A BIM–LCA integration technique to embodied carbon estimation applied on wall systems in Brazil

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 491-503 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julianna Crippa ◽  
Letícia Cavassin Boeing ◽  
Ana Paula Angonese Caparelli ◽  
Marienne do Rocio de Mello Maron da Costa ◽  
Sergio Scheer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Design Science ◽  
New Ventures ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Embodied Carbon ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Feasible Option ◽  
Wood Frame ◽  
Aec Industry

Purpose Aiming to simplify the extraction of embodied carbon data using a building information modeling (BIM) software, the purpose of this paper is to present a framework that integrates BIM and life cycle assessment (LCA), which are useful to the architecture, engineer and construction (AEC) industry. As a further purpose, this study also tests four different wall systems. Design/methodology/approach The study applies design science research and it presents a framework that integrates BIM and LCA. For analysis and validation, a case study features four different wall systems costs based on the Brazilian context. In the proposed framework, SimaPro8 accomplishes the LCA, while ArchiCAD 19 the modeling. Findings The first analysis covers embodied carbon and the second covers the total cost of each m² of wall. The proposed framework performs well, and it is effective in the Brazilian context. Concerning the walls, the wood frame system is the most sustainable option within this analysis and the most financially feasible option in Brazil. Originality/value The present study contributes to embodied carbon data analysis, ensuring that the best choice of elements and components is being used in the building project. This BIM–LCA integrated solution is valuable not only to the AEC industry and to professionals, but also to future researchers. This analysis is of great value to new ventures, since the society shows a great concern about reducing GHGs emissions.

Increasing production efficiency through the reduction of transportation activities and time using 4D BIM simulations

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina Toca Pérez ◽  
Dayana Bastos Costa
Keyword(s):  
Production Efficiency ◽  
Design Science ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Assembly Planning ◽  
Actual Performance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Job Site

PurposeThis paper proposes to apply the lean philosophy principle of minimizing or eliminating non-value adding activities combined with 4D building information modeling (BIM) simulations to reduce transportation waste in construction production processes.Design/methodology/approachThis study adopts design science research (DSR) because of its prescriptive character to produce innovative constructions (artifacts) to solve real-world problems. The artifact proposed is a set of constructs for evaluating the utility of 4D BIM simulations for transportation waste reduction. The authors performed two learning cycles using empirical studies in projects A, B and C. The construction process of cast-in-place (CIP) reinforcement concrete (RC) was selected to demonstrate and evaluate 4D BIM's utility. The empirical studies focused on understanding the current transportation waste, collecting actual performance data during job site visits and demonstrating the usage of 4D BIM.FindingsIn the first cycle, 4D BIM successfully allowed users to understand the CIP-RC process's transportation activities, which were modeled. In the second cycle, 4D BIM enabled better decision-making processes concerning the definitions of strategies for placing reusable formworks for CIP concrete walls by planning transportation activities.Practical implicationsIn Cycle 2, three different scenarios were simulated to identify the most suitable formwork assembly planning, and the results were compared to the real situations identified during the job site visits. The scenario chosen demonstrated that the 4D BIM simulation yielded an 18.75% cycle time reduction. In addition, the simulation contributed to a decrease in transportation waste that was previously identified.Originality/valueThe original contribution of this paper is the use of 4D BIM simulation for managing non-value adding activities to reduce transportation waste. The utility of 4D BIM for the reduction of those conflicts considered three constructs: (1) the capacity to improve transportation activity efficiency, (2) the capacity to improve construction production efficiency and (3) the capacity to reduce transportation waste consequences.

Development of a tool for measuring building information modeling (BIM) user satisfaction – method selection, scale development and case study

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (9) ◽  
pp. 2409-2427
Author(s):  
Honglei Liu ◽  
Jiule Song ◽  
Guangbin Wang
Keyword(s):  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Measurement Instrument ◽  
Triangular Fuzzy Number ◽  
Entropy Method ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Aec Industry

