Different QS softwares in the construction industry.

1. SOFTWARE APPLICATION
FOR QUANTITY SURVEYING
( CSC60603 )
LEE PEI GIE 0315653
YONG SEEN YEE 0315883
TEE SIN YEE 0315689
LEONG CHEE MUN 0316256
KHOO XIN YEE 0316180

2. FUNCTION & LIMITATION
BIM QS COMPUTER SOFTWARE
01 GLODON
02 COST X
03 VICO OFFICE
04 NOMITECH COSTOS

3. 01.

4. FEATURES
1) Glodon Takeoff for Rebar (TRB)
2) Glodon Takeoff for Mechanical and Electrical (TME)
3) Glodon Takeoff for Architecture and Structure (TAS)
4) Glodon Tender Series for Bill of Quantities (TBQ)
5) MagiCAD

5. FUNCTIONS
1) Perfect data interface, accurate model data
2) High market share of Takeoff products
3) Project management and BIM 5D
4) Professional management tool
5) Quick Modelling & BIM-Based Quantity Takeoff

6. LIMITATIONS
COSTLY
Expensive to fulfil the business from the process of
construction design to its operation which cover
facility management as well.
‘Maintenance’ or ‘operation updating’ fee to get
things updated
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7. 02.

8. FEATURES
01 CostX®
02 CostX® 2D
03 CostX® Takeoff
04 CostX® Takeoff 2D
05 CostXL
06 CostX® Viewer

9. FUNCTIONS
1) DESIGN PACKAGE SUPPORT

10. 2) NETWORK CAPABILITIES
3) AUTO-REVISIONING
4) WORKBOOKS
5) PAPERLESS ESTIMATING
6) SUBCONTRACTOR COMPARISON
FUNCTIONS

11. LIMITATIONS
CONTINUOUSLY PAY
FOR ADD-ONS
$
DO NOT ENABLE
EDITING OF BIM
MODELS
MEASUREMENT
LIMITATIONS

12. 03.

13. FEATURES
1.) 2D to 3D change management
-It is able to identify changes, deletions or additions between 2D
drawing set versions and 3D model versions.
-It is also able to compare coordinated 3D models to the 2D contract
documents.
2.) 3D BIM for Clash Detection
- It is able to detect clash in the project.
- It can also define common and even complex comparisons, save
them, and re-run the comparisons

14. FEATURES
3.) 3D BIM for Layout
- It can accurately point out the layout point in the virtual model.
- It can also help in speed up the installation of the work and eliminate cost
to rework.
4.) 3D BIM for Quantity Takeoff
- It is able to use geometry analysis algorithm to scan the 3D model content
- It will automatically create takeoff items.
- There is no need to export and import data.
- It will automatically update the quantities after published.

15. FEATURES
5.) 5D BIM Estimating (Vico Office Cost Explorer)
- It can provide feedback about the status of the project and
understanding of project cost variation
- The stoplight colour coding makes it easy to identify and
compare design changes to the target cost and actual cost.

16. FEATURES
Red colour = over budget
Yellow colour =within range
Green colour =on budget
Blue colour =suspiciously low.

17. FEATURES
5.) 5D BIM Estimating (Vico Cost Planner)
-It is the cost calculation, estimating, and value engineering
module.
-It can provides an accurate estimate within a short period.
- It can also provides continuous cost feedback.
-It is also introduces an innovative n-tiered 3D spreadsheet; a
unique graphic scheme.
-It is also includes a Library Manager.

18. LIMITATIONS
It doesn’t have the ability to automatically detect
the collisions between different models as you put
them together.
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19. 04.

