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The Benefits of Sustainable Construction

Building Radar

The need and importance of sustainability in construction has become a debated topic due to growing concerns over climate change and the finite nature of resources. A sustainable build should take these factors into account along with the biodiversity of the land. Not only that, the sector is also a major producer of waste.

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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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Zero Waste in an Era of Net Zero Everything

Green Building Law Update

But regular readers of this blog will know that we believe any business claiming “zero” anything is indefensible, fraught with risk and likely to lead to litigation. a lot less than zero risk) as a level of exposure that would cause no more than 1 extra case of cancer in 100,000 people over a 70 year lifetime.

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Why You Should Make 4D Construction Sequencing ‘Business as Usual’ – and How To Do It

Autodesk Construction Cloud

here are a few reasons you need to invest the time: De-risking projects : Predictive visualisation through 4D sequencing offers stakeholders a comprehensive view of a project's timeline. It provides a robust maintenance and management tool and ensures that the asset's life cycle is streamlined and sustainable.

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Digital Builder Ep 59: Future-Proofing Workflows with BIM and Digital Twins

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The construction sector has made massive efforts in technology and innovation in the last few years, and we're in an excellent position to redefine the future of the built environment. Who better to discuss the intersection of modern technology and construction practices than Amr Raafat , Chief Innovation Officer, Windover Construction ?

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LEAN Construction Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

Consider life-cycle cost. All parties contribute to drive innovation & find cost savings and schedule improvements to bring the. Shared Risk/Reward. Mutual Benefit: All members will benefit and use innovative business models to support, rather than discourage, collaboration and efficiency.

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

Building Information Management

14 Reasons to Register: Building Innovation 2013 . NIBS Building Innovation 2013 Visit Booth #5 – 4Clicks Introduces CEASAL. 1: Building Innovation 2013 is delivered by the National Institute of Building Sciences – an authoritative source of innovative solutions for the built environment.