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  • Implementing Building Information Modeling for Design and Construction

    Implementing Building Information Modeling for Design and Construction

    Construction processes differs greatly from manufacturing procedures. Labor productivity and performance, project changes and delays, and misinterpretation or misunderstand negatively impact profitability and sustainability. Building Information Modeling (BIM) offers many ways to increase efficiency, however implementation and utilization of this technology remains challenging. Workflow and protocols must transition from traditional 2D documents into 3D, 4D…

  • Promoting Success and Well-Being Through Lean Construction

    Promoting Success and Well-Being Through Lean Construction

    The construction industry has failed to optimize in many ways where manufacturing has excelled. Derivation from traditional design-bid-build through integrated project delivery and the lean project delivery system provides opportunities for needed improvements. Data collection and statistical analysis seek to further refine those methods. The goal remains focused on achieving project sustainability while promoting public…

  • Improving Productivity and Performance in Construction Projects

    Improving Productivity and Performance in Construction Projects

    The profitability of a construction company is greatly affected by the productivity of its labor. Substantial savings in production time and project cost can be facilitated through proper management of resources. Identifying and analyzing a variety of factors is crucial in recognizing areas of improvements. New techniques should be implemented to achieve better performance. Rethinking…

  • Business Plan for an Architect-Led Design/Build Construction Company

    Business Plan for an Architect-Led Design/Build Construction Company

    This document was created as a formal summary of plans to diversify an existing architecture & engineering practice into a new construction & management company. By engaging in cooperative collaboration between owners and contractors on design and construction we intend to reduce construction time and production costs while improving project quality, reducing waste and avoiding…

  • Project and Labor Management in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

    Project and Labor Management in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

    The intent of lean construction is to increase productivity while reducing waste. This requires continuous improvements in means and methods through investment in people, tools and equipment. With changes experienced by the fourth industrial revolution and the rapid growth of urban centers throughout the world, there is a current need to rethink communication through information…