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Advanced Bim in Construction Cons 7825 2015 s2

This document is an examination for an Advanced BIM in Construction course. It contains instructions for the exam and 5 questions. The exam is worth a total of 100 marks and covers topics such as ideal BIM project environments, BIM adoption rates in New Zealand, different uses of BIM and their benefits compared to traditional methods, features of various BIM software programs, and definitions of open BIM, IFC, and their importance. Students are instructed to answer all questions and show their work.

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Advanced Bim in Construction Cons 7825 2015 s2

This document is an examination for an Advanced BIM in Construction course. It contains instructions for the exam and 5 questions. The exam is worth a total of 100 marks and covers topics such as ideal BIM project environments, BIM adoption rates in New Zealand, different uses of BIM and their benefits compared to traditional methods, features of various BIM software programs, and definitions of open BIM, IFC, and their importance. Students are instructed to answer all questions and show their work.

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Faculty of Technology and Built Environment

Department of Construction
BACHELOR OF CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMME

SEMESTER 2, 2015 EXAMINATION

SUBJECT:
ADVANCED BIM IN CONSTRUCTION
CODE:
CONS 7825
SHEET: 1 of 2 SEMESTER: 2
DATE: 16 November 2015 DURATION: 2 Hours
Assessment breakdown: This examination 30 % Other 70 %
This examination has FIVE questions

The total mark for this examination is 100

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

10 minutes reading time will be allowed before commencement of this


examination.

This is a closed book examination.

Answer ALL questions.

No calculators or other electronic devices are permitted.

Start each question on a new page and write on both sides of the paper.

Upon completion of this examination, ensure that on the front page of your answer
book you have ticked the questions that you have completed, and also recorded
your student ID number, subject and subject code.

Before handing in your script, ensure that your student ID number is on the top of
any loose pages, and that all pages are attached and in the correct order.
QUESTION 1 (Total 25 marks)

Describe an ideal project environment for the full use of BIM, what
are the enabling factors? Make reference in your answer to people
involved, competencies required, collaboration and processes
used. (25 marks)

QUESTION 2 (Total 25 marks)

(a) Describe adoption in terms of BIM uses in NZ construction


industry. (5 marks)

(b) Describe adoption rates in general in NZ construction industry. (5 marks)

(c) Provide one example (project) where BIM has been implemented
in NZ by describing the project and the use of BIM in the project. (15 marks)

QUESTION 3 (Total 15 marks)

List and describe three (3) different uses of BIM as described in NZ


BIM Handbook Appendix D and state what are the benefits or
difference compared to the traditional (non-BIM) methods. (3 x 5 marks)

QUESTION 4 (Total 25 marks)

(a) Describe the main features of the software and how it could be
used in a BIM project? Choose one (1) of these software: Trimble
Connect, Autodesk 360 Glue or Tekla BIMsight. (10 marks)

(b) What are the main features of Autodesk Navisworks Manage


software? (5 marks)

(c) What are the benefits of using Autodesk Navisworks Manage


instead of conventional technology? Are there disadvantages or
potential pitfalls? (10 marks)

QUESTION 5 (Total 10 marks)

(a) What is open BIM and why is it important. (6 marks)

(b) What is IFC and why is it important. (4 marks)

Semester 2, 2015 Examination CONS 7825 Advanced BIM in Construction Page 2 of 2

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