Creating teaching materials with Building Information Modeling for Cost estimate

Abstract

The construction industry in Thailand has recently experienced rapid and significant growth, marked by the adoption of advanced technologies in various domains, including structural inspection, building design, and cost estimation. Among these innovations, Building Information Modeling (BIM) has played a crucial role in reducing conflicts and minimizing construction errors. In response to these developments and challenges, this study aimed to develop instructional media on BIM technology to serve as a practical guide for engineers and designers. The instructional content was created using Autodesk Revit (Education License) and delivered to a group of 58 participants comprising university students, cost estimators, and related professionals. A satisfaction survey was conducted using statistical methods, including mean, percentage, and standard deviation. The findings indicate that the overall satisfaction with the BIM-based instructional media for cost estimation was at the highest level, with a mean score of 4.54 and a standard deviation of 0.73.