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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). BIM Execution Plan.

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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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The Future Of Construction – BIM

Lets Build

Building Information Modeling (BIM) can be a valuable tool in the hands of anyone who works in construction. As we saw above, BIM stands for Building Information Modeling. Based on this information the full cycle of a building, from conception to completion, can be managed. What BIM Actually Is. IFC files, COBie files etc.).

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Job Order Contracting Information

Job Order Contracting

Also referred to as the “Design-Bid-Build” process, this system has long been the most prevalent option for large and small public works contracts. Related Resources: ASSET LIFE-CYCLE MODEL – Total Cost of Ownership Management – A framework for facilities life-cycle management. public contracts.

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Independent, Objective, Best Value, Construction Cost Data

Job Order Contracting

The OpenCost Approach provide the unique ability to actually quote construction jobs and not simply have a “reference cost database” So, if you organization is looking for Independent, Objective, Best Value, Construction Cost Data, why not contact us today? contact-form].

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Metrics for BIM – Total Cost of Ownership and Facility Life-cycle Management

Building Information Management

” Metrics/Cost Models. ?? Applicable Standard Reference Cost, Percent Variance. ?? If you think the value of BIM is in pretty 3D pictures, don’t both to read the attached article… there is too much for you to learn. Remember… “you can’t manage what you don’t measure.” building. ??