Taylor's University[CSC 60603]

Lee Kim Thiam 0310710Liew Yong Sheng 0315108Ho Fung Cheang 0321793Wong Geng Sen 0321690Muhd. Hasif b. Alias 0316413

PART A

The software currently could not add in slides to an existing presentation.

Automatically creates folder for user based off of things unknown to use.

Do not allow reorganization of results.

Its ability to flexibly change rulesets in the Ruleset Manager

Automated Analysis and Checking

Presentation and Communication

Information Take-off and Reporting

Bim interoperabilityWork with data in multiple formats, including IFC4

Revit ServerCollaborate on shared models across a WAN within office without worrying information being interrupted.

Construction coordinationCloud-connected office-to-field workflows using A360, a Cloud-based collaboration service.

Autodesk Exchange add-in applicationsExtend Revit functionality and constantly getting updates, allowing user to stick to one software for all.

Big system requirement (over 15GB space)

A fussy program even for experienced worker(take times and patiences)

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More flexible Annotation Tags & Modernized text layout and editingCreate a tag with a calculation (easier to find) and additional editing tools for increased control.

Top range product of Exactal

BIM software

Powerful project costing tool

Complete Estimating Solution

Advanced on-screen electronic measurement system

One of the most common construction software

2D take off Supports various drawing file formats (PDF, SWG, DWF, DGN..) On-screen measurement

3D take off Visualise their measurement in 3D Better understand of drawing Accurate estimate quantities Clearer section and part detail

Workbooks Powerful spreadsheet based workbooks live-linked to the drawings BQ, Estimation Better control of all data information Sub-contractor comparison workbooks

Auto-Revisioning Compares drawings and highlights the changes. Identify revisions and update quantities.

Subcontractor Comparison workbook Compare the subcontractors information. Live link report and quotation detail.

Network Capability Multiple users work on the same project at once.

Initial setup cost Pay for software and installation. High spec computer. Training needed.

Rebar detection Main reinforcement bar could not be detected. Extra measurement need.

Projection of windows Illustrated at the bottom of the wall in 3D view. Cannot detect the actual high of windows. Fluctuated windows cost.

Allows users to visualize the building even before the construction has begun. The software also provides users to share updated information to each department at ease should there be any changes on the project. It provides the ability for users to measure directly from drawing models be it in 2D, 3D or BIM format.

It is also able to integrate with cost planning, taking-off and billing designed for cost consultants as well as contractors.

Measurement Measures DWG, DWF and DWFx files. Measures from IFC. Allows drag and drop of measurements. Image formats supported (bmp, gif, jpg, tif) Measurements collection.

Multi-file supportMeasures Raster format image files.Measures from PDFs as image files.Uses object snaps for accuracy.Enables entity measurements for model files.Measures collections.

Auto-SchedulingEnables grouping of like items.Measures schedules of like items.Handles multiple schedules.Measurements can be dragged from schedules.Multi-level sortation.

Slicing Allows slicing of 3D model with up to 3 planes. Uses surface of an object to define slice plane. Slice planes can be rotated. Measurements can be taken on the slice plane. Includes auto-slicing on X, Y and Z planes.

Training is Needed

Team Communication

Expensive Initial Cost

PART B

BIM CAD

MAN

Round 1

Earlieststageinconstruction,whereconsultantworkcloselytoclient.Feasibilitystudies,roughlyestimatetheworkandcostoftheprojectSuggestprocurementsystem.Estimatebudgetfortheclientandrecommendation.

3Dmodelvisualize+Constructa3Dmodelthatrepresentstheiridea+Betterunderstandingofthebuilding+PreparationandforecastchallengesCaptureReality+Siteconditioninformationcompiledandsharedinamodel+UnderstandthesiteconditionsandforecasttheproblemInitialCost-CostofBIMQScomputersoftware-Requiredcertainrangeofcomputerspec-Professionaltraining

Bettervisualizationthanmanualmeasurement+Noconfusionondrawingstyle+Fadedondrawingandunclearsection+Alterthesizeandresolutionofthedrawing InitialCost-Costforcomputersoftware-Requiredcertainrangeofcomputerspec-Professionaltraining

Costeffective+Cheapestmethodcomparedtotheothers+Noextracostforsoftwareandinstallation+CostmainlyfromprintingdrawingsanddimensionsNotrainingneeded+Quantitysurveyorhavealreadyexposedtomanualmeasurement+NoneedforextratrainingMoretimeconsuming-Humanmanuallymeasuring-Calculationmistakes,humanerrors-Moremanpower

Round 2

+Captureexistingconditionofthesitesothattheteamwillhaveagoodideaonhowtheyshoulddesignthebuilding.+Reducewastageofdrawingpaperssincedesignscanbeeasilyedited.+Abletostimulateandvisualizethingssuchassunlightorwinddirectionsorseasonalweathers.+Clashesofelectricalcircuitcanbedetectedearlyinthebeamsorslabsthus,avoidingconflict.-SomepeoplemaynotunderstandtheBIMsoftware.-Usersmaybegettingwronginformationduetodifferentformatindoingthesoftware.

