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Architecture Estimating Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 
Building Information Management
AUGUST 6, 2013
Providing the opportunity for the kind of collaboration that the construction industry so badly needs… Design-Build has a spectrum, ranging from almost as dysfunctional … all the way to almost as collaborative as Integrated Project Delivery. Shifting Design-Build toward IPD. Owners, this is bad for you.
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Collaborative construction cost estimating provides guidance to organizations seeking improved cost visibility and transparency for repair, renovation, maintains and new build projects as well as overall facilities and physical infrastructure management. In other words, robust, LEAN process takes precedence for all associated projects.
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Building Information Management
SEPTEMBER 4, 2012
Integrated design increasingly is recognized as a potential method to assure all performance criteria are considered and optimized in the design and construction of buildings. Oddly, Integrated Project Delivery and Job Order Contracting both offer proven collaborative process supported by digital technology, yet are decades old.
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 21, 2020
Value-based construction planning, procurement, and project delivery can consistently enable quality projects, on-time and on-budget. This optimal outcomes is possible via the appropriate and consistent integration of people, process, information, and technology.
Building Information Management
AUGUST 6, 2012
Owners, Contractors, AE’s, Facility Managers… all stakeholders of the built environment ( facilities and infrastructure) will need to integrate multimedia and social media with dedicated digital tools/applications to manage all phases of collaborative facility life-cycle management, from concept thru deconstruction. Collaboration.
Building Information Management
MAY 15, 2012
Construction cost estimating, and facility life-cycle cost estimating are critical components of any facility design, project delivery, repair, renovation, sustainability, or planning function. Here’s a list of BIM Construction Cost Estimating Requirements: 1.
Building Information Management
AUGUST 15, 2013
Hard to believe…perhaps to some… but many /most of us in the Architecture, Construction, Owners, Operations sector still don’t know how to define BIM. If you can’t see the whole picture… you can’t appreciate BIM. QTO, and an exclusively enhanced 400,000 line itme RSMeans Cost database.
Building Information Management
OCTOBER 16, 2012
Currently, the efficient life-cycle management of the built environment is being retarded by several factors: Existence of data silos; Organizational/professional cultures; Reliance archaic construction delivery methods (design-build-build, vs. IPD, JOC), and. Poor life-cycle management knowledge transfer.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 14, 2017
An integrated project delivery method is arguably required in order to achieve desired quality, satisfaction, timing, and cost for over 90% of renovation, repair, or new construction projects executed. Integrated project delivery method. An Example… CDE and LEAN JOC Construction Delivery.
Building Information Management
MARCH 21, 2012
Accurate construction estimates are a fundamental component of any successful construction project. The more accurate the scope of a construction project, the more accurate the estimate. 4Clicks.com – premier software for efficient project delivery – JOC, SABER, IPD, SATOC, MATOC, MACC, IDIQ, POCA, BOA.
Building Information Management
MAY 23, 2012
Professional construction cost estimators are critical to any collaborative, transparent, and productive BIM solution.
Building Information Management
APRIL 24, 2012
Powerful cost estimating software, integrated with visual estimating, contract management, project management, and document management is the new standard. Make the move to newer, more productive cost estimating and project management systems. Estimating with Microsoft Excel”, Brigham Young University.
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.
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 1, 2019
LEAN Construction Cost Estimating Drives Optimal Performance. Eighty percent (80%) of all construction projects are late, over-budget, or incorrectly completed. These are not LEAN construction delivery methods. Both maintain a program versus project orientation. Global oversight and leadership with local empowerment.
Building Information Management
FEBRUARY 24, 2012
Let’s face it, the virtually singularly low rate of productivity of the AECOO (architecture, engineering, construction, operations, owner) sector for the past several decades is due to our CULTURE. As a group, we are kings of the “not invented here” syndrome… or the “my way is the better way” syndrome.
Building Information Management
JANUARY 17, 2012
At this level BIM’s value is primarily to Architects, Architectural Engineers and Business Development Professionals, as well as Owners working to design, market, and construct new facilities. Standardized taxonomies and data architectures, and. The availability and integration of secure technology to promote collaboration and.