PurposeWith the increasing attention acquired from researchers and practitioners in Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry, building information modeling (BIM) has fundamentally changed the approach we design, construct and delivery, as well as operate and maintenance of buildings and civil infrastructures. This study tries to provide an innovative perspective on BIM research. This study aims to analyze the necessity and feasibility of BIM user satisfaction research and define what BIM user satisfaction is, and then to develop a quantitative method for the measurement of BIM user satisfaction.Design/methodology/approachAs it is indicated in the content, BIM user satisfaction is measured by the sum of the user's weighted reactions to a set of factors. To be specific, the entropy method was adopted to calculate the “weighting” of the factors, and the triangular fuzzy number (TFN) method was selected to compute the “scoring” of the factors. Through the literature review, methodology and tool development, as well as case study and discussions, this paper was generated sequentially.FindingsThis study found that the proposed tool for the measurement of BIM success is valid and reliable; it formerly translated the conceptual definition of BIM user satisfaction into an accurate measurement instrument. It also indicated that many factors are affecting the BIM users' satisfaction, and each of the factors inherited various importance and score, and the findings are expected to improve the performance and effectiveness of BIM management.Originality/valueThrough the translation of the conceptual BIM user satisfaction into a valid quantitative measurement instrument, this research provides an excellent framework for the management of BIM from the user's perspective, and it could help to stimulate user's acceptance of BIM in the AEC industry in future.

scholarly journals Implementation of Facility Management for Port Infrastructure through the Use of UAVs, Photogrammetry and BIM

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (19) ◽  
pp. 6686
Author(s):  
Constanza Jofré-Briceño ◽  
Felipe Muñoz-La Muñoz-La Rivera ◽  
Edison Atencio ◽  
Rodrigo F. Herrera
Keyword(s):  
Asset Management ◽  
Design Science ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Visual Programming ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Technical Documentation ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Port Infrastructure

The maintenance of port infrastructures presents difficulties due to their location: an aggressive environment or the variability of the waves can cause progressive deterioration. Maritime conditions make inspections difficult and, added to the lack of use of efficient tools for the management of assets, planning maintenance, important to ensure operability throughout the life cycle of port infrastructures, is generally not a priority. In view of these challenges, this research proposes a methodology for the creation of a port infrastructure asset management tool, generated based on the Design Science Research Method (DSRM), in line with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and digitization trends in the infrastructure sector. The proposal provides workflows and recommendations for the survey of port infrastructures from UAVs, the reconstruction of digital models by photogrammetry (due to scarce technical documentation), and the reconstruction of BIM models. Along with this, the bidirectional linking of traditional asset management spreadsheets with BIM models is proposed, by visual programming, allowing easy visualization of the status and maintenance requirements. This methodology was applied to a port infrastructure, where the methodology demonstrated the correct functionality of the asset management tool, which allows a constant up-dating of information regarding the structural state of the elements and the necessary maintenance activities.

The hype factor of digital technologies in AEC

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Petra Bosch-Sijtsema ◽  
Christina Claeson-Jonsson ◽  
Mikael Johansson ◽  
Mattias Roupe
Keyword(s):  
Digital Technology ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Future Trend ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Current State ◽  
Current Usage ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Aec Industry

Purpose This paper aims to focus on 11 digital technologies (i.e. building information modeling, artificial intelligence and machine learning, 3D scanning, sensors, robots/automation, digital twin, virtual reality, 3D printing, drones, cloud computing and self-driving vehicles) that are portrayed in future trend reports and hype curves. The study concentrates on the current usage and knowledge of digital technologies in the Swedish architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry to gain an insight in the possible expectations and future trajectory of these digital technologies. Design/methodology/approach The study applies an abductive approach which is based on three different types of methods. These methods are a literature and document study which focused on 11 digital technologies, two workshops with industry (13 participants) and an online survey (N = 84). Findings The paper contributes to a current state analysis of the Swedish AEC industry concerning digital technologies and discusses the trajectory of these technologies for the AEC industry. The paper identifies hype factors, in which the knowledge of a digital technology is related to its usage. From the hype factors, four zones that show different stages of digital technology usage and maturity in the industry are induced. Originality/value The contribution of the paper is twofold. The paper shows insight into opportunities, the current barriers, use and knowledge of digital technologies for the different actors in the AEC industry. Furthermore, the study shows that the AEC industry is behind the traditional Gartner hype curves and contributes with defining four zones for digital technologies for the Swedish AEC industry: confusion, excitement, experimentation and integration.

scholarly journals Ensino-aprendizagem de conteúdos de engenharia por meio de objetos de aprendizagem BIM

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Magalhães Siqueira Borges ◽  
Mariana Monteiro Xavier de Lima ◽  
José de Paula Barros Neto
Keyword(s):  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Design Science ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Design Science Research ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Building Information

