Building information modeling (BIM) and quantity surveying consultancy services in Nigeria
Abstract
In the growing Sustainable construction business, Building Information Modelling (BIM) represents a new paradigm. This new paradigm shift needs to be embraced by quantity surveyors to remail globally competitive. The construction industry has seen a many advances, including ecosystems, construction software, building information modeling (BIM) and augmented reality among others. As a result of these developments and evolutions, new tools, procedures, and software have been developed to help construction professionals be more productive. For potential integration into the life cycle of construction projects, BIM has advantage, which will enable it to become a reference point for construction projects and, as a result, it will be a vital instrument in project procurement in the future. As a result, major functions of Quantity Surveyors (QS) in BIM-based construction procurement would be significantly different from what they are now. There are concerns that BIM adoption could jeopardize the profession of Quantity Surveying. Understanding the possible expansions of QS positions in BIM-based project delivery is essential. Therefore, this study submits the review of role and responsibility of Quantity Surveyors in the adoption of BIM in Nigeria with a few to outlining the derivate benefits of its adoption.
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