Building Information Management
MAY 16, 2013
Too much focus on 3D visualization, too much “reinventing the wheel” trying to fit a square peg in a round hole, and virtually NO EMPHASIS upon the requirements for life-cycle management… associated competencies, domains, technologies, ongoing collaboration, integration, and continuous improvement.
Building Information Management
JULY 16, 2014
One thing is clear, the construction sector (architecture, engineering, contractors, owners, operators, users, suppliers) has been lagging virtually all other business sectors for decades with respect to productivity improvement. most notably with their SABER construction delivery structure.
Building Information Management
AUGUST 29, 2012
.” While BIM can be applied to any situation, the focus of this discussion is upon – multi-facility portfolios, with extensive capital reinvestment, renovation, repair, maintenance, and sustainability requirements/projects. Proprietary (e.g., The use of spreadsheets is well beyond their technologies ability.
Building Information Management
SEPTEMBER 23, 2013
Some us actually are cursed to love the associated challenges and thrive on the unknown facing each new renovation, repair, or new construction project. The construction project delivery method/process is the single most important aspect that impacts the tone and ultimate success/failure. be minimized? Absolutely!
Building Information Management
SEPTEMBER 23, 2013
Some us actually are cursed to love the associated challenges and thrive on the unknown facing each new renovation, repair, or new construction project. The construction project delivery method/process is the single most important aspect that impacts the tone and ultimate success/failure. be minimized? Absolutely!
Building Information Management
JANUARY 17, 2014
Open standard technology (cloud computing, GIS, CPMS, CAFM, Cost Estimating, Project Delivery, BAS, Visualization) that embeds and supports life-cycle management processes. in order to define the scope, schedule, cost/budget (initial and life-cycle) budget, performance, value of a project or potential project.
Job Order Contracting
JULY 30, 2018
Detailed Line Item Construction Cost Estimating Matters a great deal to estimating, risk management, facilities management, and service providers (A/E’s, builders…). Overall program/project outcomes. Others also talk about the value of historical cost data in projecting future outcomes. Local material costs.
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AUGUST 12, 2014
4Clicks Solutions, LLC is currently beta testing Ceasel, a next generation cloud computing application to enable collaborative construction cost estimating and associated efficient project delivery. Data Integrity Information is NEVER deleted. Collaboration True cloud computing (vs.
Building Information Management
OCTOBER 1, 2012
The integration of several knowledge domains / competencies and technologies is required as well as the collaboration of all professionals and stakeholders. Behaviors across all AECO (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owner) professions, building users, and oversight groups must change. BIM Strategy FRAMEWORK.
Building Information Management
SEPTEMBER 4, 2015
While most estimators traditionally develop their own UPB based upon their historical and current experience, the use of standardized formats and descriptions is becoming more and more important, if not a requirement. . While line item construction cost estimates provide the greatest detail, their proper use also requires the greatest skill.
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Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Time and time again, we’ve seen that the most successful teams and projects are the ones with solid communication and collaboration practices. Taking place in Las Vegas from November 13-15, AU 2023 offers insightful workshops, expert-led sessions, and networking opportunities to foster team collaboration and elevate your project outcomes.
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APRIL 26, 2014
Collaboration and integrated, efficient project delivery methods are needed to achieve productivity gains within the architecture, engineering, construction, owner and operator (A/E/C/O/O) industry. At the same time a robust ONTOLOGY and consensus-based standards demand immediate focus. RSMeans Strategic Partner.
Building Information Management
FEBRUARY 15, 2012
Interoperability is a common “buzzword” used whenever you here a discussion about improving productivity with the AECOO (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owners, Operations) industry sector. They can’t… and they don’t. until it shifts its focus exclusively to culture and process change.
