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Implementing LEAN Construction

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For example, organizations can consistently achieve quality repair, renovation, maintenance and new construction outcomes, on-time, and on-budget, ninety percent of the time (90%). LEAN consultants and service provides can assist in training on ongoing support.

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Validity of a Construction Cost Estimate – Public Sector

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The use of consultants to prepare estimates must be carefully structured and reviewed, to make sure that no conflicts of interest exist from a Government-Contractor relationship aspect. All elements of the project must be reduced to a cost that can be accounted and budgeted at a line item level.

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Common Myths Associated with LEAN Construction & LEAN Facilities Management

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Life-cycle costs are reduced by LEAN methods, as are procurement costs. All suppliers, tools, consultants and approaches to LEAN FM & LEAN Construction are the same. Tools, suppliers, and consultants must be independent, objective, and focused upon providing the best value for the client. FALSE: Do your homework!

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LEAN Construction Delivery for Renovation, Repair, and Minor New Projects

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The vast majority of construction projects are over budget, significantly delayed, and don’t meet user requirements. Beware of “outsourcing” either to consultants, as BOTH require directly owner involvement.

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Why the BIM Revolution Fizzled

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The primary challenges facing the AECOO sector are due to lack of owner leadership and competency… The adoption of BIM as a tool to efficiently manage the life-cycle of built structures requires a full understanding of LEAN collaborative processes as they apply to asset total cost of ownership. The buck stops with owners.

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Top 10 ERP Solutions for Construction Firms

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Acumatica Construction Edition keeps your team on the same page, relying on a core system that has the latest project reports, contracts, budgets, plans, specifications, change orders, invoices, purchase orders and job costs. Procore gives you the power to manage accurate project budgets with reliable data drawn from the field.

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Keep up with Regular Repair, Maintenance, Renovation, Sustainability, and Minor New Construction Projects

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Over 90% of all repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects can be accomplished on-time, on-budget, on-demand, and to the satisfaction of building owners, users, and construction contractors… with complete financial transparency and in full compliance. Streamlined, Repeatable, Best Value Process.