Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

After years of steady deterioration, Hendricks Commercial Properties saved the architectural gem from ruin by initiating a grand restoration project for the long-neglected Bottleworks District. During the ongoing historical approval process, collaboration was key for any necessary architectural modifications and adjustments.

Indianapolis 64

Indianapolis Renovating Indiana Architecture 64

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.

Visualization 45

Visualization BIM Life Cycle Estimating 45

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

If the architectural, engineering, construction, operations, and owners sector (AECOO) would stop its hype about digital transformation and BIM/3-D visualization and focus upon change management and associated LEAN construction methods significant benefits would be realized in relatively short order. LEAN Construction Primer.

Management 100

Management Construction BIM Visualization 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

As to BIM, great at the moment for 3-D visualization and some aspects of project delivery, but a child that’s still growing. Do you REALLY see you procurement, engineering, operations and maintenance, construction, architecture, and other service delivery teams using the same tools? Strategic Capital Planning & Management.

BIM 100

BIM Management Procurement Claims 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2017

The complexity of the new construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance project activities requires the integration of people with varying areas of expertise and skill levels that may or may not be co-located. 1] AECOO – Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owner, Operator/Operations. 2017, Cholakis, P. Lemsys ). [1]

Project Management 100

Project Management Management Construction Life Cycle 100

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. At detailed line item level, an example being the CSI Masterformat data architecture. Unit Price Books – Pros and Cons. CDE Players.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Renovating BIM Environment 100

Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 19, 2010

Chitect Architect Software, a renowned developer and publisher of 3D Architectural home design software for builders, architects and designers, recently launched Architectural Home Designer 9.0. The users can easily design in 2D or 3D and generate 3D models to visualize at any angle before the commencement of actual construction.

Architecture 40

Architecture Design Software Software 40

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 12, 2016

Inefficient construction delivery methods and poorly designed contracts are the primary cause for inefficiencies across the architectural, engineering, construction, operations, and owner (AECOO) sector. BIM is not 3D visualization, nor a single vendor’s software product. Understanding BIM. Financial Transparency. Shared Risk/Reward.

BIM 100

BIM Contract Life Cycle Construction 100

Pro Builder

AUGUST 3, 2021

The covered grill area not only offers shade and protection from weather but also adds visual interest. . . Renovated main house . Renovated existing one-car garage . Active side of home takes advantage of large window groupings to admit natural light and visually connect to the courtyard . Cabana Addition.

Housing 116

Housing AIA Visualization Design 116

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

On average 80%+ of renovation, repair, and new construction projects are late, over budget, and/or don’t otherwise meet the expectations of participants. architecture, engineering, construction, owner, operator/operation). #1 remains archaic, antagonistic, and unproductive. Why is the AECOO Sector Failing!*.

Construction 100

Construction Life Cycle Renovating BIM 100

Building Information Management

AUGUST 6, 2012

3D visualization software products currently promoted as BIM (Building Information Modeling) are not solutions for this task. Organizations that can best harness “Big data” in within the AECOO sector (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operations, Owner) will hold a distinct competitive advantage.

Life Cycle 81

Life Cycle BIM Environment Management 81

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. Revit, Archicad et al… are NOT BIM, but rather 3D visualization components of BIM. and thus can only be mitigated. Can undue stress, uncertainty, risk, etc. be minimized?

BIM 40

BIM Architecture Products Engineering 40

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. Revit, Archicad et al… are NOT BIM, but rather 3D visualization components of BIM. and thus can only be mitigated. Can undue stress, uncertainty, risk, etc. be minimized?

BIM 40

BIM Architecture Products Engineering 40

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 24, 2016

A Job Order Contract Unit Price Book, provides thousands of tasks for commonly encountered renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction activities, with associated definitions of each, as well as detailed labor, material equipment costs. The Contractor”. contact-form].

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Software Software 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Picture this: your construction firm is looking to bid on a project to renovate an old factory into a new office building. Being able to track progress on-site provides a visual account of what was done in each phase of the project using laser scan snapshots.

Design 119

Design Autodesk BIM Modeling 119

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Renovating and expanding an art museum designed by a well-known Italian architect comes with its share of design challenges. For the Denver Art Museum, an institution of visual art, it was a necessary revitalization effort to better serve the increase in foot traffic, which has now grown to more than 800,000 visitors annually.

Denver 59

Denver Revit Design Boston 59

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 1, 2012

I am “mad as hell” at how 3D visualization vendors have marketed BIM. Sure 3D visualization is a great tool, and a valuable component of BIM… but in itself, 3D visualization is NOT BIM. BIM (Building Information Modeling) is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology.

Life Cycle 61

Life Cycle BIM Environment Sustainability 61

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. Even today, many view BIM as 3D visualization, vs. life-cycle building management supported by technology!

Renovating 45

Renovating Life Cycle Sustainability Products 45

Building Information Management

MAY 15, 2012

While the industry is currently fixated upon 3D visualization tools, aka Revit, Archicad, Bentely… they only represent components of a BIM solution. Consistent Format and Terminology – Use of a standard set of terms and data architectures such as Uniformat, Masterformat, Omniclass.

Estimating 49

Estimating BIM Life Cycle ArchiCAD 49

Building Information Management

JULY 30, 2012

3D visualization is not BIM. Until appropriate process and technologies are deployed BIM will not become mainstream and the architecture, engineering, construction, and building operations/facility management sectors will continue their trend of low productivity and waste. operations) sector. ” (para 6.46, p.

