Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 31, 2018

You’ve probably guessed by now that I’m referring to our Collaborate 2018 user conference. We are thrilled to announce that we will be hosting Collaborate for the tenth consecutive year on October 15-18, and that registration is now open! If you have never been to Collaborate, you are missing out. The People. Register Now!

Collaboration 94

Collaboration Construction Management Project Management 94

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

Despite calls for clarity in specification language with accurate descriptions of work results, the definition of polished concrete has broadened to accommodate any floor finish that produces a shine. By definition, the burnished version of polished concrete can include coating the floor with waxes and resins.

Concrete Pouring 105

Concrete Pouring Building Performance Measurement Flooring Systems Painting/finishing 105

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Standardization of terms, definitions, descriptions, and data architecture (sample data architecture: expanded CSI MasterFormat). #4. Collaborative and integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery processes and teams. #5. Experienced construction cost estimators. #6.

Estimating 93

Estimating Construction Equipment Facility Management Construction Management 93

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 9, 2025

Stantec and Page have a shared history of providing design excellence as evident in their collaboration on the six-story, 150,000-square-foot Brian D. Page is a leading, nationally recognized US-based architecture and engineering firm.

Architecture 127

Architecture Engineering Flooring Systems Building Design 127

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 2, 2025

Incomplete Scope Definition: A poorly defined project scope can lead to scope creep, causing additional costs due to unforeseen changes and additions.

Estimating 59

Estimating Site Planning Risk Management Geotechnical Engineering 59

iField Smart

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Construction scheduling software has emerged as an indispensable tool, replacing outdated manual methods and ushering in a new era of efficiency and collaboration. Enhanced Collaboration: Centralized platforms foster seamless communication and document sharing, ensuring all team members and stakeholders are aligned and informed.

Schedule Management 105

Schedule Management Risk Management Project Management Construction Management 105

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

Definition of LEAN Job Order Contracting – LEAN Job Order Contracting (JOC) differs from “traditional” JOC program deployments is several key area. Any definition of LEAN Job Order Contracting involves… Direct owner leadership . Collaborative and scalable cloud technology. Core LEAN processes.

Contracts 52

Contracts Lean Construction Public Works Procurement 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 28, 2023

Lucie Andlauer, CEO, Subterra Renewables, states “This partnership signals a definitive moment in the transition to sustainable cities. Key benefits of this collaboration include: Reduced costs for geothermal projects by integrating wastewater energy, resulting in fewer boreholes needed and a smaller project footprint.

Renewable Energy Systems 246

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Infrastructure Development Project Management 246

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 24, 2019

LEAN Job Order Contracting, such as the 4BT OpenJOC(TM) Solution, bring collaboration, efficiency, and compliance to a whole new level. The post Definition of Job Order Contracting appeared first on 4BT. Learn more… THE SIMPLE GUIDE TO LEAN CONSTRUCTION. The Proven Approach to LEAN Construction Delivery.

Contracts 45

Contracts Lean Construction Procurement Budgeting 45

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Collaborative repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction, sustainability and the life cycle management of buildings are interrelated. Collaborative repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction, sustainability and the life cycle management of buildings are interrelated. Construction 5.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Property Management Project Management Energy Efficiency 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

The project required a lot of flexibility, collaboration and teamwork on the fly. Fortunately, ICM ‘loves a challenge,’ and this project definitely lived up to that motto.” ICM completed construction of the new liquid coolant system in May 2022.

Facility Management 246

Facility Management Construction Management Piping Installation Wall Systems 246

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 26, 2018

JOC Unit Price Book Definition. Supporting secure, cloud-based JOC software to enable collaboration and ease of access/implementation/use as well as monitoring and reporting. The post JOC Unit Price Book Definition appeared first on 4BT.

Estimating 40

Estimating Collaboration Contracts 40

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The Importance of Standardization Building collaboration, ownership, and accountability across diverse teams are fundamental prerequisites to performance improvement. In this regard standardization is an important component to enabling improved information use and sharing.

Building Standards 59

Building Standards Building Optimization Construction Equipment Architecture 59

Job Order Contracting

MAY 18, 2022

While we hear about integrated project delivery (IPD), alternative project delivery, and job order contracting, are they truly fully developed processes with supporting tools and services …integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery for owners and design-builders requires internal and external teams to collaborate (..)

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

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

Roads Online

MAY 25, 2023

Revizto’s new app empowers users to access, manage, and collaborate on construction and infrastructure projects effortlessly, right from the palm of their hands. This will enable them to review and collaborate on project information from anywhere, at any time, without being tied to a desktop computer. “We

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Collaboration Project Management Construction Management 98

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Heres a deeper dive into the differences and their impact on winning bids: Local Market Cost Data Definition : This data is specific to a geographic region, reflecting real-time labor rates and trade variance due to workers comp and other variables, material costs, subcontractor pricing, and equipment rental costs in that area.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 59

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

Job Order Contracting

MAY 28, 2024

The failure to use standard terms, definitions, and data architectures as well as objective local market data. Early and ongoing communication and collaboration among owners and design/builders during the planning, procurement, and project delivery phases based upon a robust integrated framework.

Estimating 97

Estimating Procurement Communication Architecture 97

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 6, 2022

What Collaboration in Construction Means. At its core, “collaboration in construction” simply means that teams are working together towards one project goal. But given the realities of today’s industry, how can construction firms effectively foster trust and collaboration? Trust and collaboration go hand-in-hand.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management 52

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 1, 2022

Define glossary of terms and definitions. Leverage collaborative technology. Training and education must be continuous, and empower participants to innovate and scale up ideas. Common Data Environment. Locally researched detailed unit price book organized using CSI Masterformat. Embed adopted processes into technology.

Procurement 104

Procurement Building Design Maintenance Collaboration 104

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 24, 2021

Collaborative design for constructibility. A common data environment supports collaboration. 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.

Quality Assurance 100

Quality Assurance Facility Management Lean Construction Project Management 100

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 24, 2020

Best value construction procurement planning and project delivery is based upon solid leadership, and supported by collaborative teams and integrated robust processes, tools, and support services. Require collaboration, transparency, and initial and ongoing training. Assure teams learn from mistakes and missteps in lieu of punishment.

Procurement 105

Procurement Lean Construction Property Management Collaboration 105

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 20, 2018

Studies and real world case studies have shown that collaboration in construction matters. A GSA study conducted by the University of Minnesota on eleven construction projects noted the collaboration was the key to successful outcomes. The level of collaboration is what determines innovation and overall higher performance.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Collaboration Lean Construction Facility Management 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 23, 2024

This month, we have 40+ product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud , including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, Autodesk Takeoff, BuildingConnected, and Assemble. Now any user can share Files to any project that already has a bridged connection saving time and allowing for more streamlined collaboration.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

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

Building Radar

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

It promotes collaboration between architects, engineers, and builders, ensuring that potential issues are addressed early in the project. This integrated approach reduces the risks associated with design and construction conflicts since one team is responsible for both aspects of the project.

General Contracting 52

General Contracting Building Code Compliance Building Materials Manufacturing Project Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

PPI formed the Polypropylene Pressure Pipe Steering Committee in 2018 to collaborate on industry standards such as F2389, coordinate research programs, develop technical publications, and create educational information about these systems. Oxidative stability (i.e., ASTM F876).

Piping Installation 130

Piping Installation Plumbing Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Building Standards 130

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Required components for a robust systemic FM solution include the following: Robust collaborative process integrating internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams on an early and ongoing basis, supported by a long-term, mutually beneficial multi-party agreements and an operations manual/execution guide.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Sustainability Change Management Project Management 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 26, 2024

Sean’s leadership and specialized skillset is definitely a plus for our clients’ new projects and upgrades to existing buildings and transportation facilities,” said David Weiss, senior vice president and Northeast transportation business leader. WSP in the U.S. With approximately 14,000 employees in 300 offices across the U.S., wsp.com

Project Management Consulting 130

Project Management Consulting Facility Management Building Commissioning Government Works 130

Roads Online

MAY 3, 2023

The Standards to facilitate the use of recycled material in road construction report, developed in collaboration with the Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR), found varying specifications between jurisdictions and a lack of nationally known performance-based standards, to be significant barriers to the uptake of recycled content in roads.

Government Works 98

Government Works Infrastructure Development Collaboration Public Works 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 5, 2021

As the volume of project data continues to grow , and global collaboration in the AEC industry becomes increasingly common, it’s more important than ever that the processes we have are scalable and sustainable. . Data standards are important to have in the AEC industry because they enable team members to collaborate effectively.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Standards Communication 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 18, 2020

Both Project Alliancing and Integrated Project Delivery are collaborative, relational methods, however IPD and LEAN Job Order Contracting incorporate specific LEAN construction processes and workflows. Working as an integrated, collaborative team, they make unanimous decisions on all key project delivery issues. ” Austin 2016.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 80

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Contracts General Contracting 80

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 17, 2024

What differentiates the best strategic growth plans from the rest really comes down to the firm’s genuine willingness to support, challenge and collaborate with each other in making choices and tradeoffs in investing, competing, and winning – the essential definition of a compelling strategy.

Government Works 264

Government Works Stakeholder Engagement Structural Systems Risk Management 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 6, 2024

This is my definition of AI!) Zweig Group’s AI & AEC Tech Summit in Atlanta May 22-23 will connect AEC industry pioneers to explore and collaborate on the transformative impact of technological advancements shaping the field. The course is ours to shape.

Stakeholder Engagement 258

Stakeholder Engagement Building Automation Public Works Quality Control 258

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 29, 2022

Strategic collaboration has proven to be a fundamental requirement for achieving measurable productivity gains. Consistent Application of a Programmatic Framework for ALL “projects” All the necessary tools and services to implement and manage a programmatic framework in support of strategic collaboration are readily available.

Maintenance 98

Maintenance Change Management Quality Assurance Collaboration 98

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 8, 2023

Standardized Work is Critical to Construction Outcomes Standardized processes and workflows are critical to establishing collaborative work environments with full technical and cost transparency. Rather than limiting innovation, they enable those doing the work and associated contribution of their expertise.

Lean Construction 98

Lean Construction Construction Equipment Property Management Collaboration 98

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2023

Attainment of sustainable facilities management involves creating an environment for internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams that fosters productivity, communication, collaboration, and innovation. contact-form] www.4bt.us

Facility Management 98

Facility Management Sustainability Maintenance Building Performance Measurement 98

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.

Construction Management 66

Construction Management Lean Construction Procurement Change Management 66

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2021

The root cause causes behind poor outcomes, even more so than technical factor, is lack of competent teams working collaboratively toward mutually beneficial goals. Additionally, few, if any owners, required the use of a standardized, locally researched unit price book for cost estimating and improving scope of work definition.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 99

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Budgeting General Contracting Procurement 99