Building Information Management
DECEMBER 31, 2012
Cloud computing will drive significantly enhanced productivity within the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Facility Management Sectors by enabling the consistent deployment of integrated project delivery methods. Cloud computing is a more than catalyst for change, it is a DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGY. BIG DATA.
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Job Order Contracting
MARCH 21, 2017
Construction Cost Estimator – Line Item. A superior line item construction cost estimator generally has an intricate knowledge of field construction techniques, uses a common data environment, and is skilled at both collaboration and LEAN construction and/or facilities management. Benefits of Unit Cost Line Item Estimating.
40 Building Information Management
APRIL 11, 2013
Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools serving the Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC) span multiple “activities”, “business processes”, “associated competencies” and “supporting technologies”, and each may required different internal data model representation to suit each domain. Data exchange is therefore a critical aspect.
Building Information Management
NOVEMBER 8, 2013
Leveraging BIG DATA to achieve efficient life-cycle management of the built environment is not a trivial task, nor is it “rocket science” It does however require the integration of robust business process, especially collaborative construction delivery methods, technology, and a standardized ontology.
Building Information Management
MAY 3, 2012
While accurate, timely, and transparent cost estimating is critical to the success of any renovation, repair, sustainability, or new construction project, most construction cost estimators (over 55%) continue to rely primarily upon manual methods, hard copy documents, or electronic spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel.
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Building Information Management
FEBRUARY 6, 2014
The Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operations, Owner (AECOO) sector must engage in collaborative construction delivery methods in over achieve any measurable performance improvement in the life-cycle management of the built environment. Move away from ad-hoc, antagonistic construction delivery methods.
Building Information Management
NOVEMBER 21, 2014
A Comparison of Construction Cost Estimating Tools. Cost Estimating/Project Management Software – 4Clicks Project Estimator. Cloud Cost Estimating – Ceasel. These Owners, Contractors, and AEs are moving to advanced cost estimating and management systems. Cloud Cost Estimating – Ceasel.
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Building Information Management
OCTOBER 25, 2013
Waste is rampant in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Building Owner and Operations Sector (AECOO). However, far too much time, effort, and other resources have been allocated upon the 3D component of BIM vs. the fundamental integration of requisite competencies and processes. RSMeans Strategic Partner.
Building Information Management
AUGUST 20, 2012
For BIM to succeed will require a fundamental changes in how the AEC industry (architecture, engineering, construction) industry does business. Integrated Project Delivery – IPD, Job Order Contracting, and similar LEAN construction methods will need be become mainstream.
Building Information Management
JANUARY 27, 2014
Note: Reposted/adapted from Boiled Architecture. Collaboration and consensus processes are not the “wave of the future”, but requirement for survival within our changing Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Owner sector(so). TNI: Solid delivery. KPI: Architectural RFI’s per project.
Building Information Management
MARCH 20, 2013
Robust, collaborative construction delivery methods – IPD, Integrated Project Delivery, JOC – Job Order Contracting, et al. Representational State Transfer (REST) is an architectural style for large-scale software design. and Canada. and Canada. BIM and Big Data.
Building Information Management
JULY 2, 2012
Quality, Productivity, and Transparency within the Construction Sector (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operations, Owner …) will not improve until there is an engaged collaborative focus by all stakeholders embodied within and supported by proven/robust business processes and enabling technology.
Building Information Management
JULY 2, 2012
Quality, Productivity, and Transparency within the Construction Sector (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operations, Owner …) will not improve until there is an engaged collaborative focus by all stakeholders embodied within and supported by proven/robust business processes and enabling technology.
Building Information Management
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
Efficient construction delivery methods have been available and successfully practiced for decades. The most widely used are Integrated Project Delivery – IPD, and Job Order Contracting – JOC. IPD, JOC, and other efficient construction delivery methods require “buy-in” by all participants.
Building Information Management
FEBRUARY 25, 2014
BLM – Building Life-cycle Management requires fundamental process changes within all participating organizations / stakeholders and the associated integration and use of multiple competencies, processes, and technologies. Here’s a short list of considerations, features, requirements, and realizations associated with BLM.
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