• Journal of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute of Korea
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• v.30 no.6
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• pp.567-576
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• 2017

The object of this research is an establishment of BIM-based quantity takeoff(QTO) and cost estimation guidelines for reinforcement concrete structures focused on improvement of field applicability in transition period from 2D drawing-based environment to 3D BIM-based environment. Preliminary studies on existing guidelines and standards for BIM modeling, QTO and cost estimation of reinforcement concrete structures are performed, and then a standardization of BIM-based cost estimation process is proposed through comparative analysis between 2D drawing-based cost estimation process and 3D BIM-based. In addition, modeling, QTO, and cost estimation processes of cost-BIM model for RC structures are conducted. The contributions of this research and the guidelines suggested by this research are 1) lowering barriers to entity to the new BIM-based environment for small size companies, 2) reducing construction cost by a close estimate, 3) establishing the foundation for integrated management of informations through construction project life cycle, 4) and ultimately, developing the BIM ecosystems.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute Of Construction Engineering and Management
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• 2008.11a
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• pp.744-747
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• 2008

Quantity information focused on a design drawing plays a critical role in a decision making related to cost for project participants during project life cycles. Related participants absolutely depend on quantity take-off working which produces the quantity information by hand, and then a worker's mistake often causes many errors. The difference of quantity by the know-how of the person in charge of the estimation also occurs. In addition, the worker passes through the whole quantity take-off processes again in case of re-working for quantity take-off produced by a change order. The requirements about the automated estimation increase because of the needs for the accurate quantity take-off and dealing with the change order and recently, the studies about the automated estimation working process based on 34 cad model from 3d cad modeler are attempted in various viewpoints. However, the existing studies reach the limits such as common quantity data type framework for getting Quantity information. Focused on a certain 34 cad modeler and BIM based automation of estimation using it Therefore, the objective of this study is to develop the a series of system which can extract, analyze, and verify Quantity Data Type in modeler to automate quantity take-off originated from various 3d cad modelers as a foundation study for BIM based automation of estimation framework.

• Journal of the Korea Institute of Building Construction
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• v.10 no.2
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• pp.133-138
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• 2010

Conceptual cost is estimated with insufficient information at an early stage of a building construction project, resulting in an inevitable gap between conceptual estimated cost and real constructed cost. For a project to be successful, this gap must be managed to be lower than a reliable level. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to propose a structural process for managing the reliability of conceptual cost estimates at an early stage of a building construction project. In researching this study, conceptual cost estimate experts were interviewed,and a risk management process was studied. Reliability assessment and a review process for improving the quality of conceptual cost estimate and the planning strategy of reliability management based on previous similar projects were added to the present estimate process. The proposed reliability management process will improve the chances of a successful project, by helping to decrease the risk of conceptual estimated cost.

• Proceedings of the Korea Association of Information Systems Conference
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• 1997.10a
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• pp.183-195
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• 1997

정보화시대에도 불구하고 아직도 인쇄물은 지식과 정보의 전달에 막중한 역할을 담당하고 있다. 인쇄업체가 고객이 요구하는 사양을 받아 견적을 산출하는 작업은 인쇄사업 의 핵심적 프로세스라고 할 수 있다. 견적의 내용이 정확해야 할뿐만 아니라 사양들의 다양 한 조합의 견적 결과를 신속하게 제시할 수 있어야 한다. 그러한 면에서 기존의 수작업 견 적방식은 지나치게 영업사원의 경험과 노하우에 의존하기에 신뢰감을 주는 견적 결과를 신 속하게 제공하는데 한계가 있었다. 이에 본 연구는 인쇄업의 고객지원을 위한 견적지원시스 템(Print Estimate Support System : PESS)을 개발하고자 한다. 본 시스템은 고객으로부터 각종 요구사항을 받아 바로 화면에서 자료를 입력하고 즉석에서 산정된 비용을 보여줄 뿐만 아니라, 고객이 선정한 두 대안의 결과를 비교해 볼 수 있도록 다양한 윈도우를 제공하기도 한다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute Of Construction Engineering and Management
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• 2008.11a
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• pp.297-300
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• 2008

Since the Three Dimensional Computer Aided Design(3D CAD) appeared in 1990s, Building Information Modeling(BIM) has got the great issue in the construction project nowadays. BIM is the process of managing and generating building information during life cycle of a construction project. And information can be moved to 3D modeling flexibly in BIM. As a result, a field of estimating has also been doing researches in the calculation of the amount of building materials from 3D modeling. And the Construction Cost Estimating Software which is generally used over the world has been trying to be applied to the Construction project in Korea. But, when we consider the productivity, it is less efficient than the existing way in Korea which use the 2D Drawings when they take off the Quantity. Also, there are lots of difference how to estimate the construction cost. between Korea and the others. Because it is a bit hard to apply the software used in the other countries to the construction project in Korea, people couldn't use it well in the construction project actually. In this study, for developing the appropriate construction cost estimating software rooted in 3D in Korea, we suggest 3D CAD Add-on Program for a Quantity Take-off which can move quantitative information to 3D CAD.

