scholarly journals A Building Information Modelling (BIM) based Water Efficiency (BWe) Framework for Sustainable Building Design and Construction Management

Electronics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 599 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhen Liu ◽  
Chao Zhang ◽  
Yuanxiang Guo ◽  
Mohamed Osmani ◽  
Peter Demian
Keyword(s):  
Information Integration ◽  
Water Conservation ◽  
Building Design ◽  
Water Efficiency ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Building Projects ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Design And Construction

There is a lack of decision-making tools for water efficiency design and construction to maximize project benefits and water conservation. An increasing number of research studies indicate that building information modelling (BIM) can enhance the cooperation, improve work efficiency, and conduct simulation and analysis of sustainability performance in building projects. However, BIM’s potential to enhance water efficiency is yet to be established, such as water gird design optimization, clash detection, combination of BIM with smart appliances and sensors. The research adopted a mixed method approach to investigate the potential impact of BIM on water efficiency in building projects. It involved 50 practitioners from the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry through a questionnaire survey and the follow-up interviews. The quantitative results of questionnaire data and qualitative results of interviews were used to develop a “BIM-based Water Efficiency (BWe) Framework” which was subsequently validated by five experienced practitioners and researchers in the form of semi-structured interviews. The framework applies BIM to optimize traditional water efficiency measures based on an information database. The geometry, attributes, status information of building components or non-component objects stored in the database greatly improve information integration degree of construction engineering. This study provided a reference for the use of BIM for water conservation in building design and construction.

The application and barriers of BIM in sustainable building design

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olufolahan Oduyemi ◽  
Michael Iheoma Okoroh ◽  
Oluwaseun Samuel Fajana
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Performance ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Building Design ◽  
Design Tool ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Sustainable Building ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Building Information

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore and rank the benefits and barriers (technological and non-technological) of using Building Information Modelling (BIM) in sustainable building design. It also employs the use of a design tool analysis of a case study using BIM compatible tools (Ecotect and Green Building Studio) to determine the environmental performance of a proposed multi-use building at Derby North. Design/methodology/approach The paper explores the benefits and barriers of using BIM through a literature review. Regression and factor analysis were used to rank these benefits and barriers. A questionnaire was distributed to a sample of 120 practitioners with 69 completing the survey. Finally, the paper employs the use of a design tool analysis of a case study using BIM-compatible tools (Ecotect and Green Building Studio) to determine the environmental performance of a proposed multi-use building at Derby North riverside. Findings The key findings of the statistical analysis indicated that professionals ranked the integrated project delivery as the most established benefit, while the lack of interoperability was ranked the greatest technological challenge. Only three of the attributes of non-technological challenges made statistically unique contributions, namely, training costs and software costs, client demand and potential legal issues. It was also discovered that BIM delivers information needed for environmental performance. In a forward-looking approach, the paper attempts to provide some recommendations that would encourage the continuous application of BIM in sustainable building design. Research limitations/implications This paper does not cover all features of BIM functionality, as the scope of BIM is very enormous and the resources of this research were limited. Practical implications The implication of the study is that it will assist in exploring and ranking the benefits and barriers (technological and non-technological) of using BIM while proffering recommendations for future use. This research will be of interest to industry practitioners and academic researchers with an interest in building information modelling. Originality/value This paper contributes with new outlooks aimed at syndicating sustainability with environmental performance and adds to the limited empirical studies on the benefits and barriers of the application of BIM.

scholarly journals Reducing failures rate within the project documentation using Building Information Modelling, especially Level of Development

2018 ◽  
Vol 146 ◽  
pp. 01009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristýna Prušková
Keyword(s):  
Building Design ◽  
Advanced Technology ◽  
Technology Research ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Project Documentation ◽  
Building Information ◽  
The Way

Paper´s focus is on differences between traditional modelling in 2D software and modelling within the BIM technology. Research uncovers failures connected to the traditional way of designing and construction of project documentation. There are revealed and shown mismatches within the project documentation. Solution within the Building information modelling Technology is outlined. As a reference, there is used experience with design of specific building in both ways of construction of project documentation: in the way of traditional modelling and in the way when using BIM technology, especially using Level of Development. Output of this paper is pointing to benefits of using advanced technology in building design, thus Building Information Modelling, especially Level of Development, which leads to reducing failures rate within the project documentation.

scholarly journals CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS FOR ENHANCING THE BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING IMPLEMENTATION IN BUILDING PROJECTS IN SINGAPORE

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (8) ◽  
pp. 1029-1044 ◽  
Author(s):  
Longhui LIAO ◽  
Evelyn Ai Lin TEO
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Building Projects ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Building Information ◽  
And Training

Although building information modelling (BIM) has been implemented in building projects in Singapore, barriers such as the duplicate efforts for designers and contractors to create models appear to exist. Thus, BIM imple­mentation needs to be enhanced. The objectives are to identify the critical success factors (CSFs) for enhancing BIM implementation and investigate the interrelationships among these CSFs. 32 success factors were identified through a literature review and a questionnaire survey was conducted. The results indicated that 15 CSFs were identified and grouped into integration and accuracy of models (IAM), commitment and training from the management (CTM), and advantages and support of implementation (ASI) through factor analysis. The results from structural equation modelling (SEM) analysis revealed that CTM resulted in IAM and from ASI, while ASI facilitated IAM. The proposed framework indicating the CSFs and the intergroup relationships provides an in-depth understanding of BIM implementation and can help firms to commit on their part of project-wide BIM adoption and associated advantages. Overseas practitioners may use the identified success factors and follow the method to customise their own CSFs.

