Job Order Contracting

MAY 5, 2023

Construction cost management capabilities are critical to the success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. That said 80%+ of all projects are late or overbudget largely due to an inadequately detailed and poorly communicated Scope of Work (SOW) and associated cost estimate. 2 Is the cost estimate objective? #3

Construction Management 105

Construction Management Estimating Procurement Change Management 105

Building Information Management

JUNE 25, 2012

‘Building Information Modelling (BIM) is digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility creating a shared knowledge resource for information about it forming a reliable basis for decisions during its life cycle, from earliest conception to demolition.” ” – RICS. ” – RICS.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 63

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Facility Management Building Standards Property Management 63

Job Order Contracting

MAY 11, 2023

Objectively VALIDATE Contractor and Subcontractor Construction Cost Estimates Construction cost management capabilities are critical to the success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. 2 Validating contractor estimates using a locally researched cost database can save 30%-40% of overall project costs. #3

Estimating 80

Estimating Risk Management Building Standards Project Management 80

Building Radar

AUGUST 8, 2024

This article explores the definition of mobilization, its importance in construction projects, and how tools like Building Radar can support effective mobilization. Safety and Compliance Mobilization involves setting up safety protocols and compliance measures, ensuring that the construction site adheres to regulatory standards.

Site Planning 52

Site Planning Construction Equipment Risk Management Project Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Through analysis, visualization tools, and machine learning, point clouds can be analyzed to understand and estimate various conditions and characteristics of a survey site. In such cases, machine learning techniques can be applied to customize automatic unique features that are not part of the standard feature set.

Surveying 162

Surveying Infrastructure Development Building Standards Change Management 162

Buildern

MAY 20, 2025

Profit Margin Markup Definition Profit as a percentage of revenue Profit as a percentage of cost Formula (Revenue – Cost) / Revenue 100 (Revenue – Cost) / Cost 100 Focus Bottom-line profitability Pricing based on cost Use Case Reporting, financial analysis Estimating, bidding Main Question How much profit do I keep?

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Cost Control Building Performance Measurement Project Management 52

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…). Building a trustworthy detailed line item estimate requires a knowledge of the following… Local labor costs and crew compositions.

Estimating 40

Estimating Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Construction Equipment 40

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Fabric building companies offer several services to help ensure successful facility projects. By Eric Donnay, Legacy Building Solutions Decades ago, acquiring a tension fabric structure didn’t require much of a process. Today, users can procure a tension fabric building where every detail is developed with optimal utilization in mind.

Steel Fabrication 130

Steel Fabrication Controls Manufacturing Structural Systems Building Design 130

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 4, 2017

Estimating Facility Life-cycle Costs is a critical aspect of facilities management. Key elements associated with Estimating Facility Life-cycle Costs include the following: Experience. Used of standardized data architectures (CSI Uniformat, CSI Masterformat). Use of common, easily understood industry terms and definitions.

Estimating 40

Estimating Facility Management Lean Construction Energy Efficiency 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 17, 2021

In an era of rising costs and new technology, here’s how to bring more accuracy to construction estimating. . When it comes time to kick off a new construction job, an accurate estimate is the first step toward project success. What is a Construction Estimate? Usually, an accurate estimate is set before you place a bid.

Estimating 52

Estimating Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Automation Construction Equipment 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 24, 2021

Create a shared scope of work using a a detailed line item construction cost estimate using locally researched cost data. Building long-term relationships among multidisciplinary teams within the owner organization and with all service providers. Best value facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build benefits.

Quality Assurance 100

Quality Assurance Facility Management Lean Construction Property Management 100

Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2012

July 16th, 2012 – NIBS Report - National Institute of Building Sciences Consultative Council . Per the NIBS Consultative Council there are four areas where our industry needs to focus highlights four in order to improve buildings and infrastructure. Codes and Standards Adoption and Enforcement.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 81

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Project Management Consulting Building Codes 81

Job Order Contracting

MAY 19, 2017

Community-based Construction Cost Estimating … The OpenCost TM Approach. Traditional cost data commonly available on the market is based upon national averages. The OpenCost Methodology TM is a collaborative and ongoing cost estimation process. The estimator (owner/contractor/A&E, etc.)

