A comprehensive overview on BIM-integrated cyber physical system architectures and practices in the architecture, engineering and construction industry

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate building information modelling (BIM) integrated Internet of Things (IoT) architectures extensively and provide comparative evaluation of those against deciding parameters pertaining to their characteristics and subsequent applications in construction industry. Design/methodology/approach This paper identifies BIM-integrated cyber physical system frameworks, specific to project objectives, comprising of sensors working as physical assets and BIM-based virtual models acting as the cyber component , connected via wired or wireless protocols (e.g. WiFi, Zigbee, near-field communication, mobile-to-mobile, Zwave, 3 G, 4 G, long-term evolution, 5 G and low-power wide-area networks) and their potential applications in decision-making, visual management, logistics and supply chain management, smart building system management and structural performance assessment, etc. Such proposed architectures are evaluated against deciding parameters such as availability, reliability, mobility, performance, management, scalability, interoperability and security and privacy to evaluate their respective efficiencies. Findings This study finds that the underlying aim of planned IoT frameworks is to integrate systems and processes for a better information flow and to initiate shift from silo solutions to a smart ecosystem. The efficiencies of such frameworks are completely subjective to their respective project natures, objectives and requirements. Originality/value This study is unique in its nature to identify requirements of an efficient BIM-integrated IoT architecture and provide comprehensive insights about potential applications in construction industry.

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Cyber physical system for safety management in smart construction site

Engineering Construction & Architectural Management ◽

10.1108/ecam-10-2019-0578 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Weiguang Jiang ◽

Lieyun Ding ◽

Cheng Zhou

Keyword(s):

Construction Industry ◽

Physical System ◽

Safety Management ◽

Data Communication ◽

Cyber Physical System ◽

Construction Site ◽

Construction Sites ◽

Design Data ◽

Content Type ◽

Virtual Construction

PurposeConstruction safety has been a long-term problem in the development of the construction industry. An increasing number of smart construction sites have been designed using different techniques to reduce injuries caused by construction accidents and achieve proactive risk control. However, comprehensive smart construction site safety management solutions and applications have yet to be developed. Thus, this study proposes a smart construction site framework for safety management.Design/methodology/approachA safety management system based on a cyber-physical system is proposed. The system establishes risk data synchronization mapping between the virtual construction and physical construction sites through scene reconstruction design, data awareness, data communication and data processing modules. Personnel, mechanical and other risks on site will be warned and controlled.FindingsThe results of the case study have proved the management benefits of the system. On-site workers gradually realized that they should enter the construction site based on the standard process. And the number of people close to the construction hazard areas decreased.Research limitations/implicationsThere are some limitations in the technology of smart construction site. The modeling speed can be faster, the data collection can be timelier, and the identification of unsafe behavior can be integrated into the system. Construction quality and efficiency issues in a virtual construction site will also be solved in further research.Practical implicationsIn this paper, this system is actually applied in the mega project management process. More practical projects can use the management ideas and method of this paper to ensure on-site safety.Originality/valueThis study is among the first attempts to build a complete smart construction site based on CPS and apply it in practice. Personnel, mechanical, components, environment information will be displayed on the virtual construction site. It will greatly promote the development of the intellectualized construction industry in the future.

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Measuring the invisible

Benchmarking An International Journal ◽

10.1108/bij-11-2016-0176 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 25 (6) ◽

pp. 1921-1934 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Fei Ying ◽

John Tookey ◽

Jeff Seadon

Keyword(s):

