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Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector

Job Order Contracting

Is it a a fact that Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector. While there has been a fair amount written about Lean principles, actual application in the form of an integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery methodology has been limited to 5% or less actual work. 1440-7027).

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

The characteristics of strategic collaboration and efficient construction project delivery are discussed below. Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery. Reduced project related cost growth per change order. Shorter construction schedules than planned. management.

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Why Projects Fail

Job Order Contracting

First and foremost is important to understand that all projects are exercises in managing change. The key to consistent delivery of successful projects therefore lies in the ability to account for and/or manage variations as they occur. Senior management failure is the #1 cause of poor project outcomes.

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Efficient Construction Project Delivery for Public Sector Facility Owners – Renovation, Repair, Sustainability

Building Information Management

Most larger real property owners manage their assets in an ‘ad hoc’ manner and have little true visibility into requirements, costs, or levels of productivity. Most larger real property owners manage their assets in an ‘ad hoc’ manner and have little true visibility into requirements, costs, or levels of productivity.

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Efficient Construction Project Delivery for Public Sector Facility Owners – Renovation, Repair, Sustainability

Building Information Management

Public sector and multi-building facility routinely scope, procure, award, and execute thousands of renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction projects. For most facility portfolio owners these types of projects represent a significantly larger capital outlay than major new construction.

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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. 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.

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

Building Information Management

The fundamental day-to-day business processes of the Engineering, Construction, Owner, and Operations sector are changing. That said, major cultural change must occur in order to make significant progress. The efficient life-cycle management of the built environment will not happen until change management is accelerated.