WCS - 2013
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- item: Conference-Full-textComparative effectiveness of quantity surveying in a building information modelling implementation(Ceylon Institute of Builders, 2013-06) Kulasekara, G; Jayasena, HS; Ranadewa, KATO; Sandanayake, YG; Fernando, NGOver the past eras, growths of innovative technological concepts are promptly increasing, in order to achieve competitive productivity and performance. Building industry identifies technology as vital. Although the building industry is broadly identified as unique and conservative, at the same time construction industry has to have varied according to these innovative technological variations. In addition to that these technological variations may have potential to influence everyone's professions in different ways. Although, the concept of Building Information Modelling (BIM) is not practiced in Sri Lankan construction industry yet, it is likely to become the project delivery standard in future. Introduce with the vision “sustainability by building smarter”, BIM will improve the performance of building professionals. The current knowledge does not adequately explain how the functions of a Quantity Surveyor are affected by BIM. This paper presents a study on comparative effectiveness offered by BIM for the traditional functions of a Quantity Surveyor. The study is interesting because the new knowledge will help to develop strategies for professional development and update the education curricula to train the Quantity Surveyors to face future challenges.
- item: Conference-Full-textIdentification of a technological framework for implementing building information modelling in sri Lanka(Ceylon Institute of Builders, 2013-06) Gunasekara, K; Jayasena, HS; Sandanayake, YG; Fernando, NGBuilding Information Modelling (BIM) is an important component in sustainable procurement strategies. With the rise in popularity, it is gaining the potential to be industry standard for building projects. By taking the digital design data to a new level, BIM promotes better integration and optimum use of resources for the sustainability in all aspects of construction. This is being experienced by more developed countries, which have gained benefits after successfully implementing BIM. Although BIM has not yet been implemented in Sri Lankan building industry, it is likely to be an option for consideration in the near future. As BIM is fully dependant on technology, determining a proper framework is an essential prerequisite. Considering the differences in the building industry among Sri Lanka and other countries, a generic framework will not be practically capable in facilitating such implementation successfully. Under this context, a research is conducted with the broader aim of determining a BIM technological framework for Sri Lanka, a special case where the current technology is minimal and funding ability is low. With preliminary findings from a literature review on the technological prerequisites of adopting BIM, this paper presents logical conclusions developed for technological aspects of implementing BIM for Sri Lankan building industry. The findings shall be a valuable source for all parties who are interested in utilizing BIM technology in the future for the sustainability in building industry of Sri Lanka.
- item: Conference-Full-textThe reshuffle of contractual liabilities by implementing integrated project delivery (ipd) in building information modelling (bim) based construction(Ceylon Institute of Builders, 2013-06) Madusanka, IK; Jayasena, HS; Sandanayake, YG; Fernando, NG“Sustainability by building smarter”, the vision of buildingSMART international clearly conveys what Building Information Modelling (BIM) was developed for. BIM has now been accepted as a primary tool for sustainable project procurement. Building information modelling (BIM) is the latest innovation of construction industry and it is increasingly becoming the design standard for architectural and construction engineering. Effective adoption of the BIM requires a change in the traditional work practices, where it needed a greater collaboration and communication among project participants and efficient flow of information. Conventional procurement methods are less efficient in delivering these requirements. The Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) approach is widely recognized as the most suitable project delivery approach to receive the full benefit of BIM adoption for construction project procurement. Basic concept of IPD is the collaboration among the owner, architect, and contractor to create the core team. The team focuses on trust, transparency, shared risk and reward, value-added decision making, and technology to complete a project as efficiently and effectively. Collaborative approaches to project procurement are very rare in Sri Lanka. A concept like IPD is totally a new paradigm for the local industry. Given the context that BIM is likely to become the standard in future and the widening global competition will force the local industry to adopt methods like IPD. This research is conducted to identify the reshuffle of contractual liabilities in IPD from those in traditional delivery method, where the findings will help the industry to get prepared to face future challenges.