Building Information Modelling, or BIM, is being increasingly used across the construction industry to make project delivery more efficient and more predictable. However, amongst quantity surveyors and estimators, BIM adoption is still quite low - Kreo’s recent survey revealed that over 80% of them currently get their measurements from 2D drawings.
However, many are now beginning to consider transitioning to BIM and switching to 3D takeoff. In this blog, we will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of such a transition compared to sticking to 2D takeoff, ideally making it easier for you to decide whether it is time for you to consider 3D BIM takeoff tools.
We were genuinely curious as to why quantity surveyors were so hesitant to work with BIM, and decided to dig deeper into the reasons by conducting a series of interviews with our clients. We found that, despite all the noise surrounding BIM adoption, many of the architects, clients and other stakeholders quantity surveyors collaborate with only work with drawings and do not use BIM in their process. This, alongside other factors, can help explain why quantity surveyors prefer to rely on 2D drawings for quantity takeoff.
These factors include:
Once you consider all these factors and obstacles, it would appear that there is not much incentive for quantity surveyors and estimators to make the switch from 2D takeoff to 3D BIM. However, despite all these challenges, there are many benefits to making the transition to BIM-based quantity takeoff and estimating, including:
Before the advent of specialized software products for BIM takeoff, quantity surveyors and estimators had to figure out for themselves how to use BIM for their purposes. However, there is a growing number of specialized software tools for 3D BIM Takeoff – such as Kreo Takeoff – which makes the transition to BIM much smoother and faster
Kreo’s mission is to help quantity surveyors and estimators address the challenges they face with BIM implementation. Kreo Takeoff allows you to
The construction industry is notorious for its resistance to change, but a growing number of architects, project owners (both private and public) and contractors are transitioning to BIM-based project delivery, encouraged by government BIM mandates for public infrastructure projects.
While It may be premature for certain quantity surveyors and estimators to make the switch to 3D takeoff right now, we believe that they should challenge their preconceived notions of BIM and give it a chance to show its true potential.
If you’re interested in giving 3D takeoff from BIM a try, schedule a demo with us and see how much time and effort Kreo Takeoff could save you.
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