Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 23, 2024

This month, we have 40+ product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud , including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, Autodesk Takeoff, BuildingConnected, and Assemble. These insights will provide account admins with the data they need to make informed decisions on how to promote standardization.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Products Distribution Project Management Change Management 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Job Plans standardize the steps involved in completing a maintenance task or repair. Safety Plans, on the other hand, lay down the necessary measures to minimize risk to personnel involved in maintenance work and prevent any inadvertent damage to the physical assets.

Project Management 130

Project Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Risk Management 130

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Even though tools and services are readily available to consistently deliver quality, on time and on budget repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes, real property owners and facilities management professionals have yet to adopt system thinking. Sustainable Facilities Management will require a fundamental change in mindset.

Facility Management 52

Facility Management Sustainability Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Property Management 52

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 14, 2018

One of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association’s (NRMCA) goals is to advance the industry away from prescriptive specifications into more versatile performance specifications†. But first, let's look at the difference between prescriptive specifications and performance specifications, as they pertain to concrete. May 14, 2018.

Building Performance Measurement 60

Building Performance Measurement Property Management Quality Control Facility Management 60

CivilJungle

MAY 28, 2021

Definition of Construction. Construction is the methodology of developing a building or infrastructure. What is Building Construction? Building development is the methodology of addition of structure to property. Building development is the methodology of addition of structure to property. Building Permits.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Manufacturing Building Permits Project Management Consulting 52

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

LEAN construction, whether new builds, renovation, repair, or maintenance, requires global oversight and local empowerment. Those doing the work must be allowed to make decisions, but within a framework that includes LEAN workflows, processes, standardized information, and full transparency. Key Considerations. Sample LEAN Workflow.

Lean Construction 45

Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Property Management Construction Management 45

Stok

MARCH 23, 2023

While the final rules and the timeline for their release and adoption are not definitive, SEC registrants can anticipate complying with these disclosures in the next two years. Companies are also expected to use these metrics to make decisions and drive improved performance over time.

Real Estate Development 52

Real Estate Development Building Codes Building Standards Risk Management 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 30, 2018

Shared, performance-based risk/reward. Common terms, definitions, & data formats — Common data environment (CDE). NOTE: The term “Big Data” has recently become popular to describe the multiple sources, formats, and uses of data that can be leveraged to monitor and improve organizational performance.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Facility Management Project Management Construction Management 40

Building Information Management

JULY 21, 2016

The fundamental problem with the UK’s BIM Strategy is found within the following quotation “digital technology is changing the way we plan, build, maintain and use our social and economic infrastructure.”(Source: ”(Source: 2015, Level 3 Building Information Modelling – Strategic Plan, HM Government).

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 58

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Infrastructure Development Building Performance Measurement 58

Building Information Management

JULY 21, 2016

The fundamental problem with the UK’s BIM Strategy is found within the following quotation “digital technology is changing the way we plan, build, maintain and use our social and economic infrastructure.”(Source: ”(Source: 2015, Level 3 Building Information Modelling – Strategic Plan, HM Government).

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 58

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Infrastructure Development Building Performance Measurement 58

Job Order Contracting

JULY 11, 2017

METRICS for LEAN Operations Maintenance Management provide o ngoing performance measurement to support informed, information-based, decision making and help to maximize the use of available resources. From a generic perspective, an effective measurement system includes: Clearly defined, actionable, and measurable goals.

Maintenance 40

Maintenance Building Performance Measurement Renewable Energy Systems Lean Construction 40

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Shared, performance-based risk/reward. Common terms, definitions, & data formats — Common data environment (CDE). NOTE: The term “Big Data” has recently become popular to describe the multiple sources, formats, and uses of data that can be leveraged to monitor and improve organizational performance.

Maintenance 40

Maintenance Building Performance Measurement Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction 40

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 26, 2017

Metrics/Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). It should be written with LEAN process fundamentals in mind that focus upon BEST VALUE outline measurable desired OUTCOMES. LEAN Construction methods share has the following characteristics; Performance-based reward based upon achievement of specified goals. Shared risk/reward.

