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These products are generally used for residential, commercial and the infrastructure purposes.
Function
This software can display both the quantities from User can see elements of takeoff from any angle in 3D,
drawing and data in estimates to check without and use this as a cross-referencing tool to make sure
needing to switch window. you don’t miss taking off any items, or to check all
your openings.
Users can achieve greater control and accuracy as well
as save time. Cubit allows the user to trace directly over the
imported plans which can be in PDF, CAD (DWG, DXF),
BIM (DWFx) or image file form
Function
The estimate sheet is very flexible and easy to adjust. Templates are also useful to compile the company’s
common trades required in a project to save time in
Users are able to link information from any cell, range future estimates.
of cells or rows into the estimate.
Price list templates can be created to suit the needs of
User can even reference another job or price list. the user by sorting the list either by state, region or
There's so many ways you can use referencing to your trades.
advantage.
The software is able to automatically update the
existing estimate in accordance to the most recent
template price lists.
Function
Ease of modification
Variations can be easily handled with Cubit as any new drawings can be overlaid onto the
existing plan with the quantities.
The difference between both the drawings will be highlighted by a different colour allowing all
revisions made to the previous drawing to be easily viewed.
Buildsoft does not offer the feature to recover Typing errors Cubit does not identify typing
previous data after amendments have been made. errors for figures which have been input
manually.
Hence, although the variation process is simple, it is
difficult to pull up previous versions for reference. These errors can only be picked up manually
Virus Attack
The software can detect the virus attack and quarantined or killed the virus and also protect
the computer and system.
The problem is when no anti-virus was installed, the virus can attack the computer system
and also all the content of the computer.
If this happen, the data may be lost and may be cannot be covered by any means.
Function
Key in data of materials & labour, load drawings.
Drag and drop measurement / rates into workbook to create Bill of Quantities.
Function (Workbook)
Customized report & generating bill of quantities
Phraseologies in library
Markups can be shared with construction team Easy overlay drawings and highlight changes.
Function
Subcontractor comparison
• For roof, the software still uses 2D details, there is no flashing shown.
• Largely depends on the source of model, either from a designer version without details or detailed
model from the fabricator or manufacturer (structural steel modeler contains number of bolts).
Limitation
1. provides a variation
order module specially
developed to handle the
management of variation
orders.
2. allows direct
modification of specific
elements to
accommodate variations
throu model information
and re-performing
calculations for certain
elements.
Functions
Ease of modification
1. provides a variation
order module specially
developed to handle the
management of variation
orders.
2. allows direct
modification of specific
elements to
accommodate variations
- by only adjusting model
information and re-
performing calculations
for certain elements.
Limitations
Performance issues Cubicost requires a computer hardware with high
performance as it uses a lot of the computer’s RAM (Random
Access Memory) to run the software especially if it is required
to open a large file.
Revit allows users to find out the quantities and cost Users can determine exactly which information is
of the materials. required to be in the schedule.
The material takeoff function performs the taking off The schedule generated can be sorted by material,
process by generating the quantity of each thereby, creating a total for the cost which can then
component made with different materials. be exported to Microsoft Excel.
Revit allows users to calculate quantities required for Enables designers and drafters to easily identify the
the preparation of the bills of quantities. clashes and areas of congestion, and resolve them
For example: if the number of stiffeners is required early in the process.
The software would generate and include calculated It results in error-free and high quality construction
value into the schedule. documentations.
Function
Unlike AutoCAD, Revit allows all project data to be The program can be used to facilitate
stored in a single project file, permitting -design
multiple users to work on the same project file and -construction
merge their changes with every save. -procurement
-pricing
-life safety
All changes in Revit are coordinated across the entire -ongoing maintenance
project, so a change in one place is a simultaneous -facility management
change in all views.
Limitation
As this software is essentially a design software The software requires a large memory to fully install
developed for architects and engineers, it does not it into computer.
provide auto-revisioning functions.
In the event the design is changed, the user would The software is about 5GB which is quite large for a
have to re-generate all the quantities from design software.
scratch.
Comparative analysis of Manual
Measurement, CAD
Measurement and BIM
Preparation/Briefing Stage
Benefits
Manual Measurement CAD Measurement BIM
• No software costs or operator training • No large cabinets needed to store rolls • BIM’s cloud functionality ensures a
are required of drafting papers and blueprint as smoother start off when working
• It is the cheapest way to take everything including the measurements collaboratively
measurement (printing cost) can be created and saved in soft copy • During briefing, all parties share the
formats. (USB drive, server or cloud) same design, cost and scheduling
• can be accessed from anywhere with information at the same time, which will
No training required internet connection. be updated regularly.
• Firms that operate with manual Template and database creation Communication
measurement do not require expensive/
special training for staff to operate the • Users can create various CAD templates • Increase communication and
software. with basic details that can be reused understanding with potential
anytime. stakeholders as it allows sharing and
• Help to save time by providing basic updating information in real time.
information • Digital mock-ups can be created to give
• Drawings and measurement that potential stakeholders a clear picture of
created manually can only be stored a building’s appearance
locally
Preparation/Briefing Stage
Benefits
BIM
• Paper document for manual • More expenses required to invest in • A large initial investment is required for
measurement can be less secured than computer hardware for maximum updating software, hardware and the
electronic system performance training of staff.
• This is because misplaced documents • If a company wants to invest in CAD • Need time to adapt implementation of
can easily be placed in the wrong hands software throughout the company, it new technologies in term of changing in
• Meaning there is risk of exposing private could end up with high cost in computer workflow and work process
and confidential material. upgrades.
Costing, evaluating,
Allows architect to draw Easier visualisation of the
valuing and varying
accurately upcoming project
building works becomes
easier • Possess features like object snaps • Modelling process allows easier
• Quantities measured are pre- with polar tracking or specifying visualisation and will ease the
determined and are produced in a exact coordinates communication process between
consistent manner which is familiar consultants and client
to the construction industry Flexible To Organize
Drawing Information Detects clashes and
Does not require any constructibility issues
software application to • Drawings can be edited without
do taking off elements erasing and redrawing • BIM 3D Models highlight temporary
work requirements, constructibility
• Users only require basic knowledge • Drafting methods that use rulers, issues and potential clashes
in measurement and only incurred squares and compasses is provided
printing charges • Provides site investigation
• Layers can be displayed, edited, and information in a standards format
printed separately
Pre-Construction Stage
Benefits
BIM
CAD Measurement
• A well signposted set of dimensions • All the designs and drawings created • Managers can have access to
saves time and money in the event can be easily saved and preserved for essential data about each nook and
that the take-off has to be referred future use and reference. cranny of a facility with the space
to, (E.g. where the final account has information available in a high level
to be adjusted as a result of • Saved drawings can be edited and of detail (LOD) BIM model
variations) printed whenever required. Some
components from the drawing can • Eliminates the potential for any
also be standardized for future uses. discrepancies resulting from a
change of plans while the facility was
• Unlike the manual drafting, the CAD being built
drawings require less space and can
be stored in hard drive, USB pen
drive or cloud and can be shared
easily
Post-Construction Stage
Constraints
Manual Measurement CAD Measurement BIM