to any collaborative, transparent, and productive BIM solution. Experienced cost estimators who appropriately leverage technology and embrace collaboration will excel.

Estimating 45

Estimating BIM Life Cycle Renovating 45

Building Information Management

MAY 18, 2012

A professional construction cost estimator in an important team member of any renovation, repair, sustainability, or new construction project. The Department of Labor projects a 36% increase in demand for cost estimators over the next several years. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program.

Estimating 40

Estimating Software Software Construction 40

Building Information Management

JANUARY 29, 2013

It is less costly and more sustainable to reuse existing buildings. With 345,000 buildings, with over 105,000 buildings more than 50 years old, the importance of efficient renovation, repair, and sustainability of existing buildings is paramount. Sustainment/Status Quo. Owner creates internal estimating (IGE).

Sustainability 45

Sustainability Life Cycle Procurement Estimating 45

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 1, 2012

I am “mad as hell” at how 3D visualization vendors have marketed BIM. Sure 3D visualization is a great tool, and a valuable component of BIM… but in itself, 3D visualization is NOT BIM. ” – Jim Skea, Chair – Sustainable Energy, Imperial College of London. . BIM Strategy FRAMEWORK.

Life Cycle 61

Life Cycle BIM Environment Sustainability 61

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The 3 Rs of Sustainability Applied to Construction. Do you know the three Rs of sustainability in construction — and how they may affect your business? After reading, you’ll be able to take steps toward better sustainability yourself. . Topics include virtual visualization and how long it will take to implement VR.

Construction 98

Construction BIM Estimating Autodesk 98

Building Information Management

JANUARY 17, 2012

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. All of these are common within all phases of construction, repair, renovation, or sustainability projects. BIM can be applied at various levels.

BIM 78

BIM Visualization Life Cycle Software 78

Building Information Management

JANUARY 29, 2013

It is less costly and more sustainable to reuse existing buildings. With 345,000 buildings, with over 105,000 buildings more than 50 years old, the importance of efficient renovation, repair, and sustainability of existing buildings is paramount. Sustainment/Status Quo. Owner creates internal estimating (IGE).

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Life Cycle Procurement Estimating 40

Building Information Management

MAY 3, 2012

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.

Estimating 40

Estimating Software Software Construction 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2012

Powerful cost estimating software, integrated with visual estimating, contract management, project management, and document management is the new standard. Make the move to newer, more productive cost estimating and project management systems. Estimating with Microsoft Excel”, Brigham Young University.

Estimating 40

Estimating Contractors Kentucky Software 40

Building Information Management

MAY 30, 2013

Above is from the Federal Facilities Council and shared via 4Clicks.com – leading provider of cost estimating and efficient project delivery software and services for JOC – Job Order Contracting, SABER, IDIQ, MATOC, SATOC, MACC, POCA, BOA, BOS and more.

Infrastructure 40

Infrastructure Life Cycle Estimating DC 40

Construction Specifier

MARCH 12, 2021

This includes building controls, lighting, electrical and digital infrastructure, audio/visual (A/V), and other aspects of the structure. As buildings become more complex and connected, the demand for BUILDING materials supporting high-performance facilities has also increased.

Certification 57

Certification Materials Green Products 57

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 18, 2021

In fact, it’s estimated that poor decisions based on poor data may be impacting costs in the global construction industry at upwards of $1.85 The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction at UCL also recognizes the need to manage the proliferation of data in the construction sector. “Our trillion. .

Construction 52

Construction Life Cycle Education Visualization 52

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

How can multiple cost estimators share information on a project, or communicate with Owners, Contractors, AE’s, Subs, etc… if they aren’t speaking the same language? Even today, many view BIM as 3D visualization, vs. life-cycle building management supported by technology!

Renovating 45

Renovating Life Cycle Sustainability Products 45

BD+C

APRIL 18, 2024

Julio He Airports Designers Standards Energy-Efficient Design Insulation Sustainable Design and Construction Airports around the globe contribute to the local economy, tourism, and trade. The aviation industry accounts for about 2% of the emissions worldwide; it is estimated that it will reach 3% by 2050.

Airports 52

Airports Design Housing Materials 52

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

via 4Clicks.com – Premier cost estimating and efficient project delivery software featuring visual estimating, best representation of RSMeans Cost Data, contact, project and document management, for facility renovation, repair, sustainability, and minor new construction : JOC, SABER, IDIQ, IPD, SATOC, MATOC, BOCA, BOA, …

Infrastructure 40

Infrastructure Transportation Visualization Estimating 40

Building Information Management

AUGUST 20, 2012

Job Order Contracting – JOC, and SABER are proven implementations of IPD for renovation, repair, sustainability, and minor new construction projects. 4Clicks.com – Premier cost estimating and efficient project delivery software for JOC – Job Order Contracting, SABER, SATOC, IDIQ,MATOC, MACC, POCA, BOA.

AIA 55

AIA Visualization Contract Estimating 55

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

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. . Public sector projects would best be served in the short term by adopting collaborative construction delivery methods.

BIM 40

BIM Procurement Life Cycle United States 40

Construction Specifier

MAY 25, 2020

K-12 public schools are currently in need of renovation or modernization investments at an estimated cost of nearly $200 billion. As architects and interior designers continue to address these needs and push the envelope of institutional design, they are turning to sustainable materials and energy-efficient products and building practices.

Education 52

Education Environment Visualization Design 52

Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2012

Sustainability. Policy makers and members of the building community are encouraged to use a common definition for sustainability. budgets, insurance and tax incentives) to help finance sustainable life-cycle performance for buildings and related infrastructure. Defining High-Performance and Common Metrics.

BIM 81

BIM Life Cycle Consulting Sustainability 81

Building Information Management

MARCH 28, 2012

In the recent past, all new DOD construction projects were required to meet the LEED Silver or an equivalent standard and/or to comply with the five principles of High Performance Sustainable Buildings. This new code, based heavily on ASHRAE 189.1, Full Testimony.

Defense 45

Defense Environment Sustainability Leases 45

Building Information Management

JUNE 5, 2013

The benefits include centralized and visual communication, early exploration of options, sustainability, efficient design, integration of disciplines, site control, as-built documentation, etc.– digital prototype) to effect the sharing of trustworthy information over the entire life-cycle of a physical asset. all in one application.

BIM 45

BIM Life Cycle Modeling Visualization 45

Building Information Management

AUGUST 20, 2012

Job Order Contracting – JOC, and SABER are proven implementations of IPD for renovation, repair, sustainability, and minor new construction projects. 4Clicks.com – Premier cost estimating and efficient project delivery software for JOC – Job Order Contracting, SABER, SATOC, IDIQ,MATOC, MACC, POCA, BOA.

AIA 40

AIA Visualization Contract Estimating 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 19, 2023

Given the complex nature to Rodio Swissboring’s project base, working intuitively and more visually has helped the teams to educate their clients when it comes to making important project decisions. And reducing the amount of waste created on their projects has helped the company to make strides towards its sustainability goals.

BIM 52

BIM Autodesk Documentation America 52

Building Information Management

AUGUST 6, 2012

3D visualization software products currently promoted as BIM (Building Information Modeling) are not solutions for this task. The former for new construction and the latter for renovation, repair, sustainability, and minor new construction. Collaboration. Big Data for BIM / Efficient Facility Life-cycle Management.

Life Cycle 81

Life Cycle BIM Environment Management 81

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 25, 2013

Buildings, roads, dams, electrical grids… are with us for a very long time and linked to the success and failure of just about everything… education, health, national security, transportation, habitat, sustainability, national and local economies and more. That said, we are not acting as stakeholders of our built infrastructure.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle BIM Environment Management 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 22, 2015

It is NOT 3D visualization, but visualization of all dimensions including time, cost, workflows, metrics, and specific competencies. Integrated Project Delivery, IPD, for new construction, and Job Order Contracting, JOC, for renovation, repair, maintenance, and sustainability projects.). Forget BIM as you man now know it.

BIM 40

BIM Life Cycle Management Infrastructure 40

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 29, 2013

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. CMMS – Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.

Modeling 40

Modeling BIM Life Cycle Visualization 40

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 24, 2013

The success/failure of ANY repair, renovation, sustainability, or new construction project is largely dependent upon the construction project delivery method and associated composition of a collaborative, experienced team. . Job Order Contracting. .

BIM 40

BIM Life Cycle United States ArchiCAD 40

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

The reduction in federal construction dollars and refocus on reinvestment in existing building stock, as well as the need for numerous “small” sustainability and renovation projects make it even more important to establish a right-sized, efficient methodology for execution of these types of projects. JOC Case Study – #201.

Contract 45

Contract Software Software Renovating 45

Building Information Management

JANUARY 8, 2013

Yet, these and other critical aspects such as defensible, accurate, and transparent cost estimating and standardized construction cost data architures are not in the forefront of current thinking or associated allocation of scare resources.

Conference 45

Conference Innovation Life Cycle BIM 45

Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2012

Sustainability. Policy makers and members of the building community are encouraged to use a common definition for sustainability. budgets, insurance and tax incentives) to help finance sustainable life-cycle performance for buildings and related infrastructure. Defining High-Performance and Common Metrics.

BIM 40

BIM Life Cycle Consulting Sustainability 40

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 1, 2015

Overall, the annual per-capita consumption of microbeads from cosmetics and personal care products in the United States is estimated at.0309 And the bill does not ban microbeads used in science research or fluid visualization and fluid flow analysis. A “personal care product” does not include a prescription drug.

Maryland 120

Maryland Guidelines Products New Jersey 120

Building Information Management

JANUARY 8, 2013

Yet, these and other critical aspects such as defensible, accurate, and transparent cost estimating and standardized construction cost data architures are not in the forefront of current thinking or associated allocation of scare resources.

Conference 40

Conference Innovation Life Cycle BIM 40

Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 2, 2017

As for example, a transparent aluminum that provides the pleasing visuals of glass but the strength and longevity of metal. Transparent metal technology is also very useful for generating transparent solar panels for sustainable energy devoid of large, unappealing black rectangles on the roof.

Construction 40

Construction Concrete Employment Visualization 40

Pro Builder

JANUARY 3, 2022

In ratios—whether financial or in some other arena—so often the numerator, the denominator, or both are no better than estimates. That led to one of my personal mantras: “An estimate divided by an estimate … is bull*%#@.” . How many of you are like me, visually tuning out virtually every ad on every website I visit?

Mississippi 64

Mississippi Management Estimating Statistics 64

Building Information Management

JANUARY 27, 2014

Well, if more architecture, repair, renovation, sustainability, and construction projects were conceived, procured, executed, and monitored using similar methods and KPI’s the world just might be a better place. KPI: Sustainable projects. Below is a snapshot of Boiled Architecture’s dashboard for 2013. Why post it?

Management 40

Management Life Cycle BIM United States 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 26, 2013

Emergent disruptive technologies and construction delivery methods are altering both the culture and day-to-day practices of the construction, renovation, repair, and sustainability of the built environment. While a great deal of emphasis has been placed upon 3D visualization, this is just a component of BIM.

BIM 45

BIM Life Cycle Construction Estimating 45