Facility Management 40

Facility Management Maintenance Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Performance Measurement 40

Stok

JANUARY 29, 2020

The International Living Future Institute’s JUST Program , which serves as a disclosure label for an organization’s performance in key workplace social justice categories, can be used as a guiding tool for just that. The JUST Program isn’t the only industry tool to measure your company’s social justice efforts. Better together.

Building Performance Measurement 59

Building Performance Measurement Building Standards Building Design Landscaping 59

Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2012

July 16th, 2012 – NIBS Report - National Institute of Building Sciences Consultative Council . Per the NIBS Consultative Council there are four areas where our industry needs to focus highlights four in order to improve buildings and infrastructure. Defining High-Performance and Common Metrics.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 81

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Project Management Consulting Building Codes 81

Buildern

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Hard hats, heavy machinery, and building materials may come to mind. trillion , among which residential and non-residential buildings have the largest share. These specialists are also responsible for maintaining safety and quality standards throughout the project. What do you imagine when you think about construction?

Electrical Wiring Installation 52

Electrical Wiring Installation Structural Systems Piping Installation Building Code Compliance 52

Work Gearz

JULY 13, 2021

To be more precise, a roofer might be a roofing contractor or a roof mechanic who builds roofs in a construction site. Sometimes they repair and replace roofs of buildings and sometimes they install new roofs! Also, I have detailed some measures to tackle the heat that results from wearing of hard hats on roofs! That said, .

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Building Standards Building Materials 52

Job Order Contracting

JULY 1, 2019

Participants and stakeholders affected by facilities related decision… building users, builders, architects, engineers, oversight groups, and the community at large… are best served through the availability of current, accurate, actionable information, and associated decision-support and execution processes.

Procurement 40

Procurement Lean Construction Facility Management Building Performance Measurement 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 7, 2022

Although plans and certain documents can illustrate what a building should look like visually, an in-depth written explanation is needed to describe the construction process. Simply put, construction specifications are documents prepared ahead of construction to describe how building should be carried out by contractors and subcontractors.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement General Contracting Project Management Building Design 52

CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Kelly Clamp Definition: Kelly clamp is defined as a vertically movable pinch clamp fastened to a graduated stick to allow the interpretation of the penetration depth of the kelly ball. Also, Read: Standard Proctor Vs Modified Proctor | Modified Proctor Test | Modified Proctor Compaction Test | Modified Proctor Test Procedure.

Concrete Pouring 52

Concrete Pouring Building Performance Measurement Wall Systems Foundation Systems 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Job Order Contracting Services and Tools should be based upon open standards, locally researched cost data, and best value for all participants. Or, an Owner may wish to leverage a JOC Consultant for appropriate aspects of the program while buildings internal capabilities and resources. They should NOT require excessive fees.

Contracts 40

Contracts Project Management Consulting Building Performance Measurement Building Standards 40

Roads Online

JUNE 18, 2023

We’ve been on a 10 year journey to optimise the performance of asphalt including TonerPlas. According to Morriss the performance of asphalt including TonerPlas outweighs the performance of standard asphalt. “Close the Loop is a global pioneer in the use of recycled plastics in roads.

Building Materials Manufacturing 83

Building Materials Manufacturing Infrastructure Development Sustainability Building Materials 83

Work Gearz

JANUARY 14, 2022

Though OSHA does not set any specific standards for working in the rain, yet it states that during heavy rain, construction works like loading and unloading objects with cranes and hoists should be avoided and any electrical activity should not be carried through in rain as they pose dangers of electrocution. So, let’s get started….

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Concrete Pouring Building Permits Building Standards 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2016

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.

Maintenance 40

Maintenance Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Performance Measurement General Contracting 40

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

Various standards are in place and evolving. Here’s a quick view of FM data standards for Europe. E N 15221-1: Facility Management – Part 1: Terms and Definitions Version EN 15221-1:2006. This draft European standard gives relevant terms and definitions in the area of Facility Management.