scholarly journals A model for spatial planning of site and building using BIM methodology

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 173-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonas USTINOVICHIUS ◽  
Aurelija PECKIENĖ ◽  
Vladimir POPOV
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Planning ◽  
Building Design ◽  
Planning System ◽  
Construction Sector ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Planning Stage ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Territorial Planning ◽  
Building Information ◽  
A Site

In this day and age, as information technology develops at an intense pace, the construction sector cannot af­ford to fall behind. The term “building information modelling”, or BIM, is now used increasingly more frequently. BIM covers the entire life span of a building – from planning to demolition. However, it should not be forgotten, that with­out a site, there can be no building. Territorial planning documents establish certain requirements for both the site itself and the buildings to be built within its boundaries. At present, territorial planning and building design are, for the most part, carried out as separate processes. In order to develop a more rational and effective process for the execution of a construction project, more attention should be paid to the stage of initial site and building planning (spatial planning). The requirements established by territorial planning documents must be taken into account at the initial site and building planning stage. A spatial planning model for buildings associated with a territorial planning system was developed as part of this study and could be used as a basis for further building information modelling.

Functional Suitability of BIM Tools in Pre-Construction, Construction and Post-Construction Phases of a Building Project

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 30-44
Author(s):  
Vijaya Desai
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Approach ◽  
Software System ◽  
Software Developers ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Building Projects ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
General Contractor ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Building Project ◽  
Functional Areas

Managing building projects and communication of information between the stakeholders of the projects is getting collaborative and faster, with the availability of Building Information Modelling (BIM) software system. Numerous BIM systems are offered by various software developers. Each one of these systems provides pre-construction, construction, post construction functionalities or all of them. Some are suitable for architects, contractors, engineers, clients or all of them. Therefore there is a need to develop a systematic approach to evaluate the functional suitability of these systems and guidelines to help the project stakeholders to evaluate the BIM software for their need. This paper presents a study of commonly used BIM systems for their functional suitability for Pre-construction, Construction and Post-construction phases of the Building Project. Various functionalities of these three phases are derived. The relevant functional areas in Pre-construction, Construction and Post-construction are identified. A scoring methodology is presented to rate the BIM systems based on these functionalities. This methodology forms the basic guideline for architects/engineers, general contractor, sub-contractors and facility managers to evaluate functional suitability of BIM systems for their respective functions.

scholarly journals Building information modelling (BIM) capability and delivery success on construction projects

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 170-192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul-Majeed Mahamadu ◽  
Lamine Mahdjoubi ◽  
Colin Booth ◽  
Patrick Manu ◽  
Emmanuel Manu
Keyword(s):  
Delphi Study ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Perceived Importance ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Key Aspects ◽  
The Relationship

PurposeIn spite of emerging research on building information modelling (BIM) capability assessment, there is a general dearth of knowledge about the links between often pre-emptive capability measurement attributes and actual delivery success. More so, current studies have not considered success from the wider construction supply chain (CSC) perspective. So far, the perceived importance of capability metrics is not based on post-project evaluations of their contribution to BIM delivery success. This paper aims to identify relevant BIM capability attributes used for qualifying CSC organisations for projects and further aims to investigate their relative importance and influence on some key aspects of BIM delivery success.Design/methodology/approachBased on heretofore validated set of BIM capability attributes from semi-structured interviews and a Delphi study, a survey of CSC firms on BIM-enabled projects was used to model the influence of BIM capability attributes on BIM delivery success. Multiple regression modelling was performed to ascertain the nature of the relationship between BIM capability attributes and the key aspects of BIM delivery success as identified from the literature.FindingsBIM staff experience and the suitability of proposed methodology prior to project commencement were identified as the most influential on BIM delivery quality, as well as delivery within schedule and on budget. Conversely, the administrative and strategic-level capacities were found as the most influential in leveraging collaboration, coordination or integration of the CSC on projects through BIM.Originality/valueThis study provides a step change in prioritising BIM capability criteria based on evidence of their contribution to delivery success in key performance areas, rather than their perceived importance as capability metrics as widely practised.

The Revolution of Quantity Surveying Profession in Building Information Modelling (BIM) Era: The Malaysian Perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tee Yun Ying ◽  
◽  
Ernawati Mustafa Kamal ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Current Trend ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Building Projects ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Quantity Surveying ◽  
Model Platform ◽  
It Skills

Building Information Modelling (BIM) has becoming the current trend in the construction industry where quantity surveying serves as important discipline. Undeniably, BIM adoption has brought many advantages due to automation of multidimensional model platform that helps Quantity Surveyors (QS) to reduce arithmetic errors and removes many tedious tasks in conventional approach such as tendering and the production of bills of quantities (BQ). BIM will soon replace the traditional measurement done by QS if the Standard Method of Measurements (SMM) could be integrated in BIM. As a result, it is concerning that unemployment of quantity surveyors might be an issue if there is no revolution or adaptation of quantity surveying practices with the blossoming of BIM implementation in Malaysia. Hence, this research is carried out to determine the new skills needed by a quantity surveyor in order to keep pace with the implementation of BIM in Malaysia. Qualitative research method is used in this study in which semi-structured interview was carried out with 20 experienced QS that applies BIM technology in their practices. Data abstracted from the transcript of interviews was then coded though NVivo 12 Pro and analyzed by using content analysis method. At the end of the study, the findings revealed that the QS must attain IT skills and BIM software knowledge to align with BIM drive. It is thus recommended that thorough provisions of integrating traditional methods of quantifying and costing building projects with cutting edge technologies must be included in BIM standard to ensure that BIM can be adopted at its best in the profession with increase performance.

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