scholarly journals Towards the implementation of immersive technology in construction – a SWOT Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 366-380
Author(s):  
Jamieson Crawford Gontier ◽  
Peter S. P. Wong ◽  
Pauline Teo
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
New Developments ◽  
Broad Array ◽  
Building Information ◽  
The Status ◽  
Aided Design ◽  
Immersive Technology

Whilst research of immersive technology has been growing, substantial efforts thus far have been scattered. Conflicting ideas and arguments from scholars provoke uncertainty and questions about the validity of these outputs in fostering more extensive implementation of immersive technology in the construction industry. Consequently, the direction for further developments in research remains unclear. This study aims to identify the status quo of immersive technology adoption in construction. A systematic review with thematic analysis was conducted. Common themes and concerns about the use of immersive technology in the construction are classified under the framework of SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats). The results indicate that whilst ‘strengths’ and ‘opportunities’ display a broad array of applications and functions that are derived from real benefits, a substantial amount of opportunities mentioned are driven by optimism. Alternatively, the results from ‘weaknesses’ and ‘opportunities’ identify several limitations involved in the uptake of immersive technology in the construction industry. Findings of this study provide vision that can help direct resources to those measures that can best meet the needs of construction industry. It is suggested that future resources are better to be put on integration with proven effective systems like Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Computer Aided Design (CAD) software. New developments should due consider the real demand of the industry.

scholarly journals SPATIAL DMBS ARCHITECTURE FOR A FREE AND OPEN SOURCE BIM

2017 ◽  
Vol XLII-2/W5 ◽  
pp. 467-473 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Logothetis ◽  
E. Valari ◽  
E. Karachaliou ◽  
E. Stylianidis
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Database Management System ◽  
Technological Advancement ◽  
Single Application ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Aided Design ◽  
Spatial Database Management System

Recent research on the field of Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology, revealed that except of a few, accessible and free BIM viewers there is a lack of Free & Open Source Software (FOSS) BIM software for the complete BIM process. With this in mind and considering BIM as the technological advancement of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) systems, the current work proposes the use of a FOSS CAD software in order to extend its capabilities and transform it gradually into a FOSS BIM platform. Towards this undertaking, a first approach on developing a spatial Database Management System (DBMS) able to store, organize and manage the overall amount of information within a single application, is presented.

scholarly journals FROM OSS CAD TO BIM FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE DIGITAL REPRESENTATION

2017 ◽  
Vol XLII-2/W3 ◽  
pp. 439-445 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Logothetis ◽  
E. Karachaliou ◽  
E. Stylianidis
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
3D Models ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Digital Representations ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Aided Design

The paper illustrates the use of open source Computer-aided design (CAD) environments in order to develop Building Information Modelling (BIM) tools able to manage 3D models in the field of cultural heritage. Nowadays, the development of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) has been rapidly growing and their use tends to be consolidated. Although BIM technology is widely known and used, there is a lack of integrated open source platforms able to support all stages of Historic Building Information Modelling (HBIM) processes. The present research aims to use a FOSS CAD environment in order to develop BIM plug-ins which will be able to import and edit digital representations of cultural heritage models derived by photogrammetric methods.

scholarly journals Uma análise dos softwares CAD e BIM nos projetos pedagógicos dos cursos de Arquitetura em instituições públicas brasileiras

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tarciso Binoti Simas ◽  
Joanne Leal Almeida Silva ◽  
Carlos Maviael de Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Aided Design

Desde o final do século XX, o advento do Building Information Modelling (BIM) está ampliando novas possibilidades de processo de projeto com desenho paramétrico, fabricação digital, análises, compatibilização etc., sobretudo em comparação ao Computer-Aided Design (CAD). Isso tem gerado muitas expectativas de mudanças tanto na atuação profissional quanto no campo do ensino. Portanto, este artigo tem como objetivo entender a atual configuração de representação digital no ensino público de Arquitetura e Urbanismo no Brasil em relação ao uso das plataformas CAD e/ou BIM. Para tal, foram consultados os Projetos Pedagógicos de Cursos (PPC) disponíveis nos respectivos sites e analisadas suas disciplinas quanto ao uso de plataformas de CAD e/ou de BIM. É possível observar um significativo número de cursos cujas disciplinas não mencionam o sistema BIM nem seus softwares, assim como experiências híbridas e abordagens importantes nesse avanço tecnológico. Entende-se a necessidade de maior reflexão sobre o BIM e seus desdobramentos para subsidiar sua introdução ou atualização nos PPC de Arquitetura e Urbanismo.

scholarly journals Building Information Modelling (BIM) as Claims Control Tool for Buildings Projects in Jordan

