Group Assignment 1 BIM Software Software Application for Quantity Surveying (CSC60603) Miss Lim Tze Shwan Sr. Habizah Sheikh Ilmi Joshua Chua Shu Min (0313572) Cassandra Wong XinYue (0313365) Muhammad Haziq bin Hj. Zariful (0314131) Chan Hui Yong (0313991) Enoch Ang Ee Nok (0318965)
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Group Assignment 1 BIM Software
Software Application for Quantity Surveying
(CSC60603)
Miss Lim Tze Shwan
Sr. Habizah Sheikh Ilmi
Joshua Chua Shu Min (0313572)
Cassandra Wong XinYue (0313365)
Muhammad Haziq bin Hj. Zariful (0314131)
Chan Hui Yong (0313991)
Enoch Ang Ee Nok (0318965)
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control and project activities scheduling. On the other hand, its integration with another
software as discussed previously, On-Screen Takeoff, aids users in the quantity takeoff
process. In addition, a unique feature of CostOS enables users to do taking off on a map
instead of a plan drawing. All of these standout features aforementioned are unique to
Nomitech CostOS, thus greatly improving the software’s competitive edge in the market.
Apart from its standout features, there are other benefits to Nomitech CostOS as well.
The quantity takeoff of a project, be it architecture, structural, mechanical, electrical or others,
can be massively accelerated with high accuracy and efficiency. Users can create Bill of
Quantities directly on your 3D model and see how it is built up while the estimate progresses.
CostOS supports all major designing systems as it works with open standards and will
provide users with the visualization of the model. Working with CostOS and its embedded 3D
technology simplifies and quickens the estimating process. Apart from this, it also provides
5D BIM services for cost estimating and tendering. Finally, it allows design optimization and
quick identification of most appropriate materials and construction methods.
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8.0 PREPERATION/ BRIEFING STAGE
During the preparation stage, the consultant works closely with the client, identifying
client’s requirements and the possible limitations to develop the proposed project. The
consultant would recommend the procurement method of the project after assessing the
possible options. Deciding on the procurement method is an important decision that requires
careful thinking, as it would affect contractual connections, responsibilities and risks towards
the project’s client, consultants and contractors.
8.1 QS JOB SCOPE IN PREPARATION STAGE
In this stage, QS has to prepare feasibility studies, roughly estimating what is
involved in the project, based on the measurement of conceptual or preliminary drawings by
client or architect. Preliminary cost estimates has to be produced as well based on preliminary
drawings With the preliminary cost estimate, the cost plan can be prepared; where the QS
would help the design team stay within the budget using practical solutions. QS also prepare a
budget for the client based on total capital cost expenditure, offering the best and conservative
solutions to ensure affordability of the project and recommend the preferred procurement
method.
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8.2 BENEFITS IN PREPERATION/ BRIEFING STAGE
Building Information Modelling ( BIM ) CAD Measurement Manual Measurement
Assess project feasibility more easily
• BIM is used as a strategic business tool to estimate possible economic incentives.
• It also helps to evaluate building’s performance according to regulations regarding constructability and functionality.
• Surveyors can create a terrain model for higher accuracy of site conditions; which allows project team to review viability of construction and prevent possible problems and overruns.
Better visualization of project through 3D model
• The visualization itself can help contractors and suppliers understand the rough idea of the project, which can help give them a head start to prepare the needed materials.
• Clients who may not understand CAD drawings or are not involved in the construction industry can visualize it better
Eliminates diversions of project team
• All project members obtain the same 3D model, assessing the same requirement, procedure and outcome of the project, which means all members can aim and focus at the same direction of attaining the best result
Better visualization of project than manual measurement
• Manual drawing by hand can cause confusions in the team; different designers may have different style of drawings, whereas CAD measurement does not apply this, as it is electronic.
• Project team members are more used to CAD drawings than manual drawings
• Better presentation to clients & stakeholders, preventing misunderstandings to how the project may look.
• Viewing electronic drawings can alter its size and resolution unlike manual drawing
More accurate estimation through CAD drawing drafts
• QS may have a hard time estimating from manual drafts, being unsure in the dimensions or areas of certain components in the project. With CAD drawing drafts, which even draw to scale, it eliminates this inconvenience.
