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BIM and quantity surveying : [electronic book] /

Contributor(s): Pittard, Steve [editor.] | Sell, Peter [editor.] | EBSCO [vendor].
Publisher: London ; Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2016Description: 1 online resource (xvii, 256 pages).Content type: text | text Media type: computer | computer Carrier type: online resource | online resourceISBN: 9781317387947; 9781317387947:; 1317387945.Subject(s): Building information modeling | Quantity surveyingOnline resources: Access ebook here
Contents:
Introduction -- Cost planning -- Risk and risk management -- Whole life costing -- Procurement -- Information management -- Contractual frameworks for BIM -- Contract administration -- Performance measurement and management -- Facilities management -- Dispute resolution -- Summary/conclusions.
Summary: The sudden arrival of Building Information Modelling (BIM) as a key part of the building industry is redefining the roles and working practices of its stakeholders. Many clients, designers, contractors, quantity surveyors, and building managers are still finding their feet in an industry where BIM compliance can bring great rewards. This guide is designed to help quantity surveying practitioners and students understand what BIM means for them, and how they should prepare to work successfully on BIM compliant projects. The case studies show how firms at the forefront of this technology, such as Davis Langdon, have integrated core quantity surveying responsibilities like cost estimating, tendering, and development appraisal into high profile BIM projects.
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Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction -- Cost planning -- Risk and risk management -- Whole life costing -- Procurement -- Information management -- Contractual frameworks for BIM -- Contract administration -- Performance measurement and management -- Facilities management -- Dispute resolution -- Summary/conclusions.

The sudden arrival of Building Information Modelling (BIM) as a key part of the building industry is redefining the roles and working practices of its stakeholders. Many clients, designers, contractors, quantity surveyors, and building managers are still finding their feet in an industry where BIM compliance can bring great rewards. This guide is designed to help quantity surveying practitioners and students understand what BIM means for them, and how they should prepare to work successfully on BIM compliant projects. The case studies show how firms at the forefront of this technology, such as Davis Langdon, have integrated core quantity surveying responsibilities like cost estimating, tendering, and development appraisal into high profile BIM projects.

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