cm 3112 Midterm
Construction and Commission take about _____ years in a typical life cycle of a Commercial Building.
1-3 years
How many uses of BIM have been identified by the BIM Project Execution Planning guide?
25
3D 5D 7D 6D 4D
3D - Visualization, 5D - Estimating, 7D - Facility Management, 6D - Sustainability, 4D - Scheduling
If there is a project goal to increase field labor productivity and quality through large amounts of prefabrication, then the team can consider the _______ BIM Use which will allow the team to identify and correct potential geometric conflicts prior to construction.
3D Coordination
Benefits of interoperability include a. Refining workflows b. Eliminating steps c. Improving processes d. All of the above
All of the above
In a DBB, the owner has a contract with the ___________ and another with the ___________.
Architect, Contractor
_______ is a BIM Use most significantly found in the Operate lifecycle phase of a building.
Asset Management
..................is the future of architecture and engineering drawing and documentation (and much more: analysis, rendering, costing, purchasing). ................... will touch and affect everyone and every business dealing with design, construction, manufacturing, facilities management and building ownership. ................. will lead to changes in process and procedures, as well as monumental cost savings throughout the entire design, building and management phases. .................started as 2D only, but has now progressed to 3D. .................. has only been around a few years, but has been an important advancement. It will be replaced, but has been an important transition to the more powerful future.
BIM BIM BIM CAD CAD
_________ is a collaborative software for constructability.
BIM 360 Glue
Match the following BIM levels with their respective tools: BIM Level 1 BIM Level 0 BIM Level 3 BIM Level 2
BIM Level 1 - File-based collaboration BIM Level 0 - Paper BIM Level 3 - Integrated Web Services BIM Hub BIM Level 2 - Files & Libraries
The _______ should be the one to confirm the quality of the model after the revisions were made.
BIM Manager
................. is a complete list of the materials and labour operations necessary to construct a building, together with a measurement of the quantities of materials and work involved.
Bill of Quality
Who Carries out Buildability and Maintainability analysis in constructing buildings?
Builder
Who is the professional that is specifically trained, through formal academic and practical experience, to manage the execution process of building projects on day-to-day basis?
Builder
What is the full form of BPMN?
Business Process Modeling Notation
The IE Worksheet uses the ________ structure for element breakdown.
CSI Uniformat II
What does CDE stand for?
Common data environment
Interference check is ensured by a __________ software.
Conflict Detection
Traditional design process requires the highest effort in the ___________ phase.
Construction
What does CSG stand for?
Constructive Solid Geometry
__________ is the most traditional type of delivery method.
DBB
Which of the following is the last step for completing the BIM Use Selection Worksheet.
Determine whether or not to implement each BIM use
_______ is a BIM Use most significantly found in the Construct lifecycle phase of a building.
Digital Fabrication
The format for BIM Level 0 is _____________.
Drawings, lines, arcs, texts, etc.
______ is a BIM Use most significantly found in the Design lifecycle phase of a building.
Energy Analysis
The main task of the _____________ on a building development project is to provide estimates for rental and capital value as well as to identify potential buyers and/or occupiers.
Estate Surveyor and Valuer
For BIM to be implemented successfully, it is critical that team members understand the ________ use of the information that they are developing.
Future
BIM combined with _____ technology has changed the way we create site plans by adding a level of detail, particularly in more vertical construction.
GIS
The project participant who takes full responsibility for the completion of the project:
General contractor
Match the following: Generation Z Generation X Maturists Generation Y Baby Boomers
Generation Z - 3D Printing Generation X - Personal Computer Maturists - Automobile Generation Y - Smart Phone Baby Boomers - Television
Which class of contractors require large and complete mechanised equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, pile drivers, dredges, and pipe-laying devices?
Heavy construction contractors
Match the system levels with their requirements: Human-computer interaction Hardware Socio-technical Software
Human-computer interaction - Personal Hardware - Physical Socio-technical - Community Software - Information
Which of the following is a standard for BIM level 3?
IFC
Arrange the following in numeric order as per the BIM Project Execution Planning Procedure. Choose no.1 for the first step. Identify BIM goals and uses Define supporting infrastructure for BIM implementation Develop information exchange Design BIM project execution process
Identify BIM goals and uses - 1 Define supporting infrastructure for BIM implementation - 4 Develop information exchange - 3 Design BIM project execution process - 2
Which of the following is the fourth step for completing the BIM Use Selection Worksheet.
