Abstract
Purpose: In consideration of the modernity in the trend of real estate development projects, this paper purposed to introduce Building Information Modeling (BIM) approach to the professionalism of estate surveying and valuation as a tool to bridge the gap in attaining international best practices in real estate development.
Design/methodology/approach: The study adopted a qualitative approach to the presentation. It is a conceptual paper involving literature reviews and explanations of concepts, graphics, and models. The study did not involve field observations of collation of numeric data. The functions carried out by Estate Surveyors and Valuers were compared with the components of BIM such as 3-D, 4-D, etc., to show the relevance of the concept in real estate development.
Findings: Building Information Modeling (BIM) was noted to be an emerging trend in the construction industry amidst the third world nations and Nigeria in particular. This is not the same with advanced countries such as the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States of America (USA). The advanced countries are implementing the technetronic of BIM to match the advancement in the construction industries. The development of 3-D, 4-D, 5-D, 6-D and 7-D with their specialties are great attributes of this modeling. This is profitable for shared knowledge resource for information about a facility forming a reliable basis for decisions during property life cycle from inception to conclusion.
Research Limitations/Implications: The limitation of the study was on the poor awareness of the parts of Estate Surveyors and Valuers who were conversed with, to find out if they know about BIM. The situation was not peculiar to the estate surveyors alone but even to some professionals in practice in the construction industries. The limited awareness was majorly on theory not on practicum.
Practical Implications: It is pertinent to develop inclusive theoretical enlightenment supported with realistic practical exercises. This can be achieved with a good knowledge base in computer and software applications like AutoCAD, CADD and other related computer software. There should be a knowledge bridge linking theory and practice by organizing seminars, workshops, and conferences.
Originality/value: The work is original. It is not copied, presented elsewhere or published. It is very valuable to Estate Surveyors and participants of the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industry. The need to conceptualize BIM in real estate development accounts for inestimable benefits in advancing the profession to match with global best practices.
Design/methodology/approach: The study adopted a qualitative approach to the presentation. It is a conceptual paper involving literature reviews and explanations of concepts, graphics, and models. The study did not involve field observations of collation of numeric data. The functions carried out by Estate Surveyors and Valuers were compared with the components of BIM such as 3-D, 4-D, etc., to show the relevance of the concept in real estate development.
Findings: Building Information Modeling (BIM) was noted to be an emerging trend in the construction industry amidst the third world nations and Nigeria in particular. This is not the same with advanced countries such as the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States of America (USA). The advanced countries are implementing the technetronic of BIM to match the advancement in the construction industries. The development of 3-D, 4-D, 5-D, 6-D and 7-D with their specialties are great attributes of this modeling. This is profitable for shared knowledge resource for information about a facility forming a reliable basis for decisions during property life cycle from inception to conclusion.
Research Limitations/Implications: The limitation of the study was on the poor awareness of the parts of Estate Surveyors and Valuers who were conversed with, to find out if they know about BIM. The situation was not peculiar to the estate surveyors alone but even to some professionals in practice in the construction industries. The limited awareness was majorly on theory not on practicum.
Practical Implications: It is pertinent to develop inclusive theoretical enlightenment supported with realistic practical exercises. This can be achieved with a good knowledge base in computer and software applications like AutoCAD, CADD and other related computer software. There should be a knowledge bridge linking theory and practice by organizing seminars, workshops, and conferences.
Originality/value: The work is original. It is not copied, presented elsewhere or published. It is very valuable to Estate Surveyors and participants of the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industry. The need to conceptualize BIM in real estate development accounts for inestimable benefits in advancing the profession to match with global best practices.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 84-95 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Journal of Contemporary Research in the Built Environment |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue number | 1/2 |
| Publication status | Published - 31 Mar 2018 |