Integrating CANVAS in BIM-facilitated Quantity Surveying Education at CAVE Room

Abstract

Nowadays, the AEC (Architecture-Engineering and Construction) industry is facing a technological change represented by the transition from CAD-based (Computer Aided Design) documentation to BIM (Building Information Modeling). BIM takes architectural design to the next level by offering expanded range of possibilities due to the immense amount of information which can be encapsulated and later extracted from digital models. BIM will also become the DNA of future construction. In addition to the traditional 3D design modelling, BIM facilitates collaborative working amongst various project parties in 4D (time), 5D (cost), and 6D (operations) manner. BIM can be used to assist in performing quantity surveying and cost estimation from the beginning of the design process. This BIM-facilitated quantity surveying process allows the project team to make informed decisions on project constructability and curb excessive budget overruns due to project modifications, especially on some mega-specialist projects, such as re-development of hospital, etc.