scholarly journals A Competency Knowledge-Base for BIM Learning

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bilal Succar ◽  
Willy Sher
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Base ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Learning Modules ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Integrated Project ◽  
Project Deliverables ◽  
Industry Professionals ◽  
Common Understanding ◽  
Design Construction

Building Information Modelling (BIM) tools and workflows continue to proliferate within the Design, Construction and Operation (DCO) industry. To equip current and future industry professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to engage in collaborative workflows and integrated project deliverables, it is important to identify the competencies that need to be taught at educational institutions or trained on the job. Expanding upon a collaborative BIM education framework pertaining to a national BIM initiative in Australia, this paper introduces a conceptual workflow to identify, classify, and aggregate BIM competency items. Acting as a knowledge-base for BIM learners and learning providers, the aggregated competency items can be used to develop BIM learning modules to satisfy the learning requirements of varied audiences - be they students, practitioners, tradespeople or managers. This competency knowledge-base will facilitate a common understanding of BIM deliverables and their requirements, and support the national efforts to promote BIM learning.Keywords:BIM competency, BIM education, BIM learning modules, competency knowledge-base, learning triangle.

scholarly journals Critical Challenges for BIM Adoption in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: Evidence from China

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pengfei Li ◽  
Shengqin Zheng ◽  
Hongyun Si ◽  
Ke Xu
Keyword(s):  
Project Delivery ◽  
Legal Environment ◽  
Critical Factors ◽  
Integrated Project Delivery ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
The Social ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Integrated Project ◽  
Design Construction

Building information modelling (BIM) is a set of technologies that aim to increase interorganisational and cross-disciplinary collaboration in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries to promote productivity and the quality of design, construction, and maintenance stages of a building. Studies on BIM adoption in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have remained an under-represented area. It is necessary to understand the main challenges hindering the adoption of BIM in SMEs and to consider corresponding strategies that can be applied in order to obtain further understanding of BIM in SMEs. On the basis of literature review and interview, stakeholder-associated factors were identified from a network perspective, and the social network analysis (SNA) method was applied to determine the interconnections between the influencing factors and links in BIM adoption in SMEs. Eventually, 10 critical factors and 10 crucial links were selected and divided into six challenges. Corresponding strategies, including cultivating the BIM perception of SMEs, integrated project delivery, strengthening the legal environment for BIM adoption in SMEs, and developing native software and standards and cloud-based technology, were proposed to mitigate these challenges. The strategies may help practitioners gain an in-depth understanding of BIM adoption in SMEs from a stakeholder-oriented perspective.

scholarly journals Demystifying Collaboration in BIM-Based Projects Under Design-Build Procurement

2018 ◽  
pp. 158-190
Author(s):  
Benjamin R. Jowett ◽  
Malak Al Hattab ◽  
Mohamad Kassem
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Project Delivery ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Integrated Project Delivery ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Engineering Construction ◽  
Design Build ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Integrated Project ◽  
Value Realization

Building information modelling (BIM) tools and workflows, new procurements methods, and emerging management practices are being adopted on projects to overcome collaboration barriers and improve project performance within the architecture, engineering, construction, and operation (AECO) sector. Academic literature and industry reports recommend the use of collaborative procurement methods such as design and build (DB) procurement and integrated project delivery (IPD) when adopting BIM workflows. However, to date there are little operationalization and empirical evidence of the value realization potential when using BIM in conjunction to these procurement methods. This chapter draws upon five case studies of BIM-based DB projects to analyze and quantify the potential of value realization using clash detection as a use value. The results reveal potential hurdles inhibiting BIM from reaching its full potential. Accordingly, recommended changes to the current processes are suggested to facilitate BIM in enhancing value on DB projects.

scholarly journals Removing Barriers to BIM Adoption

2010 ◽  
pp. 546-560 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Harty ◽  
Richard Laing
Keyword(s):  
Process Analysis ◽  
Project Delivery ◽  
Integrated Project Delivery ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Building Regulations ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Integrated Project ◽  
Environmental Simulations ◽  
Heating Loads

Building information modelling (BIM) is not only an authoring tool for architects and engineers, but also for all stakeholders in the building programme procurement process. Analysis tools like code checking of building regulations and environmental simulations that can report on heating loads, daylighting and carbon use will push the adoption of intelligent modelling faster and further than previously thought. The benefits for clients should not be underestimated either and some are already reaping them where project certainty is to the fore. However, the professional language that architects and engineers espouse is a latent force that can run counter to fostering collaboration. An emerging professional, the Architectural Technologist, can bridge that divide and adopt the adjunct role of manager in the integrated project delivery.

Building information modelling, integrated project delivery and all that

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steve Rowlinson
Keyword(s):  
Information Exchange ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Project Delivery ◽  
Integrated Project Delivery ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Integrated Project ◽  
Successful Change

Purpose This paper aims to review the development of building information modelling (BIM) and integrated project delivery (IPD) in recent years and the process changes that BIM and IPD require. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative research methodology was applied which involved a comprehensive review of relevant literature leading to a better understanding of the history and development of BIM and IPD. A way forward is suggested for the future development of BIM and IPD. Findings The research revealed that the IPD approach is already ingrained within certain organisations and their supply chains. The issues of political will and business desire to change the existing procurement systems are examined. The need for fit with regional and national economic and cultural characteristics is a pre-requisite for successful change. Collaborative working, information exchange and trust only exist within the context of a trusted and reliable building information model that all can access, understand and manage. Originality/value This research pointed out that there is a need to overcome the institutional inertia that besets governments and their agencies and suggested that exemplar institutions and their projects are needed to lead the industry by integrating BIM into IPD through process change.

scholarly journals A preliminary survey on the understanding and application of digital and emphatic engagement of the construction constituents in Surabaya

2021 ◽  
Vol 907 (1) ◽  
pp. 012026
Author(s):  
P Nugraha ◽  
M Jonathan ◽  
A Listio
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
3D Printing ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Project Delivery ◽  
Smart Sensors ◽  
Integrated Project Delivery ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Literature Reviews ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Integrated Project

Abstract This survey was actually triggered by this seminar topic, and applied to construction constituents in Surabaya. The Digital aspects derived from literature reviews are: Building Information Modelling, Augmented Reality, Mobile Technology, Sensors, Drones, Photogrammetry, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, 3D Printing & Big Data analysis. The Emphatic Engagement aspects are in Integrated Project Delivery system and in serving the client’s needs. Survey questions were focused on the understanding on the digital aspects, and where they got the information from. Further questions on the application of both Digital and Empathic Engagement aspects. The best understanding on Digital Aspects are about Mobile Technology and Drones. Least understanding about augmented reality, robotics and smart sensors. Best application of Digital aspects is in CAD, which unfortunately is not fully a BIM technology. Least applications are on Robotics and 3D printing. Best application of Emphatic Engagement is “having same vision/mission”, while the least applications are on “BIM faster work” and “BIM conflict resolving”.

scholarly journals BIM short course for construction industry professionals = Curso corto en BIM dirigido a los profesionales de la industria de la construcción

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Alcínia Zita Sampaio ◽  
Rafael V. Lozano-Diez
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Parametric Modelling ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Main Work ◽  
Short Course ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Degree Of Satisfaction ◽  
Short Courses ◽  
Industry Professionals

The Building Information Modelling (BIM) methodology is currently the main work platform in the construction industry, and all sectors have been enhancing its applicability. The demonstration of the benefits registered in the development of various activities motivates the great interest. affirmed by architects, engineers and managers, in knowing its concept and the scope of its applicability. Recently, higher education technical schools have been following this interest, introducing changes into their curricular programs and also offering short courses to construction industry professionals. In recent years, the Department of Civil Engineering of the University of Lisbon, Portugal, has organized courses concerning BIM with the aim of meeting the professionals’ needs. To this end, the most recent short course offered to the technical community covered aspects, from the parametric modelling concept to the analysis of the interoperability capacity of the software. The text presents the course program - concept, practice, structures and construction - and the assessment of the degree of satisfaction of participants, based on their pre-course expectations and interest they had in attending the course. It can be concluded that the school and the industry should continue to collaborate in order to reinforce the efficiency of the construction sector.ResumenLa metodología Building Information Modelling (BIM) es actualmente la principal plataforma de trabajo en la industria de la construcción, y todos los sectores han estado potenciando su aplicabilidad. La demostración de los beneficios registrados en el desarrollo de diversas actividades motiva el gran interés, verificado por arquitectos, ingenieros y gestores, por conocer su concepto y el alcance de su aplicabilidad. Las escuelas técnicas han estado siguiendo este interés, introduciendo cambios en sus programas curriculares y ofreciendo también cursos cortos a profesionales de la industria de la construcción. El Departamento de Ingeniería Civil de la Universidad de Lisboa, Portugal, ha estado organizando cursos sobre la cuestión BIM, en una perspectiva de lograr las necesidades de los profesionales. En este caso, el curso corto más reciente ofrecido a la comunidad técnica abarca varios aspectos, desde el concepto de modelado paramétrico hasta el análisis de la capacidad de interoperabilidad. El texto presenta el programa del curso (concepto, práctica, estructuras y construcción) y la evaluación del grado de satisfacción de los participantes, confrontado con sus expectativas e interés en asistir al curso. La escuela y la industria han estado colaborando para potenciar la eficiencia del sector de la construcción.

