BDC Network

MAY 15, 2023

The new definition of Class A property 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/15/2023 - 08:55 Headquarters Dan Cheetham, Managing Director and Founder of FYOOG, believes organizations returning to a "hub and spoke" model could have a profound effect on properties once considered Class B. H-E-B Digital/Favor Delivery, Austin, Texas.

Property Management 59

Property Management Change Management Surveying Government Works 59

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Faster Adjustments : With access to current local data, contractors can quickly and confidently adjust bids to reflect changes in the market, giving them an edge in fast-moving or competitive bid environments. Regular Updates : Ensure the cost database is frequently updated to reflect rapid market changes. Errors of 3040%+ are common.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 59

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Estimating Building Materials Change Management 59

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 3, 2023

Much of this conversation revolves around things like energy efficiency and emissions, but this has begun to change in recent years. The definition of sustainability in the AEC industry is evolving to view our impact on the built environment as a balance between environmental concerns, biodiversity, and social justice.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Environmental Consulting Energy Efficiency Project Management Consulting 130

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Sustainable Public Sector Facilities Management is unattainable if current practices are not fundamentally changed. The current mindset across all public sector organizations is not conducive to sustainable facilities management from either economic or environmental perspectives. appeared first on 4BT.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Sustainability Change Management Project Management 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 26, 2024

As vertical transportation department manager, Yaghobi focuses on enhancing and reinforcing the firm’s growing range of elevator and escalator design services on transportation and building projects. WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering, environment and professional services firms.

Project Management Consulting 130

Project Management Consulting Facility Management Building Commissioning Government Works 130

Job Order Contracting

MAY 5, 2023

Construction cost management capabilities are critical to the success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. expanded CSI MasterFormat) and industry standard terms and definitions understandable to all participants and stakeholders? #5 1 Can I objectively validate the cost estimate? . #4 contact-form] www.4bt.us

Construction Management 105

Construction Management Estimating Procurement Change Management 105

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2024

If you own or manage a building with automatic doors, youre likely aware that the ANSI standards cover requirements for their safe operation and required signage. AAADMs Certification Committee recently created a quiz to accompany this years changes to the ANSI/BHMA standards for automatic doors, and now that quiz is available to the public.

Change Management 98

Change Management Building Standards Facility Management Zoning 98

Building Radar

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Whether you’re a construction manager, contractor, architect, or just someone involved in a building project, understanding the terminology is crucial. As climate change continues to be a pressing global issue, sustainable construction has gained traction across the industry. Learn more about as-built drawings here.

General Contracting 52

General Contracting Building Code Compliance Building Materials Manufacturing Project Management 52

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 5, 2023

2 Redesign, rework, and change orders are the norm vs. exception. #3 3 Financial visibility and cost management are virtually non-existent. #4 5 Scope of Work definition and understanding among all parties is a common failure point. #6 4 A robust, common process is NEVER employed. #5

Public Works 96

Public Works Procurement Change Management Project Management 96

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 3, 2023

And there are definitely some things we can do, from simplification and standardization to off-site construction, automation, vertical integration, and housing design. Most errors on a jobsite are associated with an option, a “custom” specification, or a change order, all of which create variability that erodes efficiency.

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Standards Site Planning Change Management 130

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Early and ongoing collaboration between contractors, designers and owners…procurement, facilities management, building users… drives consistent attainment of on-time, on-budget, and satisfactory outcomes for all… But… it requires a change in CULTURE, and the adoption of LEAN SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES.

Procurement 98

Procurement Collaboration Project Management Consulting Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The real area of befuddlement is why real property owners have not changed the decades old legacy of rampant economic and environmental waste plaguing the AECCO sector (AECOO – Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owner, Operator). International Journal of Project Management Belout, A., & Gauvreau, C. 1999). (1999).

