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The New Preconstruction Advantage: Connected Quantification & Model Coordination in a Common Data Environment

Construction Business Owner

The New Preconstruction Advantage: Connected Quantification & Model Coordination in a Common Data Environment. Each milestone or phase — from design to plan to build — requires many data handover cycles, increasing opportunities for rework. Perform 2D/3D takeoffs & BIM coordination in a single software solution. Greg Ragsdale.

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Improving the PROCURMENT MODEL for Facilities Repair, Renovation, Maintenance and Construction

Job Order Contracting

Improving the PROCURMENT MODEL for Facilities Repair, Renovation, Maintenance and Construction begins with a gap analysis, a quantitative review of the current situation and a target of how things can be when improved. The procurement model is broken. Current procurement models are inefficient due to the following… #1.

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The Digital Builder's Guide to Preconstruction Collaboration

Construction Business Owner

Challenges With Traditional Delivery Models. Delivery models. Traditional delivery models just don’t encourage teams to work together from the get-go. Although there are ways to be successful through trials in a collaborative delivery model, the IPD contract is built to prevent a team from sliding off track.

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Unlocking Success in AECO Projects: The Transformative Power of Collaboration

Construction Business Owner

We stress the benefits of proficiently handling project data, conversations, and files, in a unified environment, achieving streamlined processes and enhanced transparency. Renowned as a BIM Crusader, he excels in Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), and Project Information Management (PIM).

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Anatomy of a model apartment

BD+C

Anatomy of a model apartment 0 qpurcell Fri, 08/04/2023 - 09:47 Apartments Page’s interior designers curate model units that harmoniously cater to a range of users, allowing visitors to see a once-empty room as a place of respite and a home. With Ray LaMontagne’s song “Trouble” on the record player, the unit feels like home.

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Master Builder Concept, LEAN, and Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

The Master Builder concept is an ancient approach to construction, where a single individual or entity is responsible for both the design and the construction of a project. Historical Examples : Many iconic structures from ancient times including medieval cathedrals, Roman aqueducts, were built under the master builder model.

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Trends in scientific research environments: Q&A with Flad's Matt McCord

BD+C

Trends in scientific research environments: Q&A with Flad's Matt McCord 0 dbarista Wed, 10/02/2024 - 13:54 Laboratories As part of an ongoing series, Matt McCord, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, Associate Principal with Flad Architects, discusses the future of the scientific workplace. Q: How does that impact design? This can be a challenge.