Building Radar

JULY 16, 2024

Adopting lean principles in procurement is becoming increasingly vital for achieving operational excellence, reducing waste, and enhancing project outcomes. This article delves into the fundamentals of lean construction procurement techniques, their benefits, and how they contribute to streamlined project management.

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Procurement Building Optimization Material Storage 52

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

A LEAN construction solution integrates People, Process, Information, and Technology throughout planning, procurement, and project delivery, to consistently enable best value outcomes for all participants and stakeholders in terms of quality, time, and cost. The post LEAN Construction for Dummies appeared first on 4BT.

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Procurement Facility Management Schedule Management 52

Building Information Management

JUNE 13, 2013

It’s the integration of Cloud Computing, BIM, and Efficient Collaborative Construction Delivery Methods (IPD, JOC, PPP…) that will improve productivity in the AECO sector. Project Delivery Methods of the Future.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 45

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Mapping Lean Construction Facility Management 45

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 9, 2022

Forget, 5S, Gemba, Jidoka, Kaizen, Kanban, Muda, Poka-Yoke, PCDA, Takt time, TBS Value Stream Mapping,… LEAN did NOT originate in JAPAN or with TPS. The core principles of LEAN originated with Henry Ford. Lean Construction solutions are now readily available.

Lean Construction 81

Lean Construction Mapping Public Works Painting/finishing 81

Building Information Management

APRIL 7, 2016

LEAN CONSTRUCTION 101 – Common Terms, Definitions, and Data Formats. Standard classification of facility and other physical infrastructure elements is a requirement for LEAN Renovation, Repair, Maintenance, & New Construction Delivery.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Structural Systems Building Standards 40

Building Information Management

JULY 8, 2016

BIM & LEAN / COLLABORATIVE CONSTRUCTION DELIVERY – If only we could get there! Collaborative construction delivery methods (IPD, JOC, …). Improving facility and infrastructure construction, management, operations, and sustainability is indeed possible, if Owners provide competent leadership. .

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Collaboration 40

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The consistent execution of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction activities on-time, and on-budget, remains elusive to most, yet is readily available to all. Integrated Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery. They should not be confused however with LEAN philosophies or siloed LEAN elements.

Lean Construction 96

Lean Construction Property Management Procurement Change Management 96

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2018

4BT-CE is the estimating and LEAN construction delivery component of Building in Cloud, BiC. Detailed line item construction cost estimating, as well as program, project, and document management. Supports multiple Unit Price Books and Detailed Line Item Commercial Construction Costs Databases. GPS mapping/visualization.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Contracts Estimating Cost Control 40

Procore

JUNE 8, 2023

As technology continues to evolve, massive opportunities remain in the construction industry to evolve the preconstruction phase, where 2D drawings remain prevalent. In the traditional construction process, estimators were much like navigators setting the course for a journey.

Estimating 97

Estimating Mapping Lean Construction Cost Control 97

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 13, 2023

Technology Won’t Help Construction’s and Facilities Management’s Legacy of WASTE simply because technology simply automates existing processes. It’s time to map decision-making, and performance to value! Organizations select software as a solution for one reason, it’s easy. contact-form].

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Construction Management Building Performance Measurement Building Automation 105

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 15, 2025

The post What Your Wall Art Says About You: Personality, Style & Self-Expression at Home appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In the bedroom , people often lean towards soft, romantic, or calming imagery signalling a need for comfort, intimacy, or personal reflection. Even hallways matter.

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Mapping Landscaping Budgeting 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 21, 2023

While things may have started out focusing on the tangible elements of construction, the technology has evolved in such a way that we can now use BIM to manage the behind-the-scenes aspects that make a project or building tick. It includes all possible construction site elements—such as equipment, signage, machinery, scaffolding, etc.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Environmental Impact Assessment Building Optimization 98

Job Order Contracting

JULY 19, 2020

2020 Guide to Construction Cost Estimating provides a road map for applying best management practices necessary to drive financial visibility and transparency. Locally researched detailed line item unit price construction data provided the highest level of verifiable and transparent information. Introduction. Quality / Quantity.

Estimating 85

Estimating General Contracting Building Materials Manufacturing Insurance Management 85

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 24, 2019

The construction industry collects mounds of data. As business technologies grow across all industries and younger, more data-informed professionals enter the construction workspace, contractors are diving deeper into their data by deploying business intelligence solutions in construction that fuel real-time analytics.

Project Management Consulting 80

Project Management Consulting Building Materials Manufacturing Risk Management Project Management 80

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

We’ve said it before, but it’s worth repeating: collaboration between stakeholders is crucial to the success of your construction projects. The good news is that construction firms increasingly recognize the importance of collaboration. Watch the episode now What is Lean Construction? from 2020 to 2022.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 52

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Collaboration Schedule Management 52

Building Information Management

JULY 18, 2013

Collaborative construction delivery methods. Adoption of collaborative construction delivery methods such as Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), and Job Order Contracting (JOC) … both decades old… has accelerated, and also are important . BIM Technology and Process Road Map. Transparency. Common glossary of terms.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

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

Building Information Management

JULY 1, 2016

At a high level, Process Improvement , Execution , Planning, Scheduling Control ̥ Lean management ̥ Sustainability ̥ and Enabling Technology Application are fundamental skills Real Property Owners must develop. Owners need to map processes and focus on importance of individual factors as needed in order to achieve BEST VALUE.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Property Management Schedule Management 40

