1. Discuss the changes that the use of BIM brings to the design stage of a project (describe these changes from the perspective of LODs, design review meetings, BIM model creation approaches, and model quality checking aspects) (Maximum 600 words for the whole question 1) (10 marks):

(You need to use at least 2 academic sources such as peer-reviewed articles, books, etc. to support your discussion).

2-1.  Discuss the BIM mechanisms for material management in details and discuss how does BIM support these mechanisms/functions (5 marks)

2-2. A client’s consultant and contractor in the beginning of a project agreed to use the prefabricated technology in the construction of an office building to minimise the duration of the project and improve the quality. In this project, BIM will be implemented from the initial stage. Discuss the main requirements that both the contractor and supplier should consider for a successful implementation of BIM in this offsite construction project (5 marks) (Maximum 800 words for the whole question)

(You need to use at least 2 academic sources such as peer-reviewed articles, books, etc. to support your discussion).

3.1 Discuss the use of elemental and sub-elemental levels of cost plan in a BIM environment. Include in your answer the design phases and the types of LOD which are applicable to these two different levels of plan and explain your reasoning. (5 marks)

3.2 Discuss how the implementation of 5D BIM workflow has caused some changes in Quantity Surveyor (QS) roles and responsibilities (5 marks) (Maximum 800 words for the whole question 3)

(You need to use at least 2 academic sources such as peer-reviewed articles, books, etc. to support your discussion).

4. One of the requirements of integrating BIM into facilities management (FM) practices is: Tools and technology requirements. Discuss this requirement in detail and use examples to support your discussion. (8 marks) (Maximum 500 words)

(You need to use at least 2 academic sources such as peer-reviewed articles, books, etc. to support your discussion).

Answers to Above Questions on Construction Planning and Design

BIM is useful for the design stage of a project, as it can bring a lot of changes that are useful for the overall performance of the project. BIM is considered as crucial for design and construction teams, and it helps in bringing them together in applying 3D models, and also quite useful in performing in a collaborative way across different stages of a project. At the design stage, BIM is quite effective in allowing the construction team to leverage the use of technology, and is also quite effective in supporting the creation and management of information across the life cycle of a project. The impact of BIM across the design stage of a project is analysed from the perspective of design review meetings, BIM model creation approaches and model quality checking aspects as follow