Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2021

Lack of continuous competent leadership Focus upon command and control versus enabling local expertise and decision-making. Development of a new methodology to optimize building life cycle cost, environmental impacts, and occupant satisfaction. The development of life-cycle costing for buildings. Management Problems. References.

Construction Management 105

Construction Management Procurement Cost Control Infrastructure Development 105

The Pro Builder

APRIL 26, 2023

In addition, today’s mortgages are much safer than those made more than 20 years ago, and the majority of subprime mortgages that led to the 2008 recession have largely been eradicated, Realtor.com reports. We do have some of our fundamentals that are out of whack,” says Ali Wolf, chief economist of the building consultancy Zonda.

Cost Control 130

Cost Control Building Controls 130

The Pro Builder

JUNE 24, 2024

Build-to-rent —B2R starts in 2023 hit record numbers, and 2024 promises similar momentum. Build-to-rent This year’s Giants delivered more than 26,000 build-to-rent (B2R ) homes; a solid mix of single-family detached, attached, and apartment units. 56), BBL Building Co. (No. 39), and Edward Rose Building Enterprise (No.

Green Building 264

Green Building Building Controls Estimating 264

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2022

Based upon the above, why would anyone be surprised by the lack of productivity and rampant economic and environmental waste endemic to public sector facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds? AIA Document C195 – 2008, Standard Form Single Purpose Entity Agreement for Integrated Project Delivery, Exhibit D (Work Plan).

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 104

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Collaboration Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement 104

Revit OpEd

JULY 19, 2012

Control Wall’s Material Return. A door or window family has the ability to control the return of materials (i.e. The exterior and interior materials can be controlled separately. A single door family is controlling the various conditions shown below. Builds and Updates. ► 2008. Newer Post.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 72

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Wall Systems Project Management Consulting Site Planning 72

Construction Dive

MARCH 21, 2012

Join Date: Apr 2008. a VFP version can be possibly branched out in the same build, while FPA and FPE do not make much sense to be implemented in my opinion, since the support is minimal (afaik). Join Date: Apr 2008. Join Date: Apr 2008. Join Date: Jul 2008. Join Date: Mar 2008. Remember Me? Todays Posts.

Building Codes 120

Building Codes Public Works Building Performance Measurement Building Optimization 120

The Pro Builder

JANUARY 10, 2024

Mechanical Ventilation in Homes Works—If You Use It ibush Wed, 01/10/2024 - 17:51 Building America field studies show a disconnect between intended and actual use of mechanical ventilation systems in newer homes Juliet Grable Homes are getting tighter, which is a good thing since half of all residential energy use goes to heating and cooling.

HVAC System Installation 130

HVAC System Installation HVAC Systems Quality Control Energy Efficiency 130

Construction Dive

DECEMBER 26, 2012

However, the share of executives indicating that it is extremely or very likely their companies would seek LEED certification if they construct a green building is only 48 percent, down from 53 percent in the 2010 survey and 61 percent in the 2008 survey. Michigan is the 24th state to approve legislation of this sort.

Green Building 120

Green Building Building Standards Environmental Consulting Real Estate Development 120

Revit OpEd

MAY 16, 2012

I'm a little concerned w/ the new 2013 view template feature as it takes away the flexibility of independently controlling the VG per view regardles of the View Template assigned to it. Builds and Updates. Building Design Suite Installation Readme. ► 2008. ► December 2008. (16). ► July 2008.

Project Management Consulting 65

Project Management Consulting Architecture Ceiling Systems Risk Management 65

Building Information Management

AUGUST 30, 2013

The study centered upon the development of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the UK construction industry and its pontential affect on the role of the client’s construction manager (CM). Potential impacts to the CM range from increased efficiencies on site, to loss of project control and increased legislation.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 65

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management Cost Control Building Controls 65

Revit OpEd

APRIL 18, 2012

Recently I was working with a team, their building is a million square feet overall, and opening the whole file took considerably longer than selectively focusing on a single sectors workset. Building Shell or Envelope. Is this part of the building separated obviously from another part and could easily be grouped separately?

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 65

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Flooring Systems Building Controls 65

Revit OpEd

MARCH 30, 2012

Builds and Updates. Control Grips in Families. ► 2008. ► December 2008. (16). ► November 2008. (17). ► October 2008. (35). ► September 2008. (49). ► August 2008. (34). ► July 2008. (32). ► June 2008. (32). ► May 2008. (7).

