Construction Specifier

JUNE 6, 2023

James Bailey will move into the role of EVP, and Ryan Clayton will be promoted to SVP, general manager. These changes will be effective in August. “It Clayton will be promoted to the role of SVP, general manager, after serving as SVP, operations for the Northwest region. The post Skanska USA’s civil West Coast senior exec.

Change Management 97

Change Management Project Management Construction Management Infrastructure Development 97

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 27, 2020

How real property owners and facilities management professionals traditionally plan, procure, and deliver projects is the most significant barrier to improving capital reinvestment performance outcomes. In fact, less than 20% of all projects are delivered on-time and on-budget, or per stakeholder requirements.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 104

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Maintenance Lean Construction Quality Assurance 104

Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

Changing a Username. Youll have to manually change it if necessary. There should never be any identical usernames working on a workset project. You can change your username before you open a local file but not after. You cant change your username until you close that file. Revit OpEd. Monday, September 03, 2012.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 72

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Change Management Architecture 72

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The net result is that without verifiable, current, and local detailed cost data, contracting offices and facilities sustainment and/or management teams are at a significant disadvantage. Estimating the right project cost is should not be a challenge if appropriate source information and tools are used.

Estimating 105

Estimating Government Works Cost Control Contracts 105

Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Comments: Comments are moderated to manage spamming. In-Place Massing and Project Orientation Inequity. Changing a Username. ► 2009. ► December 2009. (16). ► November 2009. (23). ► October 2009. (29). ► September 2009. (42). ► August 2009. (29).

Project Management Consulting 78

Project Management Consulting Architecture Change Management Structural Systems 78

Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Comments: Comments are moderated to manage spamming. In-Place Massing and Project Orientation Inequity. Changing a Username. ► 2009. ► December 2009. (16). ► November 2009. (23). ► October 2009. (29). ► September 2009. (42). ► August 2009. (29).

Project Management Consulting 80

Project Management Consulting Architecture Schedule Management Change Management 80

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

A great deal of research has been done one why projects fail. First and foremost is important to understand that all projects are exercises in managing change. The fact that variation is going to occur (relative to planned activities and outcomes) during the project is a given.

Project Management Consulting 65

Project Management Consulting Change Management Project Management Schedule Management 65

Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

The first button is effectively acknowledging the changed family but preserving values that we may have entered or altered in the project, they may be different from the original family. Said another way the project is correct (the project version of the family). Comments: Comments are moderated to manage spamming.

Project Management Consulting 63

Project Management Consulting Change Management Architecture Project Management 63

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 20, 2018

The country implemented the Level 2 mandate in 2016, which requires BIM be used on taxpayer-funded construction projects. did so because thanks to BIM, the country saved 15 to 20 percent on construction costs from 2009 to 2015. BIM helps everyone working on the project stay on the same page. Local BIM in the US.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 92

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Public Works Building Standards Government Works 92

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 2, 2023

As such, communication is essential to the success of your projects; the lack thereof can lead to delays, errors, and increased costs. This is where Building Information Modeling (BIM) comes into play, and BIM managers are the ones tasked with connecting teams and improving coordination between them. I think the core of BIM is data.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Construction Management Change Management 98

Revit OpEd

JULY 19, 2012

Layers) for the host wall in a project. These adjustments change the 3D model, not just the 2D plan-view. Note the two “wall closure” parameters (shown below) need to be “locked” so they stay positive (in the correct direction) when the host wall thickness changes. ► 2009. ► May 2009.

Wall Systems 72

Wall Systems Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Site Planning 72

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 10, 2021

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. Bayfield & Roberts, 2005, Hook & Stehn, 2008, Howell, 1999, McGrath-Champ & Rosewarne, 2009).

Lean Construction 65

Lean Construction Building Products Distribution Project Management Construction Management 65

Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Note: Locked dimensions and their associated parameters cannot be changed in the drawing area. Use the Lock column in the Family Types dialog to change them.". I find that this part isnt true: "Note: Locked dimensions and their associated parameters cannot be changed in the drawing area. Changing a Username. ► 2009.

