Immersive construction detailing education: building information modeling (BIM)–based virtual reality (VR)

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maha Hosny Elgewely ◽  
Wafaa Nadim ◽  
Ahmad ElKassed ◽  
Mohamed Yehiah ◽  
Mostafa Alaa Talaat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Construction Site ◽  
Risk Environment ◽  
Learning Gain ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Construction Education ◽  
Building Information

PurposeThis research proposes a virtual reality (VR) platform for construction detailing that provides experiential learning in a zero-risk environment. It builds on integrating VR technology as a medium and building information modeling (BIM) as a repository of information and a learning tool.Design/methodology/approachThis work discusses the proposed environment curricular unit prototype design, implementation and validation. The validation of the VR environment was conducted in three phases, namely, piloting, testing (system usability and immersion) and learning gain validation, each of which has its aim and outcomes and has been assessed both qualitatively and quantitatively.FindingsAfter considering the feedback, the VR environment prototype is then validated on the level of learning outcomes, providing the evidence that it would enhance students' engagement, motivation and achievement accordingly. The results indicated 30% learning progress after experiencing the VR environment vs. 13.8% for paper-based studying.Originality/valueIn reference to building construction education, construction site visits provide students with real-life practical experience which are considered an extension for classroom. Nevertheless, it is challenging to integrate construction site visits regularly during the academic semester with respect to the class specific needs. The research at hand adopts integrating VR and BIM in AEC (Architecture, Engineering and Construction) education by proposing a system that can work as a mainstream complementary construction detailing learning method for architecture students. The proposed VR system facilitates a virtual construction site that meets the learning needs where students can explore and build in a real scale environment.

Onsite Proactive Construction Defect Management Using Mixed Reality Integrated With 5D Building Information Modeling

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-34
Author(s):  
Pratheesh Kumar M. R. ◽  
Reji S. ◽  
Abeneth S. ◽  
Pradeep K.
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Mixed Reality ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Construction Site ◽  
Construction Work ◽  
Defect Management ◽  
The Third ◽  
Building Information

Defect management in civil construction work is crucial. This work is aimed at analyzing the conventional method of construction defect management and to bring out a framework for integrating 5D building information modeling with mixed reality. This work is divided into three parts. The first part is the integration of 5D building information modeling with augmented reality that helps to understand the architectural concepts and visualize the workflow onsite. The second part of the work is to develop a user-defined target-based marker-less augmented reality to send screenshots of augmented models and exact progress of work from construction site to engineers working in other locations. The third part of the work is to integrate virtual reality to enable virtual tours of the real site that will be useful for the customers to visualize the building virtually and for the builders to promote sales.

scholarly journals Calculating and estimating construction site plan preparation works and temporary objects, using virtual reality technology

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robertas Kontrimovičius ◽  
Leonas Ustinovičius ◽  
Mantas Vaišnoras
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Construction Site ◽  
Virtual Reality Technology ◽  
Prototype Development ◽  
Literary Sources ◽  
Building Information

Aim of the article: to create a prototype of an information system of an optimized site plan using virtual reality technology (VRT). The article consists of two parts. The first part: the review of the literary sources used; a comparative analysis of the existing models of the construction site plans. Second part: the description of the prototype development of the information system (the algorithm) using building information modeling (BIM), and VRT.

Stone Pavement Analysis using Building Information Modeling

2021 ◽  
pp. 036119812110357
Author(s):  
Salvatore Antonio Biancardo ◽  
Cristina Oreto ◽  
Nunzio Viscione ◽  
Francesca Russo ◽  
Gigliola Ausiello ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Integrated Management ◽  
Young Modulus ◽  
Pavement Management ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Construction Site ◽  
Poisson Coefficient ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Photographic Survey ◽  
Engineering Modeling

The growing need to recover and digitally represent heritage infrastructure has led to the challenge of choosing different Building Information Modeling (BIM) platforms that will be used to manage the implementation of the semi-automatic design and reconstruction processes of reverse engineering modeling. The approach to the integrated management of information derived through Heritage-BIM (H-BIM) has been applied to Via del Duomo, one of the main roads in the old town of Naples, Italy. During preliminary inspections of the construction site it was possible to acquire geometric features and pavement/subgrade information, as well as to conduct a photographic survey, with 1,618 photographs collected. Subsequently, the acquired data were processed, using different BIM-based tools, to obtain the 3D mesh; objects were then converted from pure graphic solids into parametric entities by proposing a specific algorithm. Then a library, with the inclusion of all the possible stone paving package alternatives, including all the structural and stress-deforming characteristics such as Young Modulus (E), Poisson coefficient (n), and Safety factor (SF), was created. In this way, it is possible to associate to the generic element the optimal pavement package solution, depending on different construction contexts. As preliminary result, a dynamic model that updates its information package and modifies the output of the analysis every time the data worksheet is integrated with new collected results is proposed for further pavement management operations evaluation.

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 Implementing virtual reality - building information modeling in the construction management curriculum

2022 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
pp. 48-69
Author(s):  
Sahar Y. Ghanem
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Construction Management ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Program Planning ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Head Mounted Display ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Building Information

As the industry transitions towards incorporating BIM in construction projects, adequately qualified students and specialists are essential to this transition. It became apparent that construction management programs required integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM) into the curriculum. By bringing Virtual Reality (VR) technology to BIM, VR-BIM would transform the architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, and three-dimensional (3D) immersive learning can be a valuable platform to enhance students' ability to recognize a variety of building principles. The study carries out a methodology for implementing the VR-BIM in the construction management undergraduate program. Based on the previous literature review, in-depth analysis of the program, and accreditation requirements, VR-BIM will be implemented throughout the curriculum by combining stand-alone class and integration in the existing courses method. The challenges that may face the program planning to implement VR-BIM are discussed, and few solutions are proposed. The lab classroom layout appropriate for the applications is designed to be adjusted for several layouts to accommodate all learning styles and objectives. A comparison between different Head-Mounted Display (HMD) headsets is carried out to choose the appropriate equipment for the lab.

Developing a building information modeling–based performance management system for public–private partnerships

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (8) ◽  
pp. 1727-1762 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jingfeng Yuan ◽  
Xuewei Li ◽  
Yongjian Ke ◽  
Wei Xu ◽  
Zhao Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Performance Management ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Management System ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Performance Management System ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Other Information ◽  
Building Information

PurposeEffective performance management (PM) in public–private partnership (PPP) projects is critical to realizing value for money (VFM). This study aims to provide an in-depth understanding of problems existing in PPP PM and possible avenues for improvement, presenting an experimental system to verify that building information modeling (BIM) and other information communication technologies can improve PPP PM.Design/methodology/approachThe mixed research method adopted in this study combined empirical research with experimental research. Semistructured interviews were used to ascertain the current situation of PPP PM with the help of Nvivo software. A BIM-based performance management system (BPMS), which combines BIM with Web and Cloud technology, was then constructed to achieve performance monitoring, performance measurement, and performance-based payment. Finally, a case study was introduced to explain the function application of the proposed system.FindingsThe case demonstration verified is found to verify that the developed BIM-based execution framework for PPP PM can effectively guide stakeholders toward achieving mixed PM, promote effective PM, and improve work efficiency with the support of BIM and other information and communication technologies.Originality/valueThrough the development of a BPMS for PPP projects, the effectiveness and efficiency of PM are improved. Practical PM applications are also provided to different stakeholders, through which the key performance indicators and the behaviors of the government and private-sector partners can be monitored to form a more comprehensive and reasonable PM mechanism and promote the realization of VFM in PPP projects.

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