Automated cost analysis of concept design BIM models

Sherif Abdelmohsen; Jinkook Lee; Chuck Eastman

Automated cost analysis of concept design BIM models

Sherif Abdelmohsen, Jinkook Lee, Chuck Eastman

Department of Interior Architecture and Built Environment

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Abstract

This paper introduces the Preliminary Concept Design (PCD) Cost Analysis Module developed for the General Services Administration (GSA) and the analysis results of a case study involving a concept design courthouse BIM model. The module uses IFC data from BIM models to extract quantity take off data using Solibri Model Checker (SMC), generates an input XML file to the PACES cost estimating software, and produces a comprehensive reporting scheme. The paper explores interoperability issues related to integrating design and analysis tools; specifically BIM models and cost models. We argue that architects and estimators can benefit from the proposed module, where the cost feedback cycle becomes more efficient and their decision-making process is continuously informed throughout multiple design iterations.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Designing Together
Subtitle of host publication	CAADFutures 2011 - Proceedings of the 14th International conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design
Editors	Pierre Leclercq, Ann Heylighen, Genevieve Martin
Publisher	Les Editions de l'Universite de Liege
Pages	403-418
Number of pages	16
ISBN (Electronic)	9782874561429
Publication status	Published - 2011
Event	14th International conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design: Designing Together, CAADFutures 2011 - Liege, Belgium Duration: 2011 Jul 4 → 2011 Jul 8

Publication series

Name	Designing Together: CAADFutures 2011 - Proceedings of the 14th International conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design

Conference

Conference	14th International conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design: Designing Together, CAADFutures 2011
Country/Territory	Belgium
City	Liege
Period	11/7/4 → 11/7/8

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© P. Leclercq, A. Heylighen and G. Martin (eds).

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design
Human-Computer Interaction
Software

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Abdelmohsen, S., Lee, J., & Eastman, C. (2011). Automated cost analysis of concept design BIM models. In P. Leclercq, A. Heylighen, & G. Martin (Eds.), Designing Together: CAADFutures 2011 - Proceedings of the 14th International conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design (pp. 403-418). (Designing Together: CAADFutures 2011 - Proceedings of the 14th International conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design). Les Editions de l'Universite de Liege.

Abdelmohsen, Sherif ; Lee, Jinkook ; Eastman, Chuck. / Automated cost analysis of concept design BIM models. Designing Together: CAADFutures 2011 - Proceedings of the 14th International conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design. editor / Pierre Leclercq ; Ann Heylighen ; Genevieve Martin. Les Editions de l'Universite de Liege, 2011. pp. 403-418 (Designing Together: CAADFutures 2011 - Proceedings of the 14th International conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design).

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Abdelmohsen, S, Lee, J & Eastman, C 2011, Automated cost analysis of concept design BIM models. in P Leclercq, A Heylighen & G Martin (eds), Designing Together: CAADFutures 2011 - Proceedings of the 14th International conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design. Designing Together: CAADFutures 2011 - Proceedings of the 14th International conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design, Les Editions de l'Universite de Liege, pp. 403-418, 14th International conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design: Designing Together, CAADFutures 2011, Liege, Belgium, 11/7/4.

Automated cost analysis of concept design BIM models. / Abdelmohsen, Sherif; Lee, Jinkook; Eastman, Chuck.

Designing Together: CAADFutures 2011 - Proceedings of the 14th International conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design. ed. / Pierre Leclercq; Ann Heylighen; Genevieve Martin. Les Editions de l'Universite de Liege, 2011. p. 403-418 (Designing Together: CAADFutures 2011 - Proceedings of the 14th International conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design).

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Abdelmohsen S, Lee J, Eastman C. Automated cost analysis of concept design BIM models. In Leclercq P, Heylighen A, Martin G, editors, Designing Together: CAADFutures 2011 - Proceedings of the 14th International conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design. Les Editions de l'Universite de Liege. 2011. p. 403-418. (Designing Together: CAADFutures 2011 - Proceedings of the 14th International conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design).

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