BIM Construction Research Articles

Exploring the Role of BIM In Supporting Sustainable Design and Construction of Green Buildings

Exploring the Role of BIM In Supporting Sustainable Design and Construction of Green Buildings

Practices improvement of building information modeling in the Egyptian construction projects

Reduced Reinforced Concrete Material Waste (RRCMW) in building projects is regarded as a critical issue that must be managed. The main purpose of the research is to illustrate the importance of BIM in construction. Also, it is found that the main objectives of this paper are to study the improvement of practicing BIM in Egypt and, practicing of BIM in construction industry in Egypt is also measured. Two questionnaires survey are conducted. The first questionnaire is to measure the improvement of using BIM during the last 7 years and it is discovered that there is a massive improvement in using BIM in this period. The second questionnaire is to determine the adopting value of BIM in Egyptian projects in order to meet the study objective. So, based on the questionnaire analysis, it is discovered that about 94% of consultants actually practicing BIM in 3D while about 72% of contractors agree with practicing BIM in 3D. Also it is found that about 86% and 78% of consultants actually practicing BIM in 4D and 5D while only about 43% and 40% of contractors agree with practicing BIM 4D and 5D model respectively. Only about 61% and 58% considered that BIM is important in 6D and 7D respectively because it isn’t widely used in Egypt and engineers use BIM up to 5D. As a result, the findings reveal that the number of consultant’s site engineer’s respondents are more than contractors because the usage of BIM is effective in the field of design and consultancy more than using in site and while BIM isn't extensively utilized in Egypt, engineers should be familiar with it because it will be a useful tool in the future. So, the main purpose of this study is to illustrate practicing of BIM in the Egyptian construction projects and study the improvement of using BIM during the last 7 years in Egypt because BIM is considered as an important technology used to reduce waste in construction projects from design stage to construction and operation stage but still not used in Egypt in a wide range till now, so it is very crucial to study this issue. Also, another main objective of this study is to compare the development done in using BIM during the last 8 years to make sure that using BIM in Egypt is going on and developed.

Influence of BIM and Lean on mitigating delay factors in building projects

Building projects are affected by various phenomena that can affect their success and continuity and, in the worst cases, can lead to project abandonment. The delay has been identified as one of the phenomena with the most significant impact and recurrence; therefore, mitigation actions are required. BIM and Lean Construction are two approaches with great potential to mitigate delay-generating factors. However, more studies need to be conducted to analyze their influence on mitigating schedule delays. Considering this gap, this paper focuses on analyzing the influence of Lean Construction tools, and BIM uses that favor mitigating the main factors that generate variations in the construction schedules of residential buildings. The research method was divided into five main stages: (1) delay factors identification; (2) BIM uses identification; (3) Lean tools identification; (4) questionnaire design, validation, and application; and (5) influence quantitative analysis. A total of 20 delay factors, eight BIM uses, and eight Lean tools were selected. Next, a consultation was conducted with 50 building project managers and two residential building projects were analyzed. The findings show that implementing BIM and Lean tools greatly influences mitigating delay factors such as errors and deficiencies in design documents, inefficient project planning and scheduling, and poor communication and coordination with designers. BIM uses that have a strong influence on reducing delays include 4D construction planning and 4D construction analysis and optimization. In the Lean domain, the Last Planner System (LPS) and collaborative meetings have a high influence on mitigating delays. This study provides valuable insights for construction project managers to improve overall project efficiency by optimizing the implementation of BIM uses and Lean tools.

Reverse Engineering Based on Digital Data Capture In Situ as a Methodology for the Study of Space Labor Risk in Construction Works and Its Applicability in BIM

In the intelligent manufacturing process and digitization, new research spaces have been created, such as reverse engineering and its use for the detection of risks in construction. For this reason, in this research, an analysis methodology is proposed that, through terrestrial laser scanner records in different phases of the work, allows for an analysis and evaluation of the identification of security risks. In addition, by capturing different processes, it can be determined not only interferences from different operators that can generate risk but also establish quality standards in construction, such as determining the thicknesses of the coating of the concrete manufactured “in situ”. Therefore, this research responds to quality analysis in the material execution of the activity and construction of formwork systems and their safety, as well as defining the location of the static and dynamic elements of the model. This value of the morphometric parameter of the building and the scene to be represented characterizes the morphometrics of the work execution activities and finally evaluates the semantic information model of the BIM construction, in which the deformations between the ideal model and what was executed. With the results of this study, it can be concluded that the latest 3D model reconstruction techniques (BIM), together with comparison algorithms, can determine millimeter precision, and with that, it can establish a better method for inspection, evaluation, and control through non-destructive technology.

