{"id":2817,"date":"2023-04-04T14:25:10","date_gmt":"2023-04-04T13:25:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thecadroom.com\/?p=2817"},"modified":"2023-04-04T14:25:26","modified_gmt":"2023-04-04T13:25:26","slug":"how-can-a-quantity-surveyor-use-bim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thecadroom.com\/blog\/how-can-a-quantity-surveyor-use-bim\/","title":{"rendered":"How can a Quantity Surveyor use BIM?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"contentsContainer\" class=\"style-scope qowt-page\">\n<div id=\"contents\" class=\"style-scope qowt-page\">\n<p id=\"E216\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-1\"><span id=\"E217\">According to the National Building Specification (NBS),<\/span><span id=\"E218\"> <\/span><a id=\"E219\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenbs.com\/knowledge\/what-is-building-information-modelling-bim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E220\">Buildin<\/span><span id=\"E221\">g<\/span><span id=\"E222\"> Information Modelling<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E223\"> (BIM) is &#8220;a process for creating and managing information on a construction project throughout its whole life cycle.&#8221; BIM is vital f<\/span><span id=\"E224\">or the construction industry as it gives a holistic view of every project. It enables the design, construction and engineering teams to collaborate and create better outcomes. <\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E226\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-1\"><span id=\"E227\">Quantity Surveyors also have a vital role in construction projects, as they <\/span><span id=\"E229\">a<\/span><span id=\"E230\">re in charge of<\/span><span id=\"E232\"> estimating and controlling the costs. They also ensure that the finished building meets both legal and quality standards. <\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E234\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-2\"><strong><span id=\"E235\">Ways in which<\/span><span id=\"E236\"> Quantity Surveyors can use BIM<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"E237\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-1\"><span id=\"E238\">The main ways in which Quantity Surveyors can use BIM as part of their role inclu<\/span><span id=\"E239\">de:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E240\" class=\"qowt-li-0_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-3\"><span id=\"E241\">Automatic creation of quantity <\/span><span id=\"E243\">takeoff<\/span><span id=\"E245\"> using BIM software as it has <\/span><span id=\"E246\">built-in <\/span><span id=\"E247\">intelligence about each building elemen<\/span><span id=\"E248\">t<\/span><span id=\"E249\">. It will also automatically update if any changes occur in the design process throughout the <\/span><span id=\"E250\">lifecycle of the building.<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"E252\" class=\"qowt-li-0_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-3\"><span id=\"E253\">Creating 3D mo<\/span><span id=\"E254\">dels to visualise and understand the project more efficiently.<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"E255\" class=\"qowt-li-0_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-3\"><span id=\"E256\">Conducting clash detection to identify and resolve design issues before the first brick is laid.<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"E257\" class=\"qowt-li-0_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-3\"><span id=\"E258\">Managing project costs through BIM allows relevant cost and quantity information to be uploaded <\/span><span id=\"E259\">to the building model and updated simultaneously as any design changes are made.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"E261\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-2\"><strong><span id=\"E262\">The benefits of using BIM for Quantity Surveyors<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"E263\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-1\"><span id=\"E264\">BIM offers many <\/span><a id=\"E265\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thecadroom.com\/what-role-do-surveyors-have-to-play-in-bim-transformation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E266\">bene<\/span><span id=\"E267\">fits to the construction industry<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E268\"> as a whole, but the ones that are specific to Quantity Surveyors include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E269\" class=\"qowt-li-1_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-3\"><span id=\"E270\">Increased accuracy in quantity <\/span><span id=\"E272\">takeoffs<\/span><span id=\"E274\">. Correct cost estimation is crucial to the success of any construction project, and the direct<\/span><span id=\"E275\"> quantity extraction features of BIM mean quantities and cost estimation will be way more accurate. <\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"E276\" class=\"qowt-li-1_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-3\"><span id=\"E277\">Enhanced communication and collaboration with project stakeholders. As a shared 3D model of the project is created as part of the BIM process, not only do <\/span><span id=\"E278\">all stakeholders understand the intent of the design more clearly, but the actual project itself should stay aligned with the project<\/span><span id=\"E279\"> owner&#8217;s original intentions. <\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"E280\" class=\"qowt-li-1_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-3\"><span id=\"E281\">Better visualisation and understanding of the project due to the 3D model being created as<\/span><span id=\"E282\"> a virtual representation of the end building. This allows designers, clients and everyone involved in the construction of the building to see the entire project scope in one place, allowing them to more easily visualise the project&#8217;s progress and identify<\/span><span id=\"E283\"> any potential delays. <\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"E284\" class=\"qowt-li-1_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-3\"><span id=\"E285\">Improved project cost management,<\/span><span id=\"E286\"> thanks to close collaboration and communication between all project team members. <\/span><span id=\"E287\">The BIM process also allows for more accurate <\/span>estimating and forecasting of project costs, helping to ensure budget<span id=\"E288\">s are not exceeded.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"contentsContainer\" class=\"style-scope qowt-page\">\n<div id=\"contents\" class=\"style-scope qowt-page\">\n<p id=\"E290\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-2\"><strong><span id=\"E291\">Challenges in using BIM for Quantity Surveying<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"E292\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-1\"><span id=\"E293\">There are some <\/span><a id=\"E294\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thecadroom.com\/bim-for-quantity-surveyors-a-blessing-or-a-curse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E295\">challenges associated with using BIM <\/span><\/a><span id=\"E296\">for Quantity Surveying, and these inclu<\/span><span id=\"E297\">de the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E298\" class=\"qowt-li-2_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-3\"><span id=\"E299\">Technical challenges in adopting BIM.<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"E300\" class=\"qowt-li-2_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-3\"><span id=\"E301\">Human factors such as resistance to change. Most construction workers are used to working with specific processes and tools, and they can be fearful of change. They may also need more management suppor<\/span><span id=\"E302\">t and more time to learn the new software. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span id=\"E305\">In summary, Quantity Surveyors can use BIM to enhance their role in construction projects, including automatic creation of quantity <\/span><span id=\"E307\">takeoff<\/span><span id=\"E309\">, 3D modelling, clash detection, and project cost management. To find out more about how you can adopt BIM for better<\/span><span id=\"E310\"> project outcomes, please get in touch with The CAD Room on<\/span><span id=\"E311\"> 0161 427 0348 or email us at office@thecadroom.com<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E312\" class=\"x-scope qowt-word-para-3\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to the National Building Specification (NBS), Building Information Modelling (BIM) is &#8220;a process for creating and managing information on a construction project throughout its whole life cycle.&#8221; BIM is vital for the construction industry as it gives a holistic view of every project. It enables the design, construction and engineering teams to collaborate and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":2122,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How can a Quantity Surveyor use BIM? | The CAD Room<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn about how Quantity Surveyors can benefit from Building Information Modelling (BIM) with our expert guide.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thecadroom.com\/blog\/how-can-a-quantity-surveyor-use-bim\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How can a Quantity Surveyor use BIM? 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