BIM 79

BIM Life Cycle Contract Management 79

Constructonomics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Green living is becoming an architectural fashion statement. One architectural firm in Belgium took a barn and converted it to comply with their client’s orders to respect the landscape by using existing structures. If you think of the design elements found in a church, it’s not hard to visualize it as a home.

Green 100

Green Resource Housing Materials 100

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Whether creating new architectural expressions or rehabilitating architecturally significant historic buildings, from stick-built to unitized, “off-the-shelf” commodity to custom bespoke systems, utilizing insulating glass units or opaque spandrel panels, simple flat or complex geometry; it seems the sky is the limit with curtain wall design today.

Design 104

Design Fabrication Consulting Bidding 104

Building Information Management

MAY 23, 2012

BIM, facilities life-cycle management supported by digital technology will create a high demand cost estimators with a thorough understanding of building systems and associated repair, renovation, sustainability and construction techniques, materials, equipment, and labor.

Estimating 45

Estimating BIM Life Cycle Renovating 45

Building Information Management

MARCH 28, 2012

The convergence of global economic and environmental change with collaborative disruptive technologies is altering the very foundation of the Facility Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations sector.

Renovating 40

Renovating Sustainability BIM Life Cycle 40

BD+C

AUGUST 14, 2023

Ian Reves High-rise Construction Office Buildings Headquarters Designers Architects Building Owners Interior Architecture When the calendar flipped to 2023, many property owners and managers—as well as tenants of office buildings—asked, “Finally, is this the year people come back on site?” Norfolk Southern Renovation, Atlanta, Ga.

Office 98

Office Zoning Atlanta Renovating 98

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

During the selection process, we want to make sure that we are specifying the whole package, including aesthetically pleasing visuals (colors, patterns, textures), auditory (striking a balance between absorptive and reflective surfaces), and maintenance characteristics (durability, cleanability, and the life cycle of a product).

Materials 98

Materials Products Green Environment 98

BD+C

MARCH 28, 2024

An expensive renovation and new furniture won’t create a dynamic workplace if people aren’t there to give it life. The architecture may be stellar, but if the building feels empty it doesn’t matter. This kind of movement is important for us physically and mentally.

Design 111

Design Office Environment AIA 111

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 14, 2012

JOC is a form of integrated project delivery specifically targeting facility renovation, repair, sustainability, and minor new construction). Standardized data architectures (Ominclass, COBie, Uniformat, Masterformat) and cost databases (i.e. An the unfortunate marketing spotlight upon the technology of 3D visualization vs. BIM.

BIM 45

BIM Life Cycle Renovating Visualization 45

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. Visualization of information will be critical, not 3D pretty pictures.

BIM 58

BIM Life Cycle Modeling Visualization 58

Building Information Management

APRIL 20, 2015

Your budget is largely operations/repair/renovation/maintenance, not new construction. Requiring the consistent use of terms, standardized data architectures (MasterFormat, UniFormat, IFC…), and standardized cost data (example RSMeans) is REQUIRED. Far too often focus is upon first-costs vs. life-cycle costs.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Environment Management Visualization 40

Building Information Management

JULY 21, 2016

where BIM has stagnated due to an unfortunate focus upon 3D visualization versus building awareness and competency with respect to LEAN collaborative AEC/construction delivery methods. The barriers to positive change across the Real Property Owner and AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) sector remain strong.

BIM 58

BIM Life Cycle Infrastructure Modeling 58

Building Information Management

AUGUST 29, 2012

Forget the 3D visualization distraction for a moment and let’s focus on the important component of the BIM acronym; the “I” for information. Similarly CAD-centric visualization tools, such as Revit and AutoCad [from Autodesk], SketchUp (graphical design), Archicad, Bentley, etc. INTRODUCTION. BIM’s SLOW START.

BIM 74

BIM Life Cycle Organization Management 74

Building Information Management

JUNE 21, 2016

3D visualization and technology will do little to solve construction project delivery woes. The most widely used and successful LEAN construction delivery methods are Integrated Project Delivery, IPD, for major new construction, and Job Order Contracting, JOC, for renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and minor new construction.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Construction Education Visualization 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 14, 2012

JOC is a form of integrated project delivery specifically targeting facility renovation, repair, sustainability, and minor new construction). Standardized data architectures (Ominclass, COBie, Uniformat, Masterformat) and cost databases (i.e. An the unfortunate marketing spotlight upon the technology of 3D visualization vs. BIM.

BIM 40

BIM Life Cycle Renovating Visualization 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 22, 2015

Each of these plug-ins will use “open” and/or “industry standard” architectures and be dedicated to serving a specialized function. It is NOT 3D visualization, but visualization of all dimensions including time, cost, workflows, metrics, and specific competencies. Forget BIM as you man now know it.

BIM 40

BIM Life Cycle Management Infrastructure 40

Building Information Management

JULY 31, 2014

Construction delivery methods that better integrate people and technology such as Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Job Order Contracting (JOC)* have proven to help address the issue of poor productivity across the AECOO spectrum (architecture, engineering, construction, operations, owners). Life-cycle cost vs. first-cost focus.

Products 40

Products Life Cycle Procurement Construction 40

Pro Builder

JUNE 9, 2023

To reduce the noise and visual clutter of the kitchen, nearby living rooms are becoming more defined with varying ceiling heights and full-height walls. The principal goals of the renovation were to create a kitchen that would be the center of life in the house and primary guest suites.

IDEA 52

IDEA Design Plans Los Angeles 52