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Building Standards Definition Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 18, 2020
There are multiple types of construction delivery methods that strive to achieve superior outcomes to traditional design-bid-build, design-build, CM@R, etc. These including alliance contracting/project alliancing, LEAN construction, integrated project delivery, LEAN job order contracting.
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 19, 2022
Based upon the above, why would anyone be surprised by the lack of productivity and rampant economic and environmental waste endemic to public sector facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds? Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery System Performance is CRITICAL to Improving Productivity. References: AIA.
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Job Order Contracting
MARCH 30, 2021
Too often, organization fail to build solid internal and external teams in concert with their mission goals. As real property owners, it’s your roles to encourage innovation and new approaches by prescribing means and methods of planning, procurement, and project delivery and requiring compliance.
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Construction cost knowledge management is a component of integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. It is required in order to consistently achieve best value repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes. has proven relatively fruitless. Embrace available tools and methods.
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Collaborative construction cost estimating provides guidance to organizations seeking improved cost visibility and transparency for repair, renovation, maintains and new build projects as well as overall facilities and physical infrastructure management. In other words, robust, LEAN process takes precedence for all associated projects.
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Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Any organization can consistently assure best value outcomes for facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds. The success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build project is dependent upon early and ongoing collaboration among key parties. All the tools and support services are readily available.
Building Information Management
APRIL 10, 2012
Critical components of CONSTRUCTION PROJECT success include communication, collaboration, a defined mutually agreed upon operating relationship and an associated fully defined project scope of work… all of which are largely determined by the construction delivery method.
Building Information Management
APRIL 8, 2013
As they pass the emergent stage, BIM and cloud computing will continue to impact project delivery. Emergent disruptive technologies and construction delivery methods are altering both the culture and day-to-day practices of the construction, renovation, repair, and sustainability of the built environment.
Building Information Management
JANUARY 17, 2012
BIM (Building Information Technology) and THE CLOUD (Cloud Computing) are disruptive technologies converging to significantly alter traditional construction and facility management practices. Definition of BIM. . Building Information Management (BIM) is the life-cycle management of facilities [1] supported by digital technology.
Building Information Management
AUGUST 29, 2012
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.
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 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 Management
FEBRUARY 24, 2012
A primary initial goal of the “partnership” is the joint development of an on-line portal for building industry research and knowledge. It’s amazing how many in our industry are not even aware of NIBS or Smart Building Alliance. Building Information Management Framework - BIMF.
Building Information Management
MAY 16, 2013
Building Information Modeling, BIM, is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. As such, the core requirements of BIM include collaboration, standardized information, multiple domain competencies, and several supporting interoperable technologies.
Building Information Management
APRIL 11, 2013
Model View Definitions (MVD) and associated exchange specifications, provide the best benefit if they are modular and reusable and developed from Industry Foundation Class (IFC) Product Modeling Concepts. 800×600. Model views and overall life-cycle management are similar in this regard. Data exchange is therefore a critical aspect.
Building Information Management
JANUARY 14, 2013
- VANZ 2012 “ Key challenges to BIM in terms of its true potential, the life-cycle management of the built environment, include: - The development of a Uniform Standard Environment for the new BIG DATA world – for all ‘built environment related activities’. . The projects don’t need to be re-coded.
Building Information Management
MARCH 20, 2013
Robust, collaborative construction delivery methods – IPD, Integrated Project Delivery, JOC – Job Order Contracting, et al. Standardized “Glossary” terms, acronyms, definitions. OMNICLASS in simple terms, a standard for organizing all construction information.
Building Information Management
MAY 28, 2014
Sure, you can tweak a few things here to attempt be more efficient with respect to your numerous renovation, repair, sustainability, and construction projects, but substantial productivity gains require fundamentally changing how you do things. IPD, and JOC, a form of IPD are neither radical nor new.
Building Information Management
APRIL 26, 2013
Emergent disruptive technologies and construction delivery methods are altering both the culture and day-to-day practices of the construction, renovation, repair, and sustainability of the built environment. Improving decision making practices and applying standardized terms, metrics, and cost data can also prove challenging.
Building Information Management
APRIL 28, 2014
Refusal to adopt collaborative construction delivery methods such as Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) for new construction, Job Order Contracting (JOC) for repair, renovation, sustainability, and minor new construction projects. The latter is a good attempt to be IPD-like, but is not IPD.
Building Information Management
APRIL 22, 2015
Each of these plug-ins will use “open” and/or “industry standard” architectures and be dedicated to serving a specialized function. True value will be provided by embedding best management practices and standardized, real-time, accurate information, and distribution the same … at will.
Building Information Management
JULY 16, 2014
That said, even government owners, for the most part, have failed in any sort of department or agency-wide adoption of standardized best practices. most notably with their SABER construction delivery structure. This is true even for “simple” areas such as facility repair, maintenance, and renovation.
Building Information Management
DECEMBER 14, 2012
BIM, the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology, requires a fundamental change in how the construction (Architects, Contractors, Engineers) and facility management (Owners, Service Providers, Building Product Manufactures, Oversight Groups, Building Users) sectors operate on a day-to-day basis. .
