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

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

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

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.