Contractual challenges for BIM-based construction projects: a systematic review

Purpose Building information modeling (BIM) has been proven to enable outstanding results in construction processes by enhancing knowledge sharing with regard to a building or facility throughout its life cycle from the conceptual design to facility management. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the extent to which the use of BIM has impacted the legal and contractual implications of the existing construction contracts for aligning the three sets of relevant development domains: BIM functionality, contract procurement methods, and BIM legal and contractual issues to enhance the efficient use of valuable resources. Design/methodology/approach This exploratory study was undertaken by analyzing the literature using a novel approach involving a matrix that juxtaposes BIM functionalities for each project life cycle with contract procurement methods. As part of the study, 28 interactions of BIM legal and contractual issues have been identified, as representing positive and negative interactions. Findings The interaction matrix framework that juxtaposes BIM functionalities and procurement methods highlights the theoretical and practical relationships identified between the methods. It also simultaneously recognizes the constructive and destructive interactions between these development domains by means of critically identifying the possible interactions of the legal and contractual aspects of both the BIM project procurement and the practical aspects of BIM project delivery. Originality/value The present study contributes to the existing literature by extensively identifying the probable interactions of contractual issues within BIM functionality with contract procurement methods throughout the life cycle of a building construction project.

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Risk analysis of construction of administration projects using Bayesian networks

Journal of Engineering Design and Technology ◽

10.1108/jedt-04-2021-0222 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Mohammad Osama ◽

Aly Sherif ◽

Mohamed Badawy

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Life Cycle ◽

Risk Analysis ◽

Construction Industry ◽

Construction Projects ◽

Causal Relationships ◽

Content Type ◽

Project Life Cycle ◽

Project Objectives ◽

Project Life

Purpose This paper aims to enlighten the importance of the risk management process which is considered as a major procedure to effectively handle the potential inherent risks in the construction industry. However, most traditional risk analysis techniques are based on theories that deal with each risk factor as an independent, which does not take into consideration the causal relationships between risk factors. Design/methodology/approach This study aspires to identify the overall risk of the administrative construction projects in Egypt and to recognize the most influencing risk factors through the project life cycle by using Bayesian belief networks (BBN). Through a review of the literature, 27 risk factors were identified and categorized as the most common risk factors in the construction industry. A structured questionnaire was performed to estimate the probability and severity of these risks. Through site visits and interviews with experts in the construction field, 200 valid questionnaires were collected. A risk analysis model was developed using BBNs, then the applicability of this model was verified using a case study in Egypt. Findings However, the outcome showed that critical risks that manipulate administrative construction projects in Egypt were corruption and bribery, contractor financial difficulties, force majeure, damage to the structure and defective material installation. Practical implications The proposed study presents the possibilities available to the project parties to obtain a better forecast of the project objectives, including the project duration, total project cost and the target quality by examining the causal relationships between project risks and project objectives. Originality/value This study aspires to identify the overall risk of the administrative construction projects in Egypt and to recognize the most influencing risk factors through the project life cycle by using BBNs.

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The Application of BIM Model in M/E/P Construction Coordination

Applied Mechanics and Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.229-231.2760 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 229-231 ◽

pp. 2760-2764 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Yi Jao Chen ◽

Chung Wei Feng ◽

Kung Wen Lee

Keyword(s):

Information Integration ◽

Construction Projects ◽

Living Environment ◽

Information Modeling ◽

Modeling Technology ◽

Project Life Cycle ◽

Integration Mechanism ◽

Building Information ◽

Project Life ◽

Building Project

The M/E/P (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) system of the building project has become more and more complex as the demand of the better living environment within the modern buildings increases. However, since the complexity and uniqueness involved within MEP trades, various fields of designers or contractors can hardly share their information with each other. This study employs BIM (Building Information Modeling) technology to assist the stakeholders of the construction projects to share and exchange information according to their needs. First, the process of different MEP disciplines will be systematically analyzed. Then the possible conflicts between trades will be identified. According to the study, necessary and important attributes required for the MEP BIM objects will be developed. Those developed BIM objects will later serve as the core of the communication platform, on which the project participants can easily access and share information. In addition, a better information integration mechanism for MEP systems will be developed throughout different phases of the project life cycle.