Stakeholder Engagement 98

Stakeholder Engagement Property Management Change Management Project Management 98

Job Order Contracting

MAY 18, 2022

The above provides a foundation to allow a real property owner and their design-builders to efficiently manage their ongoing repair, renovation, sustainability, maintenance, and new build projects. contact-form] www.4bt.us 4bt.us – Integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery solutions.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Procurement Foundation Systems 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 17, 2024

The operational agenda entails continuous improvements where there are no tradeoffs; operational leaders must demonstrate relentless efforts to achieve best practices through constant change and flexibility. In an operational review meeting, your team should be asking questions like: “What are we working on?” “Are Are we on target?” “How

Government Works 264

Government Works Stakeholder Engagement Structural Systems Risk Management 264

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 7, 2025

Technical planning and professional procurement team collaboration and adherence to robust best management practices are needed to mitigate financial and environmental waste. Adjusts the known costs by adding or subtracting elements of material, time, and economic or inflationary changes as necessary. How was the estimate made?

Estimating 59

Estimating General Contracting Government Works Building Performance Measurement 59

Rabbet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

A real estate development project combines creativity, strategy, and resource management to transform visions into reality. An Agreement on Definitions In order to ensure alignment on our journey, we must initially agree on the key terms that are critical to success. It is often broken down into line items and divisions.

Real Estate Development 104

Real Estate Development Budgeting Change Management Schedule Management 104

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2022

Nonetheless validity of a construction cost estimate is critical to cost management. Definition of VALIDITY – the quality of being logically or factually sound; soundness or cogency; the state of being legally or officially binding or acceptable. Learn more about… Ineffective leadership and construction management.

Estimating 105

Estimating Lean Construction Cost Control Building Performance Measurement 105

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 24, 2021

An industry standard set of terms and definitions, written in plain English, supported by a database of locally researched detailed line item cost information assures accurate technical and cost work scope definition. Needs and deliverables are fully visualized and issues address earlier in the process.

Quality Assurance 100

Quality Assurance Facility Management Lean Construction Project Management 100

Safety Services Company

JULY 19, 2021

Many employers are still trying to figure out what the major changes were and how they might affect them. . What Changes Were Adopted to NFPA 70E in 2021? There were several changes made to the latest edition of NFPA 70E. These are the key changes that were made to the 2021 edition of NFPA 70E.

Safety Regulations 103

Safety Regulations Change Management Public Works Controls Manufacturing 103

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Conveying to the local jurisdictional authority that these tents are not ‘event tents’, but rather ‘temporary storage tents’ changes the definition and use of the tent from a permitting standpoint with the city building official and fire marshall. Cody Jones is a Project Manager with Bledsoe Tents. Sielaff, P.E.,

Material Storage 246

Material Storage Steel Fabrication Fire Protection System Installation Building Materials 246

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

What Is a Construction Change Order? According to some estimates, an average of 35% of projects experience at least one major change throughout the life of the project. As a contractor, change orders can leave you feeling like you’re trapped between a rock and a hard place. In fact, it’s not a contract amendment.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 96

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management Schedule Management Project Management 96

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Owners can create an environment in which lead times and overall project delivery time are shorter, productivity is increase, and changed orders are virtually eliminated. What is required are fundamental changes in Principles, Processes, and Systems. What is required are fundamental changes in Principles, Processes, and Systems.

Maintenance 87

Maintenance Lean Construction Procurement Change Management 87

iField Smart

APRIL 2, 2024

Introduction Definition of As-Built Drawings: As-Built documentation is a conclusive set of drawings that illustrate accurate configuration, specifications, and dimensions of a construction project after completion. Excellent asset management for facilities managers and owners to make informed decisions.

