scholarly journals OpenBIM: An Enabling Solution for Information Interoperability

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (24) ◽  
pp. 5358 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaohua Jiang ◽  
Liping Jiang ◽  
Yunwei Han ◽  
Zheng Wu ◽  
Na Wang
Keyword(s):  
Information Integration ◽  
Information Exchange ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Information Interaction ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Comprehensive Survey ◽  
Engineering Information ◽  
Software Platforms

The expansion of scale and the increase of complexity of construction projects puts higher requirements on the level of collaboration among different stakeholders. How to realize better information interoperability among multiple disciplines and different software platforms becomes a key problem in the collaborative process. openBIM (building information model), as a common approach of information exchange, can meet the needs of information interaction among different software well and improve the efficiency and accuracy of collaboration. To the best of our knowledge, there is currently no comprehensive survey of openBIM approach in the context of the AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction) industry, this paper fills the gap and presents a literature review of openBIM. In this paper, the openBIM related standards, software platforms, and tools enabling information interoperability are introduced and analyzed comprehensively based on related websites and literature. Furthermore, engineering information interoperability research supported by openBIM is analyzed from the perspectives of information representation, information query, information exchange, information extension, and information integration. Finally, research gaps and future directions are presented based on the analysis of existing research. The systematic analysis of the theory and practice of openBIM in this paper can provide support for its further research and application.

The Application of BIM Model in M/E/P Construction Coordination

2012 ◽  
Vol 229-231 ◽  
pp. 2760-2764 ◽  
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.

Constraints in Authoring BIM Components for Optimal Data Reuse and Interoperability

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Lockley ◽  
David Greenwood ◽  
Jane Matthews ◽  
Claudio Benghi
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Visual Analysis ◽  
Data Reuse ◽  
Test Model ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Industry Foundation Classes ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Geometric Representations ◽  
Software Platforms ◽  
Exchange Data

This research investigates the issues of authoring reusable BIM components that can be delivered across multiple platforms. A key constraint in the uptake of Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology is interoperability, the ability to accurately and automatically share and exchange data. This has been addressed by the creation of a system of standards; Industry Foundation Classes (Ifcs). Recognising the importance of Ifc standards, the promoters of many proprietary BIM software platforms generally claim that their products support them fully. This has been challenged, and the reported work has aimed to test these assertions. A simple test model was constructed to represent the various geometries that are encountered, which were then expressed in Ifc files. Fourteen commonly-used BIM software tools were subjected to tests in which the range of geometries within the test model was imported into each tool in Ifc format. A simple visual analysis of the outcomes showed a dramatic failure to process the geometries as they were intended. The results of the study indicate that the current commercial BIM authoring tools, whilst being technically capable of providing support for the required component geometric representations, are constrained from doing so by their conversion interfaces from Ifc geometries. The practical implications of this are considerable, and could result in the possibility of serious errors within designs for construction projects. This is particularly relevant in the case of the BIM library components that are currently being authored for importing into project design models. The test model has been circulated to experts in the area, and their observations, as well as results of any further tests will be made publicly available.

Lifecycle Exchange for Asset Data (LEAD)

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 385-411
Author(s):  
Ahmed Alnaggar ◽  
Michael Pitt
Keyword(s):  
Information Exchange ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Process Model ◽  
Data Exchange ◽  
Exchange Process ◽  
Specific Information ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Building Information ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Asset Data