Project Management Consulting 66

Project Management Consulting Change Management Architecture Project Management 66

Revit OpEd

APRIL 9, 2012

Change the scale of the view to make it easier to constrain, select geometry. Dont define materials in families, define material parameters instead (or possibly sub-categories) as much as possible so materials can be assigned in a project, where they really matter. Shared families can only pass (forward) instance based parameters.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 72

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Change Management Wall Systems 72

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 20, 2021

As a Senior Project Manager, Jacob Freitas is one of those fearless champions, pushing innovation and productivity forward at Level 10 Construction. We recently spoke with Jacob about his experience with planning and construction, how the project manager role is evolving, and how Level 10 leverages technology to solve challenges.

Project Management 52

Project Management Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management 52

Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Working with a client the last couple evenings I found a quirky condition with a column family that has a nested detail component to manage masking the way they like. Then I tried changing the column to use the Column Style settings: Slanted - Angle Driven and Slanted - End Point Driven. Changing a Username. ► 2009.

Project Management Consulting 63

Project Management Consulting Change Management Site Planning Architecture 63

Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

It is the formal repackaging of the Autodesk Labs Project Spark. Sure, there were projects or design considerations that the missing features would prove frustrating but a single seat of full Revit would probably have covered it, collaboration with outside parties that is. Comments: Comments are moderated to manage spamming.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 74

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Architecture Building Design 74

Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

The essence of the warning is that something has changed in a way that Revit cant transfer the dimension reference to the new object. Comments: Comments are moderated to manage spamming. In-Place Massing and Project Orientation Inequity. Changing a Username. ► 2009. ► December 2009. (16).

Project Management Consulting 68

Project Management Consulting Architecture Change Management Schedule Management 68

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

To meet their responsibilities as stakeholders of the built environment ( facilities and other built structures ), public sector owners need to have the ability create credible construction cost estimate for ALL repair, renovation, maintenance (FSRM), and new build projects.

Estimating 89

Estimating Structural Systems Schedule Management Risk Management 89

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 27, 2012

I posted about the new technology by ConsensusDOCS that offered around the clock access, easy editing, easy collaboration, ability to convert, compare and track changes, as well as new legal commentary and user guides. A232–2009, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, Construction Manager as Adviser Edition.

Contracts 48

Contracts Project Management Consulting General Contracting Building Standards 48

Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

In-Place Massing and Project Orientation Inequity. Ive always stressed that people should start a project without being concerned about site alignment immediately. A recent post at RevitForum.org underscores that bias when it asked if the two project orientation tools seem to work differently? Thursday, September 06, 2012.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 60

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Project Management Architecture 60

Revit OpEd

MARCH 30, 2012

Comments: Comments are moderated to manage spamming. Kiwi Codes - Project Browser for 2013. Can't Change a Parameter from Type to Instance. Revit Level Elevations Project and Shared. Project Browser Interferes with Plotting and Expor. ► 2009. ► December 2009. (16). ► July 2009.

Project Management Consulting 66

Project Management Consulting Architecture Permits Schedule Management 66

Revit OpEd

MARCH 30, 2012

Comments: Comments are moderated to manage spamming. Kiwi Codes - Project Browser for 2013. Can't Change a Parameter from Type to Instance. Revit Level Elevations Project and Shared. Project Browser Interferes with Plotting and Expor. ► 2009. ► December 2009. (16). ► July 2009.

Project Management Consulting 65

Project Management Consulting Schedule Management Architecture Property Management 65

Building Information Management

AUGUST 30, 2013

The study centered upon the development of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the UK construction industry and its pontential affect on the role of the client’s construction manager (CM). Potential impacts to the CM range from increased efficiencies on site, to loss of project control and increased legislation.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 65

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management Building Controls Cost Control 65

Revit OpEd

MAY 16, 2012

Then again I could just select multiple views in the project browser and apply them. With Revit 2013 my view templates will adjust all those details as soon as I change the template, or at least they can if I set it up that way. Comments: Comments are moderated to manage spamming. Should I Use Revit for this Project?

