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Building Information Modeling (BIM) Estimating Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 
Building Information Management
AUGUST 6, 2013
Providing the opportunity for the kind of collaboration that the construction industry so badly needs… Design-Build has a spectrum, ranging from almost as dysfunctional … all the way to almost as collaborative as Integrated Project Delivery. Shifting Design-Build toward IPD.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 14, 2017
An integrated project delivery method is arguably required in order to achieve desired quality, satisfaction, timing, and cost for over 90% of renovation, repair, or new construction projects executed. Integrated project delivery method. An Example… CDE and LEAN JOC Construction Delivery.
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Building Information Management
MAY 13, 2013
While articles and discussions continue about Facility Management and BIM, in reality they are virtual synonyms. Facility management is a profession that encompasses multiple disciplines to ensure functionality of the built environment by integrating people, place, process and technology. – NIBS.
Building Information Management
MARCH 28, 2013
BIM requires some form of Integrated Project Delivery… Period. BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. BIG DATA = BIM. Why you say?
Building Information Management
AUGUST 15, 2013
If you can’t see the whole picture… you can’t appreciate BIM. Hard to believe…perhaps to some… but many /most of us in the Architecture, Construction, Owners, Operations sector still don’t know how to define BIM. QTO, and an exclusively enhanced 400,000 line itme RSMeans Cost database.
Building Information Management
OCTOBER 16, 2012
Information drives cost savings and higher efficiency. How and when we access information will forever alter day-to-day and strategic business practices for Owners, AEs, Contractors, SubContractors, Business Product Manufacturers, Building Users, Oversight Groups, and the Community. Building Information Modeling Framework.
Building Information Management
APRIL 8, 2013
As they pass the emergent stage, BIM and cloud computing will continue to impact project delivery. Emergent disruptive technologies and construction delivery methods are altering both the culture and day-to-day practices of the construction, renovation, repair, and sustainability of the built environment.
Building Information Management
OCTOBER 9, 2012
BIM (Building Information Modeling) is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technologies. As such it is a process of collaboration, continuous improvement, transparency, and integration. IPD, Job Order Contracting/JOC). BIM Framework.
Building Information Management
MAY 16, 2013
Building Information Modeling, BIM, is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. As such, the core requirements of BIM include collaboration, standardized information, multiple domain competencies, and several supporting interoperable technologies. No so much.
Building Information Management
AUGUST 6, 2012
3D visualization software products currently promoted as BIM (Building Information Modeling) are not solutions for this task. Operative elements associate with leveraging big data for BIM (BIM defined as efficient life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology) include: - Transparency.
Building Information Management
MAY 15, 2012
First and foremost BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. While the industry is currently fixated upon 3D visualization tools, aka Revit, Archicad, Bentely… they only represent components of a BIM solution. Here’s a list of BIM Construction Cost Estimating Requirements: 1.
Building Information Management
APRIL 26, 2013
Emergent disruptive technologies and construction delivery methods are altering both the culture and day-to-day practices of the construction, renovation, repair, and sustainability of the built environment. BIM is the life cycle management of the built environment, supported by digital technology. By Peter Cholakis.
Building Information Management
FEBRUARY 6, 2014
The Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operations, Owner (AECOO) sector must engage in collaborative construction delivery methods in over achieve any measurable performance improvement in the life-cycle management of the built environment. Building Information Management, Model and Modeling.
Building Information Management
OCTOBER 25, 2013
Buildings, roads, dams, electrical grids… are with us for a very long time and linked to the success and failure of just about everything… education, health, national security, transportation, habitat, sustainability, national and local economies and more. That said, we are not acting as stakeholders of our built infrastructure.
Building Information Management
SEPTEMBER 26, 2013
Public sector projects would best be served in the short term by adopting collaborative construction delivery methods. Integrated Project Delivery – IPD for major new construction and Job Order Contracting – JOC for renovation, repair, sustainability and minor new construction are just two of several proven processes. .
Building Information Management
JANUARY 17, 2014
Building Information Management (that’s right forget the “modeling” distraction), BIM, is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. What is required to accomplish BIM? Simple right? each having their own value, contribution, level of permanence, etc.
Building Information Management
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
Discrepancies in construction delivery methods and contracts lead to the failure of BIM, or many/most facility renovation, repair projects. It is time to rethink the contractual context for efficient construction project delivery. BIM/ BIM EXECUTION PLAN. Life-cycle Management 101.
Building Information Management
FEBRUARY 25, 2014
BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. That said, BIM has been preoccupied with 3D visualization to the extent that many/most feel that Revit, Archicad, et al are all that’s needed to implement BIM. information abundance. “Big Data” is here.
Building Information Management
AUGUST 29, 2012
BIM is the life-cycle modeling and management of the built environment supported by digital technology. Forget the 3D visualization distraction for a moment and let’s focus on the important component of the BIM acronym; the “I” for information. BIM’s SLOW START. INTRODUCTION.
Building Information Management
APRIL 11, 2013
While at first perhaps a bit intimidating… illustrating the life-cycle management within a BIM context is relatively straightforward. An operating model provides a high level view of how processes, people and systems interact to support the built environment in concert with organizational needs. 800×600.
Building Information Management
OCTOBER 29, 2013
BIM, the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology is all about the integration of PEOPLE and PROCESSES and INFORMATION. The following are MANDATORY on any BIM implementation checklist. BAS – Building Automation Systems. GIS – Geographical Information Systems.
Building Information Management
DECEMBER 14, 2012
BIM, the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology, requires a fundamental change in how the construction (Architects, Contractors, Engineers) and facility management (Owners, Service Providers, Building Product Manufactures, Oversight Groups, Building Users) sectors operate on a day-to-day basis. .
