� Quantity Surveying and Estimating has been

part of the construction process for millennia.

Traditionally paper based and labour � Traditionally paper based and labour

intensive.

� The evolution of CAD.

� Technology – Spreadsheets, digitisers and

scale rulers.

BIM is the creation and use of coordinated, consistent, computable information

about a building project in design that yields reliable digital representations of the

building — representations used for design decision-making, production of high-

quality construction documents, performance predictions, cost-estimating and

construction planning, and, eventually, for managing and operating the facility.

BUILDING

INFORMATION

MODELING

ARCHITECTS

STRUCTURAL

ENGINEERSMEP SYSTEMS

ENGINEERS

BUILDERS

OWNERS

QUANTITY

SURVEYORS

& ESTIMATORS

IS NOT

� process software

� sharing double handling

� digital paper-based

BUILDING

INFORMATION

MODELING

ARCHITECTS

STRUCTURAL

ENGINEERSMEP SYSTEMS

ENGINEERS

BUILDERS

OWNERS

QUANTITY

SURVEYORS

& ESTIMATORS

2. Conceptual

Design/Layout

3. Detailed

Design/Layout

1. Planning

4. Analysis

5. Documentation

6. Fabrication

VISUALIZATION

7. 4D/5D

Construction

8. Construction

Logistics

9. Operation and

Maintenance10b. Demolition

10a. Renovation

Print Out Drawings Log Record

Manually Measure

Receive Electronic Information

QS Function

Input as Electronic Information

Transmit Electronically or Manually

Design Team

Architects

Engineers

Etc…

Constr

uction Industr

y BIM Technology Adoption

2007 2009 2010

North America 28% 49% 54%

Europe 36%

Years Using BIM 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years

North America 22% 26% 18% 10%

Europe 18% 14% 14% 10%

Constr

uction Industr

y

� Contractors frequent user population expected to grow to 54% by 2012.

� In North America nearly three-quarters of contractors report positive ROI

versus Western Europe, where only 40% cite ROI above break-even.

� Brunei JKR adopted BIM in 2006

� Singapore BIM adoption drive initiated by Singapore Government since 2008

� Singapore BIM submission compulsory by 2013

� Korea BIM growing at 30% annually

� 50% of Korea top 30 construction companies have adopted BIM

Source: McGraw-Hill Construction, 2010,

Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea

Industry Challenges

Productivity – Delivering projects on-time

Accuracy – Delivering better quality construction

Schedule & Budget – More effective time & cost management

Constr

uction Industr

y

time & cost management

Worksite Safety & Lean Construction

Communicate with Professionals

Productive, accurate, & efficient to compete

Source: McGraw-Hill Construction, 2010.

Constr

uction Industr

y

BIM Benefits

Faster and more effective processes

Better design

Controlled whole-life costs and

environmental data

Constr

uction Industr

y

environmental data

Better production quality

Automated assembly

Better customer service

Lifecycle dataSource: McWhorter School of Building Science Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama C

onstr

uction Industr

y

BIM Benefits

Up to 40% elimination of unbudgeted

change.

Cost estimation accuracy within 3%.

Up to 80% reduction in time taken to

Constr

uction Industr

y

generate a cost estimate.

A savings of up to 10% of the contract

value through clash detections.

Up to 7% reduction in

project time. Source: Stanford University Center for Integrated Facilities Engineering (CIFE) C

onstr

uction Industr

y

Challenges & Opportunities

How can QS efficiently engage in providing cost advice for

the alternatives that design teams can rapidly generate?

Can QS better engage in providing clients with advice on

the economic benefits as well as the cost of alternatives?

Are there better ways of estimating at each stage of the

design process given the amount and type of data BIM

systems can generate? Including can estimating data be

Quantity

Surv

eyors

systems can generate? Including can estimating data be

better flowed through the process of evolving design

detail?

What advice should QS give their clients on procurement

methods to enable them to optimize

the benefits QS can obtain from the

use of BIM.

