BPM107 Construction IT & Building Information Modeling Tutor Marked Assignment 01 (TMA01) | SUSS

BPM107 – Construction IT & Building Information Modeling

Tutor-Marked Assignment (TMA01)

January 2025 Presentation

Assignment Details

Note to Students:

Include the following details in your submission:

• Course Code
• Title of the TMA
• SUSS PI No.
• Your Name
• Submission Date

Assignment Questions

Question 1 

Define and discuss the concept of Open BIM. Discuss its advantages over proprietary BIM solutions, focusing on:

• Interoperability
• Collaboration
• Cost implications

Support your answer with relevant examples.

Question 2 

Discuss the impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on the digitalisation of the construction industry, about the refreshed Built Environment Industry Transformation Map, Singapore. Address the following:

• Efficiency improvements
• Data management and collaboration
• Reduction of errors and waste

Question 3 

(a) Define geo-referencing in BIM and explain why it is critical for project alignment with real-world coordinates. 

(b) Explain the consequences of incorrect geo-referencing during the submission of BIM models for regulatory approval. Provide a practical example. 

(c) Propose a step-by-step method to ensure accurate geo-referencing in a BIM model.

Question 4

(a) Describe the role of BIM in facilities management and lifecycle sustainability. Provide examples of how it aids in:

• Decision-making for maintenance
• Energy optimisation 

(b) Explain BIM’s application in risk management and emergency planning during the operational phase of a building. Provide a practical example.

(c) Discuss the importance of sustainability in construction and how BIM supports sustainable practices, such as:

• Energy-efficient design
• Material optimisation 

(d) Provide an example of a real-world project where BIM was used to achieve sustainability goals. 

Question 5 

Your multi-disciplinary design consultancy firm has been awarded a project to design an integrated community hub. Before the design commencement, you discover that different departments (Architecture, Civil/Structural, and Mechanical/Electrical) are using different BIM authoring platforms for design.

(a) Discuss the potential interoperability challenges that could arise during design and regulatory submission. 

(b) Define Open BIM and Industry Foundation Classes (IFC). Explain how these concepts can help alleviate the interoperability challenges mentioned in Part (a).