Identify additional value and risk associated with each Use
Which of the following is the first step for completing the BIM Use Selection Worksheet.
Identify the potential BIM Uses
Which of the following is the second step for completing the BIM Use Selection Worksheet.
Identify the responsible parties for each potential BIM Use
Which among the following BIM benefits scored the highest percentage according to BIM users?
Improved Collective Understanding of Design Intent
What does IFC stand for?
Industry Foundation Classes
The format for BIM Level 3 is _____________.
Integrated, Interoperable data
LOD-300 LOD-100 LOD-500 LOD-400 LOD-200
LOD-300 - Cost Estimation: Estimated cost based on measurement of specific assembly, LOD-100 - Scheduling: Total Project Construction duration, LOD-500 - Energy Analysis: Commissioning and recording of measured performance, LOD-400 - Milestones: Constructability and Fabrication, LOD-200 - Preliminary Design: Three dimension-generic elements
What does MOU stand for?
Memorandum of Understanding
According to RTI estimates, ____________ category incurs the highest cost of inadequate interoperability.
Mitigation Costs
The format for BIM Level 1 and BIM Level 2 is _____________.
Models, objects
What is the full form of NBIMS?
National Building Information Modeling Standards
Level 3 BIM is also known as ________.
Open BIM
The team should begin with the _______ phase, and identify the value for each of the BIM Uses as it specifically relates to the project by providing a High, Medium or Low priority to each use.
Operate
The cost of design changes is the highest in _______ phase.
Operation
According to RTI estimates, ____________ bear the highest overall cost due to interoperability issues in the construction industry.
Owners and Operators
These views are often used for advertising, repair manuals, and general information. These views describe the shape of the object by looking directly at the faces of the object.
Pictorial views Orthographic views
The ability to impact cost and functional capabilities is the highest in __________ phase.
Pre-design
___________ help/s introduce new members to the project as well as help others reviewing the plan to understand the project.
Project Information
The _____________ will ensure that the project quality management plan and stage of work is in conformity with the design.
Project Manager
Which kind of specification contains information that are unique to a specific project?
Project Specification
Contract documentation would include the conditions of the contract and will address issues concerning the: (Select True/False) Project feasibility study. Arrangements for the storing of materials. Temporary services on site in the form of water connection, electricity and toilets. The start and completion dates of the contract. Access to the site. The extent of the work to be done. The health and safety of the workers as well as the general public.
Project feasibility study. - False , Arrangements for the storing of materials. - True, Temporary services on site in the form of water connection, electricity and toilets. - True, The start and completion dates of the contract. - True, Access to the site. - True, The extent of the work to be done. - True, The health and safety of the workers as well as the general public. - True
On completion of the construction stage, the ................ should assist the project manager in discussions with the contractor as to extra contractual costs.
Quantity surveyors
Which of the following is the third step for completing the BIM Use Selection Worksheet.
Rate the capabilities of each party for each BIM use identified in the following categories
_______ is a carbon footprint calculator.
SEFAIRA
__________ is a tool for structural analysis
STAAD
_______ is a BIM Use most significantly found in the Planning lifecycle phase of a building.
Site Analysis
The purpose of this document is to describe in detail the type of materials to be used.
Specification
.................... is a description of the quality of work and materials for a particular job, written in a sequence of trades prepared to explain those things concerning a project which cannot be shown on a drawing.
Specifications
Material supplies are purchased from ____________ and installed by them in accordance with their contract.
Subcontractors
These companies are generally insurance companies who provide bonding to contractors.
Sureties
After the receipt of designer's drawings, ____________'s task is to prepare a Bill of Quantities (B.O.Q) in accordance with the current Standard Method of Measurement (SMM).
