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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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The Benefits of Sustainable Construction

Building Radar

Economic Perspective An analysis of the construction arrangements and costs should make it possible to determine whether a project is feasible or not. Understanding, for example, the life cycle-costs of a building, the risks associated and the possibilities for innovation, allow for the conservation and renewal of the built environment.

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Staying in control with fabric cladding

Construction Specifier

In some cases, users have turned to fabric buildings when brick-and-mortar construction is not economically feasible or would take too long to complete. These innovations have given the industry a needed push forward, but they have also created new challenges as companies work to learn new processes and properly implement them.

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Top 10 Companies for Environmental Engineers to Work For

CivilJungle

It deals with innovative new technologies to help positively impact the environment we live in and can take many forms such as architecture, civil engineering, renewable energy sources, and more. Increase System Life Cycle. It is a combination of innovative technologies with innovative products. Resource Recovery.

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Top Takeaways from Fireside Chat with Microsoft Director, Salla Eckhardt

Autodesk Construction Cloud

One of the most powerful sessions included a fireside chat with Salla Eckhardt, Microsoft’s Director of Transformation Services on their new Center of Innovation team in the Global Real Estate department. 1: Constantly Innovate Digital Construction Programs. Innovation teams work on what’s known as “horizon one.” Watch here.

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Cover Story: Global Biotech Report

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

According to Deloitte’s annual global biotech report, the life sciences sector’s growth correlates highly with each country’s general economic strength and healthcare spending levels, two factors which vary widely around the world. Manchester has attracted over 250 biomedical companies in the past years.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: California's.

Natural Building

Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Select materials that can be re-used or recycled at the end of their service life in the project. Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture.