Using BIM for building maintenance management in Iraq

Abstract

Owners are responsible for performing necessary maintenance on their buildings, and they should do so whenever possible to maintain capital and ensure people’s safety while using the buildings. Lack of information and data prevents construction managers from effectively managing building assets and making decisions during the operation and maintenance phases. In Iraq, a large portion of the data used from building managers is still on paper. Construction managers face challenges due to a lack of information and data when making decisions about building assets during the operation and maintenance phases. It is clear today that the construction industry is witnessing significant growth in a numerous of areas, particularly as the sector’s demand for labor and materials grows. Building information modeling (BIM), which has grown to be closely related to all aspects of the project at various stages from planning through construction to project closing, is one of the most essential aspects of rapid development. This article presents the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) for construction facility management. One of the purposes is helping to reduce maintenance costs and extend the life of project components. The study’s aim is to determine the impact of integrating building information modeling with maintenance management 6D/BIM by presenting a methodology utilizing BIM-FM workflow and the creation of a user-friendly comprehensive system which include information about the facility and components as well as maintenance, in addition to identify the barriers to using 6D/BIM in construction industry.