Implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Social Heritage Buildings in Kuala Lumpur

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Seri Nanisa Sima Yusoff ◽  
◽  
Juliana Brahim ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Advanced Technology ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Heritage Buildings

Heritage buildings offer a sense of identity in every country. Preserving heritage buildings is important to ensure that bona fide aesthetic values are well maintained. However, the conservation and preservation of heritage buildings during operation and maintenance (O&M) has been taken lightly which can cause buildings to be abandoned due to the tedious work involved for the Facility Managers. Therefore, a need for advanced technology, such as Historic Building Information Modeling (HBIM), is important to enhance the efficiency of O&M for heritage buildings in Malaysia. Even though BIM has many benefits, yet it is not widely adopted in Malaysia especially for heritage buildings. Therefore, this research highlights the awareness of BIM for social heritage buildings in Kuala Lumpur. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with various construction professionals that have experience in BIM projects and managing heritage buildings. These interviews prove that the current facility management practices for heritage buildings do not use advanced technology for upkeep and maintenance, particularly when producing dilapidation reports and measured drawings. Findings also show the challenges that restrict the implementation of BIM in heritage buildings and how to overcome the problems which have been categorized into three (3) elements: people, process, and technology. This research is expected to fill the gap in the implementation of BIM by supporting the initiatives by the Malaysian government for increasing productivity in construction projects through the adoption of new technology, like BIM, especially for heritage buildings.

BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING (BIM) ROLES IN THE MALAYSIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aryani Ahmad Latiffi ◽  
Suzila Mohd ◽  
Juliana Brahim
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Cost Estimation ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Potential Improvement

Building Information Modeling (BIM) represents a new paradigm in the Malaysian architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. BIM technology provides virtual models (including 3-D models) to generate a building’s entire lifecycle. The model can also be used for analyzing design clashes, project scheduling, cost estimation, and facility management. The use of BIM in construction projects can reduce time to develop a project, reduce construction cost, and increase project quality. This paper aims to explore roles of BIM in the Malaysian construction industry. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with project consultants and BIM consultants involved in two government projects. The projects were the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Malaysia and Sultan Ibrahim Hall (formerly known as the Multipurpose Hall of Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, or UTHM). The interviews revealed effects of BIM in both projects and potential improvement in implementing BIM in construction projects in Malaysia. A literature review and the interviews revealed that BIM is increasingly used and accepted by construction players in Malaysia, and is expected to grow in future.

Building Information Modeling Implementation Framework for Smart Airport Life Cycle Management

2020 ◽  
Vol 2674 (6) ◽  
pp. 98-112
Author(s):  
Basak Keskin ◽  
Baris Salman
Keyword(s):  
Systems Engineering ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Life Cycle Management ◽  
Life Cycles ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Implementation Framework ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Operations And Maintenance ◽  
Smart Airport

Connectivity is key in this new era of smart infrastructure. Smart airports utilize new connected technologies to improve end-user experience while ensuring operational feasibility in aeronautical and non-aeronautical segments. The increasing need for digitizing the design-build-operate life cycles of airports can be met by implementing building information modeling (BIM) that enables accessing, managing, utilizing, and connecting physical and operational data in a digital collaborative environment. This study investigates the current state of practice in airport BIM (ABIM) and the use of ABIM processes in digital airport operations and maintenance by connecting existing data sources and integrating smart airport systems. The study proposes a comprehensive and adaptive ABIM management framework that depicts the alignment and connectivity of ABIM processes, resources and stakeholders with airport operational requirements by identifying gaps in the industry and literature, and developing a global understanding in ABIM visions. Research data are collected through literature and industry review, online surveys, and semi-structured interviews with aviation professionals. Mixed methods including non-parametric statistical analysis and qualitative analysis are used to determine the elements of the framework. Model-based systems engineering (MBSE) principles and language are used to generate the framework. For framework validation, a proof of concept (POC) is conducted by development and deployment of a web-based application. The developed ABIM framework is expected to guide major airport stakeholders in their BIM implementation processes to enhance airport operational efficiencies and in strategizing digital initiatives on a connected-BIM platform.

Building information modeling services reuse for facility management for semiconductor fabrication plants

2019 ◽  
Vol 102 ◽  
pp. 270-287 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chuen-Chyi Hsieh ◽  
Chang-Yuan Liu ◽  
Pai-Yu Wu ◽  
An-Ping Jeng ◽  
Ru-Guan Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Semiconductor Fabrication

Automated building information modeling for fault detection and diagnostics in commercial HVAC systems

Facilities ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 233-246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alireza Golabchi ◽  
Manu Akula ◽  
Vineet Kamat
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Fault Detection ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Hvac System ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Operational Life ◽  
Building Information

Purpose Organizations involved in facility management (FM) can use building information modeling (BIM) as a knowledge repository to document evolving facility information and to support decisions made by the facility managers during the operational life of a facility. Despite ongoing advances in FM technologies, FM practices in most facilities are still labor intensive, time consuming and often rely on unreliable and outdated information. To address these shortcomings, the purpose of this study is to propose an automated approach that demonstrates the potential of using BIM to develop algorithms that automate decision-making for FM applications. Design/methodology/approach A BIM plug-in tool is developed that uses a fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) algorithm to automate the process of detecting malfunctioning heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. The algorithm connects to a complaint ticket database and automates BIM to determine potentially damaged HVAC system components and develops a plan of action for the facility inspectors accordingly. The approach has been implemented as a case study in an operating facility to improve the process of HVAC system diagnosis and repair. Findings By implementing the proposed application in a case study, the authors found that automated BIM approaches such as the one developed in this study, can be highly beneficial in FM practices by increasing productivity and lowering costs associated with decision-making. Originality/value This study introduces an innovative approach that leverages BIM for automated fault detection in operational buildings. FM personnel in charge of HVAC inspection and repair can highly benefit from the proposed approach, as it eliminates the time required to locate HVAC equipment at fault manually.

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