BIM IMPLEMENTATION IN A NEW ZEALAND CONSULTING QUANTITY SURVEYING PRACTICE

• Main Authors: Curtis Harrison, Derek Thurnell
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Massey University 2015-07-01
• Series: International Journal of Construction Supply Chain Management
• Subjects: Building Information Model; 5D BIM; Quantity Surveying; New Zealand
• Online Access: http://www.ijcscm.com/sites/default/files/issue/nid-40364/derek%20thurnell_1435012606.pdf

5D BIM – generating cost data via the building information modelling (BIM) process- has the potential to be used by quantity surveyors (QSs) to streamline their workflows and increase their provision of quality service. Consultant QSs experienced in the use 5D BIM, from the New Zealand office of one large global practice, were interviewed on their perceptions of the benefits of, and barriers to, 5D BIM implementation within their firm. Findings suggest that 5D BIM has numerous benefits over traditional methods, chiefly through the increased efficiency and visualization that BIM provides, along with the rapid identification of design changes. However, realization of these perceived benefits limited to date, due to several barriers hindering 5D BIM implementation: incomplete design and insufficient model object data in the BIM model; a lack of standards to facilitate electronic measurement; legal issues, and a lack of government support. However, participants perceived that 5D BIM implementation will achieve these benefits to a far greater extent in the future. Further research is recommended to identify the BIM skills which QSs will need in the future to reach the full potential of 5D BIM