BIM Unit 1

What is one of the learning outcomes after completing this unit?

• Discuss the problems in the construction industry

• Explain the process of BIM throughout building lifecycle

• Discuss the different of BIM maturity level

• Explain the overview of BIM

According to the text, what percentage of Malaysian GDP does the construction industry contribute?

• 2%

• 8%

• 4%

• 6%

How can BIM adoption benefit contractors according to the text?

• Reduce collaboration with other levels

• Decrease accuracy of the building model

• Improve the image of their organizations

• Increase errors and conflicts

Based on the MacLeamy curve, when is the cost of design changes minimum?

• After the completion of construction

• Final stage of construction

• Middle stage of construction

• Early stage of construction

What is the definition of BIM according to the BIM Handbook?

• Modelling technology and associated set of processes to produce digital information

• Essentially value creating collaboration through the entire life-cycle of an asset

• An electronic replica of a project containing geometry and data

• A digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility

According to the National BIM Standards (USA), what is BIM?

• Essentially value creating collaboration through the entire life-cycle of an asset

• An electronic replica of a project containing geometry and data

• A digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility

• Modelling technology and associated set of processes to produce digital information

What is the definition of BIM according to the BIM Task Group (UK)?

• A digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility

• An electronic replica of a project containing geometry and data

• Essentially value creating collaboration through the entire life-cycle of an asset

• Modelling technology and associated set of processes to produce digital information

As per CIDB's BIM steering committee, what is BIM?

• Modelling technology and associated set of processes to produce digital information

• Essentially value creating collaboration through the entire life-cycle of an asset

• An electronic replica of a project containing geometry and data

• A digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility