Remove Energy Efficiency Remove Historic Preservation Remove Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)
article thumbnail

GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

Building Information Management

General Services Administration (GSA) is to be commended for its leadership in improving energy and environmental performance across its federal building portfolio. According to the OMB, investments in efficiency over the last four years are expected to save $18 billion in energy costs over the life of the projects.

article thumbnail

BIM Glossary Terms and Definitions – NBIMS-US – 2013

Building Information Management

The benefits include centralized and visual communication, early exploration of options, sustainability, efficient design, integration of disciplines, site control, as built documentation, etc.–effectively The management of work processes and software tools to produce required project information. Construction Delivery Method.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Sustainability of DOD Buildings – Reuse of Existing Buildings

Building Information Management

With 345,000 buildings, with over 105,000 buildings more than 50 years old, the importance of efficient renovation, repair, and sustainability of existing buildings is paramount. Formulated for measuring baseline energy consumption. Full Modernization with Strict Application of Historic Preservation Standards (HPS).

article thumbnail

Sustainability of DOD Buildings – Reuse of Existing Buildings

Building Information Management

With 345,000 buildings, with over 105,000 buildings more than 50 years old, the importance of efficient renovation, repair, and sustainability of existing buildings is paramount. Formulated for measuring baseline energy consumption. Full Modernization with Strict Application of Historic Preservation Standards (HPS).

article thumbnail

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. MasterFormat is an invaluable, if not mandatory, tool for efficiently describing, costing, and communicating construction statements of work (SOW). 00 01 01 Project Title Page. Requirements.

article thumbnail

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. MasterFormat is an invaluable, if not mandatory, tool for efficiently describing, costing, and communicating construction statements of work (SOW). 00 01 01 Project Title Page.