**The benefits for Manual Measurement are the same for all stages of construction. Cost Effective • Manual measurement is the
cheapest method when compared to the other two measurements as the cost is mainly on the printing of the document whereas BIM and CAD software is costly to purchase due to its convenience to the QS.
No Training Required • Fresh graduate QS are mostly
exposed to manual measurement, as it is a core element for all QS compared to CAD and BIM software. Therefore, firms who are using software have to send fresh graduates for a training programme, which may incur them extra cost in order to for them to be familiarize with the capability of the software.
• Since standard method of measuring is done manually during their tertiary education, hence they are all ready to take on the taking off duties.
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8.3 CONSTRAINTS IN PREPERATION/ BRIEFING STAGE
Building Information Modelling ( BIM ) CAD Measurement Manual Measurement
High investment in cost, time and training
• The cost of the software itself is expensive, new companies may not have enough capital to implement it.
• The need for training, which
incurs cost, can give time constraints to the company’s projects
Not flexible with construction cost variations
• BIM estimates the total expected construction cost by providing the cost-to-complete of a project, however, it does not count price variations that might occur.
• Unforeseeable variations such
as gas prices, delivery delays, wastage or weather that would affect manufacturer’s or contractor’s work
Expense on Software
• While some CAD software such as QCAD or OpenSCAD are free, popular ones such as AutoCAD are high priced for users.
• Additional upgrades, which
could benefit the company even more, incur more cost.
• Large updates would require
the user to adapt and update their skills
Lack of Information Backup
• The software does not have a backup system.
• This would mean users needs
to save their work manually in order to safely back it up.
• CAD Software does not auto
save projects.
Cost Plan
• Cost plan by the QS can advise the client on the budgets or needed changes of the project. However, to create the cost plan, the QS may need to use cost data, a data showing cost per m2 of building components, which has a few considerations such as:
Ø Accuracy of cost data is -/+10%.
Ø Different countries, even different states, have different cost data prices, and they need to be updated every year
Ø Cost data does not consider unforeseeable variations such as weather, preliminary prices or tax
• Some quantity surveyor
experts can estimate based on experience from past projects, this means:
Ø Young quantity surveyors cannot estimate as they lack knowledge and experience
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9.0 DESIGN STAGE
Design stage is the second phase in a construction process, which involves architects
and engineers to work as a team to design and produce drawings of a building proposed by
the client. Not only that, the overall building form, components of the buildings such as the
mechanical and electrical (M&E) services and structural elements, likewise the materials of
the proposed building are taken into consideration to ensure the stability of the structure.
9.1 QS JOB SCOPE IN DESIGN STAGE
QS also play an important part in the design stage as their part normally involves cost
and also design. Normally, QS prepare bills of quantity (BQ) during this stage. However, QS
has an influence to the design because they are able to provide advice based on their
professionals to the client by comparing the cost on the selection of design and materials
proposed by the architect.
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9.2 BENEFITS IN DESIGN STAGE
Building Information Modelling ( BIM ) CAD Measurement Manual Measurement
Better Visualization of Building • Being able to visualize it in
3D helps the players in the industry without design background to picture the complicated designs. Ø Eg. CostX allows users to
view from a 2D dimension to 3D dimension
Selection of Most Appropriate Design and Specifications • The most appropriate design
and equipment are being selected accurately and rapidly through the cost comparison and operational considerations of different design option by using BIM hence it allows QS to come out with a budget that is within the client’s demand.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration • The collaborative BIM tools
enables the players involved to share the same information and data thus it helps to breakdown the communication problem that can lead to conflicts arising between stakeholders. Ø Eg. If there are any
changes in the design, adjustments to the revised drawing can be measured by the QS immediately.
Accelerate and ease the measuring of irregular shape • In manual measurement,
irregular shape always has to be divided into a couple of regular shapes in order for it to get the total area of the surface. In CAD measurement, QS just have to click the boundary of the irregular shape in order for the total area to be quantified.
Overlapping of Drawings • The drawing of the previous
and revised drawing can be overlapped on each other to determine the changes being made therefore, it helps the QS to make the changes without any difficulty of reviewing the previous and revised drawing regularly.
Additional scope of work • With the proficiency of
CAD software, QS consultant firm has the capability to take up more projects in contrast to manual measurement. Thus, it can help the company to generate more profit though the CAD software may be costly.
