Advantages Of Building Information Modeling Research Articles

Modeling of information on the impact of mining exploitation on bridge objects in BIM

The article discusses the advantages of BIM (Building Information Modeling) technology in the management of bridge infrastructure on mining areas. The article shows the problems with information flow in the case of bridge objects located on mining areas and the advantages of proper information management, e.g. the possibility of automatic monitoring of structures, improvement of safety, optimization of maintenance activities, cost reduction of damage removal and preventive actions, improvement of atmosphere for mining exploitation, improvement of the relationship between the manager of the bridge and the mine. Traditional model of managing bridge objects on mining areas has many disadvantages, which are discussed in this article. These disadvantages include among others: duplication of information about the object, lack of correlation in investments due to lack of information flow between bridge manager and mine, limited assessment possibilities of damage propagation on technical condition and construction resistance to mining influences.

Optimizing Energy Efficiency in Operating Built Environment Assets through Building Information Modeling: A Case Study

Reducing carbon emissions and addressing environmental policies in the construction domain has been intensively explored with solutions ranging from energy efficiency techniques with building informatics to user behavior modelling and monitoring. Such strategies have managed to improve current practices in managing buildings, however decarbonizing the built environment and reducing the energy performance gap remains a complex undertaking that requires more comprehensive and sustainable solutions. In this context, building information modelling (BIM), can help the sustainability agenda as the digitalization of product and process information provides a unique opportunity to optimize energy-efficiency-related decisions across the entire lifecycle and supply chain. BIM is foreseen as a means to waste and emissions reduction, performance gap minimization, in-use energy enhancements, and total lifecycle assessment. It also targets the whole supply chain related to design, construction, as well as management and use of facilities, at the different qualifications levels (including blue-collar workers). In this paper, we present how building information modelling can be utilized to address energy efficiency in buildings in the operation phase, greatly contributing to achieving carbon emissions targets. In this paper, we provide two main contributions: (i) we present a BIM-oriented methodology for supporting building energy optimization, based on which we identify few training directions with regards to BIM, and (ii) we provide an application use case as identified in the European research project “Sporte2” to demonstrate the advantages of BIM in energy efficiency with respect to several energy metrics.

ADOPTING BIM IN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN OFFICES

Developments in technology such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) have recently created serious competitive pressures on architectural design firms and building construction companies. Design firms and construction companies need to adopt these new technologies to survive and thrive in this environment. Despite the advantages of BIM in building design, its adoption by architectural design firms has been slow due to obstacles such as lack of familiarity with BIM, lack of training in BIM, and lack of supporting resources such as hardware and software. The problems faced in adopting BIM were investigated by only few researchers who focused on the acceptance or penetration of BIM into construction firms. The objective of this research is to develop an integrated model to understand the adoption of BIM in architectural design firms. The model involves (1) the fit between the tasks to be performed by design professionals and the technology provided by BIM, (2) the fit between the organizational competency in the design firm and the capabilities offered by BIM, and (3) the fit between the designers’ knowledge/skills in BIM and the sophistication of the BIM product. After a thorough review and synthesis of technology adoption models and theories, this paper proposes an integrated model to understand the adoption of BIM by architectural design firms. The model argues that using BIM depends on BIM’s properties as well as the tasks at hand, the organizational competency of the company, and the perceived ease of use.

Analysis of Benefits, Advantages and Challenges of Building Information Modelling in Construction Industry

Building Information Modelling (BIM) has become a well-known established extensive collaborative process and an important area of development in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry and has transcended all disciplines. The use of BIM in construction projects can possibly increase the information quality needed for making critical design decisions to access a building‘s environmental impact. Analysis, design and infrastructure of buildings are formulated with the help of samples generated from BIM. In the last decade, BIM has witnessed an increasing development. This was a result of their rapid capabilities applicable to construction projects. BIM can generate a common language for all divisions of parties and systems in a project and make them a combined team. The BIM method is strongly matched with delivery systems for integrated projects. Harnessing the unrealized possibility of the full life cycle use of the model by integrating it with the amenities and property management phases of buildings and infrastructure is one of the advantages of BIM which makes it suitable to the industry. This analysis is intended to show the correspondence of BIM and project manager‘s roles on construction projects. It insists on the significance of proper knowledge and experience of project managers to get succeeded in BIM. Initially, this review presents an in-depth analysis of present literature frameworks and surrounding methodologies to assess and examine the BIM advantages and static design. Then 3D, 4D BIM and BIM based scheduling techniques are examined. The use of the term 4D to refer to the fourth dimension time is also discussed. i.e. 4D is 3D + schedule (time). The role of 4D BIM is to add a novel dimension to 3D CAD or solid modelling. The paper also reviews the issues regarding the BIM implementation, static design and intrinsic problems related with an attempt to assess the advantages in a purely quantitative fashion. Through the application of BIM technology for the dynamic querying and statistical investigation of construction schedules, engineering, resources and costs are the three implementations considered to be proved as how BIM can ease the extensive grasp of a project‘s implementation and progress. Recognition, conflict solving, contradictions between construction resources and control costs, decreasing project over-spends and protecting the resource supply are also dealt with. A BIM overview with specifications on its core and cycle concepts, benefits of the project life with the help of surveys has been discussed. The paper also elaborates risks and obstacles in BIM implementation and future BIM trends.