Purpose The purpose of this study is to outline the problems associated with asset information management using the Construction Operations Building Information Exchange (COBie) standard and to analyse the causes of industry failure to successfully adopt the standard. Based on this analysis, the paper will propose a process model, namely, Lifecycle Exchange of Asset Data (LEAD) to manage asset dataflow between all building stakeholders from design to construction and ultimately to the facility management team. This model aims to help the construction supply chain to produce complete and high-quality asset data that supports the operation phase of the built environment. Design/methodology/approach A review of relevant studies provided a theoretical background for this study. The authors then collected and analysed COBie data from five live construction projects using building information modelling (BIM) projects from different design and construction companies. The process model is based on an industry placement within Bouygues UK construction company, which was a Tier 1 building contractor in London in the period from December 2016 to December 2018. The researcher used an inductive approach observing current practises in two construction projects to produce “LEAD” model. Then a focus group was conducted with industry experts to discuss and refine the process model. Findings Analysis of literature and data collected in the course of this study revealed that although COBie is a BIM Level 2 standard in the UK, there is currently a low success rate in producing complete and accurate COBie data in the UK construction industry. This low rate is because of COBie’s rigid data syntax/structure, complexity and ambiguity of its data exchange process, which suggests that COBie may not be the future of the industry. Based on these findings, the study proposed a process model, namely, “LEAD,” to improve COBie output and also to be used with project-specific information requirements. Practical implications To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this paper is one of the first to focus solely on asset data exchange process using COBie standard and highlights the problems the industry faces in this remit. The study is based on industry placement for two years, so the analysis is based on actual and current industry problems. Current industry practices also informed the “LEAD” model, and the model provides a step-by-step guidance in producing and exchanging BIM asset data in all stages of the building lifecycle. Originality/value This paper provides a detailed analysis of the most common problems associated with COBie as an asset data exchange standard. Understanding these problems is of high value for industry practitioners to avoid them in projects. The paper also proposed a novel process model that can be used either to improve COBie quality or can be used with any project-specific data requirements.

scholarly journals Value Proposition for Enabling Construction Project Innovation by Applying Building Information Modeling

2022 ◽  
Vol 2022 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Hui Liu ◽  
Qianqian Ju ◽  
Na Zhao ◽  
Hujun Li ◽  
Miroslaw J. Skibniewski
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Physical Space ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Solid Point ◽  
Digital Innovation ◽  
Building Information ◽  
New Perspective ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms

Building information modeling (BIM) is evolving as a digital infrastructure model for innovation in the construction field. The innovation-enabling potential of BIM has been highly neglected in the literature. This study explores the innovative potential of BIM, specifically its value in enabling construction innovation (CI). Through reflective research and a literature review, the relationship between BIM and CI is redefined, BIM-CI’s value spectrum and underlying mechanisms are mapped and their required resources and activities are illustrated. The results indicate that different BIM applications provide various proinnovation environments wherein CI may flourish. Extra attention should be paid to BIM-enabled systematic collaborative innovation and digital innovation ecosystems with BIM as the core infrastructure that integrates the physical space with cyberspace to accelerate radical innovation. This study extends BIM management research by considering digital innovation and providing a new perspective for CI management theory and practice. The results will provide academics with a solid point of departure for developing relevant research and serve as a reference for practitioners who intend to utilize BIM for efficient innovation in construction projects.

scholarly journals Mapping BIM Uses for Risk Mitigation in International Construction Projects

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tsenguun Ganbat ◽  
Heap-Yih Chong ◽  
Pin-Chao Liao
Keyword(s):  
Information Integration ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Risk Mitigation ◽  
Communication Management ◽  
Integration Model ◽  
Building Information Model ◽  
International Construction ◽  
Legal Provisions ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Project Objectives

International construction projects (ICPs) have become more popular in the current wave of globalization. The Building Information Model (BIM) has been adopted in ICPs. However, the utility of the BIM in ICPs for effective risk control remains unclear. This paper maps the relationship between ICP risks and BIM use to improve the adoption and selection of the BIM. The results show that the BIM can effectively facilitate communication management, mitigating risks engendered by language barriers among stakeholders, for instance, design errors. The BIM can also effectively mitigate risks caused by particular and temporal differences during the construction process. This research highlights internal/technical ICP risks that can be effectively mitigated by certain applications of the BIM; however, in contrast, external risks of ICPs cannot be mitigated by the BIM. However, some risks need to be addressed by new BIM functions. For example, regarding legal risks, laws and regulations of various countries can be included in the BIM information integration model to facilitate timely acquisition of legal provisions by project participants. This study complements prior risk-management research, which typically focused on the BIM as an advanced tool by which to manage project risk, such as design errors, quality, and budget. Practically, the contractor and owner can select suitable BIM applications for different project objectives and risks in the pre-project phase.

