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You are what you measure… and/or … You can’t manage what you don’t measure

Building Information Management

Well, if more architecture, repair, renovation, sustainability, and construction projects were conceived, procured, executed, and monitored using similar methods and KPI’s the world just might be a better place. KPI: Overhead rate. KPI: Delivery models (IPD, Design-Build, etc). Why post it? KPI: # of blog posts.

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Construction Cost Estimating Software vs. Spreadsheets – State of the Nation 2012

Building Information Management

While accurate, timely, and transparent cost estimating is critical to the success of any renovation, repair, sustainability, or new construction project, most construction cost estimators (over 55%) continue to rely primarily upon manual methods, hard copy documents, or electronic spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel.

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CULTURE, TECHNOLOGY/SOCIAL MEDIA, & BIM

Building Information Management

BIM (Building Information Modeling), cloud computing, and social media are disruptive technologies which are altering the basic foundations of the AECOO sector (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owners, and Operations). BIM (Building Information Modeling), cloud computing, and social media are disruptive technologies which are.

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3 Decisions that Keep Construction Owners Up at Night 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Consequently, owners may face limitations in making informed decisions regarding asset lifecycle extension, renovations, or expansions due to inaccurate and disconnected data. Doing this can help you guide a project towards more successful outcomes and, in turn, secure profitability. As for which solutions to use?

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Industry analysts say ConAgra is on the verge of splitting into two companies, as big food processing firms in general rethink their business models. The model is being hailed regionally as an “economic development triangle” to ensure the County’s ability to further develop the quality workforce companies demand.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

via Four BT, LLC – 4BT enables owners to consistently deliver quality facilities repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects on-demand, on-time, and on-budget. Security Bollards/Barricade. Notify affected personnel before performing PM (alarmed or security entrances). Door, Manual, Overhead.

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A Comparison of Construction Cost Estimating Software Tools 2015

Building Information Management

Accurate, timely, and transparent cost estimating is critical to the success of any renovation, repair, sustainability, or new construction project. Construction estimating involves the estimating of material, labor, equipment, overhead, and contingencies. Cost construction models can also be built within spreadsheets.