Implementing BIM and Lean Construction Methods for the Improved Performance of a Construction Project at the Disassembly and Reuse Stage: A Case Study in Dezhou, China

The construction industry is adopting a collaborative paradigm by combining Lean construction (LC) principles and BIM capabilities. Existing studies lack sufficient case studies and performance evaluations, especially for the disassembly and reconstruction stage, creating a gap in the practical application of BIM and Lean construction (BIM-LC) in China. To bridge this gap, this study quantitatively assessed the BIM-LC methodology in a relocation project in Dezhou, China. The project employed BIM-LC practices such as the Last-Planner System (LPS), Just-In-Time (JIT), Kanban, Value-Stream Mapping (VSM), and Continuous Improvement to enhance construction efficiency and minimize waste. Two main areas of the relocation process were investigated: (i) the identification of common barriers and on-site solutions to the implementation of BIM-LC; (ii) evaluation of the construction efficiency, construction and demolition waste (CDW), and carbon-emission performance. The results showed that the BIM-LC strategy improved labor efficiency and productivity by 3.4% and 12.9%, shortened the construction period by 11 days, reduced construction costs by 8.07% (i.e., USD 9093.8), and reduced transportation costs by 12.5% (i.e., USD 1875). The CDW generation rate ranged from 1–5%, which is comparable to the rates observed in residential construction across various countries. The total weight was 1903.8 kg (10.4 kg/m2). Moreover, the carbon emission during the relocation process was 15,288.4 kgCO2e, with a carbon intensity of 83.5 kg/m2. This study extends the knowledge systems on the application of the BIM-LC method in relocation projects and supports data-driven decision making. It also plays a crucial role in fostering new markets for recycled components, contributing to the realization of a sustainable built environment.

Revolutionising the 4D BIM Process to Support Scheduling Requirements in Modular Construction

Given the heightened importance of revolutionising 4D BIM-based construction scheduling in modular construction, it has become vital to explore how 4D-BIM could be integrated with the lean concept. Therefore, this research aims to develop a lean-integrated process model to revolutionise the 4D BIM-based construction scheduling in modular construction projects. A case study approach was used to obtain the data. The data was obtained using semi-structured interviews with construction scheduling professionals, site observations, and extracts from the BIM model used within the selected case in the UK. Findings showed that conventional (component/object based) 4D BIM supersedes conventional scheduling methods in terms of foreseeing potential implications during design and construction. The findings also showed that lean-integrated 4D BIM in modular construction have different considerations when compared with component/object-based scheduling. A lean-integrated 4D BIM process model was developed from the analysis and it was validated using an interactive workshop with eight participants from two UK construction companies and two modular construction manufacturers. The developed process model identified a number of considerations for 4D BIM in modular projects including constructability, operations, health and safety risks and time. This study suggested the further potential of 4D BIM in scheduling for modular construction projects.

Construction of a Value Growth Prediction Model for the Integration of Construction Project Management and BIM Technology

Abstract BIM technology is an important technology for digitizing construction project management in order to improve management efficiency, and it has a supportive role in predicting the relevant indicators of project management. The article constructs a project management prediction model based on BIM technology that integrates GSVM and EVS. The earned value method is used to calculate the project schedule performance index and cost performance index, and the gray support vector machine is adopted to map the nonlinear data into the high-dimensional space and carry out calculations in order to simplify the complexity of calculations and improve the prediction efficiency and accuracy. The case study shows that the project duration was shortened by 21 days and 242,000 dollars reduced the cost by applying the model of this paper. Structural equations confirm the positive effect of BIM technology and the GSVM-EVM model on the performance of construction project management and the positive effect of BIM technology on the prediction effect of the GSVM-EVM model.

Application exploration of BIM and 3D printing technology in Lingnan rural revitalization construction

With the in-depth implementation of the rural revitalization strategy, farmers' living standards continue to improve, the demand for housing improvement increases, and farmers' self-built houses increase. Deep in the Lingnan Mountains, many natural villages have no planning, and the buildings are not integrated with the natural landscape, the construction quality is not high, the maintenance is difficult, the living needs and the lack of modern elements and other problems. In view of the existing problems of self-built houses in Lingnan villages, combined with the characteristics of self-construction of Lingnan rural buildings, this paper analyzes the role and defects of BIM and 3D printing technology in Lingnan rural construction, and discusses the feasibility of implementing this technology.

Waste Lime Earthwork Management Using Drone and BIM Technology for Construction Projects: The Case Study of Urban Development Project

Recently, there has been a recognized need to use waste lime landfills for land reclamation projects. Waste lime earthwork is more challenging than general earthwork operations due to potential health and safety hazards and significant changes in earthwork volume. There has been substantial research undertaken on the role of advanced construction technologies in general earthwork; however, their potential in hazardous waste lime environments for earthwork management is yet to be explored. This research proposes a methodology that integrates drone and BIM construction technology for effective and efficient hazardous waste lime earthwork management for construction projects. Drones are used for surveying, providing as-built information, and BIM to model, process, and evaluate the progress of waste lime earthwork. Volume change analyses are conducted using BIM to calculate dehydration time due to the ripple effect of waste lime for cost-efficient earthwork haulage. The case study provides evidence that the proposed method using advanced construction technologies improves productivity, safety, cost control, and better project management for earthwork related to hazardous waste materials.