BIM in Malaysian Construction Industry: Status, Advantages, Barriers and Strategies to Enhance the Implementation Level

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a new approach of construction design. It does not only facilitate the digital representation for designs but also provides all the necessary information for any project before it is constructed. Despite this advantage, the adoption of BIM in Malaysian construction is very low. Motivated by this, current study has focused on assessing current status of BIM implementation in Malaysian construction industry. It has also investigated advantages and disadvantages together with barriers to implementations of BIM and proposing effective strategies for enhancing the BIM implementation in construction industry. Investigation was done through survey where 150 questionnaire forms were distributed and 95 completed forms received back were analyzed with Average Index (AI) and Relative Importance Index (RII) method. Findings of the study revealed that the rate of BIM implementation in construction industry is very low. Major advantages of BIM are improved scheduling, improved drawing coordinated, controlling time and cost and singe detailed model. Enhanced collaboration, requires coordinated drawing, interoperability are the major disadvantages and limitations of BIM. Major barriers to low level of BIM implementation are lack of competent staff to operate the software, unawareness of the technology and non availability of parametric library. Provision of trial software, training of construction staff and introducing of BIM in university curriculum are very effective strategies in enhancing the implementation of BIM.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) should be Promoted in Construction Firm

Building information modeling（BIM）is the direct product of digital technology, which is triggering the changes in the construction industry. Introduced the basic concepts of BIM, technical features, core features and ideas, as well as promote the use of the advantages of BIM, and BIM application stage problems were analyzed, put forward the proposal to promote the implementation of BIM to promote BIM in Chinese construction company in-depth applications of important reference value.

Study on Technical Disclosure in Construction Based on BIM

The importance of technical disclosure in construction of project is described and the necessity of application of BIM (Building Information Modeling) technology used in technical disclosure is analyzed correspondingly. Many actual cases of technical disclosure in construction used BIM technology in our company with its application are discussed subsequently. The results show that the BIM technology can simplify the procedures of technical disclosure on the construction phase, and multi-software work together based on BIM provides a guidance for different types of projects. Many advantages of BIM such as construction simulation, 3D roaming can improve the quality of technical disclosure. Finally, recommendations and requirements for the specific implementation of BIM on the construction phase are proposed: the BIM model for technical disclosure is the most unique model in the entire life cycle; the locally refined extent is much more than the final completion model, which should be paid more attention to in the whole process of program development when BIM implemented.

BIM: Enabling Sustainability and Asset Management through Knowledge Management

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is the use of virtual building information models to develop building design solutions and design documentation and to analyse construction processes. Recent advances in IT have enabled advanced knowledge management, which in turn facilitates sustainability and improves asset management in the civil construction industry. There are several important qualifiers and some disadvantages of the current suite of technologies. This paper outlines the benefits, enablers, and barriers associated with BIM and makes suggestions about how these issues may be addressed. The paper highlights the advantages of BIM, particularly the increased utility and speed, enhanced fault finding in all construction phases, and enhanced collaborations and visualisation of data. The paper additionally identifies a range of issues concerning the implementation of BIM as follows: IP, liability, risks, and contracts and the authenticity of users. Implementing BIM requires investment in new technology, skills training, and development of new ways of collaboration and Trade Practices concerns. However, when these challenges are overcome, BIM as a new information technology promises a new level of collaborative engineering knowledge management, designed to facilitate sustainability and asset management issues in design, construction, asset management practices, and eventually decommissioning for the civil engineering industry.