OPTIMIZATION OF COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND MEASUREMENT

Abstract

The efforts in enhancing the practice in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Industry by means of Information Technology (IT) are growing for the sake of improving the Industry which is of fragmented nature and giving the Industry the benefits and ease from the current practice. Despite the hindrances of implementation of IT, the supports to the implementation itself are also developed so that full integration of IT in the Industry can be achieved.

The Building Information Modeling (BIM) is considered as the one of the most to-date relevant technologies that will improve the situation in the Industry if full integration can be implemented to all participants and to their respective disciplines of work. BuildingSMART International is one of the consortiums that constantly attempting to make this happen in the industry by various means.

This dissertation discusses of the inadequacy of the apparent IT integration in Singapore’s Context by conducting analysis of the current technology, hindrances and efforts and also comparison of the AEC Industry in general context and in Singapore. The relevance of information and the focus of scope are the major limitations of the study and it is believed that the way to the Integration will need Standardization of technology, mutual agreement, education and support from the Authority.