BIM for building refurbishment and maintenance: current status and research directions

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 228-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deniz Ilter ◽  
Esin Ergen
Keyword(s):  
Information Exchange ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Design Assessment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Building Refurbishment ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Cumulative Knowledge

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a strategic overview of the current literature on “Building information modelling (BIM) for Building Refurbishment and Maintenance” to unfold the factors behind the relative underdeveloped state of the field and to contribute to the development of a more cumulative knowledge base by presenting the current status and suggesting future directions for research. Design/methodology/approach – A systematic review of the literature has been undertaken by classifying and mapping the literature, identifying the input-output relations, exhibiting the areas focused on by researchers as well as neglected ones and by indicating the trends in research through the years. Both qualitative and quantitative analysis is used in the study to better interpret the existing studies in a holistic perspective. Findings – Although the need for BIM in facility management (FM) has been acknowledged by researchers and practitioners, the results highlight that studies related to BIM applications in maintenance and especially refurbishment are relatively recent. However, the trend in published articles shows that the interest is continuously growing. Existing research in this field can be clustered in the following subtopics: (1) building survey and as-built BIM, (2) modelling and managing energy, (3) design assessment, (4) access to and integration of maintenance information and knowledge, and (5) information exchange and interoperability. Originality/value – The paper identifies the gaps in the research domain that hinders a widespread adoption of BIM in refurbishment and maintenance stages and introduces roadmaps to surmount the challenges identified in each specific subtopic of the field.

Integrating building information modelling for improving facility management operations: a fuzzy synthetic evaluation of the critical success factors

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ifeoluwa Benjamin Oluleye ◽  
Abiodun Kolawole Oyetunji ◽  
Michael Ayodele Olukolajo ◽  
Daniel W.M. Chan
Keyword(s):  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Fuzzy Synthetic Evaluation ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Adoption And Implementation ◽  
Building Information

Purpose Building information modelling (BIM) is a novel technological advancement in the built environment. Despite the potentials of BIM, its adoption and implementation are undermined in facility management (FM) operations. This might be because of limited information on the critical success factors (CSFs) that can enhance its adoption. The study aims to integrate building information modelling to improve facility management operation by adopting fuzzy synthetic approach for evaluating the critical success factors. Design/methodology/approach Data for the study were sourced from practising and registered facility managers within Lagos metropolis, Nigeria. The data collected were analysed using a combination of methods which include mean item score, factor analysis and fuzzy synthetic evaluation (FSE). Findings The factor analysis results showed that six underlying groups of CSFs would enhance the effective adoption of BIM in facility operations. The FSE results showed that out of the six groups, the three topmost important CSF grouping (CSFG) in the decision rule would enhance the effectiveness of BIM adoption for FM operations. Practical implications The result of this study provides a credible road map for facility managers, policymakers and other stakeholders in FM operations on the CSFs and CSFG required for the adoption of BIM. Originality/value Previous studies that aimed at integrating BIM into FM are limited. Hence, this study provides a broad perspective on the CSF required for BIM adoption and implementation in FM operations using the FSE approach.

scholarly journals BIM and project planning integration for on-site safety induction

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (03) ◽  
pp. 341-354 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulkadir A. Ganah ◽  
Godfaurd A. John
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Project Planning ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Visual Tool ◽  
Building Information

Purpose The section of the research presented in this paper aims to review and explore health and safety (H&S) issues on construction sites. It has the sole intention of using better computer visualisation to meet the needs of site practitioners in understanding such H&S problems. Design/methodology/approach The methodology follows a traditional literature review approach to understand the development of building information modelling (BIM) technology up to its current status. A questionnaire survey was conducted to gather information on the embedding of H&S planning by site practitioners within the BIM environment. Findings BIM has the potential to be used in H&S planning procedures, particularly in those related to tasks on construction sites. A framework for an integrated visual tool is developed for better H&S practice on site. It may be used actively by all practitioners, starting with site induction and addresses, inter alia, personal hazard perception. Research limitations/implications This paper provides a foundation for developing a tool that helps construction personnel explore potential H&S risks on site before construction begins. By introducing a framework for integrating BIM and project planning, a prototype can be developed to demonstrate the application of the proposed framework. Originality/value The research presented in this paper introduces BIM usage during the construction stage as a tool that supports a H&S toolbox. The paper proposes the useful framework for better H&S practice on site that can be used actively by all practitioners. The intention is to find a way forward in addressing “real” H&S site issues that may not be easily understood by practitioners without the full aid of visualisation scenarios.

