SOFTWARE

APPLICATION
IN QS
TYPES OF SOFTWARE
PROGRAMMES
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 Building Information Modelling (BIM)

INTRODUCTION An intelligent 3D model-based process

that provides insights and tools to plan,
design, construct and manage buildings
and infrastructure efficiently.
 BIM QS REVIT
COSTX
COMPUTER CUBICOST
SOFTWARES BUILDSOFT
REVIT

AUTODESK REVIT is software for BIM. Its

powerful tools let you use the intelligent
model-based process to plan, design,
construct, and manage buildings and
infrastructure
REVIT
Autodesk Revit Architecture Autodesk Revit MEP
(Mechanical, Electrical, and
Plumbing)

Autodesk Revit Structure Autodesk Revit LT

FUNCTIONS OF REVIT

Increase Efficiency - Allow Changes and Design at ease

Virtual Walkthrough - Identify Error and Planning Tools
Flexible - Cloud Function
Construction Coordination - A360 Workflow
Multi-Talented - Range of Capabilities, Greater Error Detection & Risk Mitigation
AutoDesk Exchange Add-in Applications - Constant Updates
LIMITATIONS OF REVIT

Problems on Detection and Viewing - Software Error & Glitches

Auto Change and Deletions
Time Consuming - Rendering and Viewing require time
Large Memory Required - 15 GB and 8GB RAM
COSTX

CostX is a powerful project costing tool

that allows the estimators to utilise the
advanced electronic take-off system.
COSTX

CostX CostX 2D CostX Takeoff

CostX Takeoff 2D CostXL CostX Viewer

FUNCTIONS OF COSTX

Auto-Revisioning - Change & update measurement

Design Package Support - Ability to support BIM exports & other file types
Workbook - Create accurate cost plans, BQ
Paperless Estimating - CostX Viewer Software
Subcontractor Comparison - Subcontractor details
LIMITATIONS OF COSTX

Skilled Estimator Needed - Many features

Price - License renewed yearly, add-ons
Measurement Limitations - Restrictions
CUBICOST

Cubicost provides a more efficient, precise and

convenient exclusive Building Information
Modelling (BIM) integrated solution to
construction industry.
CUBICOST
Cubicost TAS (Cubicost Takeoff Cubicost TRB (Cubicost Takeoff
for Architecture and Structure) for Rebar)

Cubicost TME (Cubicost Takeoff Cubicost TBQ (Cubicost Tender

for Mechanical and Electrical) Series for Bill of Quantities)
FUNCTIONS OF CUBICOST

Quick modelling and BIM-based quantity takeoff

Professional, accurate and easy to check
Various quantity reports
Teamwork high efficiency and productivity
Provide security and traceability
LIMITATIONS OF CUBICOST

Price
Newly introduced in the industry
BUILDSOFT

BUILDSOFT is the estimating software for the building and construction industry. Buildsoft
Global Estimating is the software program for commercial use in the building and
construction industry. It produces Bills of Quantities or detailed Estimates and Cost Plans. Its
primary use is by Commercial building contractors and Quantity Surveyors
FUNCTIONS OF BUILDSOFT
Bills of Quantities
Composite Rates
Tendering Function
Multi-level mark-up function
Job Analysis
Cost Analysis
Measurement- Calculation Sheet
Interim Valuation/Progress Claim
LIMITATIONS OF BUILDSOFT

Old generation software

Tasked being replaced by newer generation software
RECOMMENDATION

Cubicost has the best features as a BIM software.

Recommend this software to improve the QSs workflow in a construction project.

RECOMMENDATION
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Benefits of BIM during Briefing Stage
i.) Feasibility Studies
- Build up data will enable future projects to be procured with a better understanding of outcomes.
- Capability of being fast and accurate evaluation of multiple design options.

ii.) Better Visualization

- View the building in different perspectives and angle so that they are able to reveal problem arises
- Provide the clients a rough idea on the building.

iii.) Easier decision Making Process

- Ease project alternation
- Able to communicate efficiently, improved transparency and collaboration
Constraints of BIM during Briefing Stage

i.) Training is Required

- Ensure they have more understanding and knowledge towards the software so that they are aware of it.
- Constant upgrade of their computer system .

ii.) Initial Cost of BIM Software is Expensive

- Required substantial investment in new technology.
- Some companies may not have enough capital.
- Required higher performing computer hardware so that it is able to operate efficiently.
Benefits of BIM during Design Stage
i.) Better Understanding
- Provide a globalize vision of the particular projects during the design stages.
- Enable client or designer to visualize the building more concretely rather than on plan.

