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Sustainability of DOD Buildings – Reuse of Existing Buildings

Building Information Management

It is less costly and more sustainable to reuse existing buildings. With 345,000 buildings, with over 105,000 buildings more than 50 years old, the importance of efficient renovation, repair, and sustainability of existing buildings is paramount. Sustainment/Status Quo. Visual Estimating. DoD Building Treatment Terms.

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Sustainability of DOD Buildings – Reuse of Existing Buildings

Building Information Management

It is less costly and more sustainable to reuse existing buildings. With 345,000 buildings, with over 105,000 buildings more than 50 years old, the importance of efficient renovation, repair, and sustainability of existing buildings is paramount. Sustainment/Status Quo. Visual Estimating. DoD Building Treatment Terms.

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Expanding the exterior footprint

Construction Specifier

In addition to its modern look and customization options, metal fabric brings performance characteristics such as daylighting ability, providing natural ventilation, and safety and security. Metal mesh alone may be used to create custom-designed sun shading and overhead pergolas in a variety of finishes and metal alloys.

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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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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: Sustainable projects. Why post it? KPI: Speaking/interview/quote requests. KPI: Profit.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Security Bollards/Barricade. Application: This standard card applies to automatic hydraulic security Bollards/Barricades found at driveway entrances, and other areas where vehicular traffic must be controlled. Notify affected personnel before performing PM (alarmed or security entrances). Visually inspect for corrosion.

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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 Estimating/Project Management Software – 4Clicks Project Estimator.