Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The use of area cost factors (ACFs) for capital planning and budgeting repair, renovation (sustainment) and new construction factors remains a flawed approach. There is overwhelming statistical significance and audit reporting that the cost estimates used to for physical infrastructure decision-making are highly and systematically misleading.

Estimating 174

Estimating Defense Procurement Budgeting 174

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 2, 2020

But when modern American society thinks about green building, those thoughts are almost universally of buildings and not of infrastructure like roads and bridges. As sustainability increasingly becomes mainstream, one of the strategies some government departments of transportation have adopted is a “green streets and highways rating system.”

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Roads Green Certification Sustainability 296

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 16, 2022

Sustainability was a recurring theme during this year’s conference. Therefore, it was expected and understandable that the Sustainability panel ran by Autodesk was well attended and explored a wide-ranging industry need. The group also discussed the need for consistent methodologies to inform data and measurement requirements.

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Autodesk Sustainability Procurement Construction 52

Natural Building

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The United Nations has written a set of “principles for sustainable and inclusive urban design and architecture” for architects to sign up to called the San Marino Declaration, which architect Norman Foster is set to launch. Port cities need to ensure that port facilities are up to international transport and safety standards.

Architecture 40

Architecture Sustainability Infrastructure Safety 40

Constructlaw

MAY 30, 2023

Introduction America’s water infrastructure has long faced a critical need for funding and modernization. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, there is a $105 billion funding gap for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projected over the next two decades. [1] billion to the U.S. billion to the U.S. Indeed, $1.5

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United States Infrastructure Denver Innovation 52

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2021

Facilities and infrastructure project investments have long-term consequences. In Advances in Life Cycle Engineering for Sustainable Manufacturing Businesses. Life cycle costing—theory, information acquisition and application. Building Research & Information. Knowledge Problems. Procedia Engineering. Kirkham, R.

Life Cycle 252

Life Cycle Management Procurement Construction 252

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2023

1998, Krafcik, The Triumph of the Lean Production System The post Technology will NOT SOLVE Construction Productivity Woes. appeared first on 4BT.

Products 183

Products Construction Procurement Management 183

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 27, 2023

Meanwhile, building and infrastructure materials and the construction processes used to erect a building account for 13% of emissions, or “embodied carbon". All of this highlights the importance of making informed choices about building materials in construction projects to reduce environmental impacts.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Sustainability Materials Construction 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 21, 2021

From an environmental, social and economic perspective, it’s simply not sustainable. . 7 key takeaways on the future of sustainability in construction. There’s a carrot, as well as a stick, for improving sustainability. Companies are facing very real commercial pressures to become more sustainable.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Construction Autodesk Innovation 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Sustainability is a key focus in today’s construction sector. Dura Vermeer, a family-owned company, has 167 years of experience in construction, real estate, infrastructure and engineering. Sustainability in Action. This structure is designed with disassembly in mind using more sustainable materials.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Construction Autodesk Documentation 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 9, 2022

To mark Europe Day, we’re exploring four impressive infrastructure projects connecting Europe – and keeping the continent at the forefront of construction innovation. Expanding canals in France and Belgium for sustainable trade routes. Digital information-sharing is critical for coordination, especially on cross-border projects.

Infrastructure 52

Infrastructure Travel Metro Transportation 52

Job Order Contracting

MAY 17, 2022

“ESG- Using Environmental, Social and Governance factors to evaluate companies and countries on how far advanced they are with sustainability. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposal to require that public companies disclose climate-related information. (SEC 17 CFR 210, 229, 232, 239, and 249). ” ISO 14064.

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Regulation Risk Equity Organization 227

Construction Specifier

JUNE 23, 2020

The first hallmark of sustainability: Put on a roof that lasts a long time. was charged with designing and overseeing the installation of a durable, sustainable and long-lasting roof for the arena. was charged with designing and overseeing the installation of a durable, sustainable and long-lasting roof for the arena.

Sustainability 62

Sustainability Life Cycle Fabrication Materials 62

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 29, 2020

Detailed line item construction cost estimating is a prerequisite to obtaining best value outcomes for facilities / built infrastructure repair, renovation maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects. Each line item is associated with a unit of measure and includes labor, material, equipment, and crew information.

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Estimating Procurement Life Cycle Construction 151

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 5, 2021

This is just one part of Europe’s incredible cycling infrastructure. But the organisations that build and maintain cycling infrastructure have a key role to play in making this a sustained trend. Here’s how the construction industry can help to create a bigger, safer cycling infrastructure across Europe.

Infrastructure 52

Infrastructure Roads Construction Modeling 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2022

There is overwhelming statistical significance and audit reporting that the cost estimates used to for physical infrastructure decision-making are highly and systematically misleading. DOD and congressional decision-makers may not have reliable estimates to inform their decisions regarding appropriations and the oversight of projects.

Estimating 216

Estimating Construction Procurement Budgeting 216

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Information must be presented in plain English, using industry standard terms and definitions, and organized in a standard data format (CSI Masterformat). They have a false sense of security, believing that contractor or subcontractor quotes, or historical information, or square foot level cost models provide defensible cost visibility.

Management 260

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 8, 2022

In fact, much of the modern infrastructure we see in the world today wouldn’t exist if it were not for the Romans. From ancient ruins to modern infrastructure. Interestingly, this is happening more and more as we embark on the game-changing infrastructure projects of our time. Time for disruption.

Infrastructure 98

Infrastructure Roads Construction Innovation 98

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 8, 2021

The historically high levels of economic and environment waste associated with public sectors buildings and other forms of physical infrastructure are simply not sustainable. Public Sector Facilities Management Professionals – NOW IS THE TIME FOR CHANGE. Simply throwing billions of dollars at the problem is equally foolhardy.

