BIM Performance, Project Complexity, and User Satisfaction: A QCA Study of 39 Cases

Although the realization of building information modeling (BIM) performance is the basis for the generation of user’s satisfaction, few studies have explored the influence path between BIM performance and BIM user’s satisfaction in recent years. Therefore, to enrich the research results of BIM user’s satisfaction and provide reference schemes for engineering practice, this study adopts the fsQCA (fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis) method, taking 39 project cases using BIM technology as the base sample to analyze the influence path between BIM performance and user’s satisfaction. Moreover, this study is based on the configuration theory, examining four elements of BIM performance: BIM accuracy, information integration, functional advantages and manager support, and the complexity of the project. Finally, this study identifies three types of configuration results: performance type, support type, and comprehensive type. The performance type can achieve high user satisfaction in relatively complex projects; the support type requires executive support to improve user satisfaction in less complex projects, and the comprehensive type improves satisfaction through multiple BIM performances without considering project complexity.

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A framework to dynamic identification of project risks

Smart and Sustainable Built Environment ◽

10.1108/sasbe-09-2019-0123 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (4) ◽

pp. 375-393 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Farzaneh Moshtaghian ◽

Mahmood Golabchi ◽

Esmatullah Noorzai

Keyword(s):

Information Integration ◽

Risk Identification ◽

Information Modeling ◽

Dynamic Identification ◽

Content Type ◽

Positive Effects ◽

Timely Completion ◽

Building Information ◽

Project Risks ◽

The Right

PurposeMerging and updating project information and recording changes can give dynamic risk identification at all stages of the project. The main purpose of this research is to create an integration in construction information.Design/methodology/approachIn this research, the 5D model was prepared and then all model information was entered into the database designed in SQL Server, the project report tables were coded, and finally, a database with four groups of information was ready for risk identification.FindingsCreating an integrated risk identification platform reduced rework and time and cost control and change management, which were positive effects of risk identification at the right time.Research limitations/implicationsIn order to identify risks, creating multilateral databases whose information integration enables timely completion of the project and compliance with the planning.Practical implicationsThis research is the basis for identifying project risks within the framework of building information modeling and can be an effective contribution to increasing the risk-taking efficiency of the project.Originality/valueAs a matter of fact, marked time and cost are terrific motivating forces for the building industry, materializing with identify risk well-time. In any case, identifying risk engaged with all of the dimensions depend on this industry.

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

Engineering Construction & Architectural Management ◽

10.1108/ecam-08-2019-0448 ◽

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.

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Research on IFC- and FDS-Based Information Sharing for Building Fire Safety Analysis

Advances in Civil Engineering ◽

10.1155/2019/3604369 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2019 ◽

pp. 1-18 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Jianyong Shi ◽

Jicao Dao ◽

Liu Jiang ◽

Zeyu Pan

Keyword(s):

Information Sharing ◽

Fire Safety ◽

Information Integration ◽

Safety Analysis ◽

Simulation Software ◽

Information Modeling ◽

Fire Simulation ◽

Fire Dynamics ◽

Building Fire ◽

Building Information

With the development of computer processors, vast numerical simulation tools are widely used by fire engineers to determine the spread of fire and smoke. However, the fire modeling practices are often highly time-consuming and cost-intensive especially for building geometry information which does limit the further implementation of building fire safety analysis. Although nowadays building information modeling (BIM) has become a buzzword in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) field to facilitate information integration and interoperability, data sharing and exchange are still weak in the traditional interoperability between BIM applications and fire simulation software, since the data schema of them are totally different. In this paper, a quick and accurate approach for information sharing for building fire safety analysis between mainstream BIM applications and widely used fire simulation software has been successfully implemented, based on Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) and Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS). And, both geometrical building information and sematic information can be shared by this approach through the transformation of coordinate systems, outer database, and IFC file extension. The BIM model restoring fire simulation results can support other performance-based design of building, such as structural fire-resistant design and evacuation design. And, all of the analysis results including building fire simulation, structure safety design, and evacuation simulation can be integrated in Autodesk Revit, establishing a framework of IFC- and FDS-based information sharing for building fire safety analysis successfully. A gymnasium has been taken as a case study to illustrate the capability of this framework.