20. FEATURES
1.) CostOS 2D Extraction
-It is a Quantity Takeoff Module that is integrated with CostOS
Estimating.
-It can support measurements on different type of files.
-It is multiuser.
-The quantities of the materials are fully coordinated with the Bill
of Quantities.
-It can also support the custom measurements

21. FEATURES
2.) BIM & GIS Modules
-It can measure the quantities in simple but visual way.
-IFC files is allowing to import models from BIM systems.
-CostOS can also ensure that no item is missed out.
3.) International Estimating
-CostOS can integrate with cost estimating database or on-line databases.
-It can get the current exchange rates from the internet.
-It can also records the location of the resources .
-It is able to import, export and synchronize the historical data.
-It is easy to import Bill of Quantities.
-Excel has a system like Palisade Risk for risk analysis

22. FEATURES
4.) BCIS: The RICS Building Cost Information Service.
-BCIS is a provider of cost information
-BCIS has been collecting, collating, analysing, modelling and
interpreting cost information .
-BCIS data can provide an early cost advice, budget, benchmark
projects and to prepare life cycle cost plans.
-It can also provide more accurate and competitive premiums for
buildings insurance.

23. LIMITATIONS
-It cannot compare the two different sheets of
drawings at the same time
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24. COMPARISON
RECOMMENDATION

25. COMPARING
1.
BUILDING
INFORMATION
MODELING
2.
MANUAL
MEASUREMENT
3.
CAD
MEASUREMENT

26. 01.

27. BREIFING STAGE
BENEFITS
• Able to assess site planning or analysis more
easily
During the preparation stage, contractor could use BIM-based
site planning to understand job site constraints and a visual aid
to communicate with the client.
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28. BREIFING STAGE
BENEFITS
• Offer better visualisation to ease the production of conceptual
estimates and the function to automate the generation of
quantities and measurements directly from a BIM model
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29. BREIFING STAGE
BENEFITS
• Using 3D model visualization tools to ensure better
communication between different stakeholders
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30. BREIFING STAGE
CONSTRAINTS
• Limitation in calculation
For example, REVIT is one of the well-known BIM based software.
 Weaken deduction function.
 Weaken finishing handling capacity.
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31. BREIFING STAGE
CONSTRAINTS
• Not flexible with construction cost variation
BIM software estimates the total expected construction cost by providing
the cost-to-complete of a project. However, BIM does not count price
variations that might be occurred.
Unforeseeable variations:
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32. BREIFING STAGE
CONSTRAINTS
• High cost of software, hardware and training
Current trends show that the cost of BIM software packages tends to be
more expensive than CAD software packages available on the market.
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33. DESIGN STAGE
BENEFITS
Logistic Resource Efficiency
at the Design Stage
• The ability to create a detailed
3D model
BIM reduced the demand for paper
drawings and their revisions.
The use of BIM saw the estimated
reduction of 9,000 paper drawings in the design phase.
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34. DESIGN STAGE
BENEFITS
Logistic Resource Efficiency
at the Design Stage
• Improved holistic communication
BIM has driven efficiencies across the whole design, contractor and
supply-chain teams.
Thus, BIM has saved 15,000 hours collective man hours throughout the
design development progress.
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35. DESIGN STAGE
BENEFITS
Logistic Resource Efficiency
at the Design Stage
• Improved efficiency of
design procedure
BIM streamlined the design process,
improving not only collaboration but the
early management and integration of expertise on the project
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36. DESIGN STAGE
CONSTRAINTS
• Required experienced team members
A dedicated BIM team member must have the knowledge to manipulate the
model and address any changes. With such a large model and an inexperienced
team member, access to the design sometimes required two or three team
members.
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37. DESIGN STAGE
CONSTRAINTS
• Transition from drafting to modeling
When moving from a CAD-based drafting environment to a BIM-based
modeling environment, a change in the workflow will surround what used
to be simple drafting tasks such as copying markups or picking up
redlines.
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38. PRE-CONSTRUCTION STAGE
BENEFITS
• Using 3D or 4D site coordination models
The planning through using BIM enhances site utilization, space
coordination, and product information. A 4D model can either include a
site logistics plan or tools such as SMARTBOARD.
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39. PRE-CONSTRUCTION STAGE
BENEFITS
• Better Assess in Constructability Analysis
By using BIM models, the project team can perform detailed
constructability analysis to plan sequence of operations at the jobsite.
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40. PRE-CONSTRUCTION STAGE
BENEFITS
• 5D Cost Estimating
From building information models,
the contractors can perform fairly
accurate quantity survey and
prepare detailed estimates
during the tender preparation
stage.
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41. PRE-CONSTRUCTION STAGE
CONSTRAINTS
• Time Consideration
BIM enhances the use of “design to build” and “build to design” concepts.
The visualization, fabrication, coordination, and construction planning
were carefully studied
• Electronic Data Transfer – Data Sharing
Contractual issue to address is who will control the entry of data into the
model and be responsible for any inaccuracies.
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42. CONSTRUCTION STAGE
BENEFITS
• BIM in Prefabrication
Prefabrication reduces
field labor cost and time
and increases accuracy
in a good quality
construction.
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43. CONSTRUCTION STAGE
BENEFITS
GPS Technology in the field18
Bar Coding or Radio
Frequency
Identification Tags
Machine Guided
Technology
Laser Scanning