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9.3 CONSTRAINTS IN DESIGN STAGE
Building Information Modelling ( BIM ) CAD Measurement Manual Measurement
Loose Security of Information • The collaborative BIM tool
has its drawback to the BIM system as well. The reason for this is because there are some firms who would also misuse the access given to the BIM model to widespread decisive information and data of the project to a third party. In this circumstance, responsibility in ensuring and securing the data in the BIM Model has to be shared among QS as well.
Unfamiliarity with BIM • Since BIM has recently been
adopt in Malaysia. Henceforth, there is still deficiency of knowledgeable QS in the implementation BIM software in our construction industry. In this case, time has to be allocated for young QS to be familiarized with it. Additional cost may be invested to train the adoption of BIM.
“Polyline” Tool • There will be only ease of
measurement for QS if the drawing is drawn using “polyline”. This is because CAD software only allows object to be measured in length instead of area of the object without the aid of “polyline” tool. Hence, manual method has to be applied in order to calculate the area of selection.
Changes being made has to be updated manually • During design phase, changes
are frequently made. In this case, QS has to remeasure the adjustments being made and also reupdate the quantities to the BQ that is generated manually. Due to its inconvenient to the user, mistakes are mostly likely to happen while updating the data.
Sketches cannot be measured • Sketches are normally being
made by architects during the design phase. However, the setback of CAD is that sketches cannot be measured. As a result, manual measurement is being used if the company does not utilize BIM.
Re-measuring of work • During this phase, the
design of the proposed building is highly subjected to change in order to satisfy the need of the client. Therefore, QS has to re-measure the items that have been previously measured if there is a drastic change made.
Prone to Human Errors • With the constant changes
that are being made by the architect, QS will still have to update themselves with the cost estimates required by the client within days. Hence, this will cause them to rush and most likely miscalculate items.
Longer Period of Time • By doing manual
measurement means that items have to be scaled, multiplied, divided, added and deducted manually with only the help of typical QS tools such as calculator and scale rule. Therefore, this will require them more time to come out with the Bills of Quantities compared to the other two methods.
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10.0 PRE-CONSTRUCTION STAGE
Pre-Construction is the planning that is done before the project starts has been
identified as the most vital part to deliver the project successfully (Laufer and Tucker 1987;
Douglas 2004). During this stage, the contracts are fulfilled, construction documents are
finalized and the budget and schedule are finalized.
10. 1 QS JOB SCOPE IN DESIGN STAGE
Quantity Surveyor is one of the professionals that are always involved in the pre-
construction stage during construction. What a QS needs to do during this stage is to prepare
bills of quantities and to assist on giving suggestion to choose the suitable contractor for the
project given. Here is a list of job description that QS has to do during the pre-construction
stage.
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10.2 BENEFITS IN PRE-CONSTRUCTION STAGE
Building Information Modelling ( BIM ) CAD Measurement Manual Measurement
Preparation time of tender document is reduced • With the features BIM has
like automatic quantity takeoff and automatic estimation, the time needed to complete the pricing procedure and measurement is shortened.
• Calculating build up rates such as labour cost, plants and materials cost is also reduced because of the feature that BIM offers.
Better Quality • Using BIM, the system
offers quantity surveyors the opportunity to provide better cost estimates based on actual elements.
• Inaccuracies of the quantities will also be removed using BIM.
• This software not only
reduces errors but also improves the quality cost ratio during this stage.
Accuracy in quantities • By using CAD in this stage,
the measurement collected is more accurate as CAD drawings are produced in the actual size.
• Thus, errors of quantities due to usage of wrong scale are not possible.
Data Management • CAD software is used to
manage data of a certain project more effectively. It can be classified as graphic or non-graphic. Graphic refers to drawings of a project and non-graphic refers to data such as quantities and specification and they are grouped and arranged systematically. Ø This enables the
quantity surveyors to refer to the data easily and without much hassle. Using the data stored, cost analysis can be done in this stage. If there is any design that needs to be changed by the architect, the quantity surveyor can immediately change the cost estimates and it can be done in a short period of time.
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10.3 CONSTRAINTS IN PRE-CONSTRUCTION STAGE
Building Information Modeming ( BIM ) CAD Measurement Manual Measurement
Absence of contract requirement and submission requirement • In order to reflect shared
responsibilities in obtaining information and aligning duties, some changes are required under the implementation of BIM.
• Submission of building plans in BIM format or presentation point to some authority is not assured hence the disability of using BIM in this stage.
