BIM and Quantity Surveying

Pittard, Steve; Sell, Peter S.

doi:10.4324/9781315677361

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“…Pittard and Sell (2016) argue that the connection between capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operational expenditure (OPEX) is an important consideration in successful BIM projects. BIM can reduce quantity take-offs affecting CAPEX but can also enhance accurate lifecycle cost estimations affecting OPEX; hence, these combined reduce the total expenditure (TOTEX) (Gudgel, 2008;Pittard and Sell, 2016;Pramod Reddy, 2011). Moreover, BIM goes beyond a 2D or 3D CAD application by providing more accurate information, which reduces the risk of making decisions based on assumptions from outdated drawings (Arayici et al, 2012(Arayici et al, , 2011a(Arayici et al, , 2011bArayici and Tah, 2008;Barlish and Sullivan, 2012;Bryde et al, 2013).…”

Section: Cost Efficiencymentioning

confidence: 99%

An overview of benefits and challenges of building information modelling (BIM) adoption in UK residential projects

Γεωργιαδου

2019

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This paper sets out to present a state-of-the-art review of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the UK construction practice. In particular, the aim is to examine the scope, value and practical implications of BIM implementation in residential projects by evaluating practitioners' perspectives working in the Greater London Area (GLA). The paper outlines the general status quo of BIM adoption and maturity in the UK. It then discusses the feasibility of BIM use in residential projects drawing on an online survey and complementary semistructured interviews with building professionals. The cross-comparison between the evidence base and literature review uncovers the specific benefits, challenges and risks to BIM implementation in the house building sector. BIM is an evaluation methodology that helps the management of digital information throughout the project lifecycle. At a conceptual level, a BIM-enabled project offers: quality assurance and on-time delivery; collaboration and communication improvement; visual representation and clash detection; and, whole lifecycle value. The findings, however, suggest that the most frequently reported benefits are related to collaboration and the blend of product (software) and process innovation; whilst, lifecycle thinking and waste reduction are often overlooked. At present, there is widespread awareness on BIM but with a financial barrier to invest in developing digital capabilities, particularly for Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The paper concludes with a critical commentary on the lack of strategic leadership in both the supply and demand side. The role of policy to streamline commercial drivers for whole lifecycle costing in procurement is endorsed in order to drive the change management required to address the short-term mindset of senior management and wider fragmentation of the construction industry, also serving as a research question for further research and development in the field.

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Section: Cost Efficiencymentioning

confidence: 99%

An overview of benefits and challenges of building information modelling (BIM) adoption in UK residential projects

Γεωργιαδου

2019

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“…It is widely understood in the literature that BIM modelling can provide benefits throughout the life cycle of a building. Pittard and Sell (2016) suggested that many FM stakeholders can benefit from BIM. Yoon et al (2009) claimed that BIM can produce and maintain information that is provided in a building project and can be applied to a variety of fields.…”

Section: Bim In Fm and Maintenancementioning

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The conditions data model supporting building information models in facility management

Halmetoja¹

2019

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Purpose This paper aims to describe how building information model (BIM) and big data can be combined in the same interface for providing new value to stakeholders, such as the property owner and user, as well as property service and workplace service companies. The research presents a new concept, which shows how the BIM can be exploited efficiently during maintenance. Design/methodology/approach Initially, existing facility management (FM) processes were investigated to find out how to digitize them and identify bottlenecks. Second, BIM’s data content was explored to identify the information that could be used to streamline FM processes. Third, the potential of the active data measured in the building was evaluated. Finally, research was undertaken to find out how constantly fluctuating information can be combined with BIM objects and what kind of added value that combination could offer. The literature review was used to support the primary contribution. In addition, the research problems were described and the basics of the research were obtained by interviews. The author has interviewed 27 professionals from several stakeholders. Findings The first finding is that the BIM can serve as a platform for building use, various services and management when it has been adequately generated during the planning and construction phases and enriched before being commissioned. The other essential finding is the theory of conditions data model (CDM), which is a technical environment that combines active data with BIM. The most important advantages of BIM in FM are as follows: • Building owner attains better user satisfaction, acquires better quality and smarter services, saves energy, ensures better indoor conditions and improves building profitability. • Service providers can develop and offer new services, speed up operations, save resources and generate more profits. • The occupant gets a better user experience, faster and higher quality services and better indoor conditions. Research limitations/implications The CDM enables to generate for the real estate and construction (RE&C) sector a novel BIM-based ecosystem with standard rules, instead of every individual operator developing his/her own unique solution for BIM use in FM. This will have an impact on the entire RE&C sector’s operating methods and will have significant financial implications in the near future. Application of this research is limited to office buildings where indoor condition measuring is undertaken continuously and where the knowledge of the use cases of spaces is available. In addition, the proper BIM in the Industry Foundation Classes format must exist. The evaluation of the validity of big data is not discussed in this article. Visualization of data and content of user interfaces will be the topic of another article by the author. This article does not deal with intricate technical details, but crucial issues are defined. Originality/value The article presents a unique method for BIM use in FM. The theory of CDM (how to combine active data with BIM) is completely new and a similar solution has not been presented earlier. The theory of the presented method will be the crucial key for BIM use and will lead worldwide commissioning. Currently, the theory is under test in the practical pilot project. The results of the project will be published in the next article.

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“…Over time, this data could also be used to generate a historical database that in turn will be used for briefing, as well as predictive design. At present, the literature suggests a lack of longitudinal studies that focus on monitoring the performance and reliability of systems [71,72]. A major problem that limits the effectiveness of building decision support tools is the difficulty to obtain accurate data from various sources related to a building [73].…”

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Developing a Methodology for Integration of Whole Life Costs into BIM Processes to Assist Design Decision Making

Zanni

Sharpe

Lammers³

et al. 2019

Buildings

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A common barrier to achieving design intent is the absence of comprehensive information about operational performance during design development. This results in uninformed decision-making which impacts on actual building performance, in particular Whole Life Costs (WLC). It is proposed that Building Information Modelling (BIM) has the potential to facilitate a more comprehensive and accurate design approach from the initial stages if the model can utilize reliable and robust cost and performance data from buildings in use. This paper describes the initial findings of a research project that has investigated the integration of WLC estimation into BIM processes. The study focusses specifically on the rapidly emerging Private Rental Sector (PRS) as the build-to-rent market has repeatable tasks and similar workflow patterns, roles and responsibilities, but impacts of WLC can significantly influence the business model. The study adopted a mixed method approach for the development and validation of a structured standardized process for timely WLC estimation through BIM. The research identified a number of barriers. These included varying definitions of WLC calculation methodologies; the availability and standards of data sources, in particular, the misalignment of coding systems for identification and classification of components at various levels of development, proprietary ownership of data, lack of knowledge and skills in team members to produce and/or utilize data sources, and limitations of software. However, the research proposes that these may be addressed by a reverse-engineered systematic process that uses the Integrated DEFinition (IDEF) 3 structured diagramming modelling technique that can be incorporated into a software model and has developed a model for a systematic approach for BIM-enabled WLC assessment based on CE principles which would include access to live data streams from completed buildings. The paper describes this model development which has the potential to enhance BIM lifecycle management through an augmented decision-making approach that is integral to the natural design development process.

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BIM and Quantity Surveying

Cited by 15 publications

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An overview of benefits and challenges of building information modelling (BIM) adoption in UK residential projects

An overview of benefits and challenges of building information modelling (BIM) adoption in UK residential projects

The conditions data model supporting building information models in facility management

Developing a Methodology for Integration of Whole Life Costs into BIM Processes to Assist Design Decision Making

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