e-Builder Construction Management Podcasts

BIM for Construction Owners - Part 2 of 2

jantevy@e-builder.net (Jonathan Antevy) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:47:00 -0400

How Can Owners Gain Value from BIM and Reduce Their Risk?

In this podcast, we provide insights on the questions “How can Owners gain value from BIM and reduce their risk?” and offer advice to Owners just getting started with BIM

As part of the narrative, Sam Neider provides two examples on a 1.2 million sq. ft. project where he has been engaged to provide BIM integration services. In this example, the owner was new to BIM and brought Sam on board in the middle of DDs. One of the key concepts discussed is the use of tools that supported both the process and the existing team.

Sam will also share how a “design-coordination-assist” strategy was used to help the owner gain the most value from the BIM process.

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BIM for Construction Owners - Part 1 of 2

jantevy@e-builder.net (Jonathan Antevy) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:45:00 -0400

Understanding BIM to Minimize Risk and Maximize Benefits for the Project Owner

Building Information Modeling promises a broad range of benefits to facility owners managing complex projects. However, it also presents owners with new risks that could potentially nullify the benefits, or even hurt the project, if not addressed.

This podcast series (2) will provide insights into some of the concepts that owners need to understand before pursuing BIM on their projects, and things to consider when selecting a team to support this process.

Some of the key takeaways include:

Understanding the new risks that BIM presents to owners
Understanding the real benefits of BIM
How does BIM potentially increase an owner's risk?
How can owners gain the value from BIM and use it to reduce their risk?
Suggestions for Owners just getting started with BIM

Enabling Cost Controls for the Largest Public Works Project in the History of Minnesota - Part 2

jantevy@e-builder.net (Jonathan Antevy) — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:16:00 -0400

Part 2 of 2 in this series, this podcast talks how the Metcouncil has enabled efficient and effective cost controls to have more control over contingency, change orders, project reporting, and audits.

Enabling Cost Controls for the Largest Public Works Project in the History of Minnesota

jantevy@e-builder.net (Jonathan Antevy) — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:13:00 -0400

This podcast will focus on the Metropolitan Council’s approach to Project Controls in the delivery of the Central Corridor Light Rail Transit (CCLRT) project. The CCLRT project is an 11-mile corridor currently under construction with revenue service planned for 2014. We will explore best practices, strategies and lessons learned in establishing the Project Controls organization, developing systematic business processes, and employing technology to manage and mitigate risks.

The Project Controls unit, a seamless integration of agency and AECOM staff, was established early in the project. Key aspects of the Project Controls unit will be explored, including: organizational structure, resources, skill sets and responsibilities.

Change is inevitable; however, managing change through effective business processes has kept the CCLRT project on time and on budget. The Central Corridor Project Office (CCPO) established an initial baseline definition to measure changes against. As the project advanced, the baseline definition was refined through the evaluation of design alternatives and resolution of technical issues. Configuration management will be discussed as an effective means of controlling project scope creep.

The CCPO leveraged technology from e-Builder to support the Project Controls unit. In addition to scheduling and estimating software, the CCPO implemented e-Builder, a web-based capital project management system, to support collaboration and streamline business processes. The paper will review CCPO’s early challenges, successes after implementation and lessons learned.

Enabling Effective Cost Controls - 2 of 2

jantevy@e-builder.net (Jonathan Antevy) — Mon, 5 Dec 2011 15:40:00 -0500

Part 2 of 2 - This podcast focuses on cost controls and features a discussion with Mr. John Kavouris, Director of Construction at Columbia College Chicago. During the presentation Mr. Kavouris speaks about the challenges involved in managing construction of new facilities and renovations of historic buildings at the college.

Enabling Efficient Capital Project Cost Controls - Part 1 of 2

jantevy@e-builder.net (Jonathan Antevy) — Mon, 5 Dec 2011 15:39:00 -0500

Part 1 of 2, this podcast focuses on cost controls through a discussion with Mr. John Kavouris, Director of Construction at Columbia College Chicago. During the presentation Mr. Kavouris speaks about the challenges involved in managing construction of new facilities and renovations of historic buildings at the college.

The Impact of Today's Economic Trends on Tomorrow's Project Forecasting - Part 4

jantevy@e-builder.net (Jonathan Antevy) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:33:00 -0500

Part 4 of 4. In this podcast, the last in this series, we answer the questions:

How much impact can local and regional capabilities for labor skills, manpower and material availability have on project budget forecasting?
How do you understand local and regional capabilities better for labor skills, manpower and material availability?
Is there really a China effect on material costs? Please explain the impact of global demand on the US.

The Impact of Today's Economic Trends on Tomorrow's Project Forecasting - Part 3

jantevy@e-builder.net (Jonathan Antevy) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:32:00 -0500

Part 3 of 4 in this series, addressing the questions:

How does the current ecomonic environment affect forecasting?
Why would you use a third party estimator to work alongside a construction manager through pre-construction?
Are there steps that can be taken now to avoid price fluxuations in the future?

