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Why Efficient Facility Management Is So Difficult

Building Information Management

The fundamental reason is the inability of Owners to transition from the linear and antagonistic work process of the pre-1980’s to collaborative, transparent, LEAN best management practices. Change management . Risk/reward is shared an additional work and resources are allocated based upon performance.

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A Comparison of Construction Cost Estimating Software Tools 2015

Building Information Management

Cost Estimating/Project Management Software – 4Clicks Project Estimator. These Owners, Contractors, and AEs are moving to advanced cost estimating and management systems. Cost Estimating and Project Management Software – e4Clicks Project Estimator. A Comparison of Construction Cost Estimating Tools.

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Improving Renovation, Repair, and Maintenance Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

Robust collaborative construction delivery methods provide a proven path for Owners to significantly improve construction productivity and levels of satisfaction among a participants and building users. – 2016, Arizona State University – Job Order Contracting Performance Survey-2015. JOC Do’s and Don’ts.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

We ask that you join us in the celebration of the AEC industry and learn more about the projects leading the way in changing the future of the built environment. We ask that you join us in the celebration of the AEC industry and learn more about the projects leading the way in changing the future of the built environment.

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Exterior cavity fireblocking: Exceeding fire performance

Construction Specifier

and Steven Gaynor, MBA Photo courtesy Tenmat New York City recently became the first jurisdiction in the country to reject and rewrite major sections of the International Building Code’s ( IBC ’s) language around fire protection in exterior facades. For decades, buildings have relied on intumescent materials for fire control.

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Energy-saving strategies: Ceiling panels with phase change material (PCM)

Construction Specifier

Cavanaugh and Michael “Mick” Dunn Photo courtesy Armstrong World Industries Today’s facility owners and managers face more intense demands than ever , driven by challenges such as tighter budgets, compressed timelines, and the need to create and maintain spaces that attract the right customers while promoting greater employee productivity.

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Revit 2017 - New Features and Enhancements

Revit OpEd

Last night I was able to download and install Building Design Suite 2017 from my Autodesk subscription account. With little fanfare Revit 2017 is here, brandishing a slightly changed big R logo. Autodesk released Revit 2016 R2 like they did with Revit 2015 the year before. You'll definitely want to look closely at this change.