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Building Performance Measurement Collaboration Quality Assurance 
iField Smart
APRIL 2, 2024
The Role of As-Built Drawings in Quality Assurance and Quality Control As-built drawings are accurate and exhaustive construction documents that portray the final state of construction. This leads to greater quality assurance and control for construction projects.
CCR Magazine
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
This innovative initiative enhances pre-project planning, improves construction visibility, boosts safety measures and increases operations efficiencies. Drones enable us to cover larger areas more quickly and gather high-quality data. Artificial intelligence (AI) can evaluate the drone footage to measure stockpile quantities.
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OmTrak
JANUARY 14, 2025
Champion Validated Data What wed like to see : Building a transparent data environment where validated information drives decision-making. Embrace Progressive Data Capture What wed like to see : Leveraging progressive data capture techniques to improve collaboration and project efficiency.
iField Smart
APRIL 30, 2024
Field inspections are pivotal to ensure construction activities are carried out within regulations and standards for the building process to continue without any issues. Top 10 challenges for building inspectors, project managers, and quality control managers with legacy field inspection techniques.
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BDC Network
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Dean Lewis, Graham Finch, and David Simkins Contractors Mass Timber Moisture Protection Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction Mass timber has gained popularity as a building material praised for its sustainability and aesthetic appeal. Here are five tips for successful water mitigation in mass timber construction.
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 13, 2021
In order to chose the right Job Order Contract Program, it is important to understand that JOC isn’t simply a way to speed you numerous repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds. The fact is that when a common approach is applied within a defined, collaborative environment, change order, errors, and omissions are minimized.
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iField Smart
MAY 21, 2024
This manual approach also hinders real-time collaboration and decision-making among project stakeholders, impacting project timelines and outcomes. Inspectors may overlook critical checkpoints or fail to adhere to regulatory standards, leading to compliance issues and quality discrepancies.
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Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 6, 2022
The good news is that robust solutions are readily available to enable the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on time and on budget. Integrated internal and external collaborative, capable teams working towards well defined and documented mutually beneficial goals.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 4, 2022
It has done virtually nothing to measurably impact the repair, renovation, maintenance, and construction of the built environment. Robust tools and processes have existing for decades that can assure quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds are consistent delivered on-time and on-budget. Fully Compliant.
Job Order Contracting
JUNE 14, 2021
Owner leadership and commitment remain the only solution to rampant facilities repair, renovation, and new build waste. Rethink, rebuild, and improve your repair, renovation, and new build activities and reduce costs 20% – 30%+ by implementing robust, integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery.
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 7, 2022
Multiple studies by industry and the GAO note that over 80% of the failures in public sector facilities repair, renovation, and new builds are due to owner lack of effective leadership. Yet these vital resources remain poorly management and repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build dollars are not being used effectively.
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 15, 2019
Proven collaborative construction delivery methods have existed for decades. These solutions can consistently assure that quality renovation, repair, and new construction projects are delivered on-time and on-budget. LEAN Collaborative Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery. Collaborative technology ).
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Build preeminent performance improvement capabilities driven by information and shared knowledge. It is therefore virtually impossible to measure and achieve success. Quantitative key performance indicators (KPIs) must be formulated that are in concert with facilities related organizational current and planned needs.
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Job Order Contracting
MAY 3, 2020
Strategic alignment (links between operational performance and strategic factors), and profitability/cost control and/or resource maximization are initial area of focus and should be regularly monitored. Operational input/output measurements such as productivity, volume, lead-time, flexibility, amount of work-in process, and quality.
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Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Whether creating new architectural expressions or rehabilitating architecturally significant historic buildings, from stick-built to unitized, “off-the-shelf” commodity to custom bespoke systems, utilizing insulating glass units or opaque spandrel panels, simple flat or complex geometry; it seems the sky is the limit with curtain wall design today.