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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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Investigation on Maintenance Technology of Large-Scale Public Venues Based on BIM Technology

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13147937 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (14) ◽

pp. 7937

Author(s):

Tingchen Fang ◽

Yiming Zhao ◽

Jian Gong ◽

Feiliang Wang ◽

Jian Yang

Keyword(s):

Information Integration ◽

Large Scale ◽

Mixed Reality ◽

Information Modeling ◽

Automation System ◽

Unified Protocol ◽

Operation And Maintenance ◽

Building Information ◽

Combined Strategy ◽

Snow Sports

Recently, the digital operation and maintenance of large-scale public venues have received increasing attention. The traditional building automation system (BAS), which can only provide information in a non-visualized way, is incapable of meeting the complex requirements of modern operation and maintenance. Therefore, a 3D-based building information modeling (BIM) technology is needed to improve operation and maintenance efficiency. In the paper, a BAS-to-BIM combined strategy is introduced, and the BIM-based maintenance object framework for large-scale public venues is re-built. The conversion method and lightweight method for the BIM maintenance model are introduced and a new type of public protocol, which can be used to attain a unified protocol layer that serves the BIM model, is proposed. In addition, this article presents the application of technologies, such as virtual/mixed reality, to improve the convenience of operation and maintenance. Finally, a practical project of a snow-sports stadium is given as an example to elaborate on the benefit of the proposed method. It indicates that the functions, for example, information integration, visualization, and positioning, introduced by BIM technology can effectively improve the quality and efficiency of project operation and maintenance.

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

Ambiente Construído ◽

10.1590/s1678-86212021000200517 ◽

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.

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Practical approach for paving the way to motivate BIM non-users to adopt BIM

10.54216/ijbes.020201 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 01-22

Author(s):

Ashraf Elhendawi ◽

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...

Keyword(s):

Resistance To Change ◽

Information Modeling ◽

Cost Overruns ◽

Change Orders ◽

Safety Issues ◽

Project Complexity ◽

Building Information ◽

The Government ◽

Aec Industry

Typically, the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry is considered one of the most effective contributor to the national developments worldwide. However, the AEC industry is facing myriad challenges due to the pressing calls for creativity and innovative solutions. Several issues are confronted such as failure to meet client satisfaction, delays in delivering projects on time, cost overruns, low quality, conflicts among parties, safety issues, increasing requests for change orders, tremendous increases in materials waste and project complexity. Building Information Modeling (BIM) is rapidly growing worldwide as a viable tool for improving the efficiency of the AEC industry to solve its salient issues. However, BIM is seldom adopted on the government level, especially in the developing countries. This study aims to explore the stakeholders’ perceptions on the benefits of BIM and the barriers that hindered its adoption. Furthermore, practical solutions to motivate BIM non-users to adopt BIM are proposed. A questionnaire was sent to BIM users and non-users in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) as a case study. The key findings that deterred the implementation of BIM were personal correlated issues such as resistance to change and lack of appropriate awareness of BIM. This study convinces the industry players concerning BIM benefits and reveals the barriers and their potential solutions to encourage them to reap the benefits from BIM adoption.

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Exploring the BIM and lean synergies in the Istanbul Grand Airport construction project

Engineering Construction & Architectural Management ◽

10.1108/ecam-08-2017-0186 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 25 (10) ◽

pp. 1339-1354 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Ozan Koseoglu ◽

Mehmet Sakin ◽

Yusuf Arayici

Keyword(s):