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1450-1471
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Strategic Analysis ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Building Projects ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Analysis Tools ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Political Economic ◽  
The Impact

Building Information Modelling (BIM) has been viewed as capable of addressing the problems of the construction industry. Hitherto, some firms have acknowledged BIM as a novel way to work and gone on to record success, others (which have not so done) have elevated such questions as: ‘How is BIM defined? Is it a tool or a process? Which breeds and sizes of organizations stand to value from BIM?’ These questions formulate the basis of this research. Most of the buildings projects suffered from cumulative total cost and duration in Joran, therefore, there is a dire need for implementing BIM to control the claims in buildings projects in Jordan. This research study was pragmatic to assess the impact of implementation of BIM in building projects and to clarify its effect on controlling the claims that can be avoided by using BIM. The proposed BIM adoption plan is developed to analyze in depth by strategic analysis tools. PESTEL analysis is apprehensive about six issues; political, economic, socio- cultural, environmental, technological, and legal. Complete SWOT analysis is used as planning tool to understand strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, these strategic analysis tools aids to propose BIM adoption plan for building project describes by ADKAR change management model ; awareness ,desire ,knowledge ,ability and reinforcement. The outcomes of the research demonstrated that successful projects performed in the organizations that have used BIM is established on its adoption as a tool of technology, rather than as a process; a tool that transform the way, work in the construction industry is archetypally done. Additionally, the accomplishments recorded in the firms researched give credibility to project success consequent upon adopting BIM. Nonetheless, the conclusions of this research illustrate that the foundation of this success is leadership-driven innovation.

scholarly journals Building Information Modelling in Indonesia: Knowledge, Implementation and Barriers

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 199-217
Author(s):  
Andreas F Van Roy ◽  
Adrian Firdaus
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Knowledge Implementation ◽  
Transportation Service ◽  
Inadequate Information ◽  
Production And Distribution ◽  
Building Information ◽  
The Status ◽  
The Government

This article aims to identify the status of construction industry practitioners in Indonesia in terms of their knowledge and current practices as well as the barriers for implementing Building Information Modelling (BIM). This study utilises a questionnaire survey, aimed at the construction industry practitioners in Indonesia. The result shows that BIM is still a novelty for the construction practitioners in Indonesia. This is backed with the finding that more than 60% of the respondents was not familiar with BIM terminology or did not have proper knowledge of BIM terminology. More than 70% of the respondents' projects have implemented BIM Level 1, mostly in transportation service, energy production and distribution, roads and bridges, and the building infrastructure category. The five highest ranks of barriers to BIM implementation are lack of BIM training, lack of BIM experience and capability, no client demand, high cost in software and hardware acquisition, and inadequate information technology (IT) facilities. The recommended strategy should be initiated by the government, by conducting a comprehensive familiarisation programme covering BIM knowledge, BIM advantages and BIM implementation in the industry. At the same time, the government should prepare regulations and standards as guidance to BIM implementation in Indonesia.

scholarly journals Status of BIM implementation in the Dominican Republic construction industry – an empirical study

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Karina Silverio ◽  
Subashini Suresh
Keyword(s):  
Dominican Republic ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Empirical Work ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Building Information ◽  
The Status ◽  
Research Gap

Purpose The increased use and proven benefits of building information modelling (BIM) worldwide suggest that its implementation could be of great help in diminishing inefficient traditional practices in the Dominican Republic (DR) construction industry. However, there is no empirical work about the implementation of BIM in the country. This study aims to critically appraise and document the status of the implementation of BIM in the DR to raise awareness and understand how BIM can be successfully implemented in the country. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative approach was adopted in which data was collected through semi-structured interviews, with the participation of 53 professionals from 36 construction organisations. The data collected was analysed with the method of content analysis. Findings The results confirmed that the DR is a BIM infant country. There are low levels of BIM implementation. The reasons why BIM is not implemented are explored, and a significant interest in implementing BIM in the future was also reported. Drivers to implement BIM include BIM benefits, competitive advantage and pressure from external partners. Current BIM approaches are mainly single-disciplinary, principally in architecture, and the effectiveness and scope of implementation are highly affected by intra-organisational and inter-organisational barriers. Originality/value There is a lack of research about the implementation of BIM in the DR. This study bridges this research gap by collecting primary data from Dominican construction organisations and construction professionals to report findings related to BIM implementation.