scholarly journals File-to-Factory: Transferring Design Intent to Manufacture

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Maya Robinson
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Digital Fabrication ◽  
Building Industry ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Increase Productivity ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Industry Professionals ◽  
The Way

<p>Digital fabrication has become a common way of producing and constructing designs more efficiently, challenging the traditional methods of construction, and the way we design. Despite the new technologies used to enhance the design process, there is still a disconnect between design and construction. Building Information Modelling (BIM) has been a step towards creating a more fluid workflow. However, it is not currently being fully utilised within New Zealand. Along with a lack of interoperability, this has contributed to the limited productivity of the construction industry. The ability to take a BIM model direct to manufacture is critical to leverage the information of the model and reduce expensive remodelling. The use of BIM tools not only aims to maximise efficiency when delivering a project but also provides a new way of working and a solution to improve file-to-factory production.   Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA), although relatively new to the architecture and building industry, could have substantial benefits for the way architecture projects are designed and constructed. This process consists of a set of guidelines that take into consideration the manufacturability and assembly of the design from the very beginning. Qualitative and experimental methods have been used for initial and developed testing drawn from case studies, a review of the literature, and data from interviews with industry professionals. Five interviews were conducted with industry professionals across the design to manufacturing spectrum. The interviews identified current issues within the architecture and building industry directly related to file-to-factory.   A new file-to-factory workflow has been developed utilising BIM tools and DfMA principles to explore the impact this process could have on the buildings we design and construct in New Zealand. The workflow does not consist of new processes or tools but instead couples the two together. By utilising the existing BIM technology and implementing DfMA, this means the designer can consider both the requirements of the design and how the design will be manufactured and assembled. The collaborative workflow can eliminate the need for remodelling, and reduce errors, cost, and time. This is significant to the industry because it begins to streamline the design-to-construction process and allow for the industry to grow, advance, and increase productivity.</p>

scholarly journals Intelligent BIM record model for effective asset management of constructed facility

2018 ◽  
Vol 195 ◽  
pp. 06004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hossain Md Aslam ◽  
Haron Ahmad Tarmizi
Keyword(s):  
Asset Management ◽  
Human Error ◽  
Continuous Process ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Manual Inspection ◽  
Operation And Maintenance ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Asset Inventory ◽  
Construction Operation ◽  
Design Construction

Asset management is a continuous process that runs throughout the lifecycle of a constructed facility. The current practice of asset management is paper-based consisting of manual inspection and proves to be time consuming, tedious, and prone to human error. Building Information Modelling (BIM) has been found to be an emerging technology and core of information management for the design, construction, operation and maintenance (O&M) process. Though the usefulness of BIM has been greatly realized in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering and Construction) industry, its use for O&M, particularly in asset management, is still in its infancy. This research describes a framework of an intelligent BIM record model that can capture all the assets in BIM during the construction of a building facility. All the information necessary for operation and maintenance along with the location would be stored in a database integrating with the BIM. The database library can be interrogated with BIM and serves as a repository of asset management for the built facility. The BIM record model would help to take informed decisions regarding operations, maintenance, servicing, repair and replacement of an asset hence saving labour-intensive asset inventory, time and money, and preventing the wastage of unnecessary tools acquisition.

scholarly journals Building Information Modelling and Energy Simulation for Architecture Design

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 2252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina Bonomolo ◽  
Simone Di Lisi ◽  
Giuliana Leone
Keyword(s):  
Energy Analysis ◽  
Energy Simulation ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Heating Systems ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Building Information ◽  
User Friendly ◽  
Design Construction

Over the years, building information modelling (BIM) has undergone a significant increase, both in terms of functions and use. This tool can almost completely manage the entire process of design, construction, and management of a building internally. However, it is not able to fully integrate the functions and especially the information needed to conduct a complex energy analysis. Indeed, even if the energy analysis has been integrated into the BIM environment, it still fails to make the most of all the potential offered by building information modelling. The main goals of this study are the analysis of the interaction between BIM and energy simulation, through a review of the main existing commercial tools (available and user-friendly), and the identification and the application of a methodology in a BIM environment by using Graphisoft’s BIM software Archicad and the plug-in for dynamic energy simulation EcoDesigner STAR. The application on a case study gave the possibility to explore the advantages and the limits of these commercial tools and, consequently, to provide some possible improvements. The results of the analysis, satisfactory from a quantitative and qualitative point of view, validated the methodology proposed in this study and highlighted some limitations of the tools used, in particular for the aspects concerning the personalization of heating systems.

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