The Victory
MKS CQS is thrilled to announce that our exceptional team, BIM TRIO, has emerged victorious at the prestigious GLODON BIM Contest 2025! The grand finale, held on May 29th at the state-of-the-art myBIM Centre, saw our team triumph over 8 other highly competitive finalist teams. This remarkable achievement underscores MKS CQS’s commitment to innovation and excellence in quantity surveying, particularly in the realm of Building Information Modeling (BIM).
Meet BIM TRIO
Our winning team, BIM TRIO, is a powerhouse of diverse talent and specialized expertise, each member playing a crucial role in their
success:
Tan Kai Xuan
BIM Modelling Lead
Specializing in accurate
and detailed digital
representations.
Chew Li Teng
Cost Intelligence Specialist
Expert in translating BIM
data into precise cost
estimates.
Nabila Hanim
Digital Workflow Strategist
Focused on optimizing
processes and ensuring
seamless data flow.
The Challenge
The GLODON BIM Contest is renowned for pushing the boundaries of BIM application, focusing on real-world project scenarios. Contestants were tasked with applying 5D BIM to a complex construction project, demonstrating proficiency across six critical dimensions:
- BIM Modeling Accuracy
- Quantity Take-off Precision
- Cost Estimation Integration
- Scheduling and Progress Monitoring
- Value Engineering and Optimization
- Project Management and Collaboration
BIM TRIO competed against seven other top-tier firms, each bringing their best to the contest. The challenge required not only technical skill but also strategic thinking and a deep understanding of how BIM can truly transform quantity surveying practices.
The Winning Solution
BIM TRIO’s solution stood out for its innovative approach to integrating traditional quantity surveying methods with advanced BIM
capabilities. They presented a seamless workflow that demonstrated how 5D BIM can revolutionize the entire project lifecycle. Key
benefits highlighted in their presentation included:
Improved Measurement Accuracy: Leveraging BIM models for highly precise quantity take-offs, minimizing human error.
Enhanced Design Traceability: Easily tracking design changes and their immediate impact on quantities and costs.
Automated Quantity Extraction: Significantly reducing time spent on manual measurements, freeing up QSes for higher-value tasks.
Faster Impact Assessment: Quickly evaluating the cost implications of design modifications or material changes.
Three Critical Challenges Solved
BIM TRIO specifically addressed and provided compelling solutions for three major pain points in conventional quantity surveying:
Challenge 1: Converting Design Information into Reliable Quantities
The team demonstrated how their
structured BIM modeling approach ensured that every element in the digital model was parametrically linked to its
quantity. This meant that as design iterations occurred, quantities were automatically updated, eliminating
discrepancies that often arise from manual conversions.
Challenge 2: Moving from 3D BIM to Usable 5D Cost
Information
BIM TRIO presented a sophisticated mapping system that seamlessly integrated BIM models with cost databases. They showed how material specifications, labor rates, and equipment costs could be directly linked to BIM objects, generating real-time, comprehensive 5D cost information. This provided an unprecedented level of cost
visibility and control.
Challenge 3: Making BIM
Practical for Real QS
Workflows
Rather than presenting BIM as an
isolated tool, BIM TRIO showcased a practical, step-by-step methodology for embedding BIM into existing QS workflows. Their solution emphasized user-friendliness and interoperability,
proving that 5D BIM is not just a
futuristic concept but a tangible,
implementable enhancement for daily QS operations.
What Set BIM TRIO Apart
What truly distinguished BIM TRIO was their core philosophy: technology should not just add features, but fundamentally improve project outcomes and efficiency. Their approach emphasized intelligence and foresight, allowing for:
Early Issue
Identification
Catching potential
problems before they escalate.
Superior Quantity
Accuracy
Ensuring precise
measurements from the outset.
Proactive Cost
Control
Managing budgets with unprecedented foresight.
Smarter, Data-Driven
Decisions
Empowering stakeholders
with actionable insights.
The Bigger Picture
For our clients, this victory translates directly into tangible benefits. MKS CQS’s mastery of 5D BIM means:
- Faster, more accurate cost estimates during project planning.
- Better cost control throughout the construction phase, minimizing budget overruns.
- Reduced rework and disputes due to clear visualization and early clash detection.
- Seamless digital workflows connecting site and office, enhancing collaboration.
This is more than just a competition win; it’s a validation of MKS CQS’s vision for the future of quantity surveying—a future that is efficient, precise, and digitally integrated.
What’s Next ?
MKS CQS is now more energized than ever to deploy these award-winning 5D BIM workflows across all our projects, ensuring our clients receive the most advanced and cost-effective quantity surveying services available.
We invite all our current and prospective clients to get in touch to learn how our BIM expertise can add unparalleled value to your next construction endeavor.