Project Management Consulting 66

Project Management Consulting Architecture Permits Schedule Management 66

Revit OpEd

MARCH 30, 2012

Builds and Updates. Control Grips in Families. ► 2008. ► December 2008. (16). ► November 2008. (17). ► October 2008. (35). ► September 2008. (49). ► August 2008. (34). ► July 2008. (32). ► June 2008. (32). ► May 2008. (7).

Project Management Consulting 65

Project Management Consulting Schedule Management Architecture Property Management 65

Revit OpEd

APRIL 9, 2012

I included the following tips and advice (edited a little in this version) in a door tutorial I wrote for my Autodesk University 2005 lab called "Autodesk Revit Building Family Editor: From the Beginning". Reference planes dont have real endpoints, they are infinite in length but have grips so we can control how much we have to see.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 72

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Change Management Wall Systems 72

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 6, 2008

Monday, October 6th, 2008. Activate this option (either compiling it directly into the kernel or building it as a module) and recompile your kernel. (In This tool is obviously useful for controlling access to your NBD server. -C October 6th, 2008 at 11:20 am. October 6th, 2008 at 2:15 pm. build your own san raid.

Structural Systems 127

Structural Systems Building Controls Mapping Change Management 127

Revit OpEd

JULY 5, 2012

It offers a Curtain Grid Manager that controls both panels and grids now, offers a preview of the system as well as helping to distinguish between vertical and horizontal orientations. Builds and Updates. ► 2008. ► December 2008. (16). ► November 2008. (17). ► October 2008. (35).

Ceiling Systems 63

Ceiling Systems Architecture Schedule Management Wall Systems 63

Construction Dive

JULY 7, 2009

So to build my drop down, id have to read the entire config directory and parse through all the sections (there are others that are not sources) and see which ones are sections, then get their names, and display it in the drop down menu for the user to select (BLEGH! sourceArray = array_keys($config->sources); // build.

Building Codes 120

Building Codes Change Management Building Controls Building Standards 120

Revit OpEd

MARCH 31, 2012

Combine this with the Detail Level concept and wed have even more granular control over the information and geometry in a family. Related to this is the notion that there are representations that wed like to control for floor plan orientation and offer a different appear for the reflected ceiling plan (RCP) version. Builds and Updates.

Project Management Consulting 53

Project Management Consulting Site Planning Building Controls Architecture 53

Revit OpEd

MAY 15, 2012

As Revits features have been merged into the new Building Design Suite "Revit" it became apparent that putting all the tools in one box created some curious view, view template and discipline control issues that had to be sorted out, thus being able to create view types for more views was born. Builds and Updates. ► 2008.

Site Planning 58

Site Planning Project Management Consulting Change Management Architecture 58

Revit OpEd

MARCH 30, 2012

Builds and Updates. Control Grips in Families. ► 2008. ► December 2008. (16). ► November 2008. (17). ► October 2008. (35). ► September 2008. (49). ► August 2008. (34). ► July 2008. (32). ► June 2008. (32). ► May 2008. (7).

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 58

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Architecture Schedule Management 58

Revit OpEd

AUGUST 31, 2012

Experiencing control issues with a link? Builds and Updates. ► 2008. ► December 2008. (16). ► November 2008. (17). ► October 2008. (35). ► September 2008. (49). ► August 2008. (34). ► July 2008. (32). ► June 2008. (32). at 5:00 AM.

Property Management 56

Property Management Architecture Structural Systems Building Controls 56

Revit OpEd

MAY 8, 2012

So ideally you should be able to control the dimension value [via Project Units > Length] and additionally tweak the Prefix Suffix Text setting under the Dimension Type. Builds and Updates. Building Design Suite Installation Readme. ► 2008. ► December 2008. (16). ► November 2008. (17).

Project Management Consulting 53

Project Management Consulting Property Management Architecture Project Management 53

Revit OpEd

APRIL 3, 2012

We could use filters to exclude them just as easily with more graphic control as well. Builds and Updates. ► 2008. ► December 2008. (16). ► November 2008. (17). ► October 2008. (35). ► September 2008. (49). ► August 2008. (34). ► July 2008. (32).