Performance Management ◽

Construction Industry ◽

Best Practice ◽

Performance Indicator ◽

Limited Attention ◽

Valuable Insight ◽

Selling Price ◽

Content Type ◽

Operational Level ◽

The Invisible

PurposeConstruction logistics is an essential part of Construction Supply Chain Management for both project management and cost aspects. The quantum of money that is embodied in the transportation of materials to site could be 39–58 per cent of total logistics costs and between 4 and 10 per cent of the product selling price for many firms. However, limited attention has been paid to measure the logistics performance at the operational level in the construction industry. The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the knowledge about managing logistics costs by setting a key performance indicator (KPI) based on the number of vehicle movements to the construction site.Design/methodology/approachA case study approach was adopted with on-site observations and interviews. Observations were performed from the start of construction until “hand-over” to the building owner. A selection of construction suppliers and subcontractors involved in the studied project were interviewed.FindingsData analysis of vehicle movements suggested that construction transportation costs can be monitored and managed. The identified number of vehicle movements as a KPI offers a significant step towards logistics performance management in construction projects.Originality/valueThis research paper demonstrates that framework of using vehicular movements meet the criterion of effective KPI and is able to detect rooms for improvements. The key findings shed valuable insight for industry practitioners in initiating the measurement and monitor “the invisible logistics costs and performance”. It provides a basis for benchmarking that enables comparison, learning and improvement and thereby continuous enhancement of best practice at the operational level, which may accelerate the slow SCM implementation in the construction industry.

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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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Integration of Industry 4.0 Related Technologies in Construction Industry: A Framework of Cyber-Physical System

IEEE Access ◽

10.1109/access.2020.3007206 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 ◽

pp. 122908-122922 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Zhijia You ◽

Lingjun Feng

Keyword(s):

Construction Industry ◽

Physical System ◽

Industry 4.0 ◽

Cyber Physical System

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Comparing the levels of performance of small scale local government contractors in Northern Nigeria with international practice

Engineering Construction & Architectural Management ◽

10.1108/ecam-12-2014-0155 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 23 (5) ◽

pp. 588-609 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Nuru Gambo ◽

Ilias Said ◽

Radzi Ismail

Keyword(s):

Developing Countries ◽

Local Government ◽

Performance Management ◽

Construction Industry ◽

Rural Areas ◽

National Development ◽

Small Scale ◽

Performance Levels ◽

Content Type ◽

Government Contractors

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to compare the performance levels of small scale local government contractors (SSLGCs) in northern part of Nigeria with international practice. Previous studies focused attention primarily on benchmarking the performance of contractors, but were mostly conceptual rather than from empirical findings. This continuous to pose a challenge to the sustainable development of the construction industry, particularly, in developing countries like Nigeria. There is therefore a need to identify, assess and compare performance practice levels of small scale contractors. Design/methodology/approach The performance of each contractor was evaluated using a five-point Likert scale used in obtaining mean performance levels in respect to three classes of performance practices. A questionnaire survey was administered to major parties in the industry; clients, contractors and consultants who were selected by using a proportionate stratified random sampling technique. The contractors’ performance was compared by using ANOVA with post hoc. Findings The results indicated that the SSLGCs in Nigeria were average performers and there were effects and differences among the various contractors’ levels of performance with international practice. Research limitations/implications The study is limited to SSLGCs in northern part of Nigeria. Practical implications The study provided the criteria for evaluation of SSLGCs’ performance in Nigeria and other developing countries that faced similar problems. Social implications The study created bases for self-evaluation and competition among small scale contractors in Nigeria for the enhancement of productivity particularly in rural areas and general national development. Originality/value This study emanated from the governmental reports and past researches in the area of performance management on the persistence of the poor performance of small scale contractors in construction industry.

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Cyber-physical systems integration of building information models and the physical construction

Engineering Construction & Architectural Management ◽

10.1108/ecam-07-2014-0097 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 22 (5) ◽

pp. 516-535 ◽

Cited By ~ 32

Author(s):

Abiola Akanmu ◽

Chimay J. Anumba

Keyword(s):

