Estimation of Project Duration and Cost Using Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Building Information Modeling is a powerful tool in the construction industry. The use of BIM help in creation and use of a three – dimensional model (3D) virtual paradigm that assists the design, construction and operation of a building. BIM is a faster and more effective way for designing and construction management. It improves the quality of design and reduces rework during construction, which serves as the advantages according to the perception of AEC professionals. It can also help in controlling delays in relation to a planned schedule. BIM provides accurate quantity take-offs, improves scheduling time tables and consequently diminishing total project contingencies and costs. The building of the College of Administration and Economics in Iraq at Waset is considered as a case study to realize the actual uses and benefits of Building Information Modeling (BIM). A 3D model is developed in Revit Architecture software and estimate total project duration by using primavera P6 software and link with Navisworks to extracted 4D model and estimated the total project cost 5D