Building information modelling, integrated project delivery and all that

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steve Rowlinson
Keyword(s):  
Information Exchange ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Project Delivery ◽  
Integrated Project Delivery ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Integrated Project ◽  
Successful Change

Purpose This paper aims to review the development of building information modelling (BIM) and integrated project delivery (IPD) in recent years and the process changes that BIM and IPD require. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative research methodology was applied which involved a comprehensive review of relevant literature leading to a better understanding of the history and development of BIM and IPD. A way forward is suggested for the future development of BIM and IPD. Findings The research revealed that the IPD approach is already ingrained within certain organisations and their supply chains. The issues of political will and business desire to change the existing procurement systems are examined. The need for fit with regional and national economic and cultural characteristics is a pre-requisite for successful change. Collaborative working, information exchange and trust only exist within the context of a trusted and reliable building information model that all can access, understand and manage. Originality/value This research pointed out that there is a need to overcome the institutional inertia that besets governments and their agencies and suggested that exemplar institutions and their projects are needed to lead the industry by integrating BIM into IPD through process change.

Building information modelling (BIM) penetration in quantity surveying (QS) practice

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Oluwole Alfred Olatunji ◽  
Jane Jia Suen Lee ◽  
Heap-Yih Chong ◽  
Abiola Abosede Akanmu
Keyword(s):  
Professional Services ◽  
Market Demand ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Key Variables ◽  
Quantity Surveying

PurposeThis study investigates building information modelling (BIM) penetration in quantity surveying (QS) practice by examining the significance attached to the benefits and barriers of BIM adoption, BIM capabilities and future directions of BIM in QS processes. A popular opinion amongst construction researchers is that BIM has the capacity to revolutionize the industry. The study draws-out information in the literature regarding discipline-specific penetration of BIM.Design/methodology/approachSnowball sampling method was used to obtain information through a survey questionnaire. A total of 73 participants, largely quantity surveyors in Western Australia, took part in the study. Reductionist methodology was used to identify key variables of QS-BIM competencies that are most significant statistically.FindingsBIM does not impose additional difficulties to traditional QS processes. Adherence to standard method of measurement and limited market demand do not hinder BIM deployment significantly. Quantity surveyors are able to use BIM to support their professional services once definitive design models are involved. In addition, the study identifies BIM penetration barriers to include constraints caused by centralised database management and interoperability issues, limitations imposed by market drivers, lack of in-house expertise to manage modelling needs and limited capability in software management.Practical implicationsFuture opportunities for skill development are in the areas noted in the findings. Whilst many studies have reported resistance and widespread scepticism amongst some construction disciplines regarding BIM adoption, this study finds BIM penetration in QS practice is considerable, a direction that could trigger further novel innovations.Originality/valueThe methodology reported in the study is novel. In addition, findings from the study inspires other discipline-specific studies to articulate their BIM-penetration trends so that t broad areas of construction can develop a balanced strategy around BIM and innovation development.

Building information modelling for facility management: are we there yet?

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 1119-1154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruwini Edirisinghe ◽  
Kerry Anne London ◽  
Pushpitha Kalutara ◽  
Guillermo Aranda-Mena
Keyword(s):  
Diffusion Theory ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Innovation Diffusion Theory ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Building Information

Purpose Building information modelling (BIM) is increasingly being adopted during construction projects. Design and construction practices are adjusting to the new system. BIM is intended to support the entire project life-cycle: the design and construction phases, and also facility management (FM). However, BIM-enabled FM remains in its infancy and has not yet reached its full potential. The purpose of this paper is to identify major aspects of BIM in order to derive a fully BIM-enabled FM process. Design/methodology/approach In total, 207 papers were classified into main and subordinate research areas for quantitative analysis. These findings were then used to conceptualise a BIM-enabled FM framework grounded by innovation diffusion theory for adoption, and for determining the path of future research. Findings Through an extensive literature review, the paper summarises many benefits and challenges. Major aspects of BIM are identified in order to describe a BIM-enabled FM implementation process grounded by innovation diffusion theory. The major research areas of the proposed framework include: planning and guidelines; value realisation; internal leadership and knowledge; procurement; FM; specific application areas; data capture techniques; data integration; knowledge management; and legal and policy impact. Each element is detailed and is supported by literature. Finally, gaps are highlighted for investigation in future research. Originality/value This paper systematically classifies and evaluates the existing research, thus contributing to the achievement of the ultimate vision of BIM-enabled FM. The proposed framework informs facility managers, and the BIM-enabled FM implementation process. Further, the holistic survey identifies gaps in the body of knowledge, revealing avenues for future research.

scholarly journals Automated model progression scheduling using level of development

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 428-448 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Hooper
Keyword(s):  
Information Exchange ◽  
Theoretical Concept ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Design Management ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Current State ◽  
Management Perspective ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Document Review