Facility Management 40

Facility Management Building Performance Measurement Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

A properly developed UPB is written in plain English and organized using the industry standard CSI Masterformat data architecture. Elements such a collecting, measuring, monitoring and distributing important information are easily accomplished throughout program and project duration due to the LEAN framework of processes and tools.

Cost Control 40

Cost Control Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Change Management 40

The Federal Construction Contracting Blog

APRIL 21, 2022

FAR 52.249-10 (Default – Fixed-Price Construction) and FAR 52.249-14 (Excusable Delays) provide that an epidemic is an excusable delay that, by definition, allows for a non-compensable time extension. Contract performance has not only become expensive, but in some cases, labor and supply shortages have also made it impractical.

General Contracting 52

General Contracting Government Works Building Performance Measurement Contracts 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The J OCPB (JOC Price Book: reflects the current local costs in detail for construction tasks expected to be performed in the geographical area of the base contract with the primary use of developing a detailed line-item price. 5117.9001 Definitions. 5117.9001 Definitions. shall not be acquired under a JOC.

Contracts 91

Contracts General Contracting Government Works Cost Control 91

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Often just considered 3D design, building information modeling (BIM) also acts as a collaborative work platform. The CIC BIM Protocol is a contract document for use with any standard building contract. Construction Operations Building Information Exchange (COBie). It is also known as the buildingSMART standard.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 75

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management Collaboration 75

Building Information Management

JULY 10, 2013

As the old saying goes…”you can’t manage what you don’t measure” Here’s the beginning of a list of information requirements spanning various domains/competencies, technologies, etc., Annualized TCO per building/Current replacement value = Percent of Current Replacement Value (CRV). Churn Rate.

Facility Management 45

Facility Management Building Performance Measurement Maintenance Project Management 45

CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

It is a responsibility of Transportation Engineer to plan, design, build and operate the whole Transportation system in an effective manner for the safe and efficient movement of the traffic. Transport engineers evaluate to identify the causes of the accidents and reduce the accidents by taking appropriate measures. Short Note.

Engineering 52

Engineering Environmental Impact Assessment Wall Systems Structural Systems 52

Building Information Management

JUNE 16, 2016

Facilities operations involving multiple sites and building types/ages can be efficiently managed with the right mix of global oversight and local execution as well as consistent application of LEAN best management practices.

Maintenance 40

Maintenance Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Sustainability 40

Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2012

July 16th, 2012 – NIBS Report - National Institute of Building Sciences Consultative Council . Per the NIBS Consultative Council there are four areas where our industry needs to focus highlights four in order to improve buildings and infrastructure. Defining High-Performance and Common Metrics.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Project Management Consulting Building Codes 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 21, 2023

While it's not a given that another economic slump is on the horizon, you should still implement proactive measures to recession-proof your business. In this article, we'll unpack the essentials of building resilience in the construction sector. You definitely want to hang onto your key players.

Building Resilience 40

Building Resilience Cost Control Building Performance Measurement Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Management

JUNE 27, 2012

Cultural Fit – Collaboration, Communication, and Transparency are REQUIRED, Involve all Shareholders (Owners (senior management, FM, capital planning, procurement, building users…), AE’s, Contractors, BPMs (business product manufacturers), Oversight Groups, Community …). Economic Fit.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 49

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Environmental Impact Assessment Facility Management 49

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Common data environment (glossary of terms and definitions, locally researched detailed unit price cost data). Performance-centric reward system. Partnering: a team building approach to quality construction. Building partnerships: case studies of client–contractor. Building and environment, 41(12), 1924-1933.

Collaboration 90

Collaboration Project Management Consulting Project Management Construction Management 90

Buildern

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

One such measure is the use of a retainage fee, which is a percentage of the contract amount that an owner withholds from a contractor until the completion of the project. After all, who said contractors have lower risks of underpayment and they don’t need their own security measures from owners? What Does Retainage Mean?

General Contracting 52

General Contracting Land Use Regulations Project Management Consulting Public Works 52