This document discusses the benefits of using BIM measurement software compared to conventional measurement methods. It provides examples of how BIM measurement can speed up the measurement process, provide more precise measurements to reduce costs from changes and errors, and reduce the amount of labor needed for measurement tasks. Specific benefits highlighted include being able to measure projects 70% faster, detect clashes to prevent rework, and complete measurement of a sample project with one person in 2 days instead of requiring 3 people and 16 days using conventional methods. The document also provides an example calculation of return on investment showing potential cost savings that could be realized from using BIM measurement software on a sample project. It concludes that while BIM has higher initial costs,
This document discusses the benefits of using BIM measurement software compared to conventional measurement methods. It provides examples of how BIM measurement can speed up the measurement process, provide more precise measurements to reduce costs from changes and errors, and reduce the amount of labor needed for measurement tasks. Specific benefits highlighted include being able to measure projects 70% faster, detect clashes to prevent rework, and complete measurement of a sample project with one person in 2 days instead of requiring 3 people and 16 days using conventional methods. The document also provides an example calculation of return on investment showing potential cost savings that could be realized from using BIM measurement software on a sample project. It concludes that while BIM has higher initial costs,
This document discusses the benefits of using BIM measurement software compared to conventional measurement methods. It provides examples of how BIM measurement can speed up the measurement process, provide more precise measurements to reduce costs from changes and errors, and reduce the amount of labor needed for measurement tasks. Specific benefits highlighted include being able to measure projects 70% faster, detect clashes to prevent rework, and complete measurement of a sample project with one person in 2 days instead of requiring 3 people and 16 days using conventional methods. The document also provides an example calculation of return on investment showing potential cost savings that could be realized from using BIM measurement software on a sample project. It concludes that while BIM has higher initial costs,
This document discusses the benefits of using BIM measurement software compared to conventional measurement methods. It provides examples of how BIM measurement can speed up the measurement process, provide more precise measurements to reduce costs from changes and errors, and reduce the amount of labor needed for measurement tasks. Specific benefits highlighted include being able to measure projects 70% faster, detect clashes to prevent rework, and complete measurement of a sample project with one person in 2 days instead of requiring 3 people and 16 days using conventional methods. The document also provides an example calculation of return on investment showing potential cost savings that could be realized from using BIM measurement software on a sample project. It concludes that while BIM has higher initial costs,
Speed in measurement Increases time & focuses on other scopes of work Without reviewing SMM2 guide in measurement for all time Extra time to revise quantity measured to ensure precision High traceability, strong basis in measurement works done Highly visualized allowed ease of superior to review measurement Enable to provide cost comparison on options (2-4 options) of designs with few clicks away, where conventional spent 1-2 weeks time doing so Easily separate/define various works scope between different sub- con/phases by colour/attributes (1 min.) Enable provide cost risk analysis (accidents & exceptions)
Precise measurement Built before build, high visualization. Easy making decision in changing design features. Avoid VO on later stage. High accuracy in earlier cost estimation. Clash (hard/soft) elimination, prevent happen of extra quantity VO/DO/RFI Avoided cost to rectify and reconstruct due to clashes/changes/VO Easement in re-measurement and BQ compilation
Least workman contribution
