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

Building Information Management

Efficient construction delivery methods (IPD – integrated project delivery, JOC – job order contracting), cloud computing, and BIM are all integral components. Symposium Title: Integrating BIM: Moving the Industry Forward. Thursday: Information Exchanges. Thursday: Information Exchanges.

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

Building Information Management

Efficient construction delivery methods (IPD – integrated project delivery, JOC – job order contracting), cloud computing, and BIM are all integral components. Symposium Title: Integrating BIM: Moving the Industry Forward. Thursday: Information Exchanges. Thursday: Information Exchanges.

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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. The recent increase in demand for sustainable or green buildings is further making the consideration of life cycle cost an issue. Value management is introduced when a decision has not been made yet either to build or not.

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Productive Construction – Traits of Collaboration

Job Order Contracting

Based upon the above, why would anyone be surprised by the lack of productivity and rampant economic and environmental waste endemic to public sector facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds? Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery System Performance is CRITICAL to Improving Productivity. doi: [link]. Barlish, K.

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BIM Glossary Terms and Definitions – NBIMS-US – 2013

Building Information Management

2013 National BIM Standard today! Building Information Modeling Model Management. BIM is a term which represents three separate but linked functions: Building Information Modeling: Is a BUSINESS PROCESS for generating and leveraging building data to design, construct and operate the building during its lifecycle.

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A Robust Framework for Improving Construction Productivity

Job Order Contracting

Any organization can consistently assure best value outcomes for facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds. The success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build project is dependent upon early and ongoing collaboration among key parties. How To Measure the Benefits of BIM: A Case Study Approach.