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to unravel the mystery of Level of Development (LOD) as frequently referred to in Building Information Modelling (BIM) delivery documents. LOD is a key parameter for describing digital content in a BIM context. It is seen as an important vehicle for specifying information exchange throughout a facility’ life cycle. However, hitherto, there has been little research examining how, beyond the theoretical concept, LOD can be applied and smartly utilised in practice. This study seeks to unravel the concept and reveal new insights into its application from a design management perspective. Design/methodology/approach – Following a literature and document review, two small-scale case projects were identified. The first was – to temper the state-of-the-art theory and understand what happens in practice today – discovery led. The second was – to drill down to the core of LOD utilisation to support planned model progression and test a plausible novel methodology to automate associated workflow – theory led. Findings – Results suggest that a lack of consistent understanding and utilisation exists and particular LOD errors are highlighted, but, moreover, LOD can be so much more useful if integrated into a BIM-like workflow. Consequently, a new method of automatically comparing planned model progression with the current state of the model is presented. Practical implications – Advancement of the understanding of the concept and application of LOD and its usefulness has significant implications for designing information management research. Originality/value – Fresh insights into LOD, concept and application are presented. The emerging proposed utilisation framework is novel and targets removal of known labour-intensive activities associated with LOD matrices whilst facilitating rich reuse of efficient model progression knowledge.

Building Information Modelling and vertical farming

Facilities ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (13/14) ◽  
pp. 710-724
Author(s):  
Rana Raheel Afzal Khan ◽  
Vian Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Food Production ◽  
Design Science ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Vertical Farming ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Food Challenges ◽  
Digital Prototype

Purpose The UN statistics show that the world’s population is expected to be nine billion by the 2050. As a result, the food production must also be raised to 70 per cent or more. Vertical farming (VF) is an innovative and alternative approach to meet the challenges; however, its management will also be a challenge. This paper, therefore, shares the understanding of future food challenges and Building Information Modelling (BIM) and its application to manage the facility. Design/methodology/approach A conceptual digital prototype of a VF is developed in a BIM environment using design science. First, the data are collected from literature review and then analysed and simulated for optimum conditions in a BIM-enabled digital prototype. Findings The results showed that BIM to manage a VF has not been researched or explored yet. However, BIM has proven its numerous benefits to the architecture, engineering and construction and facility management industries, and it is a powerful solution to design and manage VF to solve future food production problems. Originality/value There is a very limited research on VF in the literature, and BIM for VF is also not discussed or researched yet. The originality and value of this research stems from both expanding BIM horizons and designing and managing VF.

scholarly journals Integrating BIM into facility management

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Reza Hosseini ◽  
Rogier Roelvink ◽  
Eleni Papadonikolaki ◽  
David John Edwards ◽  
Erika Pärn
Keyword(s):  
Facility Management ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Business Growth ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Original Insight ◽  
Lifecycle Management ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose Integrating building information modelling (BIM) into facility management (FM) has generated fervent debate within the extant literature given an increasing realisation amongst practitioners that the majority of BIM benefits reside within the whole lifecycle management. Converting a building’s in-use data and information into tangible business knowledge to augment FM performance is crucial for business growth and prosperity. Yet curiously, scant academic attention has been paid in investigating the data and information hand-over process through BIM required by FM. The purpose of this paper is to address this knowledge gap. Design/methodology/approach The research approach adopted draws upon pertinent BIM in the FM literature and a qualitative discourse accrued via focus group meetings of Australian FM experts. Findings The study’s findings are presented as a data and information typology matrix that captures the associations among different forms of data ownership, FM service delivery categories and data and information typologies for using BIM in FM. Practical implications The analysis results will prove invaluable for policy-makers, researchers and practitioners by providing a relevant data and information typology and capturing the complex associations in the process of integrating BIM into FM. Originality/value This study contributes to the field by providing a better understanding of different forms of data and information, required by members of a FM team. The original insight shared here is the necessity to consider a distinctive array of interests and the potential for using different forms of data and information when integrating BIM into FM.

Awareness and utilisation of building information modelling (BIM) for facility management (FM) in a developing economy

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 387-395 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daramola Thompson Olapade ◽  
Benjamin Gbolahan Ekemode
Keyword(s):  
Facility Management ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Facilities Management ◽  
Property Market ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Relative Significance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Management Association ◽  
Building Information

Purpose This paper aims to examine the awareness and utilisation of building information modelling (BIM) for facility management (FM) among FM companies in Lagos, Nigeria. This was with a view of increasing the awareness level and promoting adoption of BIM in FM practice. Design/methodology/approach Primary data used for the study were sourced through questionnaire administered on the 37 FM companies that are corporate members of International Facility Management Association in Lagos, Nigeria. Frequency distribution and relative significance index were used for data analysis. Findings Findings of the study suggest a low level of awareness and adoption of BIM for FM in the study area. Only 2 of the 31 FM companies surveyed were using BIM for their FM services. Also, the majority of the respondents (n = 22, 71 per cent) perceived that the awareness of BIM in the facilities management industry in Nigeria is very low. Practical implications The findings of this study provided industry stakeholders with information on the level of awareness and utilisation of BIM for FM practice in Nigeria, thereby giving insights on the possible integration of BIM with FM practices in developing countries. Originality/value The paper is a pioneer research on the awareness and utilisation of BIM for facilities management from the perspective of an emerging property market like Nigeria.

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