Construction Industry ◽

Construction Project ◽

Information Modeling ◽

Content Type ◽

Lean Practices ◽

Complex Projects ◽

Building Information ◽

Level 3 ◽

Research Findings

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a solid understanding of how integrated building information modeling (BIM) is implemented in a mega project such as the (Istanbul Grand Airport IGA) construction project, which is the main case study in the research methodology. Design/methodology/approach The paper examines and identifies the lean efficiency gains achieved in the IGA project and highlights the synergies between BIM and lean concepts based on the facts and figures from the case study analysis. In complex projects, there is a vital need for a comprehensive approach that would enable successful managing of design and construction information via accurate modeling, collaboration and integration throughout the project lifecycles covering various disciplines. Findings The research findings in the paper make a significant impact in understanding the strategic perception for BIM as a new way of working methodology for the construction industry in Turkey, since the IGA project has become not only a key learning hub for the Turkish construction industry, but also a global landmark for digital construction and project delivery. In addition it proves the mutual synergies between BIM and lean practices. Originality/value The IGA project is a mega-scale airport construction project with features beyond building industry challenges, and it should be designed and constructed with tight deadlines and budgets and be operated afterwards in an effective and efficient way. Can lean and BIM help for timely and on-budget completion of the project and could they support the management of the airport facility after handover? The paper also discusses the lean and BIM implementation in the project in relation to the BIM Level 3 requirements.

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A BIM-Based Preliminary Database Framework for Structural Hazard Prevention Analysis

The Open Civil Engineering Journal ◽

10.2174/1874149501610010695 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 695-705 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Zhaoqiu Liu ◽

Fei Zhang

Keyword(s):

Information Integration ◽

Information Modeling ◽

Structural Components ◽

Digital Format ◽

Operation Process ◽

Building Management ◽

Building Information ◽

Main Components ◽

Building Life Cycle ◽

Building Operation

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a methodology for managing the essential data and information in digital format throughout a building life cycle. During the building operation process, engineers can establish a detailed information database of structural components for structural hazard prevention analysis based on the BIM model. In this paper, the definitions and rules of geometrical and non-geometrical information of structural components are studied, which play an important part in preventing a building from damage under the effect of some potential disasters. Based on the analysis of information integration mode of BIM, a preliminary database framework of main components is proposed for structural hazard prevention analysis. The framework provides an integrated workflow and method for extracting information of structural components from BIM model. As combining with existing intelligent building management system or Internet platform, the framework contributes to developing an application platform for obtaining the key data and information of main components during the structural hazard prevention analysis.

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A Hazard Identification Approach of Integrating 4D BIM and Accident Case Analysis of Spatial–Temporal Exposure

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13042211 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (4) ◽

pp. 2211

Author(s):

Si Van-Tien Tran ◽

Numan Khan ◽

Doyeop Lee ◽

Chansik Park

Keyword(s):

Information Integration ◽

Occupational Safety ◽

Integrated Management ◽

Safety Information ◽

Hazard Identification ◽

Information Modeling ◽

Health Administration ◽

Construction Stage ◽

Building Information ◽

Identification Approach

Construction sites are considered as complicated work environments. Various concurrent activities may overlap apropos to time and workspace, predisposing them to spatial–temporal exposure and repetitive accidents. Detecting the characteristics of repetitive accidents before the construction stage contributes to prevent injuries and fatalities caused by spatial—temporal conditions at construction job sites. To resolve this problem, this study proposes a novel hazard identification approach through spatial–temporal exposure analysis called HISTEA, which integrated scenario analysis of accident cases into 4D building information modeling (BIM). The proposed approach consists of three modules: (1) spatial–temporal hazard investigation (SHI) to analyze the accident cases and develop the hazard database of the spatial–temporal overlap condition of pair-wise activities; (2) spatial–temporal condition identification (SCI) to determine the conflict among different activities, considering the workspace and time overlap from the 4D BIM model; and (3) safety information integration (SII) to deliver safety knowledge to the project team through a web-based application. To illustrate and validate this approach, a HISTEA prototype for foundation work has been developed to be used at the pre-construction stage. The developed prototype is based on the analysis of 496 accident reports extracted from the integrated management information system (IMIS) of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for the SHI module database. The proposed approach is expected to proactively aid project teams in detecting hazards that ultimately reduce repetitive accidents caused by overlapping activities.

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