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Sustainable Construction Project Life-Cycle Management Based on Building Information Modeling

Proceedings of the 17th International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate ◽

10.1007/978-3-642-35548-6_4 ◽

2013 ◽

pp. 31-42

Author(s):

Guiyou He ◽

Guangbin Wang ◽

Honglei Liu

Keyword(s):

Life Cycle ◽

Building Information Modeling ◽

Construction Project ◽

Life Cycle Management ◽

Information Modeling ◽

Sustainable Construction ◽

Project Life Cycle ◽

Building Information ◽

Project Life

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Automated BIM schedule generation approach for solving time–cost trade-off problems

Engineering Construction & Architectural Management ◽

10.1108/ecam-08-2020-0652 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 28 (10) ◽

pp. 3346-3367

Author(s):

Mohamed ElMenshawy ◽

Mohamed Marzouk

Keyword(s):

Construction Projects ◽

Facility Management ◽

Information Modeling ◽

Generation Model ◽

Time Cost ◽

Nsga Ii ◽

Trade Off ◽

Content Type ◽

Proposed Model ◽

Building Information

PurposeNowadays, building information modeling (BIM) represents an evolution in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industries with its various applications. BIM is capable to store huge amounts of information related to buildings which can be leveraged in several areas such as quantity takeoff, scheduling, sustainability and facility management. The main objective of this research is to establish a model for automated schedule generation using BIM and to solve the time–cost trade-off problem (TCTP) resulting from the various scenarios offered to the user.Design/methodology/approachA model is developed to use the quantities exported from a BIM platform, then generate construction activities, calculate the duration of each activity and finally the logic/sequence is applied in order to link the activities together. Then, multiobjective optimization is performed using nondominated sorting genetic algorithm (NSGA-II) in order to provide the most feasible solutions considering project duration and cost. The researchers opted NSGA-II because it is one of the well-known and credible algorithms that have been used in many applications, and its performances were tested in several comparative studies.FindingsThe proposed model is capable to select the near-optimum scenario for the project and export it to Primavera software. A case study is worked to demonstrate the use of the proposed model and illustrate its main features.Originality/valueThe proposed model can provide a simple and user-friendly model for automated schedule generation of construction projects. In addition, opportunities related to the interface between an automated schedule generation model and Primavera software are enabled as Primavera is one of the most popular and common schedule software solutions in the construction industry. Furthermore, it allows importing data from MS Excel, which is used to store activities data in the different scenarios. In addition, there are numerous solutions, each one corresponds to a certain duration and cost according to the performance factor which often reflects the number of crews assigned to the activity and/or construction method.

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Life Cycle of Construction Objects at Information Simulation of Buildings and Structures

Promyshlennoe i Grazhdanskoe Stroitel stvo ◽

10.33622/0869-7019.2019.01.65-72 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 65-72 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Keyword(s):

Life Cycle ◽

Construction Projects ◽

Life Cycle Management ◽

Information Modeling ◽

Sources Of Information ◽

Logical Scheme ◽

Modeling Technology ◽

Information Models ◽

Building Information ◽

The Russian Federation

The variants of the division of the life cycle of a construction object at the stages adopted in the territory of the Russian Federation, as well as in other countries are considered. Particular attention is paid to the exemplary work plan – "RIBA plan of work", used in England. A feature of this document is its applicability in the information modeling of construction projects (Building information Modeling – BIM). The article presents a structural and logical scheme of the life cycle of a building object and a list of works that are performed using information modeling technology at various stages of the life cycle of the building. The place of information models in the process of determining the service life of the building is shown. On the basis of the considered sources of information, promising directions for the development of the life cycle management system of the construction object (Life Cycle Management) and the development of the regulatory framework in order to improve the use of information modeling in construction are given.

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An Actor–Network Approach to Developing a Life Cycle BIM Maturity Model (LCBMM)

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su132313273 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (23) ◽

pp. 13273

Author(s):

Ruwini Edirisinghe ◽

Zelinna Pablo ◽

Chimay Anumba ◽

Saratu Tereno

Keyword(s):

