Figure 1-2 Interoperability using IFC file type: Shows some of the main BIM applications used by the different professions, and how they can be interoperable, with the use of IFC standards. advances in the industry. Figure 2-2 Breakdown of the UK’s construction industry output: Breakdown of the UK’s Construction Industry value of 2011 into three main sub-sectors, subsequently dividing into private and public sector. Information adopted from Government Construction Strategy Plan (Cabinet Office, 2011) software, such as Autodesk QTO or VICO. managed and kept in a database (Ashworth et al, 2013). Figure 2-7 5D model application and the continues interchange of information: Illustrates the five stages that constitute a 5D concept model. At stage five the model’s criteria is evaluated, in order to make the best solution. Information Figure 2-8 BIM Maturity Model: (Source: BSI, 2011) Figure 2-10 Theoretical illustration of a BIM quantity take-off and estimating method: Adopted from Eastman et al (2011). figure 3.3). Figure 3-3 Research strategy process: A diagram showing the research strategy process. 3.3 Selected tools and procedure Figure 4-1File exporting in Revit: The steps necessary to convert file into DWF or to standard IFC format yearly bases, which will require the user to keep training and learning the software, Figure 4-5 QTO - Item catalogue: Catalogue CSI-16. surveyor forgetting to include the forming of the cavity, which resulted to wrong cost ‘igure 4-7 QTO - GUI: Illustrates the GUI interface of Autodesk QTO 2013. Demonstrating how each section is linked together, illustrating that a change in one sheet will automatically updat NQ Table 3 QTO - Manually amended calculations: Manually inputted formulas in order to calculate the volumes. area, which can lead to confusion when read by another quantity surveyor. created and imported into the main component, floor bed (see figure 4.14). Figure 4-16 QTO — Taking-off functions2: Illustrates all the views the item is located in. Once the user goes through the steps shown in figures 4.17-4.19, a report is matter of seconds, giving the reports preview (previewed in figure 4.20). The report indicates that the cost of the foundation is £ 15,181.40, showing the total price for each element (i.e. general requirements, site construction, concrete, etc). This price i: broken down into detail in appendix F. The software then gives the user the option to export the report in various file formats (such as pdf, xls, doc, etc) (see appendix F). Figure 4-22 Solibris Model Checker — Warning window: A warning indicating that it would be more effective if the user completed the rule sets specified before continuing. Figure 4-24 Bill of quantities produced by the manual process: Sample of the bill of quantities indicating significantly. Figure 5-1: Percentage difference between two Appendix H: Elevator Shaft - Section View Appendix K: Elevator Shaft - Taking-off, p.2
