This document compares Cubicost, Buildsoft, and manual measurement methods. Cubicost is a new BIM QS software that offers 3D modeling, collaboration, and project management functions but is expensive. Buildsoft is an established on-screen takeoff system that can create estimates efficiently but has limitations like job files being permanently deleted. Manual measurement is cost effective but more time consuming and error prone compared to BIM and CAD measurement methods. BIM provides benefits like improved visualization and accuracy across project stages but requires high investment and training, while CAD measurement allows drawing to scale but changes must be updated manually.

2. COMPARE THE FUNCTIONS AND
LIMITATION OF BIM QS COMPUTER
SOFTWARE

4. CUBICOST
Cubicost is a new brand of Glodon in international market.
● Type of Cubicost
○ Cubicost TBQ
○ Cubicost TRB
○ Cubicost TAS
FUNCTION
● More efficient
● Quick modelling and BIM-based quantity take off
● Professional, accurate and easy to check

5. LIMITATIONS
➔ Cost
◆ EXPENSIVE
➔ Newly introduced in the industry
◆ because it was set up on March 2015 in Malaysia.
◆ also constantly updating and improving

7. FUNCTION
● 3D BIM Modeling
○ create a parameter 3D model for getting a more detailed design
○ create high impact 3D visuals
● Collaboration
○ Share multiple project and models
○ the risk of data translation errors
● Project Management
○ able to planning and scheduling by using the tools
○ Minimise the human error

8. LIMITATIONS
➔ Cost
◆ Annual fees
◆ Training frees
➔ Require Training Sessions
◆ Beginner have to learn how to apply the function by using tools
➔ Time consuming for training
◆ Revit software are complicated for beginner
◆ Need some practice

10. ● Created by Exactal in July 2004
● It is now widely use amongst quantity surveying, construction, development,
subcontracting and estimating firms

11. ● Key feature

12. Functions
1. Time saving
○ Measure all the elements quickly
1. More accurate estimate
○ Quantities are accurate and error free
1. Work with more file type
○ Integrate 2D and 3D workflows
○ PDF or CAD drawings can be supported

13. Limitations
1. Pay more for add on
○ Need to pay more for other products
1. High initial cost
○ Relatively high compared to taking off manually
1. Rebar detection
○ Could not detect the rebar of the column

15. ● Established in 1986
● For commercial use in building and construction industry
● Specialized in on-screen takeoff system directly linked to estimating
● Latest on screen takeoff system and features 3D enhancing viewing

16. Functions
1. Create and update estimates effective and efficiently
○ Collect pricing information and save them as template prices lists
1. Shorter tendering period
○ Can informed to the contractor and suppliers via Buildsoft in the
shortest time

17. 3. Low labour cost
○ Only requires one or few persons to handle the job
3. Time speed
○ Reducing the time compare to manual system

18. Limitations
1. Job files permanently deleted
○ Amendment is add to the existing data, the data cannot be undo to its previous
part
1. Typing error occur
○ Had not created to check or identify the typing errors
1. High utility bills
○ Required usage of electricity, internet connection and the initial cost to
purchase the software

19. SUMMAR
Y

20. Summarized
Information

21. RECOMMENDATION

23. ● Simplicity
- contain various build in elements
- Embedded with different calculation rules
- Allows editing of BIM model
- It has auto revisioning
● Able to read different types of drawings
WHY?

24. ● Full set of BIM based solutions
● Complete taking off functions
WHY?

25. COMPARE BENEFITS AND CONSTRAINTS OF
BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING (BIM),
CAD MEASUREMENT AND MANUAL
MEASUREMENT

26. BUILDING INFORMATION
MODELING (BIM)

27. Preparation / Briefing stage
Benefits
1. Improve visualization by 3D model
2. Capture reality
Constraints
1. High investment cost in
software
2. Professional training is
required

28. Design stage
Benefits
1. Reduce the material usage
2. Resolve conflicts or errors
3. Decision Making
Constraints
1. Require high performance
computer
2. Data can be modified

29. Pre-Construction stage
Benefits
1. More accurate estimation
2. Reduce the number for rework
3. Constructability analysis
4. Generate Bills of Quantities
Constraints
1. Legal responsibilities
2. Configuration of automation

30. Construction stage
Benefits
1. Improves the collaboration
2. Control cost and save time
3. Efficiency in variation
Constraints
1. Incompatibility with partners
2. Disruptive

31. Post-Construction stage
Benefits
1. Facilities management
Constraints
1. Training required to the
management team

32. CAD MEASUREMENT

33. 1. Preparation / Briefing stage
● Benefits:
○ Improve the quality of the design
○ Provide manufacturing database
● Constraints:
○ Training required
○ High cost on software

34. 2. Design stage
● Benefits:
○ Draw to scale
○ Time saving on measuring irregular shape
● Consraints:
○ Changes has to be updated manually
○ Unable to retrieve quantities for sketches

35. 3. Pre-Construction stage
● Benefits:
○ Changes of drawing
○ High accuracy
● Constraint:
○ Unable to create bill of quantities

36. 4. Construction stage
● Benefits:
○ Better communications
○ Standardization of procedures
● Constraints:
○ Limited measurements
○ Operating expenses on site

37. 5. Post-Construction stage
● Benefit:
○ Commonly usable
● Constraint:
○ Limited information

38. MANUAL MEASUREMENT

39. Preparation and Briefing Stage
Benefits
1. Cost Effective
2. No additional investment of
training program
3. Reduce the risk of loss
information
Constraints
1. Risk of errors
2. Quality of output
3. Requires more time

40. Design Stage
Benefits
1. Client’s Satisfaction
1. Flexibility
Constraints
1. Human Errors
1. Time Consuming
1. Drawings skills

41. Pre-Construction Stage
Benefits
1. Cost Effective
1. Create Clearer image
1. Safer Way
Constraints
1. Human Error
1. Time Consuming

42. Construction Stage
Benefits
1. Safer and Secured
1. Cost Savings
1. No Training Required
Constraints
1. Human Error
1. Accuracy of Data
1. Time Consuming

43. Post-Construction Stage
Benefits
1. Straightforward information
Constraints
1. Limited information

44. Q&A