Modelling, collaboration and integration : a case study for the delivery of public buildings

An evolution in the use of digital modelling has occurred in the Queensland Department of Public Works Division of Project Services over the last 20 years from: the initial implementation of computer aided design and documentation (CADD); to experimentation with building information modelling (BIM); to embedding integrated practice (IP); to current steps towards integrated project delivery (IPD) including the active involvement of consultants and contractors in the design/delivery process. This case study is one of three undertaken through the Australian Sustainable Built Environment National Research Centre investigating past R&D investment. The intent of these cases is to inform the development of policy guidelines for future investment in the construction industry in Australia. This research is informing the activities of CIB Task Group 85 R&D Investment and Impact. The uptake of digital modelling by Project Services has been approached through an incremental learning approach. This has been driven by a strong and clear vision with a focus on developing more efficient delivery mechanisms through the use of new technology coupled with process change. Findings reveal an organisational focus on several areas including: (i) strategic decision making including the empowerment of innovation leaders and champions; (ii) the acquisition and exploitation of knowledge; (iii) product and process development (with a focus on efficiency and productivity); (iv) organisational learning; (v) maximising the use of technology; and (vi) supply chain integration. Key elements of this approach include pilot projects, researcher engagement, industry partnerships and leadership.

Approved list of books for rural libraries. Books for rural libraries must be selected from the list approved by the state superintendent of public instruction, in accordance with section 1 of the rural library of 1903.

At head of title: Dept. of libraries, loans, and course of study.

Annual report of the Superintendent of Public Instruction of the State of Wisconsin.

WI docs no.: Ed.1:1862-1882

Department of History, 1894-1954.

Cover title.

Report of statistician.

Report year ends June 30.

General report of the minister of public works on the works under his control.

In 1879 the Dept. of public works was reorganized, and the Dept. of railways and canals was formed, the duties of the former department being divided between them.

A report to the Director of Public Improvements of the City of Columbus, Ohio, on the proper disposal of the sewage of the city, together with plans and estimates of cost. Also upon a project for the sewerage and drainage of that portion of the city lying west of the Scioto river, accompanied by detailed plans and estimates. May 1st, 1898.

Mode of access: Internet.

Annual report of the Department of Education.

Title varies slightly.

Annual report of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, of the State of New-York.

Printer varies.

Annual report of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Latest issue consulted: 50th (July 31, 1903)

Biennial report of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction for the two school years ending ... /

Official biennium ending Nov. 30; "19th" skipped in sequential numbering; none published for 1921/1922?

Baie Verte Canal : report of the chief engineer of public works on the construction of a canal between the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Bay of Fundy.

Published also in French.

Annual report to the Governor of California by the Director of Public Works /

Report year ends June 30.

Statistical survey of public assistance in Indiana.

Mode of access: Internet.

2000 census population for Illinois : counties and incorporated places.

This report provides April 1, 2000 population counts for Illinois, counties and incorporated places, as well as some comparison data from earlier censuses. It also presents data on race and ethnicity, components of growth, historical population trends for the state and its counties. Census 2000 data for this report are from Summary File 1 and were downloaded from the Census Bureau's American FactFinder.