Building Information Management
FEBRUARY 15, 2012
How can multiple cost estimators share information on a project, or communicate with Owners, Contractors, AE’s, Subs, etc… if they aren’t speaking the same language? Even today, many view BIM as 3D visualization, vs. life-cycle building management supported by technology!
Autodesk Construction Cloud
APRIL 25, 2023
The main goal of digital transformation is to streamline business operations, increase productivity, and reduce costs while providing a safer jobsite for all and quality projects for clients. Building a culture of innovation that embraces technology and encourages change is important. What is digital transformation in construction?
Building Information Management
NOVEMBER 8, 2013
Leveraging BIG DATA to achieve efficient life-cycle management of the built environment is not a trivial task, nor is it “rocket science” It does however require the integration of robust business process, especially collaborative construction delivery methods, technology, and a standardized ontology.
Building Information Management
MARCH 26, 2012
Other components include, capital planning and management systems (CPMS), cost estimating and project delivery systems (IPD – integrated project delivery, JOC – job order contracting), computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), building automation systems (BAS), geographic information systems (GIS), and others.
Building Information Management
APRIL 6, 2016
Prevalent “low bid” design-bid-build construction procurement and delivery and it’s associated narrow consideration of “first costs”, is extremely wasteful and typically results in poor quality, project delays, excessive numbers of change orders, and overall higher costs. Shared risk/reward.
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 12, 2016
Inefficient construction delivery methods and poorly designed contracts are the primary cause for inefficiencies across the architectural, engineering, construction, operations, and owner (AECOO) sector. and a shared set of goals, as well as risk/reward among project participants. Understanding BIM.
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
Aligning the physical and functional status of buildings and other physical objects with a corresponding digital model makes it possible to monitor and optimally manage capital reinvestment throughout their life-cycle. Learn more… Simple Guide to LEAN Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery. appeared first on 4BT.
Building Information Management
JUNE 20, 2016
Building Users part of the process. Collaborative LEAN Construction Delivery – Integrated Project Delivery -IPD, Job Order Contracting – JOC, etc. Collaborative LEAN Construction Delivery – Integrated Project Delivery -IPD, Job Order Contracting – JOC, etc.
Building Information Management
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
Discrepancies in construction delivery methods and contracts lead to the failure of BIM, or many/most facility renovation, repair projects. It is time to rethink the contractual context for efficient construction project delivery. Life-cycle Management 101. BIM/ BIM EXECUTION PLAN.
Building Information Management
APRIL 26, 2014
Collaboration and integrated, efficient project delivery methods are needed to achieve productivity gains within the architecture, engineering, construction, owner and operator (A/E/C/O/O) industry. At the same time a robust ONTOLOGY and consensus-based standards demand immediate focus. RSMeans Strategic Partner.
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. Develop Implementation Plan.
Building Information Management
DECEMBER 14, 2012
BIM, the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology, requires a fundamental change in how the construction (Architects, Contractors, Engineers) and facility management (Owners, Service Providers, Building Product Manufactures, Oversight Groups, Building Users) sectors operate on a day-to-day basis. .
Building Information Management
JUNE 29, 2016
In include all aspects, including people, processes, and technology, throughout all phases from conceptualization/planning, construction project delivery, renovation/repair/maintenance, to deconstruction/recycling. Building RELATIONSHIPS. They must COLLABORATE with the building users, services providers (ie.
Building Information Management
OCTOBER 29, 2013
BIM, the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology is all about the integration of PEOPLE and PROCESSES and INFORMATION. Collaborative construction/project delivery method: Integrated project delivery (IPD), job order contracting (JOC), private-public partnership (PPP) … 2.
Building Information Management
JUNE 26, 2016
LEAN, Collaborative, and Integrated Construction Delivery. The project delivery method ultimately determines the outcomes of renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability and new construction activities more so than than any other single factor. from conceptualization/early design through project handover and beyond.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 28, 2018
A Common Data Environment, CDE is a critical to L EAN construction delivery and improving overall efficiency. A common data environment includes a glossary and set of definitions in plain English using industry standard terms. The post Building a Common Data Environment for LEAN Construction Delivery appeared first on 4BT.
Building Information Management
JULY 22, 2015
Owners are the stewards of the build environment. A focus upon efficient and collaborative LEAN construction delivery methods , inclusive of robust elements and workflows (i.e. integrated project delivery – IPD, job order contracting – JOC), 2.) Best management practices include: 1.)
Building Information Management
JULY 15, 2015
When discussing facilities or vertical infrastructure, the implementation of cost-effective strategies that address total cost of ownership versus first-cost independently requires the integration of multiple professional competencies, technologies, and business processes (ICTB). A Framework for Success. Robust Ontology.
Building Information Management
SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
2013 National BIM Standard today! Below, a list of terms and definitions being submitted for voting is just one of several important initiatives. Building Information Modeling Model Management. Building Information Model: Is the DIGITAL REPRESENTATION of physical and functional characteristics of a facility. Attribute.
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 20, 2018
A GSA study conducted by the University of Minnesota on eleven construction projects noted the collaboration was the key to successful outcomes. On a more general note Google’s “Project Aristotle” specifically looked at the level of innovation among project teams. Required collaboration among all participants.
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.
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