Project Management Consulting 65

Project Management Consulting Architecture Ceiling Systems Risk Management 65

Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 8, 2012

Id never tried to move either the Survey or Project Base Point symbols "up" before so it took me by surprise that it could be done. Labels: Project Base Point , Survey Point , Troubleshooting. Comments: Comments are moderated to manage spamming. In-Place Massing and Project Orientation Inequity. Changing a Username.

Surveying 61

Surveying Project Management Consulting Architecture Project Management 61

Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Posts from 2009. 2009) The Order of Parameters - Revisited. 2009) Titleblock Parameters. 2009) Which Group? 2009) Revit Family Style Guide. 2009) Titleblock Parameters. 2009) Dept. 2009) Back to Basics: Mark and Type Mark. 2009) Dept. 2009) Revit Family Style Guide. 2009) Dept.

Project Management Consulting 63

Project Management Consulting Architecture Change Management Structural Systems 63

Revit OpEd

APRIL 18, 2012

How tangible or detectable that performance gain really is will depend greatly on the scope of your project. This means each project should have its own workset structure based on its own conditions. There may be some worksets that many projects have in common, but it isnt the same thing as a Layer standard. Grids - Structure.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 65

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Flooring Systems Building Controls 65

Revit OpEd

MAY 15, 2012

Further, views can be tied to view templates and have changes to a view template take effect immediately in a view or many views. We can apply a view template like before, just to make a change or we can assign a view template to the view so that it will alter the view without the past extra step of applying the view template.

Site Planning 58

Site Planning Project Management Consulting Change Management Architecture 58

Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

When Mechanical is assigned Revit changes the nature of what plan and reflected plan mean. This subtle change occurs because the notion of a plan and reflected plan view means slightly different things to architects and engineers. They were there but the discipline change altered how Revit calculates the display of the elements.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 55

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Site Planning Project Management Consulting HVAC Systems 55

Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

Comments: Comments are moderated to manage spamming. In-Place Massing and Project Orientation Inequity. Changing a Username. ► 2009. ► December 2009. (16). ► November 2009. (23). ► October 2009. (29). ► September 2009. (42). ► August 2009. (29).

Project Management Consulting 63

Project Management Consulting Architecture Change Management Structural Systems 63

Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Comments: Comments are moderated to manage spamming. In-Place Massing and Project Orientation Inequity. Changing a Username. ► 2009. ► December 2009. (16). ► November 2009. (23). ► October 2009. (29). ► September 2009. (42). ► August 2009. (29).

Project Management Consulting 61

Project Management Consulting Architecture Change Management Structural Systems 61

Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Comments: Comments are moderated to manage spamming. In-Place Massing and Project Orientation Inequity. Changing a Username. ► 2009. ► December 2009. (16). ► November 2009. (23). ► October 2009. (29). ► September 2009. (42). ► August 2009. (29).

Project Management Consulting 61

Project Management Consulting Architecture Change Management Building Design 61

Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

I can work in a central file as long as necessary, as long as nobody else is working on the project in local files too. We encounter the message above when a change has been made via a local file while the central file is being edited. Comments: Comments are moderated to manage spamming. Changing a Username. ► 2009.

Project Management Consulting 63

Project Management Consulting Architecture Change Management Project Management 63

Revit OpEd

MARCH 30, 2012

Comments: Comments are moderated to manage spamming. Kiwi Codes - Project Browser for 2013. Can't Change a Parameter from Type to Instance. Revit Level Elevations Project and Shared. Project Browser Interferes with Plotting and Expor. ► 2009. ► December 2009. (16). ► July 2009.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 58

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Architecture Schedule Management 58

Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

It can be seen from within a project but not scheduled or tagged unless it is a built in parameter like those listed under the Identity group (and provided for us by Autodesk). Consider that a Project Parameter is part of a project and applied to categories of families so that it can be scheduled, but NOT tagged. ► 2009.

Project Management Consulting 56

Project Management Consulting Schedule Management Project Management Architecture 56

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 23, 2022

Equip Your 2022 Projects With the Right Construction Data and Stats for Success. From measuring bid-to-win ratio, to how much a project is over budget or schedule, and KPIs , the more numbers you can put behind your work, the better. With risk increasing, how do firms keep up with new change and demand for 2022 and beyond? .

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement Schedule Management Project Management Risk Management 98