SOFTWARE APPLICATION

There will be 2 software covered in this module which are CostX and Buildsoft. The purpose of this subject is to develop our technical knowledge and computer skills as the construction industry is moving towards the use of BIM software. As a future Quantity Surveyor, these skills will be useful to us when we work in construction firms as well as during internship.

For the assessment part, there are 2 assignments. The first assignment was a group project in which we are required to compare different BIM software prepare a report on the functions and limitations. The second individual assignment was to prepare a set of bill of quantities by using Buildsoft followed by a final examination.

In conclusion, I learned how to create a price book and Bills of Quantities with Rates in Buildsoft, and also learnt how to calculate measurements on different construction components in CostX, such as work below lowest floor finish, frame, wall finishes & reinforcement, along with learning how to create a workbook with it. Under the guidance of our lecturer, Ms Lim, we managed to learn as fast as we could and improve our digital literacy skills. After gaining knowledge on the preparation bills of quantities which is Buildsoft, I can make use of this computer software to prepare BQ for another module known as Measurement 4 at the end of semester. As we can see, by using these software, we could really save up a lot of time compared to manual measurement.