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Kieran Timberlake, PE International develop BIM tool for green building life cycle assessment

BD+C

When used alongside other critical studies like daylighting simulation and energy modeling, BIM tools like Tally can help construction professionals move towards data-driven analysis for whole building life cycle assessment. Standards Codes and Standards'

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Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group

BD+C

The Sustainability Group will strengthen Suffolk’s in-house expertise and ability to design and execute a wider range of green building solutions. His role encompasses the entire project life cycle. Mchael Swenson, Director of Sustainability at Suffolk Design.

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Essential BIM Terminology

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Often just considered 3D design, building information modeling (BIM) also acts as a collaborative work platform. Asset Information Model (AIM). The asset information model is a maintained information model used to manage, control, and operate a respective asset. Project Information Model (PIM). RACI Indicator.

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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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” Evidence-based ” Life-cycle Federal Facility Management, BIM, and the Status Quo – NIBS, FFC

Building Information Management

Key Topics / Take Aways: Identify and advance technologies, processes, and management practices that improve the performance of federal facilities over their entire life-cycle, from planning to disposal. Requirements for facility life-cycle management, efficient repair/maintenance/sustainability, BIM.

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Jim Nostedt on How High Performance Can Beat ?Code-Built Homes on Price

Pro Builder

Jim Nostedt: SEEFAR Building Analytics performs whole-building life-cycle costing, or the Total Cost of Building Ownership analysis, of new or existing buildings. However, when the focus of the whole building design and construction is shifted from the lowest first cost to the lowest life-cycle cost, everything changes.

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2024 International Energy Conservation Code Will Use a New Development Process

Pro Builder

Development of the 2024 national model energy code is well underway, and the process for this cycle differs significantly from previous cycles. Preparations Begin for the 2024 National Green Building Standard Update. National Association of Home Builders. Imagining a Different Regulatory Paradigm for Home Building.

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