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BIM, Value Management, Life-cycle Cost Management

Building Information Management

BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. Unfortunately, too much emphasis has been placed upon 3-D visualization and other technology components vs. the process of life-cycle management. Consequently, the need for value management emerges. INTRODUCTION.

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7 Advancements in MEP Tech that Make Life Easier on Contractors

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Fabrication Software. Fabrication software is incredibly helpful in providing real-time insights for better decision making—from the shop to the field. It aids in spooling a model into its component parts for fabrication, tracking shop processes for assembly, and field processes for installation. Automated Cutting Tools .

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Top 30 Construction Classes at Autodesk University 2021

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The additional infrastructure needs or talent required to be successful in life-cycle data collection & analysis. How to Exceed Project Profit Margins by Leveraging Data & Workflows. As such, construction managers and planners are often pressured to constantly maximize profitability. .

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5 Types of Subcontractor Software Transforming the Trades 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

However, project management tools diverge in that they focus on project progress, rather than progress along a sub process, like fabrication or installation. This will help your productivity skyrocket, from the field to the fabrication shop. . They unlock massive, long-term profit potential for specialty contractors of all stripes.

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NIBS – Building Innovation 2012 – January 7th-11th, 2012, Washington, D.C.

Building Information Management

For nearly 40 years, the Institute, a non-profit, non-government organization, has served as an interface between government and the private sector, with the primary purpose of bringing together representatives of the entire building community to review advancements in science and technology and develop solutions for our built environment.

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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

Building Information Management

“Commercial activities,” within the meaning of subpart D , part 102-74 of this chapter, are activities undertaken for the primary purpose of producing a profit for the benefit of an individual or organization organized for profit. Fabrics labeled with the Underwriters Laboratories Inc.,

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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

Building Information Management

“Commercial activities,” within the meaning of subpart D , part 102-74 of this chapter, are activities undertaken for the primary purpose of producing a profit for the benefit of an individual or organization organized for profit. Fabrics labeled with the Underwriters Laboratories Inc.,