Question 1

(a) Discuss the main benefits of integrating building information modelling (BIM) and facility management (FM) for the project's owner.

(12 marks)

(b) Appraise the current facility management practices with reference to Question 1(a) and explain the problems/issues.

(13 marks)

Question 2

(a) Discuss how BIM can potentially influence fundamental changes for project delivery.

(13 marks)

(b) Explain the Information Requirements by the building/facility owner. Also mention the potential parties involved in defining the information requirements at different levels.

(12 marks)

Question 3

(a) Explain the types of information delivery deliverables.

(13 marks)

(b) Discuss the importance of integrating BIM with other technologies as mentioned below:

(i) BIM and Cloud Computing

(3 marks)

(ii) BIM and Mobile Computing

(3 marks)

(iii) BIM and RFID

(3 marks)

(iv) BIM and GIS

(3 marks)

Question 4

(a) Describe the designers COBie's requirements for assets.

(6 marks)

(b) Assess and explain the benefits of BIM Execution Plan to the project team.

(7 marks)

(c) Define the types of Facility Management Systems (FMS).

(12 marks)