Life Cycle ◽

Actor Network Theory ◽

Facilities Management ◽

Maturity Model ◽

Actor Network ◽

Practice Guide ◽

Depth Analysis ◽

Project Life Cycle ◽

Building Information ◽

Project Life

Building information modelling (BIM) has considerable potential for addressing sustainability issues in construction, but its benefits can be constrained by the failure to adopt BIM across the full project life cycle. Systematic whole-of-life BIM adoption can be supported by maturity models, but most models are limited by a lack of theoretical grounding, socio-technical dichotomies and the failure to adequately consider the full asset life cycle, often by overlooking the operations phase. This study aims to (1) develop a BIM maturity model that addresses these limitations by (2) using an in-depth analysis of an early adopter case study, thus addressing the lack of empirical research in BIM adoption experiences. A single interpretive research study was conducted to qualitatively analyse a US-based university. The data were gathered through interviews, field visits and document analysis. Actor–network theory (ANT) concepts scaffolded the analytical approach. The findings show that a complex BIM socio-technical network emerged, developed and converged during the project management stage but struggled to achieve durability as an ongoing solution to facilities management. By analysing the elements of success and failure across each stage, the researchers distilled five key lessons to achieve whole-of-life BIM maturity and proposed a life cycle BIM maturity model (LCBMM) supported by a practice guide.

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An empirical survey of the perceived benefits of executing BIM and sustainability practices in the built environment

Construction Innovation ◽

10.1108/ci-08-2018-0065 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 19 (3) ◽

pp. 321-342 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Timothy Oluwatosin Olawumi ◽

Daniel W.M. Chan

Keyword(s):

Built Environment ◽

Construction Projects ◽

Green Building ◽

Information Modeling ◽

Content Type ◽

Empirical Survey ◽

Building Information ◽

New Construction ◽

Sustainability Practices ◽

Diverse Groups

Purpose The increasing urbanization of the built environment has bolstered the need to promote green Building Information Modeling (BIM) initiative in new construction projects and the rehabilitation of old premises. This study aims to explore and examine the key benefits of the implementation of BIM and sustainability practices in the built environment. Design/methodology/approach The study gathered the worldwide perceptions of 220 survey participants from 21 countries which were analyzed using descriptive and inferential analytical methods. The identified individual benefits of green BIM were further categorized into their underlying clusters using factor analysis. Findings The key benefits are related to enhancing project efficiency and productivity, ensuring real-time sustainable design and multi-design alternatives, facilitating the selection of sustainable materials and components, together with reducing material wastage and project’s environmental impact, among others. The study analyzed and compared the perceptions of the diverse groups of the respondents as well. Practical implications Effective blueprints and insightful recommendations for enhancing the various stakeholders’ capacities to implement green BIM in their construction projects were put forward to achieve the aim of sustainable smart urbanization. Originality/value The study identified salient benefits of the adoption of BIM and sustainability practices. The proper integration of these concepts and the execution of the recommended useful strategies by construction stakeholders, policymakers and local authorities will enable the built environment to reap the gains of its implementation.

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A three-step process for reporting progress in detail engineering using BIM, based on experiences from oil and gas projects

Engineering Construction & Architectural Management ◽

10.1108/ecam-12-2017-0273 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 26 (4) ◽

pp. 648-667 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Øystein Mejlænder-Larsen

Keyword(s):

Construction Projects ◽

Oil And Gas ◽

Case Study Research ◽

Oil And Gas Industry ◽

Information Modeling ◽

Content Type ◽

Step Process ◽

Information Models ◽

Building Information ◽

Building Information Models

Purpose Traditionally, progress in detail engineering in construction projects is reported based on estimates and manual input from the disciplines in the engineering team. Reporting progress on activities in an engineering schedule manually, based on subjective evaluations, is time consuming and can reduce accuracy, especially in larger and multi-disciplinary projects. How can progress in detail engineering be reported using BIM and connected to activities in an engineering schedule? The purpose of this paper is to introduce a three-step process for reporting progress in detail engineering using building information modeling (BIM) to minimize manual reporting and increase quality and accuracy. Design/methodology/approach The findings of this paper are based on the studies of experiences from the execution of projects in the oil and gas industry. Data are collected from an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor and two engineering contractors using case study research. Findings In the first step, control objects in building information models are introduced. Statuses are added to control objects to fulfill defined quality levels related to milestones. In the second step, the control objects with statuses are used to report visual progress and aggregated in an overall progress report. In the third step, overall progress from building information models are connected to activities in an engineering schedule. Originality/value Existing research works related to monitoring and reporting progress using a BIM focus on construction and not on detail engineering. The research demonstrates that actual progress in detail engineering can be visualized and reported through the use of BIM and extracted to activities in an engineering schedule through a three-step process.

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