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Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector

Job Order Contracting

Research has readily noted the causal factors for the relative lack of adoption of Lean across the construction and facilities management sectors. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, 14(2), 73–78. Development of a conceptual model of construction partnering. Retrieved July 12, 2010, from [link] Alinaitwe, H. 1440-7027).

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Autodesk Construction Champions 2023: 25 People Powering the Future of Construction 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

From design and VDC professionals to business and project managers, these construction leaders aren't just building structures and facilities—they're shaping our world. Utilizing a data-driven and detail-oriented approach, she guides departmental collaboration and manages the customer experience."

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Early sustainability planning in research laboratory design

Construction Specifier

Right-sizing a building—that is, managing needs, wants, and the budget—can be emotional. There is a delicate but necessary balance between diplomacy—managing needs versus wants—and planning backed by evidence. At Miami University in Ohio, space planners were able to right-size research and other areas by applying utilization data.

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How a general contractor thrives when everything in the world goes wrong

Construction Marketing Ideas

” The You Tube link above is is for a project recently completed in Ann Arbor, MI. ”We built this model in-house and the city linked it to an information website on the project during construction,” Myers said. With the software tools, Clark could generate solid cost estimates based on various “what ifs.”

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What Computer Hardware you need at the Jobsite from Start to Finish

Construction Business Owner

What Computer Hardware you need at the Jobsite from Start to Finish This report will provide different use cases to help you better understand what computer hardware you and your staff may need from the early design stages of a construction project all the way through managing the on-site construction management plan.

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Proven Technology for All Construction Phases

Construction Business Owner

Making sound investments in workstation hardware for BIM can present a special challenge for architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) companies.

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Capturing a Treasure Trove of Data Insights With Digital Twin

Construction Business Owner

He has an extensive background in building information modeling (BIM) with respect to infrastructure projects. Global Technology Leader, Vertical Information Modeling. He began his career 20 years ago as a technical production architect and project manager. Senior Director & General Manager. Marin Pastar. Autodesk Tandem.