Building Information Management
JUNE 27, 2013
Construction delivery methods are at the center of this ongoing transformation as they dictate the structure, tone, and legal requirements of any project. While collaborative construction delivery methods have been in existence for decades and are well proven, they are only recently being more readily adopted.
Building Information Management
DECEMBER 14, 2012
BIM, the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology, requires a fundamental change in how the construction (Architects, Contractors, Engineers) and facility management (Owners, Service Providers, Building Product Manufactures, Oversight Groups, Building Users) sectors operate on a day-to-day basis. .
Building Information Management
JUNE 27, 2012
Key Considerations for a Successful BIM Strategy. Phasing – Impossible to Implement BIM all a once. Implement Projects – Integrated Project Delivery (Job Order Contracting – JOC – renovation, repair, sustainability, minor new construction, IPD – new construction).
Building Information Management
AUGUST 20, 2012
For BIM to succeed will require a fundamental changes in how the AEC industry (architecture, engineering, construction) industry does business. Integrated Project Delivery – IPD, Job Order Contracting, and similar LEAN construction methods will need be become mainstream.
Building Information Management
OCTOBER 1, 2012
BIM (Building Information Modeling) is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. I am “mad as hell” at how 3D visualization vendors have marketed BIM. Collaboration and longer term relationships are primary components of JOC an will be required of BIM.
Building Information Management
JANUARY 14, 2013
The focus upon the 3D component of BIM is, in many ways, an unfortunate distraction. The cost to capture, store, and process information is falling to near zero… mass storage (terabytes) for everyone, and an increasingly plentiful supply of powerful cloud-computing based applications available as plug-ins.
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Building Information Management
JANUARY 17, 2012
BIM and the Cloud – SAME 2012 – 4Clicks Solutions LLC – PDF. BIM - CLOUD COMPUTING. . BIM (Building Information Technology) and THE CLOUD (Cloud Computing) are disruptive technologies converging to significantly alter traditional construction and facility management practices.
Building Information Management
JANUARY 14, 2013
Is focus upon the 3D component of BIM an unfortunate distraction? The advent of Cloud Computing, combined with the cost to capture, store, and process information falling to near zero, is enabling new capabilities for secure, real-time collaboration. The altered world landscape relative to the built environment is upon us all.
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 13, 2017
See asset life-cycle model… A total cost of ownership perspective is also required as opposed to the more prevalent practice of first-cost dominance. The Top 10 List when considering BIG BIM and Facilities Lifecycle Management: 1.
Building Information Management
NOVEMBER 21, 2014
A Comparison of Construction Cost Estimating Tools. Cost Estimating/Project Management Software – 4Clicks Project Estimator. Cloud Cost Estimating – Ceasel. These Owners, Contractors, and AEs are moving to advanced cost estimating and management systems. Cloud Cost Estimating – Ceasel.
40 Building Information Management
FEBRUARY 15, 2012
How can multiple cost estimators share information on a project, or communicate with Owners, Contractors, AE’s, Subs, etc… if they aren’t speaking the same language? The AECOO sector can’t even begin a discussion about achieving higher levels of interoperability, exchanging BIM models and data, etc.,
Building Information Management
JUNE 8, 2015
BIM (Building Information Modeling), cloud computing, and social media are disruptive technologies which are altering the basic foundations of the AECOO sector (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owners, and Operations). delivery methods. delivery methods. project with a reasonable profit margin.
Building Information Management
FEBRUARY 24, 2012
A primary initial goal of the “partnership” is the joint development of an on-line portal for building industry research and knowledge. It’s amazing how many in our industry are not even aware of NIBS or Smart Building Alliance. Building Information Management Framework - BIMF.
Building Information Management
JULY 2, 2012
Ongoing, “living”, iterative processes are needed to account for the many variables typically encountered on any renovation, repair, sustainability, or new construction project. Building Information Modeling Strategy. Building Information Modeling Strategy.
Building Information Management
JULY 2, 2012
Ongoing, “living”, iterative processes are needed to account for the many variables typically encountered on any renovation, repair, sustainability, or new construction project. Building Information Modeling Strategy. Building Information Modeling Strategy.
Building Information Management
FEBRUARY 12, 2013
In order to efficiently manage the life-cycle of the build environment, robust process, terms, and decision support tools are required that deal with physical and functional conditions, costs, priorities, risks, etc. Collaborative, cloud-based systems that are multi-language, multi-currency, secure, fast, and never delete information.
Building Information Management
JANUARY 29, 2013
Many of the excellent presentations at the Building Innovation 2013 Conference & Expo are available on-line at [link]. buildingSMART alliance Conference Integrating BIM: Moving the Industry Forward – LINK. Sustainable Buildings Industry Council Symposium – Fostering Innovation to go Beyond Green TM – LINK.
Building Information Management
JANUARY 29, 2013
Many of the excellent presentations at the Building Innovation 2013 Conference & Expo are available on-line at [link]. buildingSMART alliance Conference Integrating BIM: Moving the Industry Forward – LINK. Sustainable Buildings Industry Council Symposium – Fostering Innovation to go Beyond Green TM – LINK.
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 6, 2016
Building classification systems are critical if any measurable productivity gains are to be achieved across the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Owner (AECOO) domains and associated life-cycle management of the built environment. Construction Classification Criticality.
Building Information Management
APRIL 26, 2014
Collaboration and integrated, efficient project delivery methods are needed to achieve productivity gains within the architecture, engineering, construction, owner and operator (A/E/C/O/O) industry. At the same time a robust ONTOLOGY and consensus-based standards demand immediate focus. RSMeans Strategic Partner.
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