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 53

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Architecture Schedule Management Electrical Systems 53

Revit OpEd

AUGUST 13, 2012

Using types to control the information is still risky because we could type different information in different types and in different families. Builds and Updates. ► 2008. ► December 2008. (16). ► November 2008. (17). ► October 2008. (35). ► September 2008. (49).

Site Planning 56

Site Planning Architecture Schedule Management Risk Management 56

Job Order Contracting

JULY 24, 2023

There are specialized SMS modules, such as BUILDER (buildings), RAILER (rails), ROOFER (roofs), and PAVER (pavements). DoD hasn’t achieved a clean audit since independent audits were initiated in 2017. Modules are in development for utilities, fuels, water retention structures (e.g., dams and levees), and shorefront assets.

Facility Management 72

Facility Management Risk Management Property Management Infrastructure Development 72

Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

I see architecture firms, that have been exposed to RME, using the same parameter now in their architecture templates because of the added (for consistency as well) control over the Project Browser sorting. My wish list in regards to Discipline and related items: 1)A choice for "none" giving full visibility control to the user.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 55

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Site Planning Project Management Consulting HVAC Systems 55

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Any organization can consistently assure best value outcomes for facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds. The success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build project is dependent upon early and ongoing collaboration among key parties. All the tools and support services are readily available. REFERENCES.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 66

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Lean Construction 66

Business Facilities

MARCH 19, 2014

Investigators are focusing on mysterious activities in the jet’s cockpit, where electronic communications beacons apparently were manually shut off and a new course was entered into the plane’s flight control computer. Is it possible a design flaw in the 777-200 left an opening for a hijacking hacker? Far-fetched, you say?

Quality Control 47

Quality Control Cost Control Building Controls Safety Regulations 47

BDC Network

MARCH 29, 2024

MFPRO+ Blog In the world of multifamily access control, the balance between security and convenience has often been a delicate one. The Pitfalls of Traditional Physical Credentials For years, 125 kHz Prox credentials have been the standard for physical access control. Advancements in Secure Physical Credentials Enter 13.56

Building Controls 52

Building Controls Foundation Systems Wall Systems Building Standards 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

In 2008, Liz embarked on her journey as an engineering intern, paving the way for what would become an exceptional career. Alanna joined Parkhill in 2013 and specializes in Building Information Modeling (BIM), HVAC design automation, and building acoustics. Aguin, PE Vice President of Operational Support Services RJN Group, Inc.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 7, 2025

In these cases, the noise and/or vibration control requirements should often be much more restrictive. 113, Noise Control Code and Construction Rule of January 18, 2007. Toronto has had a vibration municipal code chapter since May 27, 2008. City of Toronto: Preliminary study and vibration control form.

Environmental Impact Assessment 59

Environmental Impact Assessment Environmental Consulting Building Code Compliance Land Use Regulations 59

UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The UK construction forecast for 2024 predicts a 12% recovery due to strong development pipelines and increased building materials costs. An increase in interest rates leads to a rise in borrowing costs, which in turn increases the total cost of a building project.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 64

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Materials Manufacturing Cost Control Building Materials 64

Natural Building

FEBRUARY 4, 2009

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. Oil Dependency.

Green Building 49

Green Building Architecture Sustainability Building Standards 49

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 22, 2010

With that information, the services can identify architects, building owners, municipalities, engineering firms, planners and other groups that are planning or putting out to bid commercial projects. For our purposes, we are looking only at lead generation services for building product manufacturers. Vital Statistics. Year Founded.

Building Products Distribution 99

Building Products Distribution Project Management Consulting Building Materials Manufacturing Public Works 99

Natural Building

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. Living Walls.

Green Building 40

Green Building Sustainability Architecture Energy Conservation 40

Construction Specifier

JUNE 5, 2020

When building infrastructure, there is often little, if any, ability to control the environment in which the roads, bridges, drainage culverts, or other public structures are built. The post Building for infrastructure durability appeared first on Construction Specifier. Photo © BigStockPhoto.com.

Environmental Consulting 52

Environmental Consulting Building Standards Building Codes Building Design 52

Construction Specifier

MAY 10, 2025

Additionally, the evolving landscape of building performance and decarbonization policies requires industry professionals to remain adaptable and responsive to new regulations. By pairing short-term wins with pieces of a long-range plan, FMs can help soften costs and build momentum for future upgrades. Before and after oil additives.

Maintenance 52

Maintenance HVAC Systems Sustainability Energy Efficiency 52