Management 130

Management Renovating Change Orders Infrastructure 130

BD+C

MAY 25, 2023

Polly Osborne Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Architects Regulations Biophilic Design Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction Urban Planning When we spend time in nature, we instinctively feel its value. Natural capital measures the services that ecosystems provide.

Construction 116

Construction Regulation Site Sustainability 116

Construction Law

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The next thing you might be contacting your lawyer about could be your potentially over-inflated sustainability claims. ICE’s report says accurate emissions reporting must become integral in the design of major infrastructure if private finance is to help fund green projects.

Claims 52

Claims Risk Infrastructure Finance 52

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 1, 2023

A site in Knutsford in Cheshire with outline consent for up to 60 homes, 30% affordable homes, as well as associated road infrastructure (a link road and roundabout). At Knutsford, there is an additional challenge of delivering low carbon road infrastructure. The projects represent an evolution in The Crown Estate’s regional strategy.

Housing 63

Housing Roads Residential Infrastructure 63

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Best value construction planning, procurement, and project delivery methods are readily available to virtually assure maximized environmental and economic returns on AEC, facilities management, and other physical infrastructure repair, renovation, or new construction projects.

Life Cycle 114

Life Cycle Procurement Construction Documentation 114

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 18, 2024

Infrastructure investment has become a cornerstone for economic growth and development in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. Our latest white paper, ‘Building Net Zero and The Role of Data in Green Construction’ , investigates the current landscape for sustainability in construction across APAC – as well as potential solutions.

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Materials Industrial Green Construction 84

Lets Build

JUNE 15, 2022

The increasing focus on green buildings is one of many areas where society is moving in the right direction, making whole-life sustainable buildings the only environmentally justifiable option for future construction projects. Mistakes from the past. Knowledge in the present.

Green 148

Green Sustainability Resource Materials 148

Building Information Management

APRIL 5, 2013

“New recommendations by a National Research Council (NRC) expert panel on green and sustainable building performance could lead to a revolution in building science by creating the first large building performance database” – Paul Fisette, University of Massachusetts Amherst. (Source: UMass Amherst).

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Infrastructure Defense Contract 40

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 12, 2013

Conference of Mayors (USCM) has passed a list of sustainability resolutions towards keeping its commitment to local green building and clean energy endeavors. building energy codes clean energy Sustainability green building' In order to avail the details of resolutions, go through the following link.

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Conference Sustainability Green AIA 58

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

Building Information Management, Model and Modeling. BIM is a term which represents three separate but linked functions: Building Information Management: Is the ORGANIZATION & CONTROL of the business process by utilizing the information in the digital prototype to effect the sharing of information over the entire lifecycle of an asset.

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Modeling BIM Management Life Cycle 40

Building Information Management

JUNE 5, 2014

A multi-dimensional tool, Building Information Modelling (BIM) involves generating a visual model of the building which also manages data about it, at the design stage, throughout the construction phase and during its working life. It follows that construction information is, therefore, often: Inaccurate. What is BIM? Introduction.

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BIM Modeling Life Cycle Industrial 51

BD+C

APRIL 20, 2023

13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/20/2023 - 08:21 Sustainability Biophilic design, microgrids, and decarbonization—these are three of the trends, technologies, and strategies IMEG’s market and service leaders believe are poised to have a growing impact on the built environment.

Education 98

Education Environment Green Organization 98

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Marc Asnis, AICP MFPRO+ Blog University Buildings Healthcare Facilities Mixed-Use Apartments Retail Centers Shopping Centers Designers Architects Adaptive Reuse Exterior Restoration Interior Architecture Sustainability Sustainable Development The death of the 20th century shopping mall is evident all across the country.

Austin 105

Austin Sustainability San Francisco Site 105

Building Information Management

APRIL 22, 2016

Efficient life-cycle management of facilities and other physical infrastructure is impossible until real property owners are better educated and truly capable in their role as stewards of the built environment. are REQUIRED in order to deliver quality renovation, repair, sustainability, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Infrastructure Management BIM 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 22, 2016

Efficient life-cycle management of facilities and other physical infrastructure is impossible until real property owners are better educated and truly capable in their role as stewards of the built environment. are REQUIRED in order to deliver quality renovation, repair, sustainability, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Infrastructure Management BIM 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 25, 2023

Not only that, but the fact that there are no conflicts between different versions being worked on by different teams also saves huge amounts of time, stress and rework, says Ahmed Nafea, Building Information Modelling (BIM) manager in Polar Management, the project management arm of Redcon. It worked well once we had that.

Autodesk 80

Autodesk Construction BIM Inspections 80

Natural Building

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The design is also informed by resource efficiency – the sustainable use of water and energy – as it is imperative that we consider our natural environment as we are building a resilient Cape Town that can withstand the impact of climate change,” a spokesperson said.

Sustainability 59

Sustainability Resource Materials Environment 59

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Information drives cost savings and higher efficiency. How and when we access information will forever alter day-to-day and strategic business practices for Owners, AEs, Contractors, SubContractors, Business Product Manufacturers, Building Users, Oversight Groups, and the Community. Building Information Modeling Framework.

BIM 66

BIM Life Cycle Architecture Modeling 66

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 19, 2023

The company focuses on five specialities: port, river and hydraulic engineering civil engineering and infrastructure urbanism and landscaping design industrial constructions electro-mechanical installations. SBE transitioned their approach to focus on BIM, recognising the need for holistic information management.

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Autodesk BIM Drawings Engineering 97