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A cloud-driven framework for automated BIM quantity takeoff and quality control: Case study insights

Valinejadshoubi, Mojtaba, Moselhi, Osama, Iordanova, Ivanka, Valdivieso, Fernando, Bagchi, Ashutosh, Corneau-Gauvin, Charles et Kaptué, Armel. 2025. « A cloud-driven framework for automated BIM quantity takeoff and quality control: Case study insights ». Buildings, vol. 15, nº 21.

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Accurate quantity takeoff (QTO) is essential for cost estimation and project planning in the construction industry. However, current practices are often fragmented and rely on manual or semi-automated processes, leading to inefficiencies and errors. This study introduces a cloud-based framework that integrates automated QTO with a rule-based Quantity Precision Check (QPC) to ensure that quantities are derived only from validated and consistent BIM data. The framework is designed to be scalable and compatible with open data standards, supporting collaboration across teams and disciplines. A case study demonstrates the implementation of the system using structural and architectural models, where automated validation detected parameter inconsistencies and significantly improved the accuracy and reliability of takeoff results. To evaluate the system’s effectiveness, the study proposes five quantitative validation metrics, Inconsistency Detection Rate (IDR), Parameter Consistency Rate (PCR), Quantity Accuracy Improvement (QAI), Change Impact Tracking (CIT), and Automated Reporting Efficiency (ARE). These indicators are newly introduced in this study to address the absence of standardized metrics for automated QTO with pre-takeoff, rule-based validation. However, the current validation was limited to a single project and discipline-specific rule set, suggesting that broader testing across mechanical, electrical, and infrastructure models is needed to fully confirm scalability and generalizability. The proposed approach provides both researchers and practitioners with a replicable, transparent methodology for advancing digital construction practices and improving the quality and efficiency of BIM-based estimation processes.

Type de document: Article publié dans une revue, révisé par les pairs
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Iordanova, Ivanka
Affiliation: Génie de la construction
Date de dépôt: 21 nov. 2025 20:58
Dernière modification: 10 janv. 2026 15:48
URI: https://espace2.etsmtl.ca/id/eprint/33041

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