Diverted legal responsibilities • Although the BIM software
provides many benefits, there are always drawbacks in the industry and one of them is legal concern and practical issue.
• If there are any mistakes caused by BIM, it will be pushed from one party to another because there were no standard guidelines.
• Therefore, it is vital to take
precaution by determining which party that is responsible for the error made using BIM.
Only allow measuring of quantities • The use of this CAD software
is only limited to only measuring quantities. To generate the Bills of Quantities, the quantities have to be transferred manually or exported to another software that can generate quantities.
• Hence, this requirement is troublesome and mistakes are prone to occur during transfer of data.
Does not allow repetition of same object • If there are any repeated
objects in the CAD drawings, the function ‘cut and paste’ must be used to enable the software to automatically measure the numbers of the object.
• If this is not adhered to, the software will not be able to capture and locate the actual number of the same object.
Time consuming • If there are over a hundred
drawings in one construction project, then it will take a very long time for the user to finish the measurement by hand.
• Besides than that, the user
still needs to calculate the elements by hand and writing the BQ. Therefore it is not suitable to use manual measurement in this stage.
Human errors • The amount of elements that
has to be taken into account is in huge numbers. Such as measuring the reinforcement bar, concrete, formwork, or slab, errors are going to happen.
• Other than that, human error will likely to occur if they miss out on an element. This will cause huge implication on the final cost of the project.
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11.0 CONSTRUCTION STAGE
The construction stage commences after the design of the project has been finalized
and approved with a contractor being appointed to undertake the construction of the building.
This normally covers all the works on a site including any specialist tasks which may be
carried out by various subcontractors or equipment suppliers.
11.1 QS JOB SCOPE IN CONSTRUCTION STAGE
Once the construction commences, the quantity surveyor has the responsibility of
providing cash flow data for the client so that they can allocate the necessary finances needed
for various stages of the construction. Also, the quantity surveyor can assess cost effects when
there are changes to the construction project, this can include delays and also variation orders.
Variation order is an alteration to the scope of works in a construction contract in the form of
an addition, substitution or omission from the original scope of works. Besides that, quantity
surveyors can provide a bank with a project report and also help clients by preparing draw
down certificates for money to be loaned.
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11.2 BENEFITS IN CONSTRUCTION STAGE
Building Information Modelling ( BIM ) CAD Measurement Manual Measurement
Project management • Implementation of BIM can
eliminate issues regarding the design of a building, budget control and work performance. It is capable of following up to the actual construction status to the model, also simulating a virtual view of the project. Project management is thus easier by following up project activities, cost and time schedule.
Speed of construction • BIM is capable of identifying
changes, glitches and issues in the drawings for rectification, as well as the detection of design errors using clash detection system. Such features will reduce variation orders.
High accuracy leading to waste reduction • With BIM, quantities extracted
are accurate enough to come up with a more efficient ordering process and minimize waste as well as storage space on-site. On top of that, BIM is able to produce specifications accurately for prefabrication (IBS), hence reducing labour costs, time and wastes.
Improves communication process via clarity • CAD improves communication
processes. This can also be attributed to the easier understanding of the design and measurement. The simplicity and consistency of the output from CAD reduces misinterpretations and uncertainty in reading plans. Since changes are easy on CAD, getting revised and updated plans to the crews are easier. 3D CAD can generate various perspective views of a structure or parts of a structure to provide accurate information about what is to be built, making construction efficient
Standardization procedure • CAD conforms to industry and
company standards, and has standardization of procedures. The interactive CAD systems help in standardization design, drafting and documentation procedures. This eliminates confusions with regards to what procedures are to be followed.
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11.3 CONSTRAINTS IN CONSTRUCTION STAGE
Building Information Modelling ( BIM ) CAD Measurement Manual Measurement
External parameters • BIM does not take into
consideration external factors during construction, so care and effort has to be taken manually. These factors include actual price fluctuations for construction materials, as well as natural disasters amongst others.
Transition from drafting to
modelling • The transition from drafting to
modelling can be challenging, and require skilled personnel with in-depth understanding of the project and the materials used. Such transition will also place an increased level of responsibility on the designer to ensure that all system components are coordinated with other design professionals such as architecture, engineering and quantity surveying services and that site issues are reduced to a minimum.
Standardization procedure • There is also a lack of
standard form, contractual documents and code of practices for BIM. Because of such unstandardized procedures, there might be clashes between parties involved in the project, such as communication breakdown.