• Proceedings of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute Conference
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• 2010.04a
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• pp.218-221
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• 2010

발주자는 건설 프로젝트의 주요 의사결정을 초기단계에 내리게 되므로 정확한 예산을 예측하는 것이 중요하다. 그러나 건설 프로젝트의 대형화, 복잡화 그리고 건설산업계의 새로운 패러다임인 BIM(Building Information Modeling)의 등장에도 불구하고, 초기단계에서 정확한 공사비를 예측할 수 있는 표준화된 산출방법이 없어 아직까지도 대부분의 설계사무소에서는 실시설계단계에서 확정된 설계안에 따른 견적을 이용하며 초과된 비용에 대해 통합품질을 저해하는 행위를 통해 조정하고 있다. 초기단계에서 보다 정확한 공사비를 예측하므로써 발주자는 의사결정을 함에 있어 올바른 판단을 내릴 수 있으며, 이 단계에서 발생한 정보를 활용하여 이후 단계에도 유용하게 쓰일 수 있을 것이다. 본 연구에서는 발주자 의사결정 지원시스템 상에서 BIM기반으로 개략공사비를 산출할 수 있는 프로세스를 제안한다.

• Korean Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
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• v.17 no.2
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• pp.70-79
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• 2016

The current remodeling cost estimation process is not only dependent on the historical data of new building construction, but it also has a poor linkage with risk-based estimation approach. As such, there is a high risk of falling short of initial budget. To overcome this, a risk-based estimation approach is necessary by providing a probabilistic estimation in consideration of the potential risk factors in conducting the remodeling projects. In addition, the decision-making process should be linked with the risk-based estimation results in stead of intuitive and/or experience-based estimation. This study provides a probabilistic estimation process for residential remodeling projects by developing a detailed methodology in which a step-by-step approach can be achieved. The new proposed estimation approach can help in decision-making for remodeling projects in terms of whether to proceed or not, by effectively reflecting the potential risk factors in the early stage of the project. In addition, the study can enhance the reliability of the estimation results by developing a sustainable estimation process model where a risk-based evaluation can be accomplished by setting up the cost-risk relationship database structure.

• Korean Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
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• v.13 no.3
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• pp.99-108
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• 2012

The rough design information is only available from BIM(Building Information Model) based schematic design. So, it is difficult to obtain sufficient information for generating BOQ. Like 2D design, there are some problems that the results are depend on what the choice of cost estimator. However, the most research of BIM based cost estimation are focus on quantity takeoff, the consideration of work item for generating BOQ is insufficient. Therefore, this paper present automatic inference process of work items in a BOQ using ontology. The proposed process and ontology is validated through applying tiling construction. If the proposed process is utilized, it is expected the basis of developing generation method for consistent BOQ by resolving intervention of cost estimator's arbitrary decision.

• Journal of The Korean Digital Architecture Interior Association
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• v.10 no.3
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• pp.11-18
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• 2010

Cost estimation through fast and correct quantity take offs are crucial in the process of construction project. The existing methods for cost estimation are mainly based on 2D-based drawings and the estimation result tends to be different according to the estimator's experience, the quality and quantity of used information and estimation time. To solve these problems, the domestic construction industry have recently tried to use the data extracted from 3D data modeling based on BIM(Building Information Modeling) in order to achieve more accurate and objective cost estimation. However it tends to increase dramatically the quantity of information that can be used in cost estimation by estimators. Therefore in order to achieve quality information data from 3D data modeling, the characteristics of the project should be reflected on the 3D model and it is most important to extract information only for cost estimation from the whole 3D model fast and accurately. Thus this study aims to propose the 3D modeling method through Data Normalization which maximizes the usability of 3D Data modeling in cost estimation process.

• Korean Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
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• v.15 no.2
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• pp.53-61
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• 2014

Previous studies reveal the need for a tool to cost estimation of building design in early design stages. This paper proposes an internal finishes cost model tool to address this need. The tool allows users to evaluate the functionality, economics and quality of finishes concurrently with high-rise building design. Lack of information in the early stages of the project enables a relatively accurate estimates of work to raise up. Measurements are automatically extracted from simple design information and profile driven estimates are revised in real-time. The data model uses a flexible unit rate system that can easily be extended to other estimate dimensions such as mix-use building surcharge rate estimation. The approach illustrated in this paper is applicable to BIM tool conceptual estimation that support for massing purposes other than the one chosen for this study.