scholarly journals An Overview of Building Information Modeling (BIM) & Construction of 4D BIM Model

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (VI) ◽  
pp. 3754-3758
Author(s):  
Arpit S. Jaiswal
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Project Delivery ◽  
Delivery Time ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Increase Productivity ◽  
Intelligent Model ◽  
Global Growth

The volume of construction output will grow by 85% to $15.5 trillion worldwide by 2030, with three countries – China, US and India – leading the way and accounting for 57% of all global growth. Construction industry largest industry worldwide comprising Architecture, Engineering and Construction professionals, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumber professionals, etc. The AEC industries have long sought techniques to decrease project cost, increase productivity and quality, and reduce project delivery time and one of the trending techniques is BIM (Building Information Modeling). BIM is intelligent model-based concept, in which buildings are built virtually before they get constructed actually on the grounds, where all the information in integrated in common platform as a result we get virtual data rich model of the structure. BIM plays crucial role in decisions making during its lifecycle. This paper describes the software’s and methodology used for construction of 4D model. The BIM and normal construction process, dimensions of BIM are also explained in this paper. 4D model can be used by project managers for effectively manging tasks and resources.

scholarly journals Editorial

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 13-14
Author(s):  
Malik M. A. Khalfan ◽  
Salman Azhar ◽  
Tayyab Maqsood
Keyword(s):  
Information Modeling ◽  
Project Delivery ◽  
Virtual Model ◽  
Delivery Time ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
The Past ◽  
Project Life Cycle ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Increase Productivity ◽  
Project Life

The Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industries have long sought techniques to decrease project cost, increase productivity and quality, enhance safety, and reduce project delivery time. Building Information Modeling (BIM) offers the potential to achieve these goals. BIM simulates the construction project in a virtual environment. With BIM technology, an accurate virtual model of a facility is digitally constructed. When completed, the computer-generated model contains precise geometry and relevant data needed to support the programming, fabrication, procurement, construction, and post-construction activities. It can be used by project stakeholders for planning and decision making throughout the project life cycle. BIM represents a new paradigm within AEC, one that encourages integration of the roles of all stakeholders on a project. It has the potential to promote greater efficiency and harmony among players who, in the past, saw themselves as adversaries.

Benefits of Implementing Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Infrastructure Projects

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-140
Author(s):  
Rozita Samimpay ◽  
Ehsan Saghatforoush
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Project Success ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Time Cost ◽  
Infrastructure Projects ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Construction Integration ◽  
New Strategies

AbstractThe construction industry is changing constantly and becoming more complex. It requires new strategies for compliance with national and international scenarios. Developing each project is associated with many limitations, including time, cost, changes, wastes, and errors, which are often not avoidable. Due to numerous project stages and complexities in the construction industry, usually, different mistakes and duplications occur. Meanwhile, Building Information Modeling (BIM) has created one of the most important and essential changes in this industry and results in more in-depth cooperation among project stakeholders. BIM is one of the most recent innovations in the construction industry, which resolves the problems of projects faster. BIM can be applied by architects, engineers, contractors, project managers, etc. to achieve objectives such as reducing design errors, reducing time and cost, improving design and construction integration, and increasing coordination and cooperation among different sections. Given the significance of project success in every country and several problems in each project, using BIM is an appropriate solution, which its proper implementation requires understanding its benefits that is the main aim of this study. This research identifies and classifies these benefits through the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method, describing the significance of using BIM in infrastructure projects.

Assessing the performance of the building information modeling (BIM) implementation process within a small specialty contracting enterprise

2015 ◽  
Vol 42 (10) ◽  
pp. 766-778 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erik A. Poirier ◽  
Sheryl Staub-French ◽  
Daniel Forgues
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Small Enterprise ◽  
Project Delivery ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Practice Performance ◽  
Building Information

The current shift to building information modeling (BIM) enabled project delivery in the construction industry is promising important benefits. For small and micro businesses, which represent 99.0% of the employers in the Canadian construction industry, adopting these trends could significantly impact their bottom line. However, this often represents considerable cost and risk. Assessing the performance of BIM implementation therefore becomes an important part of the process, namely in ensuring that it is on track and progressing as required. This article presents the findings from a case study research project conducted over a 2 year period within a small mechanical contracting firm. The objective of this research project was to develop an evolutionary approach, supported by specific measures, to assess the performance of the BIM implementation process within a specialty contracting small enterprise. The findings suggest that BIM has had a positive impact over time on predictability for indicators such as total project cost and labor cost. On the other hand, project scope and quality were not shown to be influenced by BIM in the projects studied. The variability uncovered in the findings reinforces the central tenant of BIM as an enabler for collaboration. Indeed, most of the projects studied were performed in a lonely manner and thus the measured impact of BIM on project delivery was limited, even if it was perceived as very beneficial. Lastly, the article highlights the need for a parallel reconfiguration of practice: performance assessment and BIM implementation need to be developed conjointly to serve one another.

