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Standardized Cost Data for Construction

Job Order Contracting

The use of industry standard terms and definitions as well as standardized data architecture play key roles in ensuring clear and detailed understanding of both technical and cost requirements. As demonstrated by multiple independents sources, this form of standardized cost data improves cost visualization by 30%-40% or greater.

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Best Value Facilities Repair, Renovation Work Order Delivery

Job Order Contracting

Create a shared scope of work using a a detailed line item construction cost estimate using locally researched cost data. An industry standard set of terms and definitions, written in plain English, supported by a database of locally researched detailed line item cost information assures accurate technical and cost work scope definition.

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How BIM Helps General Contractors Win More Business

Construction Business Owner

Using a 3D model to visualize what’s happening on the project provides the most value, as it’s much easier to digest for non-specialists. Using BIM, the team has: Increased estimator efficiency through iterative model-based quantification and estimating. Improving margins through more accurate estimates.

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BIM and Cloud Computing – Get Beyond 3D Visualization and Focus Upon the “I”

Building Information Management

Definition of BIM. . Current the most common being use of proprietary 3D visualization software for the purpose of supporting the design and construction phases of the facility life-cycle. The availability and integration of secure technology to promote collaboration and. Definition of THE CLOUD.

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BIM – 3D Visualization – IFC – IFC4

Building Information Management

definitions of fundamental MVD concepts now form part of the specification. The major highlights of this release candidate are: new ifcXML4, developed according to the new simple ifcXML technology, is part of the specification. fully integrated with new MVD technology, using the new mvdXML technology and ifcDoc tool.

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What is BIM?

Building Information Management

BIM Definition – Short – The life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. QTO, and an exclusively enhanced 400,000 line itme RSMeans Cost database.

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BIM is NOT 3D Visualization – 4D, 5D ….

Building Information Management

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.