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 24, 2023

Whether a refinery needs more crude oil, new pumps or compressors, or a prompt delivery of affordable Fosroc Combextra EPR from Complete Construction Products, it’s important to have an in-depth knowledge of current inventory status and what will be needed in the near future.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Building Optimization Building Automation Lean Construction 52

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. THE ROLE OF CONSTRUCTION DELIVERY METHODS. Life-cycle Management 101.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 49

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Lean Construction 49

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 9, 2017

Here are a few lessons learned with respect to improving construction productivity, and overall life-cycle management of the built environment. Thus, a road map to improving the woefully low productivity associated with the AECOO sector is there for everyone’s use. It is NOT solely a procurement method. Focus upon Outcomes.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Lean Construction Procurement 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Repair, Renovation, & Construction Project Cost Management. Prioritize and Budget Requirements Every real property owner is face with aligning organizational requirements with facilities repair, renovation, and construction needs as well as available current and projected multi-year resources.

Cost Control 40

Cost Control Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Change Management 40

CCR Magazine

APRIL 4, 2024

This is due to our strategic balance, our focus on repair and maintenance and our MAP 2025 operating improvement initiatives, which are driving structural financial improvements, and increasing collaboration across our businesses. Businesses serving high-performance building construction and renovation also performed well.

Mapping 52

Mapping Building Permits Warranty Building Materials 52

LetsBuild

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Construction projects are complex, with different assets, processes, teams, and tasks to manage. As such, small construction businesses should invest in construction management software to deliver high-quality projects in the allotted budget and time. On average, the use of software can cut construction costs by up to 20%.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Schedule Management Project Management Cost Control 52

CCR Magazine

JUNE 13, 2024

The commercial construction industry is a dynamic landscape where change is constant. This article explores how commercial construction companies can embrace innovation and efficiency to safeguard their operations and position themselves for growth.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Risk Management Building Optimization Lean Construction 52

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Building in Cloud (BiC) and the 4BT-PE/4BT-CE modules support LEAN COLLABORATIVE OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contract via Software as a Service (SaaS). Building in Cloud allows you to rapidly locate your property using Google Maps and immediately access all the information and documentation that you need. Buildings geolocation.

Contracts 40

Contracts Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Property Management 40

LetsBuild

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Construction projects are complex, with different assets, processes, teams, and tasks to manage. As such, small construction businesses should invest in construction management software to deliver high-quality projects in the allotted budget and time. On average, the use of software can cut construction costs by up to 20%.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Schedule Management Project Management Cost Control 52

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. Click to view slideshow.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 49

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Renewable Energy Systems Change Management Lean Construction 49

LetsBuild

JUNE 30, 2023

And in the construction industry, those activities are extremely interdependent, relying on different trades, suppliers, contractors, etc. Free eBook: Quick guide to Lean practices for construction professionals What are interactive planning sessions? More to read: 3 benefits of location-based planning in construction 2.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Site Planning Project Management Mapping 52

LetsBuild

JUNE 30, 2023

And in the construction industry, those activities are extremely interdependent, relying on different trades, suppliers, contractors, etc. Free eBook: Quick guide to Lean practices for construction professionals What are interactive planning sessions? More to read: 3 benefits of location-based planning in construction 2.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Site Planning Project Management Mapping 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Construction is one of the world’s most important sectors and it wouldn’t be where it is today without all the dedicated individuals who continue to take the industry forward. Read on to discover some of the innovators and changemakers making waves in construction today. . 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2022 .

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 122

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Project Management Construction Management 122

Building Information Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

The new company has been established to help Owners bring sophisticated thinking and efficient, scalable processes ongoing renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and minor new construction programs. The construction industry is the only US industry to lose productivity over the last 30 years. Strategic Planning for JOC. Intro to JOC.

Contracts 40

Contracts Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Procurement 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Any Construction Company - That is ready to take a long hard look at what has worked, not worked and map out a strategic plan for the future. It is limited to construction companies with sales last year between $0 and $5,000,000 where the owners are actively involved in the company's operations.

Insurance Management 48

Insurance Management Lean Construction Construction Equipment Construction Management 48

Stok

OCTOBER 29, 2018

stok’s Katie Bachman moderated a session on the circular economy , bringing together three different stages of the construction waste lifecycle: deconstruction and reuse, recycling, and second material life. We encourage you to dive deeper and consider joining! #3: 3: Creating the waste stream dream team.

Real Estate Development 56

Real Estate Development Energy Conservation Building Design Building Materials 56

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2017

LEAN construction methodology with a focus upon win-win long terms relationships, outcomes, and best value should be founding principles. Standard process for requesting, accepting, and managing new requests for JOC renovation, repair, construction projects. Required skills are mapped to project resources.

Contracts 40

Contracts Project Management Consulting Building Performance Measurement General Contracting 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Every year, Autodesk University (AU) brings industry knowledge to light, leaving construction professionals from across the globe with a wealth of actionable insights. Modern construction cost management relies on connected workflows. Diversity is one of construction’s biggest opportunities. Top takeaways from AU 2021.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Building Products Distribution Project Management Change Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The construction industry has a huge role to play. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has studied and quantified the scope of the construction waste problem. In its most recent report, it found 600 million tons of construction and demolition (C&D) debris were generated in the United States in 2018.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Modular Construction 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 22, 2021

Tech adoption in the construction industry has increased rapidly, particularly in the past year. JLL’s State of Construction Tech 2020 report indicates that because of the pandemic, “three years of construction technology growth and adoption has been compressed” into just nine months. . Have a look at what he has to say.

Change Management 52

Change Management Project Management Approvals Construction Management 52