BIM-Enabled Asset Management Information Exchange

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-62
Author(s):  
Karim Farghaly ◽  
Fonbeyin Henry Abanda ◽  
Christos Vidalakis ◽  
Graham Wood
Keyword(s):  
Asset Management ◽  
Information Exchange ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
Software Applications ◽  
Information Models ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Information Delivery Manual ◽  
Logic Rule ◽  
Model View

This study aims to enhance the information exchange of assets that consume energy from the BIM systems to the AM systems. The research design employs a participatory action research (PAR) approach where focus group is utilised to develop the information delivery manual (IDM), and prototyping approach is utilised to develop the MVD and the plug-in. To achieve the research aim, firstly, an IDM has been elaborated through the engagement of industry experts with the research team. Based on the IDM, model view concepts are developed and mapped to the IFC standard for exchange of building information models between two software applications. In addition, a Revit plug-in has been developed to add, construct, and export the required assets and pertinent properties for the exchange. Finally, rule types and checking scenarios have been coded and applied on the top of developed MVD to validate the consistency and accuracy of extracted models. Furthermore, a case study is conducted to evaluate the validation logic rule types applied on the top of the developed MVD.

Developing building information models (BIM) for building handover, operation and maintenance

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 301-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marjan Sadeghi ◽  
Jonathan Weston Elliott ◽  
Nick Porro ◽  
Kelly Strong
Keyword(s):  
Information Exchange ◽  
Model Development ◽  
Information Model ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Operation And Maintenance ◽  
Information Models ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Essential Input ◽  
Construction Operation

PurposeThis paper aims to represent the results of a case study to establish a building information model (BIM)-enabled workflow to capture and retrieve facility information to deliver integrated handover deliverables.Design/methodology/approachThe Building Handover Information Model (BHIM) framework proposed herein is contextualized given the Construction Operation Information Exchange (COBie) and the level of development schema. The process uses Autodesk Revit as the primary BIM-authoring tool and Dynamo as an add-in for extending Revit’s parametric functionality, BHIM validation, information retrieval and documentation in generating operation and maintenance (O&M) deliverables in the end-user requested format.FindingsGiven the criticality of semantics for model elements in the BHIM and for appropriate interoperability in BIM collaboration, each discipline should establish model development and exchange protocols that define the elements, geometrical and non-geometrical information requirements and acceptable software applications early in the design phase. In this case study, five information categories (location, specifications, warranty, maintenance instructions and Construction Specifications Institute MasterFormat division) were identified as critical for model elements in the BHIM for handover purposes.Originality/valueDesign- and construction-purposed BIM is a standard platform in collaborative architecture, engineering and construction practice, and the models are available for many recently constructed facilities. However, interoperability issues drastically restrict implementation of these models in building information handover and O&M. This study provides essential input regarding BIM exchange protocols and collaborative BIM libraries for handover purposes in collaborative BIM development.

scholarly journals DEVELOPING IFC FOR INFRASTRUCTURE: A CASE STUDY OF THREE HIGHWAY ENTITIES

2019 ◽  
Vol IV-4/W8 ◽  
pp. 59-66
Author(s):  
G. S. Floros ◽  
G. Boyes ◽  
D. Owens ◽  
C. Ellul
Keyword(s):  
Asset Management ◽  
Information Exchange ◽  
Data Exchange ◽  
Retaining Wall ◽  
Maintenance Phase ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Industry Foundation Classes ◽  
Research Fields ◽  
Building Information

<p><strong>Abstract.</strong> Modern cities pay particular attention to upscale their infrastructure systems in order to improve the every-day life of their citizens and lead the way towards a more sustainable environment. As part of this, they invest extensive funds in large infrastructure projects which are challenging to deliver as they require an e efficient communication among different professions, in order to share information efficiently throughout the lifecycle of the project, thus highlighting the importance of standardization to maintain consistency and integrity during data exchange. Building Information Modelling (BIM) aims to facilitate the above-mentioned requirements by describing the life-cycle of the project and Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) is the Standard for BIM that enables an efficient storage, management, exchange and visualization of information. However, there are two important challenges that need to be addressed: (i) IFC focuses particularly on buildings and provides limited support for infrastructure elements and (ii) the information exchange aims to describe mostly the construction phase; highlighting the lack of classes that refer to the operation and maintenance phase. Within this context, this paper proposes the extension of Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) for Asset Management in Infrastructure. A method is developed based on a case study of three highway entities: (i) retaining wall, (ii) gantry and (iii) bridge and a conceptual extension is presented. The results are further discussed and recommendations regarding future research fields are proposed.</p>

scholarly journals Requirements for Model Server Enabled Collaborating on Building Information Models

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 8-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad T. Shafiq ◽  
Jane Matthews ◽  
Stephen R. Lockley
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Research And Development ◽  
Information Exchange ◽  
User Requirements ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Information Models ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Technical Specifications ◽  
Collaboration Process ◽  
Collaboration Platforms