The Impact of Today's Economic Trends on Tomorrow's Project Forecasting - Part 2

jantevy@e-builder.net (Jonathan Antevy) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:31:00 -0500

Part 2 of 4 - Podcast on how today's economic trends will have an impact on future capital construction projects.

The Impact of Today's Economic Trends on Tomorrow's Capital Projects - Part 1

jantevy@e-builder.net (Jonathan Antevy) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:29:00 -0500

This podcast series (4) Patrick Duke, Sr. Vice President with the KLMK Group, and James Vermeulen, Principal with Vermeulens Cost Consultants, share their insights on the Impact of Today’s Trends on Tomorrow’s Project Forecasting, to provide owners and other involved in the delivery of capital projects with information that can help them understand how economic indicators are impacting construction pricing. They will also talk about how the current economic environment affects capital project forecasting.

Overview of 3D 4D Modeling and Its Use in Construction

jantevy@e-builder.net (Jonathan Antevy) — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:04:00 -0400

This podcast provides an introduction to 3D and 4D modeling, and identifies practical uses of this emerging project delivery method to streamline project schedules and reduce costs. It will provide insights into why the value of 4-D extends far beyond the planning stage of a project into construction, troubleshooting and even claim presentation through the use of custom animation to be able to investigate specific construction sequences, highlight design conflicts, and analyze an as-planned v. as-built schedule comparison in real time.

Contingency Management Best Practices - 1 of 4

jantevy@e-builder.net (Jonathan Antevy) — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:09:00 -0400

This podcast is one in a series of four where Mr. Joel King, Senior Director of Campus Project Management at the University of California San Diego, discusses his approach to managing capital project contingency. Joel talks about their project delivery method and how this impacts their use of contingency, as well as the requirements set forth by the State of California that also impact levels of contingency.

Construction Management Software for Owners

jantevy@e-builder.net (Jonathan Antevy) — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 09:32:00 -0400

In this podcast, part of our ongoing series on best practices around construction contingency management, Joel King with the University of California San Diego talks about the need to use project management software to enhance financial cost controls for capital projects.

UT Southwestern Medical Center Maximizing the Benefits of BIM

jantevy@e-builder.net (Jonathan Antevy) — Tue, 10 May 2011 11:31:00 -0400

This podcast highlights the BIM strategy developed for UTSW to address typical construction problems and avoid costly overruns and schedule delays on an $800 million fast-track project.

Enabling an Integrated Project Delivery Approach - Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

jantevy@e-builder.net (Jonathan Antevy) — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:52:00 -0400

In this podcast, Mr. Bob Cull, Executive Project Director for the Advanced Health Sciences Pavillion at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, discusses the approach that has enabled him to enable a more collaborative environment where all parties, including design firm HOK and contractor Hathaway-Dinwiddie, work efficiently to achieve a greater degree of success. This approach builds on the concept of integrated project delivery without requiring the use of an IPD contract.

Construction Management Software Insights: Bermuda Hospitals Board Joins Growing Family of Healthcare Systems Using e-Builder

jantevy@e-builder.net (Jonathan Antevy) — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:33:00 -0500

Construction Management Software Insights: Bermuda Hospitals Board Joins Growing Family of Healthcare Systems Using e-Builder

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Capital Project Planning

jantevy@e-builder.net (Jonathan Antevy) — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:59:00 -0500

This podcasts, sponsored by e-Builder and the KLMK Group, talks about the challenges that facility owners need to be weary of when launching a capital program, as well as some of the pitfalls to avoid that will eliminate potential cost overruns, delays, or changes to scope

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) with Chuck Thomsen

jantevy@e-builder.net (Jonathan Antevy) — Wed, 8 Sep 2010 17:35:00 -0400

This podcast, part of e-Builder's Knowledge Sharing Initiative, provides insights into Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) concepts, benefits, and applications. The speaker, Chuck Thomsen, has over 35 years of experience in the AEC industry, has published several articles and books through the Construction Management Association of America, and is a recognized thought leader on the topic.

Capital Project Reporting Challenges

jantevy@e-builder.net (Jonathan Antevy) — Wed, 8 Sep 2010 17:25:00 -0400

This podcast focuses on the challenges of enabling an efficient reporting process that provides capital project owners with visibility into key performance indicators.

Construction Risk Management for Capital Projects

jantevy@e-builder.net (Jonathan Antevy) — Wed, 8 Sep 2010 17:24:00 -0400

This podcast features Mr. Guillermo Ramos, Director of CIP at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. In this interview Mr. Ramos talks about the risks of managing the change process in construction using Excel, and some of the benefits achieved by using an integrated project management system.

Capital Project Cost Forecasting with Kip Edwards

jantevy@e-builder.net (Jonathan Antevy) — Wed, 8 Sep 2010 16:50:00 -0400

In this podcast, Kip Edwards, VP Design and Construction at Banner Health, shares his expertise on the topic of capital project cost forecasting, and shares some quantifiable benefits achieved through an efficient process.