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LEED, Sustainability, and the Federal Government – Report Card – 2012

Building Information Management

Green, yellow or red values were assigned for seven (7) metrics, with no overall score.Oddly the Department of Energy scored to “reds” for poor reductions in fleet petroleum use and poor progress in developing sustainable buildings. Further the GSA has yet to get control of its inventory and related efficient use of space.

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Coming up with the new normal: How construction can turn the COVID-19 crisis into a transformative force

Lets Build

One of the main incentives behind this strong digital shift has to do with their need to support an efficient and straightforward remote-working strategy that is continuously gaining popularity among designers, engineers, project managers, etc. Sustainability under the spotlight. Switch of focus for the supply chains.

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Implementing an ‘asset drawdown strategy’ for site decarbonization

BD+C

Implementing an ‘asset drawdown strategy’ for site decarbonization Solidifying a decarbonization plan via an “asset drawdown strategy” that carefully considers both capital and operating costs represents a game-changing opportunity for existing properties to compete with new projects.

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Facilities Operations & Maintenance Management

Job Order Contracting

The productivity, quality, value and satisfaction associated with any facility renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, or new construction project are directly linked to the processes employed. Capital planning and management. Construction project delivery methodology. Space management. Programming.

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Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class

Business Facilities

Sustainable electricity is another example of Iowa’s forward-looking approach to meeting the needs of tomorrow. This leadership in sustainable energy will continue, as Iowa utilities have pledged to spend billions to add more wind capacity in the coming years. The Chamber also offers a unique program called the Critical Talent Network.

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

Building Information Management

You can’t manage what you don’t measure. Requirements for facility life-cycle management, efficient repair/maintenance/sustainability, BIM. Inventory of Built Environment. -The “how” of measuring investment successes. Expected Life-cycle and Deterioration Rates for Physical Assets.

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

Phil Wirdzek is the founding president and executive director of the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL). I2SL is broadening the base of knowledge and expertise in sustainable labs and other high technology facilities. During his career at the U.S. NBIMS Content – OmniClass.

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