Surveyors
This is a signed financial offer of the contractor to construct the works
Tender
Fabrication Conceptual Design Documentation Analysis Construction 4D/5D Demolition Programming Detailed Design Operation and Maintenance Construction Logistics
The correct answer is: Fabrication - 6 Conceptual Design - 2 Documentation - 5, Analysis - 4 Construction 4D/5D - 7 Demolition - 10 Programming - 1 Detailed Design - 3 Operation and Maintenance - 9 Construction Logistics - 8
Match the following characteristics with the delivery types. Joint decision-making Lack of construction input during design Used for fast-track projects Reduction of constructability risk
The correct answer is: Joint decision-making - Integrated Project Delivery Lack of construction input during design - Design-Bid-Build Used for fast-track projects - Design-Build Reduction of constructability risk - Construction Manager at Risk
Which document is signed by both parties confirming their respective intention to have contract between them as defined by all the project documents?
The legal deed
_________ is a tool for computational fluid dynamics.
Trane Trace
3D Control and Planning is a primary BIM use in the Construct phase of the building lifecycle.
True
A BIM Use may have multiple exchanges.
True
A BIM model is characterized as a facility life cycle management requirement by NBIMS.
True
A building contractor is paid for work completed and is never paid in advance
True
A quantity surveyor should be called upon in the early stages of consultation by the client.
True
At site level, the builder will be the most senior construction team member for the contractor.
True
BIM can be implemented successfully within all delivery methods.
True
BIM can be used for site safety planning and community awareness visualization.
True
BIM can carry some level of additional process risk due to inexperience and unfamiliarity.
True
BIM offers the potential of dramatically increasing the quality of design.
True
BIM process design clearly illustrates the execution process through the use of process maps.
True
By using CAD, errors and omissions were not eliminated, but they were reduced
True
CAD, linked to analysis, has been one of the most powerful reasons for using CAD.
True
Defining specific implementation areas and uses for BIM is more important than focusing on whether or not to use BIM in general.
True
Different modelers can exchange their models if and when organizations agree on a standard for object definitions.
True
Edits are typically indirect in parametric modeling.
True
Fragmentation in the construction industry is one of the causes of hidden costs to the construction.
True
Horizon 360's role is to promote innovative research and technology development within different CII sectors.
True
IFC allows the exchange of relevant data between different software applications.
True
In DBB the use of BIM is limited.
True
Ineffective planning of BIM implementation can result in increased costs for the modeling services, schedule delays due to missing information, and little to no added value.
True
Integrated Project Delivery is not allowed on federal projects.
True
Mitigation costs are those that are incurred to correct problems once they have occurred.
True
Models with no support of behavior is not a BIM platform.
True
Parametric modeling has constrained sketching.
True
Parametric modeling represents objects by parameters and rules that automatically determine the geometry and optionally nongeometric properties and features.
True
Project coordination errors can be greatly reduced by workflow compatibility.
True
Project specifications will always take preference over the general specifications.
True
The Builder's expertise in Building production management is the main professional input that he renders on building projects.
True
The architectural logic of the BIM model does not completely match the structural logic.
True
The cost of a design change jumps with each step.
True
The general contractor, not the owner of the property, will usually pay the subcontractors.
True
The goal of the NBIMS-US is to identify and define standard information exchanges that are required on facility projects.
True
The model coordinator from each party should participate in all major BIM activities as required by the team.
True
The owner of a construction project may be an individual, corporation, partnership, or government body.
True
The project models do not need to include every element of the project.
True
The quality of the BIM product gets decreased without buy-in from all members.
True
The supervising project manager is the client's representative and his appointment is to ensure that, the project is carried out according to the contract documents.
True
With DB, there is a potential for zero change orders.
True
Workflow Compatibility allows project members to decide about their software upgrades independently from their peers.
True
In BIM, it is not just a model, it is __________.
a database
Which of the following is an influence of BIM on Industry Problems? Select one: a. Clash Detection b. Better Communication c. Better Planning and Management d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Drawings or plans consist mainly of ................ and .................. .
lines, symbols
For simplicity, it is necessary that the team define ______ information exchange requirement/s for each BIM Use.
one
Implementing BIM requires detailed ____________ and fundamental process modifications for the project team members to successfully achieve the value from the available model information.
planning
The Builder's role in the building development process starts from the ..................... stage but takes prominence at the ................... stage.
planning, construction
A BIM information sender, receiver, and processor used within a BIM process in association with BIM _______.
platform
Currently, the IE worksheet uses a ______ level of detail structure for information.
three-tier
Mapping the BIM process for project execution consists of a _____ level approach.
two
For a B-rep, the inner core is _______.
void