Source: America Genera; Contractors (2006) The Contractors Guide to BIM;

Association of General Contractors of America; Arlington

Quantity

Surv

eyors

BIM Benefits to QS

Precisely quantify modeled materials

Quickly generate quantities to assist in the decision making process

Generate more cost estimates at a faster rate

Better visual representation of project and

Quantity

Surv

eyors

Better visual representation of project and construction elements that must be estimated

Provide cost information to the owner during the early decision making phase of design and throughout the lifecycle, including changes during construction

Source: Shen Z, Issa R R A (2010) Quantity evaluation of the BIM-assisted construction detailed cost estimates

Journal of Information Technology in construction (Itcon), Vol. 15, pg 234-257

Quantity

Surv

eyors

BIM Benefits to QS

Saves estimator’s time by reducing quantity take-off time

Allows estimator’s to focus on more value adding activities in estimating such as: identifying construction assemblies, generating pricing and factoring risks, which are essential for high quality estimates

Added to a construction schedule (such as a 4D

Quantity

Surv

eyors

Added to a construction schedule (such as a 4D Model), a BIM developed cost estimate can help track budgets throughout construction

Easier exploration of different design options and concepts within the owner’s budget

Quickly determine cost of specific objects

Easier to strain new estimators through this highly visual process

Source: Shen Z, Issa R R A (2010) Quantity evaluation of the BIM-assisted construction detailed cost estimates,

Journal of Information Technology in construction (Itcon), Vol. 15, pg 234-257

Quantity

Surv

eyors

Challenges

Malaysia is not known for 3D Design / Modeling capability

Lack Government incentives support for technology investment

Industry stuck with traditional work-flow & technology

Education sector is not able to supply hire-

Com

merc

ial

Education sector is not able to supply hire-able or skilled resources.

Skilled labour brain drain to Singapore, Middle East, etcH.has significant impact to nation

Competition from skilled labour from ASEAN countries – SG & PH

Lack technology exposure

Com

merc

ial

21st Century Quantity Surveying -

New Dimension

Future of the QS

� Facilitator

� Cost Manager

� Manage value

� People person

� Innovative

� Dynamic

Perception of the QS

� “Number Cruncher”

� Estimator

� Counts bricks

� Technically oriented

� Old hat

� Boring

Issues & Challenges

Not producing hire-able skilled resources.

Resources lack research & development skills

Instructors are not trained or certified to train or

teach the technology tool & applications

Instructors lack technology awareness or trends

Budget planning for technology is not well

Education S

ecto

r

Budget planning for technology is not well

thought through or planned

Lack industry/academic collaboration programs

Lacking long-term strategic planning to develop

nations resources

Education S

ecto

r

Issues & Challenges

Politeknik & Universiti curriculum are not updated to meet

industry demand today

Curriculum addresses academic requirement only

Computers are not upgraded to support current technology

applications

Computer hands-on and technology tools time is limited

Technology tools – hardware, software & infrastructure –

Education S

ecto

r

Technology tools – hardware, software & infrastructure –

are not up-to-date

No dedicated program to develop Instructors or Lecturers

in the area of technology

No industry based program to enhance or develop student

skill or knowledge in technology and the tools

Education S

ecto

r

Design &

Development

Activities

Industry-ready

graduates

Industry best

practices & skill

enhancement

Roadmap

Technology

Skill

Certification

Program

Center of Technical

Excellence &

Competency

Industry Skills

Development

Program

Mile

sto

ne

Comprehensive

Lab Facilities

enhancement

Center for training

activities &

certification

Knowledge

exchange

program

Industry Best

Practices

Technology

training

Program

20132012

Technology & ideas

incubator

Timeline

Mile

sto

ne

Overall Proposed Implementation Roadmap

Technology Skills Training

Program

Center of Technology

Establishment

Centre of Industry Technical Excellence & Competency

(CITEX)

Curriculum & Courseware development & localization

Certification Program

Program

Aug Sep OctNov Dec Jan Feb Mar JulJunApr

Knowledge

exchange

program

Industry

best practices

Building &

Construction

Technology

Tools

May

Building &

Construction

Industry Resource

Centre

2012 2013

Certification

Program

Building &

Construction

Diploma Program