Quality Assurance 95

Quality Assurance Quality Control Building Code Compliance Cost Control 95

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2021

Ensure robust nontechnical risk management by developing long-term relationships with well defined roles, responsibilities, workflows, information requirements, and deliverables. For example procurement typically knows very little about fundamental facilities management practices and the same if true visa versa.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 99

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Budgeting General Contracting Procurement 99

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 23, 2024

Cost Management | Cash Flow Consolidated View* – Within the Cash Flow view, distribution modifications can be made in a new sub-table view, allowing users to see the context of the other distribution items while making adjustments. The link to the document(s) within the email will stay the same for access within Cost Management.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

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

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

This article delves into the vital reasons why businesses must embrace warehouse management systems and related technologies. These technologies encompass everything from tracking shipments in real-time to managing inventory levels efficiently. Inventory Management Software: Tools that help track stock levels across multiple locations.

Change Management 52

Change Management Cost Control Facility Management Project Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

With advancements in technology, point clouds have emerged as a popular survey method for infrastructure management. The Max likelihood method, a machine learning method, was designed for high-resolution and terrestrial point clouds often used in infrastructure management. Max Likelihood is a segmentation-based method.

Surveying 162

Surveying Infrastructure Development Building Standards Change Management 162

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 29, 2022

Change management to address the fundamental evolution from traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery methods. Change management requires owner leadership and commitment. Strategic collaboration has proven to be a fundamental requirement for achieving measurable productivity gains.

Maintenance 98

Maintenance Change Management Quality Assurance Collaboration 98

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Fortunately there are proven processes to better manage construction costs, schedules, and quality. The fundamental reason for poor outcomes is the failure to implement and properly manage robust and integrated LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes. Better Manage Construction Costs.

Schedule Management 93

Schedule Management Construction Management Lean Construction Building Information Modeling (BIM) 93

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 5, 2018

The webinar, presented by Tim Wilson, national industry partner for BKD National Construction & Real Estate Group , and Geoffrey Falk, product manager for Spectrum Construction Software , walked contractors through the details of the changes, example scenarios and practical advice for moving forward confidently.

Change Management 90

Change Management Contracts Project Management Construction Management 90

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

A study was conducted with members of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies to identify current challenges and concerns around biosolids management WASHINGTON, DC — TSX, NYSE:STN Water utilities across the US are working hard to address the challenges and financial implications of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Surveying 100

Surveying Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management Change Management 100

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Sustainable building practices are becoming more common, but are still seen as cost-prohibitive by many building and real estate leaders, according to a recent study by construction management firm Structure Tone. Source: Structure Tone). Structure Tone’s sustainability team plans to conduct the survey on an annual basis.

Sustainability 100

Sustainability Real Estate Development Building Resilience Green Building 100

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 17, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. How those projects are managed can make or break the company. That makes project managers (or in some companies, project sponsors who oversee teams of project managers) arguably the most important role in an organization.

Project Management 85

Project Management Construction Management Change Management Risk Management 85

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2021

Clear definition of information requirements, aligned with robust Lean processes, and collaborative delivery teams is a proven pathway to best value construction. Learn more… The post Managing Best Value Construction appeared first on 4BT.

Construction Management 66

Construction Management Lean Construction Procurement Change Management 66

Job Order Contracting

JULY 30, 2024

Robust FSRM activities are required to efficiently manage the lifecycle of a portfolio of facilities and associated physical infrastructure. Holistic View of Asset Management PEOPLE – A primary focus upon PEOPLE is the first step towards sustainable facilities management. How can this be?

Sustainability 97

Sustainability Facility Management Schedule Management Change Management 97

Rapport3

JANUARY 16, 2025

Accurately tracking this time is crucialnot only for billing and project management but also for improving efficiency and profitability. Yet, timesheet management remains a persistent challenge for many architectural firms. Resource Allocation : Understanding workload distribution helps project managers allocate resources effectively.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Building Automation Project Management Building Products Distribution 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Learning how to effciently manage dynamic project is the first step toward solving FM and construction waste. – System thinking requires a fundamental change in mindset for current AECOO players. . Owners must lead a change in mindset and provide a consistently safe, welcoming, and collaborative environment.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 96

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Construction Management Change Management 96