Contribution to the revision of the Portuguese rules of measurement towards a standardized BIM-based industry

Abstract

[Excerpt] The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry has witnessed a transformative shift with the adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM). BIM, offering a digital representation of a building's characteristics, enhances collaboration and reduces errors. However, integrating BIM with traditional measurement standards remains a challenge. This challenge is particularly pronounced in the Portuguese AEC sector, where aligning BIM with Portuguese Rules of Measurement is crucial for accurate quantity takeoff and cast estimation; however, this alignment is still in its early stages of development. This dissertation addresses the crucial need for aligning BIM and the Portuguese Rules of Measurement, known as Curso Sobre Regras de Medição na Construção (CSRMC). It does so by analysing, discussing opportunities for improvement, and proposing guidelines to seam-lessly integrate CSRMC with contemporary BIM practices in the Portuguese AEC industry. Developed in collaboration with LIMSEN Consulting, a prominent BIM consultancy firm, this research focuses on enhancing the standardization of quantity takeoff practices. [...]