+Costlymistakesindesignorproductioncanbeavoided.+Documentationcanbeprintedinvariousformsformultipleusers.+Easeofdocumentreproductionandcloning+Visualizationofcomplextechnicalelements+Clarityofdocumentation.+Easiertoapplynewideas. -Requirestrainingtobeknowledgeableinthesoftware-Somepeoplemaynotunderstandthesoftware-Usersmaybegettingwronginformationduetodifferent-formatindoingthesoftware

+Doesnotrequiretheusertobecomputerliterated.+Workcanstillbedonewhenthereisshortornoelectricitysupply+Seniorshareholdersmayfinditeasiertounderstandastheyneednottogetusedtounderstandingitunlikesoftwareprogrammes.-Timeconsumingtocompleteproject.-Workdonemaynotbeneatlyorganized.-Difficulttoshareupdatedinformationtootherdepartmentoftheproject.

Round 3

Constructaccordinglytoschedule,budgetandaswellfindingtherightpersontogetthejobdone.BillsofQuantitiesaswellassuggestingthebestcontractorfortheprojectprovidedtotheclienttoensureintegrityandefficiencyforthejob

Production Time

Quality

Contract Requirement

Legal Responsibility

Configuration of automation -

Accuracy -

Data Management -

Limitation of Usage

Flexibility in workflow -

Production Time

Errors

Round 4

Attend site meetings

Manage contract variations

Handle disputes

Prepare final account

Prepare Cash flow statement

Prepare interim payment

Ensure cost within budget

Prepare subcon schedule

Efficiency towards Variations + identify changes/errors and make amendment in one click.

Accuracy towards Resources + extract quantity specifically and in proper order reducing waste.

Great project facilitator + follow up project activites, cost and time schedule and provide overall visualization.

Expensive in everyway - Need training, tedious program - initial and monthly subscription - computer spec requirement

Clarity of Output + reducing misinterpretation and uncertainty in reading plan.

Accurate measurement + the drawings measured are in actual size

Affordability of Software - individually priced and expensive. - operator must update his skills along the release of CAD software update. Function limitation - Limit to measuring quantities only.

CostEffective+Notrainingrequiredasstudentarealreadyfamiliarizedwithmanualworks.+Noextracostformachineryorsoftwareexceptforprintingthepaperformatforinputs.Slowerprogress-Workingprogressisslow,withadditionofdelayduetochangesanderror,andalsotheneedforcheckingandamendment.-Timeconsumingbecauseoftheabsentof3D,4D,5Dsystemcapability.Outputaccuracy-costdatacanonlyaccepterrorabout≧10%(meaningmeasurementmustbecorrect,whichishardandtediousworkformanual)-costdatapriceconstantlychanging,thustheinputmustbeconstantlyupdated.

Round 5

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Preparesthesummaryoffinalaccountreport. Reportmustbesubmittedoncompletionofdefectsperiod. Aftertheconstructionphase,thehandoverandcloseoutphaseoccurs. Finalphaseoccursafterthat,whichisknownasInUse,inaccordancetotheRIBAplanofwork.

Phaseincludesthehandingoveroftheprojectorbuildingtoitsrightfulclient. Contractbetweencontractorandclientends. Performanceevaluationandfeedbackismadeforuseinfutureprojects. Finalaccountwillbeproducedandacertificateofcompletionisawarded.

PhaseincludesstatingthedutiescarriedoutwithinPost-OccupancyEvaluations.Usedforoperationofthebuilding.

EfficientDataManagement+Abletomanagealotofdata.+Assistsusersinupdatingthebuildingmanual.+Willstillbestoredevenaftercompletionofprojectforfuturereferencesandimprovementofcurrentbuilding.Easiermanagementandoperation+Recordsandarchivescostsandschedulesforfuturesimilarprojects.+Easiertomanageandanticipatefutureprojectswithoutimplementingmorecost. -Coordinationbetweencontractoranddesignerisneeded.-Requiresalotofinvolvementbetweencontractoranddesignerfromdesignstagedefectperiod.

DataManagement+Managesdataeasilywithouttheworryofcomputersystemrequirements.+Changesindesignduringtheconstructionstageuptothefinalaccountcanbeeasilybroughtforward. -Requiresskilledpersonnel.-Workerswithlowknowledgemaynotknowtheproperuseofblocksandmayleadtoerrorinupdateofdesignandfinalaccount.

Cost Effectiveness + Cheapest method to uphold. + BIM and CAD require purchase of software.

Low Training Requirements + Graduates start off with skills in manual measurement. + Less time spent for training.

Lowerqualityandaccuracyofdata.Existenceofhumanerror.Cansometimesmissoutimportantfactorsinfinalaccount.

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