scholarly journals Developing Project Managers’ Transversal Competences Using Building Information Modeling

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (19) ◽  
pp. 4006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco Zamora-Polo ◽  
Mercedes Martínez Sánchez-Cortés ◽  
Antonio Manuel Reyes-Rodríguez ◽  
Justo García Sanz-Calcedo
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Building Information ◽  
The University

The emergence of building information modeling (BIM) methodology requires the training of professionals with both specific and transversal skills. In this paper, a project-based learning experience carried out in the context of a project management course at the University of Extremadura is analyzed. To that end, a questionnaire was designed and given to students who participated in the initiative. Results suggest that BIM can be considered a virtual learning environment, from which students value the competences developed. The emotional performance observed was quite flat. Similarly, students valued the usefulness of the initiative. Students expressed a desire for the methodological change of the university classes, and thought that BIM methodology could be useful for other courses. The results obtained show a line of work to be done to improve the training of students and university teaching.

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.

Mapping Unmanned Aerial System Data onto Building Information Modeling Parameters for Highway Construction Progress Monitoring

2021 ◽  
pp. 036119812110642
Author(s):  
Reihaneh Samsami ◽  
Amlan Mukherjee ◽  
Colin N. Brooks
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Progress Monitoring ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Highway Construction ◽  
Point Clouds ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Unmanned Aerial System ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Construction Progress Monitoring

The transportation infrastructure management sector lacks automated procedures that can help it find and resolve the performance deviations. The objective of this research is to illustrate the mapping of Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) collected photogrammetric data to building information modeling (BIM) parameters, and their application for automated construction progress monitoring and the generation of as-built models. The goal is to support project managers to estimate project progress during highway construction. As a part of ongoing work, this paper takes into account 4D (3D + time) data that is acquired from 3D surface digital elevation models, point clouds, LiDAR data, and orthographic photos. It maps these 4D data onto BIM parameters to create as-built models of the project at different intervals. A comparison between as-planned and as-built models using the earned value management method is employed to develop metrics that can be used for indicating cost and schedule deviations during construction. The mapping methodology introduced in this paper is illustrated using an ongoing highway construction project case study. The main contribution of this paper is the organization, processing, and integration of UAS data with BIM data structures and project management workflows. The research outcomes will assist project managers in an easy and quick identification of potential performance problems and support the project management decision-making process.

EXPLORING BARRIERS IN IMPLEMENTING BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING: A PRELIMINARY STUDY

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ghanim A. Bekr
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Resistance To Change ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
University Curriculum ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
The Government ◽  
The University

This study involves with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and exploring the reasons behind the slow speed of implementing this method in the construction industry in developing countries in general and Jordan in specific. The aim of the research was achieved through a survey which considered 15 barrier factors and 13 driving factors. The study revealed that the level of BIM implementation in construction projects is generally low. In addition, the significant barriers affecting the adoption of BIM are lack of qualified staff to operate the software, difficulty learning BIM, the existing system fulfils the need, resistance to change and uncertainties concerning return on investment of BIM. Also, the study pointed out the most important factors that could help implementing BIM in the Jordanian construction industry. These are providing BIM training program, introducing BIM in the university curriculum and providing the efforts by the government to push implementation of BIM in their projects. Finally, the paper presented some recommendations if followed the level of (BIM) implementation in this country may be improved.

scholarly journals Remote Teaching of Building Information Modeling During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (20) ◽  
pp. 8665
Author(s):  
Conrad Boton
Keyword(s):  
Online Education ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Remote Access ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Practical Work ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Active Pedagogy ◽  
Computer Labs

This article reports on a Building information modeling (BIM) distance learning experience in a pandemic context. Based on a description of the experience and a survey completed by the learners at the end of the course, the article presents and discusses various aspects of the training, including the overall satisfaction of the learners, their evaluation of the technical aspects and the practical work, as well as the proposals made to improve the course. The analysis shows that some elements of the teaching functioned well, while others were rated as being less satisfactory by the students. More specifically, the learners highlighted the need to find ways and means to improve the level of interaction, which is reduced by online education. The use of video clips as a support for practical work was recognized as being effective, but it seems useful also to resort to the use of collaborative platforms dedicated to the construction industry. A critical aspect is the remote access to computer labs with computers where the taught software is installed, as not all of the learners will always have the option of having it on their personal computers. Although the results of the experiment are difficult to generalize due to its particular context, they identify interesting avenues for improvement while paving the way to unique opportunities for the use of active pedagogy principles in BIM education.

scholarly journals Integration of BIM in architecture and structural engineering education through common projects

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kitti Ajtayné Károlyfi ◽  
Dóra Szalai ◽  
János Szép ◽  
Tamás Horváth
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Structural Engineering ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Civil Engineering ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
University Education ◽  
Integration Process ◽  
Engineering Programs ◽  
Building Information ◽  
The University

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is one of the most significant developments in architecture and civil engineering in recent years, therefore it becomes increasingly important to promote its integration into university education. Currently, several universities worldwide offer BIM courses in architecture and civil engineering programs, while many others are under the process of integrating BIM into their curricula. The goal of this research is the implementation of BIM into higher education (Széchenyi István University, Hungary) by integrating the architectural, structural, and mechanical engineering disciplines. An important advantage of the university is that the architecture and civil engineering programs belong to the same faculty, which allows students to work together on common projects. A new course was performed in the previous semester, in which the students are designing contemporary buildings as case studies.  In this paper, the results of the integration process are presented and evaluated based on the trainers’ and students’ experiences.

scholarly journals Virtual Technologies possibilities for improving background knowledge of Civil Engineering Education

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olga Ovtšarenko ◽  
Daiva Makuteniene ◽  
Edgaras Timinskas
Keyword(s):  
Engineering Education ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Civil Engineering ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Modern Technology ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
First Year ◽  
Virtual Technology ◽  
Building Information

A new era with rapid technological changes, digitization, new forms of labour organization requires innovative ideas for modern education using a virtual learning environment and available technical means. This article discusses the prerequisites for creating a concept of a universal curriculum for first-year students in construction specialities for teaching the fundamentals of technical disciplines - that means basic engineering education, with integrating the  Building Information Modeling (BIM).The Building Information Modeling (BIM) methodology includes the concept of combined information about all the parameters of a three-dimensional object. This is universally supported by modern technology and can be used to develop innovating teaching methods.To identify the prerequisites for the concept of a universal electronic course, an analysis of the IMD statistics was carried out and a generalized overview of the content of educational programs in the main technical disciplines of higher educational institutions of the countries of one graphic region was conducted.Keywords: BIM; Virtual Technology; First-Year Student; Civil Engineering Education.

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.

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