Estimating 40

Estimating Schedule Management Change Management Building Standards 40

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Common industry standard terms and definitions and locally researched detailed line item cost data are both mandatory in order to assure financial and technical visibility and transparency.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Property Management Procurement Cost Control 105

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2021

Too often, organization fail to build solid internal and external teams in concert with their mission goals. Additionally, few, if any owners, required the use of a standardized, locally researched unit price book for cost estimating and improving scope of work definition. Reshape your teams and raise transparency.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 99

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Budgeting General Contracting Procurement 99

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

The Need for Credible Construction Cost Estimates. Education, key performance indicators, common terms and definitions, LEAN collaborative construction delivery methods and supporting technology can to be leveraged to enable significant productivity and quality improvement. Basic Characteristics of Credible Cost Estimates.

Property Management 45

Property Management Estimating Construction Management Structural Systems 45

Building Information Management

JANUARY 17, 2012

BIM (Building Information Technology) and THE CLOUD (Cloud Computing) are disruptive technologies converging to significantly alter traditional construction and facility management practices. Definition of BIM. . Building Information Management (BIM) is the life-cycle management of facilities [1] supported by digital technology.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 78

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Project Management 78

Commercial Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Ensure Realistic Budgeting and Scheduling: Combining the architects design vision with the GCs knowledge of materials, labor, and logistics allows for more accurate cost estimates and timelines. Real-World Example: Englewoods preconstruction collaboration with architects led to standardizing store layouts for a national retail rollout.

Building Code Compliance 59

Building Code Compliance Safety Regulations Risk Management Building Codes 59

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 23, 2024

This month, we have 40+ product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud , including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, Autodesk Takeoff, BuildingConnected, and Assemble. These insights will provide account admins with the data they need to make informed decisions on how to promote standardization.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Products Distribution Project Management Change Management 105

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Job Order Contracting BASIC DEFINITIONS. All laws, statutes, recent building codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, and lawful orders of all public authorities having jurisdiction over the Real Property Owner/Facilities Management, Contractor, Subcontractor, the Project/Job Order, Work, etc. APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS. JOC COEFFICENT.

Contracts 40

Contracts General Contracting Building Performance Measurement Schedule Management 40

Building Information Management

AUGUST 29, 2012

First, a few clarifications and items to help frame this discussion: BIM definition: “BIM is the life-cycle modeling and management of the built environment supported by digital technology.” Lack of appropriate tools to assist the life-cycle management process, inclusive of appropriate data validation and standardization.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 74

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Project Management Consulting 74

Construction Marketing

JUNE 17, 2010

Some estimates of new product failure as high as 90%! This new product launch planning checklist is based on a typical business-to-business (B2B) market scenario in the construction industry, whether building product manufacturer (BPM), or construction services brand. Market Definition. Product Definition. Prototypes.

Building Products Distribution 94

Building Products Distribution Schedule Management Surveying Budgeting 94

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

2013 National BIM Standard today! Below, a list of terms and definitions being submitted for voting is just one of several important initiatives. Building Information Modeling Model Management. Building Information Model: Is the DIGITAL REPRESENTATION of physical and functional characteristics of a facility.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Materials Manufacturing Building Products Distribution 40

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 12, 2017

LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating. LEAN Collaborative Construction Practices Construction Cost Estimating. Thus the process of generating an actionable construction cost estimate can be defined as a quantitative assessment process generates a detailed line item construction cost estimate.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Estimating Collaboration Cost Control 40

Building Information Management

JUNE 5, 2013

BIM, Building Information Modeling, actually consists of three M’s… BIM3 if you will… Modeling, Models, and Management. Building Information Modeling: A BUSINESS PROCESS for generating and leveraging building data to design, construct and operate the built environment during its life-cycle.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 45