ii.) Saving on Materials

- Reduced the amount and cost of the material needed as compared to the traditional method such as manual
measurement.
- Able to track and monitor the resources and provided information
- Less likely to order surplus material and replenish supplies

iii.) Easier Design Process

- Solve the difficulty for designing complex area such as drainage and other complex architectural works due
to visualisation of the 3D work.
Constraints of BIM during Design Stage
i.) High Labour Costs
- Companies may need to send their worker to attend some courses about the software so that they are
aware of the skills and knowledges.
- The fees is also much more expensive compare to other software.

ii.) Slow Down the Working Speed

- The software sometimes may still clog the computer due the large files.
- The working speed can also be slower for someone who is new to the software.
Benefits of using BIM during Pre-
Construction Stage
i.) Problems can be easily Identified and Solve
- Can automatically identified the problem thus it will be solved immediately thus less time is waste
as a result of less error.
- Reduce the amount of waste material to ensure the project stays on time and within the client
approved budget.

ii.) Easier Measurement method as compared to the Traditional

method

- Helps to produce cost planning, taking off and billing so that BQ can be produced as well as
construction estimating for contractors.
- Length, width and etc can be automatically determined.
Constraints of BIM during
Pre-Construction Stage
i.) Data can be easily Modified
- Architect in charge of the project is unwilling to share the digital data generated from the software because
it can be easily modified or changed by the contractor.
- The only way is to share it through PDF file to the suppliers or contractor to prevent any changes but can
causes scale problem.

ii.) Incompatibility with Partners

- Software is yet to be used universally among all parties.
- Contractors or subcontractors may not able to understand the model generated by the software or open the
model.
Benefits of BIM during Construction
Stage

i.) Having a Secured Worksite

- Helps to secure the worksite which make its easier to developed and set up at all level such as safety,
deadline and quality of the projects.
- Improve the safety of the site by identifying and preventing any risk situation. The site is normally more
clean as compared to the traditional method.

ii.) Faster Speed of Construction

- Able to identify any changes or issues in the drawing by clicking the auto detect button.
- Increase operational efficiency by improving space utilisation.
Constraints of BIM during Construction
Stage
i.) Lacks of Expert
- Limited expert having the knowledge of this software in the field.

ii.) Standardization Procedure and Disruptive

- Disturb the general procurement and construction process when ordering items.
- Lack of contractual documents and code of practice for BIM as it may caused argument
Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
Measurement
Benefits of CAD Measurement during
Briefing Stage
i.) Better Visualization
- Better visualization compared to manual drawings.
- Different style of drawing which make others confuse in understanding the plan. However, CAD drawing
can be easier to understand because its electronic and standardized.

ii.) Database
- A CAD software allows the projects created to be stored centrally in a database. This permits multiple users
to access it either locally or through the internet in order to initiate collaborative designing.
Constraints of CAD Measurement during
Briefing Stage
i.) High Initial Cost
- The initial cost of purchasing computer system and the license of CAD software quite expensive.
- In addition, CAD software required to renew the license annually.

ii.) Training Required

- User required for some training in order to use the software effectively and efficiently.

iii.) Backup System Problem

- CAD software doesnt have a backup system which means it require to backup manually.
Benefits of CAD Measurement during
Design Stage
i.) Accurate Design and Drawing
- CAD is specialized in producing high accuracy 2D and 3D drawing which can rotate with different
orientation and angles.
- User can view the actual building and able to present their ideas using CAD on screen without prototype
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ii.) Flexibility in Drawing Management
- CAD has always allowed users to display, edit and print the details of drawing in separable layers.

iii.) Variety of Drawing Scale and Resolution

- Able to zoom in the drawing to view the detailed part and zoom out to display the overall concept of
drawing
Constraints of CAD Measurement during
Design Stage
i.) Availability of System Updates
- CAD user have to update the software from time to time to have a better software functions.
- The users also need to improve their skills in handling the software

ii.) Loss of Designers

- Fresh graduates of designing courses will fail to get their job as manual drawing is already replaced by
CAD.
Benefits of CAD Measurement during
Pre-construction Stage
i.) Eliminate Parallax error and Interferences
- CAD allows engineers and architect to avoid parallax error by naked eyes, which usually result in wrong
scaling.
- This easier them to draw and design any pattern and drawing without considering any common mistakes
and circumstances.