O Building Information Modeling (BIM) pode oferecer diversos benefícios à aprendizagem de discentes, desde melhorias na compreensão de projetos, até melhorias em gestão da construção. Apesar de tais benefícios, devido à existência de lacunas na literatura quanto à integração do BIM ao ensino de conteúdos de engenharia, buscou-se desenvolver através do método Design Science Research uma ferramenta de planejamento do ensino-aprendizagem de conteúdos de engenharia auxiliada pelo BIM. Como contribuições, obteve-se um modelo capaz de facilitar a aprendizagem de conteúdos de Gerenciamento da Construção Civil e o desenvolvimento de competências e habilidades em discentes.

scholarly journals Information workflow proposal for integrating cost estimating, scheduling, and monitoring with BIM in SMEs

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-129
Author(s):  
Mirian Caroline Farias Santos ◽  
Dayana Bastos Costa ◽  
Emerson de Andrade Marques Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Information Integration ◽  
Design Science ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Medium Size ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Cost Estimating ◽  
Test And Evaluation ◽  
Building Information

Abstract Although many studies have emphasized the benefits of the integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM), there is no consensus on the information workflow among main processes used in construction, particularly in small- and medium-size enterprises (SMEs). Therefore, this work proposes an information workflow that integrates 3D BIM modeling, cost estimating, scheduling, and monitoring processes in SMEs (ICSM Information Workflow). This research adopts the design science research approach, which includes (a) a literature review and a study of the information workflow among the processes, (b) a proposal of an information workflow based on certain assumptions for integration, (c) a participatory process for testing and adapting the proposed workflow, and (d) an evaluation of the proposed information workflow. The results indicate the participatory and cyclical processes that were proposed to define the work packages using a standard WBS and a database for information integration were the key for integrating people, technologies, and processes. The main contributions of this study are the proposal of an information workflow that integrates cost estimating, scheduling, and monitoring with BIM in SMEs, and the lessons learned based on the pilot test and evaluation of the ICSM Information Workflow in one of the two projects studied.

Critical success factors for BIM adoption during construction phase: a Singapore case study

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ziwen Liu ◽  
Yujie Lu ◽  
Tushar Nath ◽  
Qian Wang ◽  
Robert Lee Kong Tiong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Adoption And Implementation ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Aec Industry

PurposeAs a pillar of integrated digital delivery (IDD), building information modeling demonstrates the tremendous potential to enhance productivity for the architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) industry worldwide. However, the implementation of digital solutions presents numerous challenges related to its adoption and implementation. Distinguishing a comprehensive set of critical factors can facilitate the construction professionals to execute their strategies in a properly planned manner, thus augmenting the possibilities of successfully implementing BIM in their organization. This study aims to identify critical success factors (CSFs) for BIM adoption and implementation in Singapore.Design/methodology/approachThis study adopted structured empirical questionnaire survey. Relevant data were collected from the various stakeholders in Singapore AEC industry through an online survey questionnaire. Furthermore, data analysis was done using SPSS Statistics software in order to identify the key factors (KFs) based on which the CSFs were derived for BIM adoption and implementation during the construction phase.FindingsFrom a set of 45 influencing factors, 35 KFs were derived after performing ranking analysis, from which a set of 26 CSFs were finally obtained based on the factor analysis methodology.Originality/valueThis study has identified the CSFs of BIM adoption in Singapore, as well as in the builders' perspective on how to enhance the digitalization in construction projects.

scholarly journals Pushing Digital Automation of Configure-to-Order Services in Small and Medium Enterprises of the Construction Equipment Industry: A Design Science Research Approach

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (18) ◽  
pp. 3780 ◽  
Author(s):  
Schimanski ◽  
Pasetti Monizza ◽  
Marcher ◽  
Matt
Keyword(s):  
Business Processes ◽  
Design Science ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Design Science Research ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Suggested Approach ◽  
Industry Partner ◽  
Building Information

