Analysis of the BIM Documentation Usefulness in the Field of Planned Multi-family Residential Area (building) – Case Study
Analysis of the BIM Documentation Usefulness in the Field of Planned Multi-family Residential Area (building) – Case Study

Summary/Abstract: Purpose - The purpose of the article is to conduct a multi-criteria analysis of the BIM project documentation usage in the field of planning the implementation of a multi building design on the example of a specific project. Design/methodology/approach - The collisions in the IFC model were verified in Tekla BIMsight software. The cost estimation and the construction works schedule of the planned investment were prepared in a software enabling the bill of quantities and the cost estimation creation in accordance to the BIM philosophy assumptions. BIMestiMate version 4.1 made by Datacomp company was used. Findings -Based on the BIM model analyzed in this work, several conclusions were noted. Cost analysis using 3D, 4D or 5D models has many advantages over the analysis based on 2D documentation. Despite not the highest level of detail in the model, a collision analysis along with verification of the IFC file correctness, as well as the planned investment costs estimation were carried out for analyzed project. Research limitations - The findings of this study have to be seen in light of some limitations. The primary limitation is that the study is based on the only one example. For the purpose of the results generalization, further studies are needed. Research implications - Construction investors and developers can be informed through our study about the advantages of BIM software usage during the building investment planning process.

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