ii.) All Components Fit as Planned

- CAD also allows the designers to ensure that all required components fit.
- Visualizing components in three-dimensional space can be extremely difficult however the 3D modeling
systems indicate interferences and allow the designer to resolve them before prints are made

iii.) More Accurate Quantities of the Materials

- Quantity surveyor able to calculate more accurate material quantities using AutoCAD Civil 3D
Constraint of CAD Measurement during
Pre-construction Stage
i.) Implication of Real-world Concept
- It is always hard to imply the nature of object into CAD system as CAD system always serve to transform the
idea of designers into geometrical model only
Benefits of CAD Measurement during
Construction Stage
i.) Reduce Misunderstanding
- Designer able to get standardized and high accuracy 2D and 3D drawing using CAD.
- Improves the communication between the project team.

ii.) Reduce Mistakes

- The contractor more understanding the CAD drawing and according the drawing to build the building as
requested.
- It reduces cost and construction time because of unnecessary mistakes made by the contractor during
construction gradually decrease
Constraint of CAD Measurement during
Construction Stage
i.) Extra Expenses on Site
- Using CAD requires a computer system and installed on site.
- Electricity is mandatory for running the computer and software which means the special electricity service
should be supplied to the temporary office on the site.
Manual Measurement
Benefits of Manual Measurement during
Briefing Stage
i.) Cost Effective
- BIM and CAD measurement need to be purchased at a high price for the license software
- Manual measurement would be on the printing cost

ii.) Less Training Required

- BIM and CAD measurement required trained skill to use them professionally
- Firms need to spend extra expenses for training session
- Manual measurement already been taught
Constraint of Manual Measurement
during Briefing Stage
i.) Cost Plan
- QS needs to advise the client on the budgets and variations of the project
- Experienced QS been in the industry for years
- Fresh graduates QS who are lack of real life experiences might not be able to create a proper cost plan
Constraints of Manual Measurement
during Design Stage
i.) Human Error
- Variations might happen , due to the requirement of client
- Changes in the taking-off and measurement accordingly
- Cause human errors (miscalculating), only given a short time of period to revised the documents

ii.) Time Consuming

- Scale rule and calculator
- Cause a lengthy time frame
- Man power has certain human and time limits compared to programmed software
Benefits of Manual Measurement during
Pre- Construction Stage
i.) Safer Way
- No obstruction like power failure
- Written on paper

ii.) Create Clearer Image

- Clearer image on the project itself while doing the taking off
- Users would be more familiar to the projects even the smallest detail of it
Constraints of Manual Measurement
during Pre-Construction Stage
i.) Human Errors
- More complex and complicated component with plenty of detailed drawings
- Number of elements to be taken off would be large
- Some elements might be missed out cause differences in the final cost of the project
- Manual measurement is not recommended in this stage

ii.) Time Consuming

- Calculate over hundreds of drawings, a whale of time needed
- Own limitation , longer period for a huge project
- Method is suitable for small project
Benefits of Manual Measurement during
Construction Stage
i.) Safer and Secured
- Reduce the risk of information loss as computer system might go haywire or files might not be saved
properly
- Manual measurement is more secured as all are hand written
Constraints of Manual Measurement
during Construction Stage
i.) Accuracy of Data
- Software could identify errors easily compared to manual measurement
- Programmed system in the software can produce accurate data for the final cost

ii.) Dimensional Restriction

- Could not produce 3D, 4D and 5D services

iii.) Time Consuming

- Variations occur, changes must be made
- Manual measurement consumed a lot time
- Indirectly incur extension of time
Benefits of Manual Measurement during
Post-Construction Stage
i.) Ease to Obtain Information
- The Operation and Maintenance manual are kept properly with care and can be accessible to users

ii.) Straightforward Information

- The information given are straightforward and can assist user that has knowledge in buildings
- In hard copy, user does not need to master any software in order to locate and extract the specific
information needed
Constraints of Manual Measurement
during Post-Construction Stage
i.) Time needed after Commissioning
- Significant time is needed to collect and validate data needed to form the Manual
- As the information often consists of 2D Drawings and PDF documents

ii.) Limited Information

- A hardcopy manual does not provide some crucial information for the Facility Maintenance team that
extends beyond the 2D drawings such as maintenance planning and space planning
CONCLUSION
In this day and age, we believe
that choosing a measurement
software is very important to
companies and projects.
THANK YOU!