Adoption and implementation of building information modelling (BIM) in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs): a review and conceptualization

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdullahi B. Saka ◽  
Daniel W.M. Chan
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Hermeneutic Philosophy ◽  
Adoption And Implementation ◽  
Building Information ◽  
The Status

PurposeDespite the SMEs representing a large percentage of firms in the construction industry, there has been an under-representation of SMEs’ perspective in BIM research studies. This paper aims to systematically review the few extant studies with a view of synthesizing the findings.Design/methodology/approachHermeneutic philosophy using the interpretivist epistemology approach with a touch of metasynthesis was adopted to critically review and analyse extant studies published over the last decade.FindingsThe findings revealed a scarcity of BIM studies in SMEs, the status of adoption, identified barriers, benefits and drivers. A conceptual model was then developed based on the literature review and theoretical lenses of innovation diffusion model, technology–organization–environment framework and institutional theory. The paper presents pertinent propositions to drive BIM in the SMEs.Originality/valueThis paper holistically reviews extant BIM studies from the perspective of SMEs that are the backbone of the construction industry. It synthesizes extant studies and sets scenes for further studies.

scholarly journals Regenerative Design Tools for the Existing City: HBIM Potentials

2021 ◽  
pp. 23-43
Author(s):  
Carlo Bianchini ◽  
Martina Attenni ◽  
Giorgia Potestà
Keyword(s):  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Design Tools ◽  
Building Stock ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Existing Building ◽  
Digital Revolution ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Regenerative Design ◽  
The Many ◽  
Aided Design

AbstractThe first 25 years of the so-called ‘digital revolution’ have deeply changed the methods and tools of our interaction with the ‘architectural domain’. Traditional lines sketched on traditional paper have been soon replaced by digital mathematical entities created by Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems. Nowadays, we are witnessing a similar shift this time from CAD to the Building Information Modelling (BIM), a system that shows the ability to manage the fragmented but interconnected information needed in building workflow in an ‘all-in-one’ environment. However, while BIM is already a powerful option for new structures, for existing ones (especially when historical) it still reveals inadequate. This issue, seriously affecting the future of the built environment, cannot be ignored in order to control the ‘shaping’ of buildings and cities and especially when their design aims at becoming ‘regenerative’. In this framework, this chapter will try to outline the many difficulties connected with the application of BIM to the existing building stock: a problem that is generally regarded as ‘sectorial’ but that on the contrary will be crucial in view of a probable generalized adoption, considering that existing constructions represent about 70% of the whole European stock.

Research on the Design of the Project Management Processes and Organization Based on BIM

2014 ◽  
Vol 687-691 ◽  
pp. 4763-4766
Author(s):  
Meng Jiao Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Project Management Processes ◽  
Aided Design

Computer Aided Design, referred to as CAD combining with each other modern project management theory currently is the mainstream of project management used in the construction industry. But with the continuous improvement of the complexity of the architectural design the drawbacks of the mainstream construction management has become more and more apparent. Under the circumstances, proposing the theory of BIM, shorter form of Building Information Modeling, opened up a new path for the project management informatization to continue developing. In this paper, based on the current BIM development trends and our own construction industry development laws, through a brief review of the development of CAD technology and BIM technology development history, put forward which construction industry issues the BIM can solve. And then based on comparing the research status in home and abroad and analysising the existing questions to develop BIM, improve the traditional project management model and build the proper 3D BIM project management processes.

scholarly journals Lean Construction Implementation in the Saudi Arabian Construction Industry

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamil Ghazi Sarhan ◽  
Bo Xia ◽  
Sabrina Fawzia ◽  
Azharul Karim
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Lean Construction ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cost Overruns ◽  
Current State ◽  
Level Of Use ◽  
Aided Design ◽  
Lean Methods

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has witnessed a huge increase in construction during the last two decades. However, many projects experienced time delays, cost overruns and the generation of massive amounts of waste. To address these challenges, lean construction has been introduced into the Saudi construction industry; however, it is still in its infancy. This study therefore investigates the current state of lean construction implementation in the construction industry in the KSA. The objectives are to identify: the types of construction waste, level of use of tools that support the implementation of lean construction, stages of application of lean methods, and the benefits of lean construction. To achieve these objectives, a structured questionnaire survey of 282 construction professionals was carried out. After the analysis of the collected data using mean score and Anova test, the following conclusions were made.  In the construction industry in the KSA, waiting is the most common type of waste, while Computer Aided Design (CAD) is the conventional tool supporting the implementation of lean construction. Furthermore, the data suggests that lean construction is most commonly used in the construction stage of projects while customer satisfaction is the main benefit derived from lean construction practices. This study concludes that the level of implementation of lean construction in the KSA construction industry is increasing. The results will help benchmark the current state of lean construction implementation, which will enable the construction industry to identify strategies to implement lean construction in Saudi Arabia in accordance with their needs and project goals, to achieve better productivity.

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