Question 1

Hypothetical scenario

You are a Project Manager for a boutique design and build contractor in Singapore. The company specialises in designing and building landed residential houses, and renovating condominium apartments, etc. The company maintains an average annual turnover of about S$30 million. The company has a reputation for good design, quality and timely delivery. Most of its projects were secured through recommendations by existing customers. The company has an inhouse architectural design team. The designers work closely with the project managers to work out design solutions and drawings for their clients. Designs and drawings are usually delivered in AutoCAD 2D and 3D. Structural, mechanical and electrical engineering designs, and submissions to the Authorities are subcontracted to their regular, medium size consultants. Construction works are managed by the construction department. Most of the works are subcontracted to a pool of regular quality subcontractors. The company sees the need for a digital transformation following the Covid-19 pandemic where on- site resources are becoming more uncertain. The management suggested that it should start digitalisation using BIM.

Develop an implementation plan for the company to use BIM for future projects.

The proposal to include your recommendation for BIM staff resources, computer hardware, and software to be acquired, upgrading of internet, and training of existing staff.

Include the estimated cost of your proposal to the company, how the investment can be recovered, and the value-add to the company. State your assumptions in your answer.