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BDC Network
MARCH 29, 2024
Demystifying carbon offsets vs direct reductions 0 qpurcell Fri, 03/29/2024 - 11:18 Sustainability Chris Forney, Principal, Brightworks Sustainability, and Rob Atkinson, Senior Project Manager, IA Interior Architects, share the misconceptions about carbon offsets and identify opportunities for realizing a carbon-neutral building portfolio.
Job Order Contracting
JUNE 12, 2017
LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating. LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating. LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating. Four BT, LLC. Variable Cost – Any cost that changes with the amount of production or the amount of work.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 10, 2024
Jeremy’s leadership qualities are also evident in his ability to inspire and motivate those around him. a civil engineering firm focused on sanitary sewer systems, as a stop-gap measure until she could find a career more suited to her structural engineering ambition.
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 31, 2019
LEAN Performance-based Construction Services Procurement and Project Delivery. Consistently Deliver Quality Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction Projects On-Time & On-Budget! ‘Ad hoc’ Methods Assuring that all roles, responsibilities, and processes are understood and consistently implemented drives efficiency.
Building Information Management
JULY 15, 2015
A standardized framework of ICTB, tailored for specific built environment stakeholders (Owners, Contractors, Architects, Engineers, Business Product Manufacturers, Oversight Groups, Building/Infrastructure Users), must consider and leverage current and past information and share a common ontology. A Framework for Success. Robust Ontology.
CCR Magazine
MARCH 18, 2024
Delivering High-Quality Software Customers assume that the software is of good quality, works smoothly and the bugs are eliminated. A techniques like test-driven development, automation testing, and code reviews, developers have ways to guarantee quality without sacrificing the speed of releases.
Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Even when people are inside, it is hard to block out intruding and distracting noises within the space people are in; noise coming from adjacent rooms, areas above or below, or from hallways; or even from outside the building. Unintelligible language can lead to misunderstandings, miscommunication, miscues in collaborations, and mistakes.
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 7, 2022
Multiple studies by industry and the GAO note that over 80% of the failures in public sector facilities repair, renovation, and new builds are due to owner lack of effective leadership. The build environment impacts costs, prices, international competitiveness, and our safety.
Building Information Management
JULY 26, 2016
Collaborative “LEAN” collaborative construction delivery methods actually predate the term LEAN! LEAN construction delivery is a collaborative business process with ongoing iterative improvement and depends upon the efficient involvement and use of multiple competencies and participants. Value-based procurement.
Building Information Management
JULY 26, 2016
Collaborative “LEAN” collaborative construction delivery methods actually predate the term LEAN! LEAN construction delivery is a collaborative business process with ongoing iterative improvement and depends upon the efficient involvement and use of multiple competencies and participants. Value-based procurement.
Roads Online
DECEMBER 14, 2023
The National Transport Research Organisation (NTRO) has recently completed its 2023 Global Transport Collaboration program, trekking across Europe in search of innovations to support the safety, resiliency, sustainability and automation of Australia’s transport network. Its vitally important to understand the performance characteristics.
UK Construction Blog
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Do you know that reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) has played a significant role in public building construction over the past decades? Get ready to dive into the fascinating realm of lightweight yet strong building materials that have impacted the way public buildings were built.
Job Order Contracting
JULY 1, 2019
The benefits of LEAN process adoption consistent include the optimized delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects. Furthermore, a locally researched UPB virtually assures a detailed scope of work for each work requirement. LEAN Processes Embedded with Enabling Technology.
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CCR Magazine
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Proper installation techniques are crucial for performance. Quality Assurance: Guarantees that the materials and manufacturing processes meet industry standards. Legal Requirements: Many building codes require compliance with these standards for structural integrity. Socket: This must fit the bolt size accurately.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 6, 2022
BIM is all about the management of digital representations of buildings. Learn how to perform 2D and 3D takeoffs and find out how you can streamline the process for your team. . Quality and Field Management for Quality Managers. This is where a quality manager comes in. Take Class. Advancing Your BIM Career.
