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Building Information Modelling (BIM)
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
- 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.) 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.