44. CONSTRUCTION STAGE
CONSTRAINTS
• Time Consuming
The use of BIM based scheduling is recommended for only detailed
construction planning and monitoring for activities such as quality control
and quality assurance programs as well as punchlists because it requires
more effort to create and update activities.
• Disruptive
Although one of the advantages of using a BIM model is that changes can
be made quickly, BIM can disrupt the general procurement and
construction process when ordering items that require a long lead-time.
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45. POST-CONSTRUCTION STAGE
BENEFITS
• Easy access into Facility Management Operations
For example, the information that is extracted for a piece of equipment
such as a VAV box are location, name, model number, product type,
operation and maintenance manuals, commissioning information and
performance data. This makes it very simple for a maintenance worker to
access the required information vital to different systems in the building.
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46. POST-CONSTRUCTION STAGE
BENEFITS
• Record Model
The model includes the integration
of the as-builts from the subcontractors.
Furthermore, each object property in the
model can also include links to submittals,
operations and maintenance, and warranty
information. Centralized database can help
the facilities department to find information
easier.
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47. POST-CONSTRUCTION STAGE
CONSTRAINTS
• Challenging
The interoperability of the record model with various applications could
potentially be a challenge.
• Absence of cooperation amongst the project
stakeholders for model utilization and modelling
The constractors and designers do not know or familiar about the
documents and other information required for the phase of facility
management.
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48. 06.

49. BENEFIT
• Better visualization of project than manual measurement
• Accurate valuation through CAD drawing drafts
CONSTRAINT
• High expense
• Deficiency of Material Backup

50. DESIGN
STAGE
BENEFIT
• Quicken the measuring of irregular shape
• Overlying of Sketches
• Additional Overall Scope of Work
CONSTRAINT
• “Polyline” Instrument
• Changes has to be updated manually
• Sketches cannot be quantified

51. PRE-CONSTRUCTION
STAGE
BENEFIT
• Accurateness in numbers
• Data Managing
CONSTRAINT
• It only limits to measuring of numbers
• Does not permit reappearance of identical object

52. CONSTUCTION
STAGE
BENEFIT
• Enhances correspondence process by means of clarity
• Standardization technique
CONSTRAINT
• Standardization technique
• Operating expenses on site

53. POST-CONSTRUCTION STAGE
BENEFIT
• Data Management
CONSTRAINT
• Require personal skill

54. 07.
MANUAL
MEASURMENT

55. BENEFIT
• Cost effective
-No purchase needed
• No training is required
-Manual measurement is basis
-No special training required
CONSTRAINT
• Cost plan
-Experiences needed

56. DESIGN
STAGEBENEFIT
• Cost effective
-No purchase needed
• No training is required
-Manual measurement is basis, No special training required
CONSTRAINT
• Human errors
-Changes occur according to client’s meet, Miscalculating as time constraint
• Time consuming
-Manual tools elongated time required

57. PRE-CONSTRUCTION STAGE
PRE-CONSTRUCTION
STAGE
BENEFIT
• Safer way
- no obstruction : power failure
CONSTRAINT
• Human errors
- Complex and multiple drawings
- Lead to severe problems on final cost
• Time consuming
- Manpower limitation
- Not suitbale for big project

58. CONSTUCTION
STAGE
BENEFIT
• Safer & secured
-Lower risk of information loss
CONSTRAINT
• Accuracy of data
-Error detector
-Dimensioned restriction : 3d, 4d & 5d
• Time consuming
-Variations occur
-Extension of time for changes made