Stage 2 – Managing Information Flows with 3D Models [Drogemuller, CSIRO] 2003-037-C

2003-037-C
CRCci

2003

Completion of the deliverables for Project 2001-007-C Managing Information Flows with Models and Virtual Environments has demonstrated the feasibility of generating Bills of Quantities and...
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Overview

Completion of the deliverables for Project 2001-007-C Managing Information Flows with Models and Virtual Environments has demonstrated the feasibility of generating Bills of Quantities and estimates from 3D models of buildings for reinforced concrete and formwork. These are two of the most difficult trades. In addition, the ability to link through to virtual environments, structural design software and project management software has been demonstrated. Manipulation of the building model using intelligent agents has also been demonstrated. Stage 2 will focus on extending the quantity take-off and estimating process to cover the other trades in a typical building project. This will involve extending the internal object model and rule sets for quantity take-off, the development of some simple user interfaces into the building model to support entering room finishes, ceiling layouts, door and window hardware schedules and the addition of construction joints to elements.

Research Team

Robin Drogemuller

Project Leader

Robin Drogemuller

CSIRO

r.drogemuller@construction-innovation.info

John Oliver

Participants

John Oliver

Rider Hunt

David Marchant

Participants

David Marchant

Woods Bagot

Thomas Fussell

Participants

Thomas Fussell

Qld Dept of Public Works

t.fussell@construction-innovation.info

Shawn Foo, Steven Shaw

Participants

Shawn Foo, Steven Shaw

CSIRO

Melissa James

Participants

Melissa James

Central Node

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