The application of Building Information Modelling (BIM) has demonstrated enormous potential to deliver consistency in the construction collaboration process. BIM can define an explicit configuration for digitized information exchange; however the technology to collaborate on models has not yet delivered the industry requirements for BIM collaboration. This research project is intended to provide a fresh review of industry requirements for BIM collaboration and will analyse how these requirements can be supported using a model server as a collaboration platform. This paper presents a review of existing collaboration platforms, with a particular focus to evaluate the research and development efforts on model servers as a collaboration platform. This paper also reports on the findings of three focus group sessions with industry practitioners to identify any problems in the available collaboration systems. The focus group findings identify a number of issues in current collaboration environments which help to understand the main domains of user requirements for BIM collaboration. These requirement domains will be further analysed to identify functional and technical specifications for a model server enabled collaboration platform.

Managing Real-Time Information Within BIM-Based Processes for Assessing Building Behaviours in Operation

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 25-38
Author(s):  
Daniela Pasini ◽  
Angelo Luigi Camillo Ciribini ◽  
Bruno Daniotti
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Asset Management ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Industry Foundation Classes ◽  
Information Models ◽  
Building Process ◽  
Building Management ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Physical Assets ◽  
Real Time Information

Considering the remarkable shift that the digitalisation is nowadays bringing about in the building sector, the paper focuses on how the great amount of data collected around assets is changing the way buildings are operated, particularly for what concerns innovation on products, processes and technologies. By establishing a connection between as-designed virtual models and as-delivered physical assets, the paper presents methods and tools based on information management and developed for assessing building behaviours in operation and for defining control strategies for satisfying user needs. The research aims to investigate how the building process could benefit from the availability of multi-faceted information collected in real time (e.g. through sensors) during the operational stages of buildings. Digitally-enabled practices and technologies have been developed and tested for improving a data-driven asset management, by enriching Building Information Models through data gathered through Building Management Systems, according to the Industry Foundation Classes schema.

scholarly journals BIM-based facilities information: streamlining the information exchange process

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 1304-1322
Author(s):  
Sandra Matarneh ◽  
Mark Danso-Amoako ◽  
Salam Al-Bizri ◽  
Mark Gaterell ◽  
Rana Matarneh
Keyword(s):  
Information Flow ◽  
Information Exchange ◽  
Exchange Process ◽  
Data Sources ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Survey Analysis ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Information Models ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Building Information Models

Purpose The purpose of this study is to address challenges in the current information exchange process between building information modelling (BIM) and facilities management (FM) systems and to propose a workable solution. This study’s objective is to identify the information exchange requirements and to develop methods for seamless information flow between building information models and FM systems. Design/methodology/approach Data collection and analysis was based on an extensive literature review of similar studies followed by a questionnaire survey with a total of 112 participants and 2 focus groups with a total of 12 participants to validate the conceptual framework. The outputs of the survey analysis formed the background of the proposed framework to streamline information exchange process between building information models and FM systems. Findings The study findings form a foundation for enabling the integration of various data sources including building information models. Such integrated platforms will enable automated information exchange between the various data sources and FM systems. The study also provides key information requirements sources to complement the existing construction operations building information exchange information and to support standardization for information exchange process. Originality/value The contribution of this study is the identification of information exchange requirements and sources to enable seamless information flow between BIM and FM systems. The study findings will also lay the basis for research studies using the developed framework context to enable the identification of specific data outputs for FM systems inputs.

A systems information model for managing electrical, control, and instrumentation assets

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 278-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter E.D. Love ◽  
Jingyang Zhou ◽  
Jane Matthews ◽  
Chun-Pong Sing ◽  
Brad Carey
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Asset Management ◽  
Information Exchange ◽  
Object Oriented ◽  
Information Model ◽  
Construction Operations ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Electrical Control ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Special Approach

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a systems information model (SIM) that is akin to a building information model (BIM) and can be used by asset managers and staff to make more informed and quicker decisions about maintenance. Design/methodology/approach – The problems associated with managing assets are examined alongside recent international efforts to standardize methods of data collection for meeting the objectives of owners. A case study in the domain of electrical, control and instrumentation (ECI) documentation is examined in detail, with particular reference to the amelioration of errors and omissions in “as built” drawings in order to provide the underlying foundation to support effective asset management (AM). Findings – The findings show that object oriented data models such as SIM provide a robust structure for effective and efficient AM and associated leverage of benefits throughout the entire facility lifecycle of a project. In particular object oriented data enables appropriate and reliable information to be created as a project progresses through its lifecycle, at little cost to the creators. Originality/value – The above special approach to enabling data collection at the point of creation is in alignment with recent Government initiatives such as Construction Operations Building Information Exchange, which are beginning to gather traction within the industry. While the potential benefits for AM of such systems are espoused throughout the industry, there are few successful examples in existence with measurable realization of benefits.

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