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A Primer on LEAN Construction Delivery Methods

Building Information Management

While LEAN principles, as defined for production systems, originated from the Japanese manufacturing industry, LEAN construction delivery methods have evolved to meet the requirements of real property owners and the AEC sector. Collaborative “LEAN” collaborative construction delivery methods actually predate the term LEAN!

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A Primer on LEAN Construction Delivery Methods

Building Information Management

While LEAN principles, as defined for production systems, originated from the Japanese manufacturing industry, LEAN construction delivery methods have evolved to meet the requirements of real property owners and the AEC sector. Collaborative “LEAN” collaborative construction delivery methods actually predate the term LEAN!

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Improving Construction Productivity – Collaboration and Lessons Learned

Building Information Management

We prefer to sue each other, write up change orders, and hoard information vs. collaborate from day one throughout the life-cycle of a project and/or built structure. Collaborative construction delivery methods. Robust Ontology – This is a fancy name for a common glossary of terms, definitions, and data architectures.

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Multi-Site Facility Renovation, Repair, Maintenance, & Sustainability

Building Information Management

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. Without this leadership, Owners don’t stand a chance of efficiently managing their real property portfolios.

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BIM Strategy- Why Everything, or Nothing Ever, Changes!

Building Information Management

First, a few clarifications and items to help frame this discussion: BIM definition: “BIM is the life-cycle modeling and management of the built environment supported by digital technology.” Existing processes and construction delivery methods are largely antagonistic and outdated, with divergent goals for involved parties.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

In short, project teams, including owners, better deliver structures according to their capabilities, requirements, timelines, and budgets. 00 01 01 Project Title Page. 00 01 03 Project Directory. 00 23 00 Procurement Definitions. 00 31 00 Available Project Information. Preliminary Project Schedule.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

In short, project teams, including owners, better deliver structures to according to their capabilities, requirements, timelines, and budgets. 00 01 01 Project Title Page. 00 01 03 Project Directory. 00 23 00 Procurement Definitions. 00 31 00 Available Project Information. Preliminary Project Schedule.