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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. This enables teams to recover margins when rework is reduced and improve the quality of construction models — all before breaking ground. Perform 2D/3D takeoffs & BIM coordination in a single software solution.

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Construction Cost Model

Job Order Contracting

Oddly, few real property owners create a detailed construction cost model for their renovation, repair, maintenance, or new build projects. This is a primary factor causing the high level of waste and dissatisfaction associated with life-cycle management of the built environment. WHAT IS A MODEL? COMMON DATA ENVIRONMENT.

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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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The Digital Builder's Guide to Preconstruction Collaboration

Construction Business Owner

During the preconstruction phase, teams often operate independently, only collaborating or sharing information when absolutely necessary. Challenges With Traditional Delivery Models. Delivery models. Traditional delivery models just don’t encourage teams to work together from the get-go.

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Construction Cost Knowledge Management

Job Order Contracting

Information must be presented in plain English, using industry standard terms and definitions, and organized in a standard data format (CSI Masterformat). The use of national average cost databases and/or location factors, or parametric cost models are insufficient. has proven relatively fruitless.

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FACT CHECK: LEAN Construction and BIM are not the same

Job Order Contracting

BIM , Building Information Modeling, is the digitalization and 3D rendering of buildings or other forms of physical infrastructure.

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Essential BIM Terminology

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Often just considered 3D design, building information modeling (BIM) also acts as a collaborative work platform. Data and documents are shared via a common data environment. Level 2 : Working at Level 2 BIM, the goal is better collaboration and higher accuracy of information. Asset Information Model (AIM).

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