In order to efficiently transform business processes (such as product design, product engineering, production, logistics, sales, deliveries, etc.) into digitally automated processes, new concepts have been introduced in both the manufacturing and construction industries. Under the term Industry 4.0, promising possibilities for high-performance production processes are emerging based on e.g., digital twins and cyber-physical systems. However, the construction industry lags behind in adapting these ideas, and is still facing severe productivity deficits. This paper addresses these deficits by assessing the hypothesis of Building Information Modeling—as the digital twinning methodology in construction—representing a key driver for digital automation and thus enabling more productive processes. To this end, we apply a design science research approach to develop artefacts using computational methods for the automation of business processes in a configure-to-order industry partner. The evaluation is done in the context of a pilot project together with this industry partner. The findings obtained in the pilot project revealed time savings in the phases of bid estimation and work preparation. Based on the findings, the applicability and utility of the suggested approach are discussed and allow for the conclusion that Building Information Model data can usefully streamline and automate many processes at the interface between design and production, if structured and preprocessed purposefully.

scholarly journals Desenvolvimento de plug-ins voltados para a análise de requisitos da Norma de Desempenho Brasileira

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 46-64
Author(s):  
Juliano Lima da Silva ◽  
Andréa Quadrado Mussi ◽  
Thaísa Leal da Silva ◽  
Paola Zardo ◽  
Lauro André Ribeiro
Keyword(s):  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Design Science ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Design Science Research ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Building Information

Entre as potencialidades do Building Information Modeling está a tomada de decisões com base em verificações e simulações de um modelo. Contudo, este processo pode tornar-se complexo se as informações não são acessíveis ou se o software BIM utilizado não conta com funcionalidades para manipulá-las. Neste cenário, a programação na engenharia e arquitetura surge como uma maneira de customizar soluções, ultrapassar as limitações de software e consequentemente, ampliar a capacidade de tomada de decisão em etapas cada vez mais preliminares do projeto. No presente trabalho, tem-se como objetivo o desenvolvimento de ferramentas de programação para projetos, por meio de plug-ins voltados para a integração de informações, possibilitando análise e exploração de alternativas em um modelo. Para atingir este objetivo, foram desenvolvidas ferramentas voltadas para verificação de requisitos da Norma de Desempenho em um software BIM. O método utilizado para conduzir a pesquisa é o Design Science Research, abordagem construtiva voltada para o desenvolvimento de artefatos vinculados a um tema específico, como um meio de prescrever uma solução para um problema de cunho prático. Como resultado, é apresentada a etapa de construção de artefatos da pesquisa na forma de dois plug-ins: um voltado para a estimativa do desempenho acústico de vedações verticais, e outro para a estimativa da iluminância interna de ambientes. Conclui-se que o processo de criação de ferramentas pelos projetistas possibilita, além de automatizar muitos dos processos de verificação de projeto, a adequação às particularidades de uma variedade de possíveis cenários específicos, podendo tornar a programação de softwares BIM uma maneira de ultrapassar limitações de plataformas e auxiliar na tomada de decisões de projeto em etapas preliminares do processo de desenvolvimento do mesmo.

scholarly journals Uso de modelagem 4D e Building Information Modeling na gestão de sistemas de produção em empreendimentos de construção

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clarissa Notariano Biotto ◽  
Carlos Torres Formoso ◽  
Eduardo Luis Isatto
Keyword(s):  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Design Science ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Design Science Research ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Building Information

Um modelo BIM é uma representação digital de uma edificação, combinando informações tridimensionais e não-geométricas. Uma vez associado com as durações de atividades ou etapas da construção, o modelo resultante (modelo BIM 4D) pode ser utilizado para projetar e planejar sistemas de produção de empreendimentos de construção através da visualização do plano de execução da obra. Em geral, os estudos sobre o uso combinado da modelagem 4D e BIM realizados até este momento tem tido como foco decisões acerca do planejamento de processos construtivos específicos, dedicando pouca atenção quanto à implementação de modelos BIM 4D na gestão de sistemas de produção no contexto organizacional de empresas de construção. O presente trabalho tem como objetivo propor um método para apoiar a gestão de sistemas de produção em empreendimentos de construção através do uso da modelagem BIM 4D para o projeto do sistema de produção e planejamento da produção. Esta pesquisa adota a design science research como modo de produção de conhecimento, envolvendo quatro estudos empíricos em três empresas de construção de edificações residenciais. A principal contribuição da pesquisa consiste no método para uso de BIM 4D na gestão de sistemas de produção em empreendimentos de construção, além da identificação de um conjunto de benefícios que podem ser esperados a partir do uso dos modelos BIM 4D na gestão de sistemas de produção no contexto de empreendimentos de construção.

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