Automated changes in drawings Conventional: 0.5 day study drawings and identify changes Glodon: 0.5 hours detect, identify and make changes/update to measurement 1 man (Junior/Fresh Grad) + 1 license (Basic) = 3 man power Conventional measurement: 1-rebar & concrete formwork; 1-architectural works; 1-coordination & BQ Glodon measurement: 0.5 day (4 working hours) complete TNB Sub-Station with complete description & cost High visualization, confident with least supervision needs. Conventional: 3 mans work done, 1-2 peers using same time spent in measurement & review Glodon: 1 man (Senior/Trained) work done, 1hr-2hrs supervision from peers or superior
Greater QS roles Timely preparing interim Provide guidance & advice for main-con & sub-con to prepare claims Appropriate filling & documentary High level of collaboration and integration with project team, allowing on- time & real-time project management Systematically coding to items and elements, ease in tracking physical sample BIM/3D Ir Ronan Collins (Intellibuild) claims: Collaborative BIM save 5% project cost BIM only cost 5% within average projects (70% operators; 20% coordination; 10% hard & software). Whereby with BIM Execution Plan in practice, could only cost up to 2.25% (initial cost: 35% operator; 10% hard & software)
Sample Projects/Case Study -01: Hilton Aquarium (US)
BIM cost only 0.2% project cost Avoided unnecessary cost: $564,220 USD Avoided unnecessary time spent: 1143 hrs
Sample Projects/Case Study -02: Perth Children Hospital (AUS)
Not more than 10 RFI in entire project
JKR summation on BIM beneficiaries:
Existing Site Modelling & Analysis - Ease in optimizing site shapes and orientation. Precise measure earthwork and soil condition Architecture & Engineering Analysis - Higher accountability, enabling proportionate high sales plots and areas Sustainability Evaluation - Provide chances to gain GBI/GreenRE ratings & awards 3D Coordination - Avoid clashes in design & claim, enable visualize final built before commencement of works. Minimize changes Phases & Site Planning - 3D project planning & site space utilization. Compile 3D as-built into drawings. Facility Management - Maintenance management, disasters planning, optimizing passive energy.
BIM Return Of Investment (ROI) Calculation (Following figures are sample only) Says, Project Cost: RM 8 million Glodon TAS Cost (Complete Package): RM 20 thousands TAS Cost to project: 0.25% of project cost
Least Workman Contribution:
Assumption: RM 3 thousands an operator per month (22 working days per month, 176 working hours) Automated Change Detection: Saved (RM 102.27-RM17.05) RM85.22/changes Conventional: 3 hours to detect only, 3 hours in measurement and update quantity = 6 hours OR RM102.27 Glodon: 1 hour in identifying, measure and update quantity = 1 hours OR RM17.05 1 Man + 1 license = 3 man power (TNB Sub-Station): Saved (RM2,181.32-RM272.73) RM1,908.59/TNB Sub-Station Conventional: 1-rebar & concrete formwork (5 days); 1-architectural works (3 days); 1-coordination & BQ (8 days) = 16 days OR RM2,181.32 Glodon: 2 days in tidying up from measurement to cost & BQ = 16 hours OR RM272.73 High visualization, confident with least supervision needs: Saved (RM3,409.09- RM178.98) RM3,230.11/TNB Sub-Station Conventional: 3 numbers manpower work done, 2 peers using same time spent in review = 25 days OR RM3,409.09 Glodon: 1 man (Senior/Trained) work done, 2hrs supervision from peers or superior = 7 hours OR RM178.98 Assumed total saving with Glodon implementation: RM85.22+RM1,908.59+RM3,230.11=RM5,223.92 per TNB Sub-Station
Speed in measurement As per project (TNB Sub-Station) above, with Glodon, 3 numbers manpower are able to proceed with 3 different projects simultaneously. In compare to conventional method, 3 numbers manpower are only allow to serve 1 project. Professional use of Glodon software is therefore shown 70% faster in compare to conventional method.
Precise measurement Minimized risk allocation portion (conventional risk factor @ 10% cost per item); decide & amend designs before construction (avoid cost impact in changes on-site); detect clash on varies designs (prevent re-construction); detect clash on claim (avoid duplicating claims)
In short, ROI can be measured via:
Earning/Cost=ROI
Conclusion: BIM is highly initial cost, but also highly potential saving. The implementation of BIM optimize saving and better performance in project and team. Yet, other than saving, high speed BIM measurement also allows team to extend their services to more projects. Overall, the Return Of Investment (ROI) from BIM is positive. It is therefore strongly recommended for the implementation of BIM.