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Facility Management Cost Control Building Controls 45

Building Information Management

MARCH 20, 2013

Collaboration in the building industry requires the integration of complex inter-related workflows whereby multitude of stakeholders are incorporated into a common pool of information, decision-support, and activities over an extensive period of time. Standardized “Glossary” terms, acronyms, definitions. and Canada.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 55

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Building Standards 55

CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Definition of Design Period: Design period could be defined as the number of years in the near future in which the supply will surpass the demand. Also, Read: What Is Pier and Beam Foundation | Advantages & Disadvantage of Pier and Beam Foundations | Pier and Beam Foundation Design | How to Build a Post and Pier Foundation.

Piping Installation 52

Piping Installation Foundation Systems Structural Systems Wall Systems 52

Building Information Management

MAY 16, 2012

Duties of buildingSMART include the development and maintenance of international standards for “openBIM”: buildingSMART Processes. Building Information Model: Is the DIGITAL REPRESENTATION of physical and functional characteristics of a facility. buildingSMART Data Dictionary. buildingSMART Data model. What is BIM?

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Standards Stakeholder Engagement Building Controls 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 11, 2013

Model View Definitions (MVD) and associated exchange specifications, provide the best benefit if they are modular and reusable and developed from Industry Foundation Class (IFC) Product Modeling Concepts. 800×600. Model views and overall life-cycle management are similar in this regard. Data exchange is therefore a critical aspect.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Foundation Systems 40

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The process enables the accurate definition of labor, material, and equipment requirements to perform a specific task. Such analyses were, in turn, used as aids to standardization of work and in checking the efficiency of people and equipment and the mode of their combination. The value of time and motion study is clear.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Estimating Building Materials Construction Equipment 52

CivilJungle

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The House construction Steps is explained in detail below: Building Construction Process Two Main Parts Divided as Below. Building Construction Process from Start to Finish Pdf : Click Here. Sub Building Construction Steps with Main Building Construction. In this building construction process first step.

Painting/finishing 98

Painting/finishing Electrical Wiring Installation Plumbing Systems Masonry 98

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Aligning the physical and functional status of buildings and other physical objects with a corresponding digital model makes it possible to monitor and optimally manage capital reinvestment throughout their life-cycle. Tools and support services are readily available to develop and maintain “digital twins” of physical assets.

Building Optimization 53

Building Optimization Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Project Management 53

Building Information Management

JANUARY 14, 2013

- VANZ 2012 “ Key challenges to BIM in terms of its true potential, the life-cycle management of the built environment, include: - The development of a Uniform Standard Environment for the new BIG DATA world – for all ‘built environment related activities’. .

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 55

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Cost Control Land Use Regulations 55

Building Information Management

MAY 16, 2013

Building Information Modeling, BIM, is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. As such, the core requirements of BIM include collaboration, standardized information, multiple domain competencies, and several supporting interoperable technologies.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 45

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Change Management Facility Management 45

In Eight

MAY 4, 2023

From an owner’s perspective, building a new capital asset comes with a range of challenges and uncertainties. While it may appear that the odds are stacked against any entity desirous of building a new asset, many practical, pragmatic steps can be taken to eliminate surprises and create an air of project certainty.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Estimating Cost Control Project Management Consulting 52

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

Key Takeaways Manchester United is building the UK’s largest football stadium with a 100,000-seat capacity on land adjacent to Old Trafford, designed by Foster + Partners as part of a £2 billion regeneration project set to complete by 2030-31. The club explores various financing strategies to make this transformative vision a reality.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Infrastructure Development Renewable Energy Systems Project Management Consulting 52

Building Information Management

JUNE 27, 2012

Cultural Fit – Collaboration, Communication, and Transparency are REQUIRED, Involve all Shareholders (Owners (senior management, FM, capital planning, procurement, building users…), AE’s, Contractors, BPMs (business product manufacturers), Oversight Groups, Community …). Economic Fit.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 49

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Environmental Impact Assessment Facility Management 49