Canonical BIMei content·Published·🇧🇷BRAMarket·Updated 22/04/2026 by BIM Excellence Initiative / BIM Forum Brazil
Performs BIM-based quantity take-off, cost estimation, and cost monitoring across project phases.
Uses model-derived data to produce reliable quantities, 5D cost estimates, and ongoing cost monitoring for design and construction stages.
▸Technical details
DR-QS-001·1.0.0
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Lifecycle
Actions
What this role does
The action statements this role is expected to perform.
Coordinate model-based collaboration activities between project participants.A1
Explain core BIM concepts, terms, and principles relevant to the role.C1
Use BIM tools to produce structured digital outputs relevant to the role.C1
Negotiate Data Exchange Protocols with other Project Participants at/before the start of Collaborative BIM ProjectsA1
Understand the business benefits of using BIM tools and workflowsNot yet classified
Generate BIModels using pre-defined Modelling Standards and protocolsA1
Act as a BIM Facilitator during the delivery of Collaborative BIM ProjectsA1
Identify the business risks from using BIM tools and workflowsE2
Use BIM Software Tools to generate accurate Error-Free ModelsA1
Establish the processes and procedures to be used by Project Participants within Common Data EnvironmentE2
Define the use of proprietary and/or non-proprietary file formats / Data Models (e.g. Industry Foundation Classes)A6
Generate high-quality IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) model files from proprietary BIM Software ToolsA1
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Use BIModels for Code Checking & ValidationA1
Establish a set of Naming Protocols covering models, components, parameters, details, etc.E2
Form work teams that are competent in managing BIModelsA1
Use BIM Software Tools on active projectsA1
Use a Content Management System or a Document Management Systems to manage information storage and sharingA1
Develop documented procedures for Information Flows during Collaborative BIM ProjectsA1
Operate within a Common Data EnvironmentA1
Use Graphical Algorithm Editors similar to Dynamo or GrasshopperA1
Define the BIM Goals and BIM Objectives to be achieved by using BIM on a projectA6
Identify the BIM Software Tools that are experienced inE2
Identify Model Uses for Planning and DesigningE2
Use Software Extensions that further extend the functionalities of BIM Software ToolsA1
Use BIModels for Construction PlanningA1
Identify Model Uses for Simulating and QuantifyingE2
Use BIModels for Quantity Take-offA1
Use BIModels for Cost EstimationA1
Apply standardised metrics to measure the financial performance of BIM ProjectsA1
Identify Model Uses for Capturing and RepresentingE2
Use Model Progression Specifications or a similar system to manage the Level of Development within BIModelsA1
Align BIM Goals with an organisation's overall Business VisionA1
Identify the Classification Systems used on projectsE2
Use BIModels for Construction LogisticsA1
Determine project costs based on BIM Deliverables rather than on the number of 2D Drawings requiredE4
Use BIModels for Constructability AnalysisA1
Organise models, documents, project information, cost information and specifications according to standardised Classification Systems (e.g. Uniclass, NRM and CESMM)A1
Connect BIModels or their Model Components to external databasesA1
Use BIModels for Site AnalysisA1
Check the quality of Model Components against established Modelling StandardsE6
Use BIModels for Value AnalysisA1
Assess and measure the BIM readiness, capability and performance using standardized metricsE4
Use BIModels for Construction Operation AnalysisA1
Use BIModels for Life Cycle AssessmentA1
Apply metrics to monitor the progress (or lack of progress) of BIM ImplementationA1
Use BIModels for Site Set-outsA1
Use BIModels for Lean Process AnalysisA1
Use BIModels for Performance MonitoringA1
Information it works with
The information uses this role produces, consumes or relies on.
