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A Robust Framework for Improving Construction Productivity

Job Order Contracting

Integrating People, Process, Information, and Technology with a framework that combines and standardizes Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery maximizes early and ongoing communication and enables consistent best value outcomes for ALL participants and stakeholders. Integrated Project Delivery: A Guide (1st ed.).

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U.S. Construction – Improving Efficiency & Competitiveness

Building Information Management

Segmented, linear, and non-integrated processes: planning, financing, design, engineering, procurement, construction, operations, and maintenance. Lack of an industry-wide strategy, motivation, and/or effort to improve construction efficiency. Well-integrated processes, supply chains, and work flows. NSTC, 1995).

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

The efficient life-cycle management of the built environment will not happen until change management is accelerated. Efficient construction delivery methods (IPDintegrated project delivery, JOC – job order contracting), cloud computing, and BIM are all integral components.

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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.

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

The efficient life-cycle management of the built environment will not happen until change management is accelerated. Efficient construction delivery methods (IPDintegrated project delivery, JOC – job order contracting), cloud computing, and BIM are all integral components.

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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.

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Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVAC) – A Important Standard? – HVAC information exchange – HVACie

Building Information Management

HVACie is an information exchange specification for the life-cycle capture and delivery of information needed to describe Heating, Cooling, Ventillating (and Refrigeration) systems. William East, Project Manager (CEERD-CF-N). Dr. East was the Project Manager. Construction Engineering Research Laboratory. Hitchcock Consulting.