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Is a BIM Mandate Coming to the US?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

As we discussed in a recent blog post , the JBKnowledge 2017 Construction Technology report found that building information modeling (BIM) adoption in the United States has been fairly slow, with only 27 percent of construction companies having a BIM department. So will the United States ever have a BIM mandate?

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Construction Classification Criticality – A Draft White Paper

Job Order Contracting

. – Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Facilities Management, & Life-cycle Management of the Built Environment. The combination of information related to all aspects of physical assets life-cycle is best called a physical asset model.

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What the Building Safety Bill means for UK construction – and how to get ready

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In April 2022, the UK government’s Building Safety Bill received Royal Assent making it the Building Safety Act. This legislation promises significant change for the whole sector – from construction businesses and building owners and operators through to insurers and public safety organisations. How will this impact my business?

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Why subcontractors can’t afford to wait until ten past midnight for the Building Safety Bill

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The upcoming Building Safety Bill , which received Royal Assent in April making it the Building Safety Act, represents a fundamental shift in the way we operate, and will require cultural and behavioural change – including amongst subcontractors. Download the white paper, How to get ready for the Building Safety Bill.

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Job Order Contracting Information

Job Order Contracting

Job order contracting information is key to improving construction productivity. Also referred to as the “Design-Bid-Build” process, this system has long been the most prevalent option for large and small public works contracts. Building Information Modelling BIM in the Construction Industry – Technical Report TR-1405.

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The Building Safety Act: Seven Steps for getting Prepared

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The way UK construction companies approach quality and safety will change significantly with the Building Safety Bill ( now known as the Building Safety Act ). Here we share a simple checklist to help with getting ready for the Building Safety Bill and putting the technology you need in place. Download it for free here.

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LEAN Job Order Contracting Intro 4

Job Order Contracting

Creating an open information environment. Delivering Better Facilities through Lean Construction and Owner Leadership NIBS 2017 – The ability to significantly improve how facilities are constructed, managed and operated depends largely on whether owners provide high levels of leadership, knowledge and collaborative support.