

It takes a novel bottom-up approach in QTO algorithm development compared to the traditional top-down approach. The proposed method enables the development of QTO algorithms for IFC-based BIMs resulting from different BIM authoring tools and workflows, and therefore it enhances robustness of BIM-based QTO. To address this gap, the authors proposed a new data-driven reverse engineering algorithm development (D-READ) method for developing QTO algorithms based on IFC geometric analysis. Even the Industry Foundation Classes (IFC), one of the ISO standard data schema, have been used in a variety of ways, some of which could be proprietary. – Faster and more insightful quantity reports-Create summaries anddetailed quantity surveying reports quickly and easily.One main gap in the automation of construction quantity takeoff (QTO) is the lack of a systematic method to address building information models (BIMs) created from different BIM authoring tools and workflows. – Share, query, and clarify-Generate quantities linked to specificobjects. – More efficient manual takeoff-Supports the takeoff of JPG, TIF,PDF, and other “nonintelligent” image formats. – Dynamic counting-Count and quantify design data quickly andeasily.

– Greater flexibility than typical databases orspreadsheets-Perform interactive examination of 3D models formaterial cost estimating purposes. – Takeoff in minutes automatically-Perform a takeoff on an entirebuilding information model (BIM) in just minutes throughintegration of 2D and 3D design data.

Here are some key features of “Autodesk Quantity Takeoffbuilding”: Automatically ormanually measure areas and count building components, export toMicrosoft® Excel®, and publish to DWF™ format. Cost estimators can create synchronized,comprehensive project views that combine important information frombuilding information modeling (BIM) tools such as Revit®Architecture, Revit® Structure, and Revit® MEP software togetherwith geometry, images, and data from other tools. Autodesk® Quantity Takeoff building costestimating software helps make material costing faster, easier, andmore accurate.