Limited measurements • There may be measurement
limitations for CAD. 2D drawings are measured for the unit of measurement that require 2D designs only, while for 3D drawings, additional efforts are required to calculate measurements such as volume.
Operating expenses on site • The use of CAD at
construction sites might conflict company financial management policies. While most companies charge computer assets to project overhead, CAD significantly increases automation expenses. Project managers who aim at keeping their overhead low will balk at the additional expense on the project.
Time consuming • During construction, if
there are any variation orders, the project will be put on hold and might need to incur extension of time as manual recalculation is needed, and this method is very time consuming.
Dimensional restriction • Manual measurement
doesn’t provide the 2D, 3D, 4D or 5D services of software.
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12.0 OTHER STAGES
Based on RIBA plan of work, after the construction phase there is the handover and
close out phase and the final phase, which is in use.
12.1 HANDOVER AND CLOSE OUT
During the handover and close out phase, the project or the building is handover back
to its owner and thus concluding the Building Contract. The main focus of this phase is the
successful handover of the finished building. Not only that, Contract between the client and
the contractor is concluded/ ended with the need of evaluating performance and providing
Feedback for future projects use. The Schedule of services must be aligned with the
procurement and handover Strategies to confirm the task/services/activities that needs carry
out. For example, updating project information. Site Visit is carry out to detect and record
defects. The contractor needs to fix the defect. Then, am Architecture's Contractor will be
issued for the retentions payment. At the end of this stage, a final account is produced and
final certificate is awarded for the completion of the building.
`12.2 IN USE
This stages states the carried out duties of Post-Occupancy Evaluation and also
reviewing Project Performance. Additional activities or services may be required based on the
contract that was concluded and accordance to the Schedule of Services. If required, the
services are provided on an "as-need" basis.
12.3 QS JOB SCOPE IN OTHER STAGE
Quantity Surveyor needs to prepare the summary of the final account draft. Quantity
surveyor need to prepare final account report and submit the final account report on
completion of the defects period.
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11.2 BENEFITS IN OTHER STAGES
Building Information Modelling ( BIM ) CAD Measurement Manual Measurement
Better management of data • The used of Building
Information Modelling (BIM) enable the storage of information of the project, such as M&E works. Therefore, it aids the updates of the building manual, technical guide and health and safety file. It also aid in the record and archive of the cost and schedules impacts for future used.
Ease management and operation • From the date or information
recorded, the owner is able to anticipate and manage the building to reduced the operation and maintenance cost
Data Management • CAD software helps with
organise and manage of the data for the used of project teams and others. It can ease the changes of design during the construction stages and thus final account can be done using the data available
Refer to Page 36 for The Benefits of Manual Measurement.
11.3 CONSTRAINTS IN OTHER STAGE
Building Information Modelling ( BIM ) CAD Measurement Manual Measurement
Coordination between contractor and designers
• BIM needs the contractor involvement in the design stage.
Require skill personal • Improper used of blocks and
layers may leads to error during updating the changes in design.
Quality and accuracy of data • Hard copies need to work out
manually and due to human error, the quality and the accuracy of the data may have error and not up to data. Therefore my updating the information is required.
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13.0 CONCLUSION
Throughout the whole report, we can conclude that Building Information Modeling
(BIM) opens the door of opportunities to our construction industry. Nevertheless, Malaysia is
yet to catch up with other developing countries in the adoption of BIM. Lack of awareness on
the benefits of BIM software or even reluctance to invest cost for training their staffs are the
reason why BIM implementation is slower than anticipated.
In general, it is essential to adopt the usage of BIM from the preparation phase and
ultimately all the way to the construction of the project in order to save in both cost and time.
Not only that, it also assists project stakeholders to visualize and identify several potential
building designs, construction or operational issues besides reducing wastage on site which,
consecutively, shortens the estimating time as well as improves the productivity. As good as it
may seem, there are also barriers of BIM software as well, yet the multitude of benefits of it
has not been stressed on.
To conclude our report, BIM computer software is beneficial due to its:-
• Increase understanding and predictability
• Improve efficiency
• Reduce wastage of materials
• Better quality and value
• Improve integrations and coordination on-site
In conclusion, BIM offers a wide variety of benefits to all parties in the
construction industry provided we utilize it wisely.
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