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 28, 2017
Despite the “surveys”, “reports”, and hype associated with BIM, building owners and facilities management professionals have yet to fully understand BIM, let alone decide whether or not to practice it. While Shakespeare was a great playwright, he has little to contribute to improving renovation, repair, and new construction outcomes.
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 15, 2018
The OpenJOC Solution integrates processes/workflows, training, tools, cost data, and technology to drive collaboration and team work between owners and contractors. JOC contractors strive for: • Fast Delivery • High Quality • No Change Orders • No Warranty Hassles • Maximize budgets. and Linda T. and Linda T.
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Job Order Contracting
JULY 21, 2019
Job order contracting is neither difficult to understand, nor costly to practice, yet is virtually assures the consistent delivery of quality, on-time, on-budget repair, renovation, and new construction projects…if designed, deployed, and managed correctly. Job Order Contracting: Everything Owners and Builders Need to Know.
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Construction Daily News
JANUARY 24, 2024
Professionals in the building industry understand the importance of timely, well-made work, but that isn’t always easy to accomplish. However, there are ways to strengthen momentum on a job site and ensure workers perform to the best of their abilities. Productivity is one of the foundational factors behind every successful business.
Job Order Contracting
JULY 21, 2019
Job order contracting is neither difficult to understand, nor costly to practice, yet is virtually it assures the consistent delivery of quality, on-time, on-budget repair, renovation, and new construction projects…if the JOC Program is designed, deployed, and managed correctly. What Are the Benefits of JOC? Proof That JOC Works.
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Job Order Contracting
MARCH 27, 2019
Thus usage of a UPB virtually assures a mutual detailed understanding of the scope of work required and also serves as a method to validate contractor and subcontractor quotes. Consistent, yet flexible collaborative workflows are essential in managing program and project success.
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CCR Magazine
OCTOBER 28, 2024
The redesign also makes it easier to build a new environment that would reflect your brand. Enhance employee well-being: Lack of light, no presence of plants and flowers and the organization’s facility affect the health, satisfaction level and performance. Boost brand image: It creates first impression on your customers and talents.
UK Construction Blog
MAY 25, 2023
While firms can improve collaboration and diversity, the UK Government must remove critical hurdles to development in the coming months, respondents said. Collaboration can open up relevant knowhow faster and cheaper at a time when employing new people is harder due to historically high employment.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
AUGUST 30, 2021
Mercury is a European contractor that builds and manages complex engineering projects that reimagine how people work and live in the built environment. Pushing to go beyond their duty means Mercury turns clients into partners and builds strong relationships that thrive. We were unable to get this visibility before.
Building Information Management
JUNE 5, 2014
A multi-dimensional tool, Building Information Modelling (BIM) involves generating a visual model of the building which also manages data about it, at the design stage, throughout the construction phase and during its working life. What is BIM? Introduction. NBS National BIM Report 2013. Download report. Increasing exports.
PN - Project Management
AUGUST 31, 2023
Additionally, understanding their roles, needs, and concerns helps prioritize actions for successful collaboration. And identifying key stakeholders and addressing their concerns builds stronger relationships and fosters collaboration. Moreover, balancing conflicting needs through careful consideration ensures project alignment.
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 2, 2017
IPD LEAN Construction JOB ORDER CONTRACTING – all are interrelated and all can lead to measurably improved outcomes for all participants. Respectful – Level of Trust / Build-up Relationships. ? Serves as the central liaison between the building users, contractors, and all team members. No Interruptions – One at a time. ?
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 28, 2018
Use Building in Cloud for free, . All of a building’s data in the cloud. Building in Cloud’s technology gives you a powerful and reliable IT platform, no need for IT staff or dedicated servers. Building explorer. Building Information Modeling. Get started! The innovative and proven way to more efficiently manage.
Buildern
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Manage project schedules, budgets, quality assurance, and coordination between all involved parties. Perform the bulk of skilled labor, often handling 50%+ of project tasks and managing workforce quality and efficiency. Collaborating with subcontractors and vendors in terms of workload can also be helpful.
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