scholarly journals Coupling BIM and Game Engine Technologies for Construction Knowledge Enhancement

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 38-63
Author(s):  
A. H. Buhammood ◽  
Henry Abanda ◽  
Peter Garstecki ◽  
M. B. Manjia ◽  
Chrispin Pettang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information Exchange ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Game Engine ◽  
Gaming Industry ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Knowledge Enhancement ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Game Engines ◽  
Construction Knowledge ◽  
Construction Practice

Interactions and collaboration between parties in construction projects are often characterised by misunderstandings and poor information exchange. Game engine technologies, when employed with building information modelling (BIM), can help address these shortcomings. Quite often, the visualisation capabilities of BIM models are not explored fully partly because of their limited interactive capability. While game engines are powerful in visualisation and interactions in the gaming industry, the literature suggests a lack of understanding of the applicability of the same in construction. This study investigates the potential of the use of game engines in construction practice which culminated in a framework that can guide the implementation of the same in enhancing interactive building walkthroughs.

scholarly journals Interpreted information exchange: implementation point of view

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. 123-139
Author(s):  
Issa J. Ramaji ◽  
Ali M. Memari
Keyword(s):  
Information Exchange ◽  
Model Transformation ◽  
Transformation Process ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Building Information Model ◽  
Information Models ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Engineering Information ◽  
Automated Interpretation

Engineering design is one of the most in-demand Building Information Modelling (BIM) uses. Due to efforts required for modifying and preparing an imported model for analysis, the difficulty-to-benefit ratio is low in this BIM use. These preparations are more geared toward modifying an imported model based on the designer’s interpretation of the building information model and including additional engineering information. Automating the interpretation and model transformation process can significantly facilitate information exchanges. The Interpreted Information Exchange (IIE) concept is developed in this study for such automation during model exchanges. A platform is developed and presented in this paper for implementation of this concept. The platform contains procedures and functionalities required for inputting, processing, and exporting IFC information models through automated interpretation processes that implement IIE concept. The platform is especially formulated to be schema-independent to make it compatible with any standard or custom-defined version of IFC.

Research on Deep Integration of Construction Management and Computer BIM Technology

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 379-384
Author(s):  
Zhongxuan Yang ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Information Integration ◽  
Information Exchange ◽  
Production Efficiency ◽  
Integrated Management ◽  
Engineering Management ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Construction Engineering ◽  
Management Platform ◽  
Application Systems ◽  
Building Information

As information development has progressed in the field of architecture in China, owing to the lack of unified information exchange standards and information integration mechanisms, it is difficult to exchange and share information between different stages and application systems during the construction lifecycle. The formation of information islands and faults hinders the application of information technology in the field of construction, thus affecting the production efficiency of the industry. In this study, construction engineering management and computer building information modeling (BIM) are deeply integrated, and an international standard for the construction industry is introduced. Moreover, a BIM information integrated building management platform is developed that combines BIM technology with the construction engineering management to realize the exchange of engineering information and shared and integrated management, in addition to providing theories, methods, technologies, and platforms.

Life Cycle of Construction Objects at Information Simulation of Buildings and Structures

2019 ◽  
pp. 65-72 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Life Cycle Management ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Logical Scheme ◽  
Modeling Technology ◽  
Information Models ◽  
Building Information ◽  
The Russian Federation

The variants of the division of the life cycle of a construction object at the stages adopted in the territory of the Russian Federation, as well as in other countries are considered. Particular attention is paid to the exemplary work plan – "RIBA plan of work", used in England. A feature of this document is its applicability in the information modeling of construction projects (Building information Modeling – BIM). The article presents a structural and logical scheme of the life cycle of a building object and a list of works that are performed using information modeling technology at various stages of the life cycle of the building. The place of information models in the process of determining the service life of the building is shown. On the basis of the considered sources of information, promising directions for the development of the life cycle management system of the construction object (Life Cycle Management) and the development of the regulatory framework in order to improve the use of information modeling in construction are given.

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