Applications of Building Information Modeling in Cost Estimation of Infrastructure Bridges

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 17-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Marzouk ◽  
Mohamed Hisham
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Cash Flow ◽  
Cost Estimation ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Cost Estimate ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Bridge Engineering ◽  
C Language ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Bridge Information Modeling

Bridge Information Modeling (BrIM) is considered an innovation in bridge engineering and construction industry. This paper presents a methodology for using BrIM as an assisting tool in performing detailed cost estimates. The methodology depends on integrating visualization feature of BrIM with specific attributes of the BrIM model intelligent components. A program developed using C# language is used to extract the visualization conclusions and other components’ attributes to MS Excel spreadsheet. This sheet assists in performing detailed cost estimate, and reviewing the estimate. The paper also presents a methodology for generating cash flow and required payments. This methodology depends on integrating the developed program with 4D feature of BrIM.

Strategies in Using Building Information Modeling (BIM) to Solve Problems in Project Management of Chinese Construction Enterprises

2014 ◽  
Vol 501-504 ◽  
pp. 2700-2705 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Shen ◽  
Ya Xing Lin
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Construction Enterprises ◽  
Building Information

The application of Building Information Modeling has become a trend in construction industry, it is our duty to accelerate BIM application in recent years. Firstly, the paper generally introduced the concepts and characteristics of BIM, and pointed out the problems that existed in Chinas Project Management of Construction Enterprises, and theoretically, technically discussed the solutions to these issues with BIM technology in a qualitative way. At last, the paper proposed some suggestions and outlooks for the development and promotion of BIM technology in China.

scholarly journals A HOLISTIC LITERATURE REVIEW OF BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING FOR PREFABRICATED CONSTRUCTION

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (7) ◽  
pp. 485-499
Author(s):  
Shengxi Zhang ◽  
Zhongfu Li ◽  
Tianxin Li ◽  
Mengqi Yuan
Keyword(s):  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Research Gaps ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Future Needs ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Timely Fashion ◽  
Increase Productivity

Building information modeling (BIM) and prefabricated construction (PC) are increasingly applied in the construction industry. Recent academic and industrial efforts indicated that the application of BIM and PC is a solution to reduce lifecycle costs, reduce waste, increase productivity and improve quality in construction. Although previous studies have advanced the integration of BIM and PC, extensive research scope and scattered research topics cannot form an overall picture of knowledge structure. Hence, this study aims to establish an up-to-date synthesis of the latest research on BIM for PC and identify the research gaps and future needs. First, a database with 103 journal articles on BIM for PC was established through data collection; second, a bibliometric analysis was applied to determine the top journals, articles and to map the latest mainstream research. Last, a qualitative analysis was used to determine the mainstream research areas and identify the research gaps and future needs. This study may contribute to enrich our body of knowledge on the use of the techniques in conjunction, help researchers and builders to understand the latest progress of BIM for PC research in timely fashion, and promote the integration of BIM with PC and other cutting-edge technologies moving forward.

scholarly journals Application of 4D BIM in Construction Industry: Challenges and Suggestions

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 3070-3073
Author(s):  
Sagar V. Mundhokar
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Collaborative Work ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Delivery Performance ◽  
Collaboration Environment ◽  
Building Information

Abstract: Construction industry is believed to be one of the most criticized industries worldwide. During the last two decades, this criticism has denoted a lot of problems. Without disregarding any of the industry problems, it seems that the most criticized problems are low delivery performance, lack of innovation, lack of collaboration and fragmented nature of the industry. To overcome these problems, a collaborative work environment is needed. During the last few years, the use of advanced information technologies in construction hasincreased to support the industry requirement of collaboration environment. Keywords: Building Information Modeling BIM, BIMimplementation, BIM Barriers

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