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Fenestration and glazing: Seismic performance specification considerations

Construction Specifier

By Amy Becker Photo courtesy Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Specifiers and design professionals should always consider seismic performance attributes for buildings in areas that previously have experienced the damaging effects of earthquakes. Building codes are adopted with the intent to preserve life and safety.

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The Path Toward a Productive Construction Sector

Building Information Management

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. Performance-base reward.

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Job Order Contract Program Implementation

Job Order Contracting

An owner’s review of the historical type and volume of work is generally the first step. Historical and planned budgets also are evaluated to assure long term, consistent execution of the JOC program. A market of local contractors to assure a pool of qualified and interested companies is another important task.

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BIM Glossary Terms and Definitions – NBIMS-US – 2013

Building Information Management

Building Information Modeling Model Management. BIM is a term which represents three separate but linked functions: Building Information Modeling: Is a BUSINESS PROCESS for generating and leveraging building data to design, construct and operate the building during its lifecycle. Attribute. Weight=7300, etc. 6) [link].

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7 Steps to Successful Project Closeout

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Subcontractor closeout happens next, and you should verify that all work has been completed up to your quality standards. All the work you did to engage with the client and build a relationship can be destroyed in this final phase. Equipment tracking software may be needed to account for all moveable equipment.

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Public Law 111-308 – Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act – FBPTA – CORE COMPETENCIES

Building Information Management

The core competencies identified include competencies relating to building operations and maintenance, energy management, sustainability, water efficiency, safety (including electrical safety) and building performance measures. Fede ral Buildings Personnel Training Act.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency/. Measured Drawing Information. 00 41 53 Bid Form – Design/Build (Single-Prime Contract). Requirements.