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Perceived Value of Building Information Model Quality Assurance/Quality Control Software
This Bachelor’s thesis discusses what kind of benefits and costs follow an investment in the quality assurance and quality control of building information model software. The aim was to gather experiences of using model checking software and the kinds of challenges companies using the software face from information in the models. The aim was also to see if these challenges can be solved with Solibri Model Checker. The study consists of a theory section and an empirical research project that was done by interviewing customers of Solibri, Inc. The theory section of this bachelor’s thesis discusses the use of building information modelling, current trends in building information modelling, quality checking and the quality assurance of the models. The empirical research part focuses on the challenges faced in the reliability of the models, the benefits acquired by model checking for case companies in different stages and throughout the projects. The study was based on qualitative research. Interviews were conducted with 5 architect offices, 5 engineering offices, 5 construction companies and 4 owners to obtain a views on the benefits and return on investment in quality checking and quality assurance software. The research showed that companies that have implemented a building information model quality assurance/quality control software perceive it as a necessary tool to operate successfully. The interviewed companies do not actively follow the return on investment of the software but intangible benefits received from the software show it as a valuable tool in their design processes. According to the interviews, there is a significant influence by the new technologies on the process of designing and constructing buildings. However, as the interviewed companies are not involved with each other, the benefits in the changes in the design process are not shown completely. A research of a single project, where all parties would utilize similar technologies could bring out different results. Moreover, to get knowledge that ...
Perceived Value of Building Information Model Quality Assurance/Quality Control Software
This Bachelor’s thesis discusses what kind of benefits and costs follow an investment in the quality assurance and quality control of building information model software. The aim was to gather experiences of using model checking software and the kinds of challenges companies using the software face from information in the models. The aim was also to see if these challenges can be solved with Solibri Model Checker. The study consists of a theory section and an empirical research project that was done by interviewing customers of Solibri, Inc. The theory section of this bachelor’s thesis discusses the use of building information modelling, current trends in building information modelling, quality checking and the quality assurance of the models. The empirical research part focuses on the challenges faced in the reliability of the models, the benefits acquired by model checking for case companies in different stages and throughout the projects. The study was based on qualitative research. Interviews were conducted with 5 architect offices, 5 engineering offices, 5 construction companies and 4 owners to obtain a views on the benefits and return on investment in quality checking and quality assurance software. The research showed that companies that have implemented a building information model quality assurance/quality control software perceive it as a necessary tool to operate successfully. The interviewed companies do not actively follow the return on investment of the software but intangible benefits received from the software show it as a valuable tool in their design processes. According to the interviews, there is a significant influence by the new technologies on the process of designing and constructing buildings. However, as the interviewed companies are not involved with each other, the benefits in the changes in the design process are not shown completely. A research of a single project, where all parties would utilize similar technologies could bring out different results. Moreover, to get knowledge that ...
Perceived Value of Building Information Model Quality Assurance/Quality Control Software
Puska, Heikki (author) / Haaga-Helia ammattikorkeakoulu
2016-01-01
10024/446
Theses
Electronic Resource
English
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