Proposing building information modeling-based theoretical framework for construction and demolition waste management: strategies and tools

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Sakshi Gupta ◽  
Kumar Neeraj Jha ◽  
Gayatri Vyas
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Construction And Demolition Waste ◽  
Demolition Waste ◽  
Building Information

scholarly journals Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Construction and Demolition Waste Management in Australia: A Research Agenda

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (23) ◽  
pp. 12983
Author(s):  
Dongchen Han ◽  
Mohsen Kalantari ◽  
Abbas Rajabifard
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Ecological Impacts ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Construction And Demolition Waste ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Demolition Waste ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Building Information

Construction and demolition waste (C&DW) contribute to approximately 30% of the total waste generation worldwide, by which heterogeneous ecological impacts, such as resource depletion, global warming, and land degradation, are engendered. Despite ongoing research efforts to minimize construction waste via the Building Information Modeling (BIM)-aided design, there is a paucity of research on integrating BIM in demolition waste management (DWM). This study investigates prominent barriers and future research directions toward the wider adoption of BIM in C&DWM by conducting a systematic literature review. First, this study identifies the barriers that hinder the implementation of C&DWM in Australia; then, it explores the benefits and challenges of leveraging BIM applications for C&DWM. The findings suggest that, for existing buildings without up-to-date design drawings, it is imperative to improve the accuracy of data capturing and object recognition techniques to overcome the bottlenecks of BIM-DWM integration. Moreover, the development of regional-oriented material banks and their harmonization with life cycle assessment databases can extend the potential of BIM-based sustainability analysis, making it applicable to the DWM domain. This study proposes a research agenda on tackling these challenges to realize BIM’s full potential in facilitating DWM.

scholarly journals Design for Deconstruction Using Integrated Lean Principles and BIM Approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (14) ◽  
pp. 7856
Author(s):  
Mohamed Marzouk ◽  
Ahmed Elmaraghy
Keyword(s):  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
National Level ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Construction And Demolition Waste ◽  
Practical Implementation ◽  
Continuous Change ◽  
Demolition Waste ◽  
Lean Principles ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Building Elements

Existing buildings are characterized by the continuous change in the functional requirements of their end-users. As such, they are subjected to renovation or reconstruction, which is associated with total or partial demolition of the buildings, leading to an increase in construction and demolition waste. In addition, the materials abandoning the circular loop leave an adverse impact on the environment. This research integrates the building information modeling (BIM) approach and lean principles to ensure the early involvement of key participants in the decision-making process. This approach aids in planning the sequencing of deconstruction planning phases required before actual demolition activities take place. The paper presents the practical implementation of a BIM plug-in Tool. The assumptions and the scope based on which the plug-in was designed are briefly discussed. A case study for a mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) BIM model is introduced to illustrate the practical features of the proposed BIM plug-in Tool. The results encourage the selective dismantling of building elements based on the customers’ needs. Building information modeling capabilities in deconstruction planning were also investigated. The proposed tool aids in decreasing the uncertainties involved in demolition projects. The tool can be implemented on a national level to automate the deconstruction projects and optimize the extraction of salvaged building elements. The recovery option for such elements and their final destiny can be secured with sufficient time before their dismantling from their original locations.

scholarly journals The Building Information Modeling (BIM)-Based System Framework to Implement Circular Economy in Construction Waste Management

2021 ◽  
pp. 31-44
Author(s):  
Tantri N. Handayani ◽  
Kartika Nur Rahma Putri ◽  
Nurul Alvia Istiqomah ◽  
Veerasak Likhitruangsilp
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Waste Treatment ◽  
Essential Element ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Direct Construction ◽  
Construction Waste ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Sorting System

The tremendous quantity of waste produced from construction and demolition is a major cause of environmental degradation. This quantity tends to increase due to the rapid growth of building development and renovation. Meanwhile, construction waste management is a complex and costly process due to the fact that it requires different kinds of resources such as money, land, and technology. It is often ignored by all project participants even though it is an essential element of construction project management. However, it has been discovered that modern construction waste management is structured based on the concept of circular economy which focuses on eliminating construction waste and maximizing the value of materials. Therefore, this research proposes an innovative framework to implement the circular economy using building information modeling (BIM) in order to improve the construction waste management process. This involved a thorough review of past literature to identify the implementation of the concept of circular economy, waste management, and the application of BIM, also the research gaps observed were used to develop the functionality of the proposed framework. The five functionalities include (1) visualization and data integration, (2) direct construction waste quantity take-off, (3) BIM-based sorting system and selection of appropriate disposal parties, (4) estimating cost and schedule of waste disposal, and (5) simulation and monitoring report. This BIM system was designed to analyze material waste, quantity, disposal time, and waste treatment based on project conditions, material quantities, and schedule. It can also be used to plan and monitor the construction waste process, thereby making it possible to avoid the disruption of productivity and project time usually caused by unplanned waste management activities. Moreover, the proposed on-site sorting system also has the ability to facilitate the adoption of the circular economy concept during the construction phase.

scholarly journals Construction Waste Audit in the Framework of Sustainable Waste Management in Construction Projects - Case Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcela Spišáková ◽  
Peter Mésároš ◽  
Tomáš Mandičák
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Waste Disposal ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Construction And Demolition Waste ◽  
Transport Costs ◽  
Demolition Waste ◽  
Construction Waste ◽  
Building Information

The issue of sustainability has long been the subject of interest of the architecture engineering and construction sector. All three aspects of sustainability - economic, environmental and social - can be affected through appropriate construction waste management. Construction and demolition waste (CDW) is one of the largest worldwide waste streams, therefore it is given great attention by all stakeholders (investors, contractors, authorities, etc.). Researches have shown that one of the main barriers to insufficiency CDW recovery is inadequate policies and legal frameworks to manage CDW. It is also one of the EU's environmental priorities. Aim of the article is to confirm the economic potential of construction and demolition waste audit processing through case study. A pre-demolition waste audit has been processed for unused building of shopping center in the town Snina in Slovakia. Subsequently, a comparison of economic parameters (waste disposal costs and transport costs) of recommended CDW management was performed. This comparison confirmed the economic benefits of environmentally friendly construction waste management methods according to the waste audit results, which will also increase the sustainability of construction projects. In addition, the cost parameters of selected waste disposal methods could be another dimension of building information modelling.

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