Real Time ◽

Construction Industry ◽

Information Exchange ◽

Cyber Physical Systems ◽

Full Potential ◽

System Architectures ◽

Content Type ◽

Physical Systems ◽

Virtual Models ◽

Physical Construction

Purpose – In spite of the benefits of virtual models in the building and construction industry, the full potential of these models, especially in the construction and operation phases, remains largely unrealized. With the increasing developments in information and communication technology, a number of attempts have been made to extend the use of these models, through the development of integration approaches and technologies. However, the issue of integrating the virtual model and the physical construction such as to enable bi-directional coordination, has not been adequately addressed. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to investigate the application of a cyber-physical systems (CPS) approach in enhancing bi-directional coordination between virtual models and the physical construction. Design/methodology/approach – This research employs scenario development rapid prototyping to illustrate CPS integration in the construction industry, with a particular focus on facilitating bi-directional coordination. The proof-of-concept prototype systems developed were validated using a focus group consisting of industry practitioners. Findings – Bi-directional coordination between virtual models and the physical construction has the potential to improve real-time progress monitoring and control of the construction process, tracking of changes and model updates, information exchange between the design office and the job site, real-time documentation of the as-built status of high-value components and improved sustainability practices. Originality/value – This paper adds value to the construction industry by demonstrating the application of the CPS approach in enhancing bi-directional coordination between virtual models and the physical construction through the development of system architectures, scenarios and prototype systems.

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Trust and its predictors within a cyber-physical system context

Journal of Services Marketing ◽

10.1108/jsm-01-2018-0007 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 33 (4) ◽

pp. 407-428 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Tony Garry ◽

Tracy Harwood

Keyword(s):

Physical System ◽

Trust Management ◽

Theoretical Perspective ◽

Cyber Physical System ◽

Risk Propensity ◽

Content Type ◽

Perceptions Of Risk ◽

Animated Film ◽

Competency Perceptions ◽

System Context

Purpose This paper aims to provide empirically derived insights into trust and its predictors within a cyber-physical system context of a household service. Design/methodology/approach The methodology comprises an innovative mixed methods design encompassing a videographic animated film portraying a potential “slice of life” household service-system scenario that was subsequently incorporated into a quantitative survey. A total of 400 responses were then used to examine trust dimensions and their hypothesised predictors. Findings Findings suggest trust is two-dimensional, with “online networking competency”, “perceptions of risk”, “propensity to trust technology in general” and “concerns about security” being significant predictors. Surprisingly, “concerns about privacy” do not have a significant effect. Originality/value The contribution of this research is twofold. Firstly, from a theoretical perspective, the paper offers empirical insights into trust and its predictors within a cyber-physical system context of a household service. Secondly, and from a pragmatic perspective, the model derived from this study may aid practitioners in developing trust strategies and trust management systems within such contexts.

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Industry 4.0 for the Construction Industry—How Ready Is the Industry?

Applied Sciences ◽

10.3390/app9142819 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (14) ◽

pp. 2819 ◽

Cited By ~ 26

Author(s):

Raihan Maskuriy ◽

Ali Selamat ◽

Kherun Nita Ali ◽

Petra Maresova ◽

Ondrej Krejcar

Keyword(s):

Construction Industry ◽

Physical System ◽

Industry 4.0 ◽

Industrial Revolution ◽

Web Of Science ◽

Spillover Effect ◽

Cyber Physical System ◽

Building Information Modelling ◽

Building Information ◽

The Evolution Of Industry

Technology and innovations have fueled the evolution of Industry 4.0, the fourth industrial revolution. Industry 4.0 encourages growth and development through its efficiency capacity, as documented in the literature. The growth of the construction industry is a subset of the universal set of the gross domestic product value; thus, Industry 4.0 has a spillover effect on the engineering and construction industry. In this study, we aimed to map the state of Industry 4.0 in the construction industry, to identify its key areas, and evaluate and interpret the available evidence. We focused our literature search on Web of Science and Scopus between January 2015 and May 2019. The search was dependent on the following keywords: “Industry 4.0” OR “Industrial revolution 4.0” AND TOPIC: “construction” OR “building”. From the 82 papers found, 20 full-length papers were included in this review. Results from the targeted papers were split into three clusters: technology, security, and management. With building information modelling (BIM) as the core in the cyber-physical system, the cyber-planning-physical system is able to accommodate BIM functionalities to improve construction lifecycle. This collaboration and autonomous synchronization system are able to automate the design and construction processes, and improve the ability of handling substantial amounts of heterogeneity-laden data. Industry 4.0 is expected to augment both the quality and productivity of construction and attract domestic and foreign investors.

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