Construction 4.0: Cluster analysis and Research perspectives.

Construction is a sector that has been operating with lower productivity rates than other industries; historically, it has used artisanal methods, which have generated low competitiveness and efficiency, leading to considerable cost overruns and waste. For these reasons, the industrial revolution 4.0 is a movement involving large-scale changes and a transversal implementation of technology in industries' value chains. In the same way, the basic principles of Industry 4.0 can be applied to the construction sector in the term Construction 4.0, a movement that seeks to integrate new technologies with the processes of the industry, generating added value that allows for increased productivity, and close gaps with other industries. Therefore, a bibliometric analysis focused on Cluster analysis is presented, which allows knowing the research state of Construction 4.0 and its implications in developing the Construction sector. The search equation in the Web of Science (WOS) database was queried by topic (Construction 4.0), from which 225 scientific articles related to the subject were obtained. These articles are directly related to this new movement from new materials, more efficient construction processes, BIM, Digital Twin (DT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and other topics of research relevance in Construction 4.0. The main results show low research participation of Latin America in implementing technologies and methodologies offered by Construction 4.0. In contrast, developed countries, such as the United Kingdom, China, the United States, and Australia, show a greater interest in research and adopting these trends.

Research on the application of Building Information Modeling in commercial building construction

In order to improve the construction effect, BIM technology is applied to the field of construction management. A multi objective optimization model was established in response to the demand for multi objective optimization, which considerations of two stages: time cost and time resource balance. The model was used to optimize resource allocation and reduce construction costs. Algorithm was used to solve the model and the optimal construction management plan suitable for large commercial builds was observed. Through the optimal construction management plan of this study, the optimal construction period for the project is determined to be 438 days. During this construction period, the cost of this phase of the project is RMB 2712.32 million (USD 384 million). Compared to the project planning cost, the total cost decreased by 17.05%. This indicates that through the collaborative work of construction management mode and BIM technology, the entire construction process of the project has been effectively optimized. The research technology provides a reference for the development of more advanced construction management technologies in the future.

Benefits of Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software Using IBM SPSS Statistics

Building Information Modelling software is commonly used in the architecture and construction industries for computer-aided design (CAD) and construction information modelling. These products include many tools and libraries that are especially aimed at architecture design, construction, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) modeling BIM software offers a process centered around models to create designs for buildings and infrastructure, and creates a digital representation of a facility's operational characteristics beyond construction drawings. Other products in this category can be used for various CAD purposes, but their main focus is on architectural design. To be included in the BIM category, a product must provide tools for 2D or 3D computer-aided design aimed at architectural design and construction. It should also include collaboration tools that allow multiple group members to work together. Additionally, it should provide performance data and analytical engines to improve building efficiency. For more information on CAD products, see our public objective CAD software type. For information on product and mechanical design software, see our product and machinery category. And for civil engineering design products, see our civil engineering design software category. In building design and BIM products, the top four influencing factors that favor user satisfaction are "sequence steps," "dynamic updating," "editing," and "preparation in doing business." These are predictable satisfaction attributes that are determined by the algorithm for users within this category. It creates detailed digital representations that integrate regulatory data and enables real-time collaboration on an open cloud platform.IBM SPSS Statistics is a software tool created by IBM that serves various purposes such as data management, advanced analytics, multivariate analytics, business intelligence, and criminal investigation. The software originated from the acquisition of SPA Inc. in 2009 and is currently known as IBM SPSS Statistics in its latest versions. In the context of the mentioned software, the Cronbach's alpha reliability result for the following applications: autocad, revit, sketchup, navisworks, archicad, aurora solar, autocad arch, and tekla structures, is recorded as 0.622. This value indicates a reliability level of 62%. Based on the findings from the literature review, this Cronbach's alpha value of 62% is considered for further analysis.

Innovation and exploration of construction project management based on BIM platform of big data

Abstract The study of BIM engineering management platforms based on big data is conducive to improving the status quo of traditional construction engineering and providing new ideas to realize the innovation of construction engineering project management. This paper takes construction engineering project management as the research object, based on the BIM platform of big data, and understands the current difficulties and key points of safety management by investigating and analyzing the status of construction engineering project management and BIM the application status of the platform. Secondly, we make full use of building information model data standards, including: IFC standards, IDM standards, and MVD standards, to analyze building information model data standards. Finally, the data establishment practice is carried out based on the foundation BIM construction model that satisfies the 300 LOD level for the model components. The results satisfy the consistency test, and the weight coefficients are considered to be reasonably assigned. According to the judgment matrix to calculate the weights, the matrix is normalized by column, and the weights of each index are obtained as 0.6377, 0.2580, 0.1034, 0.1790, 0.1130, respectively. This paper is based on big data BIM technology application and construction process safety management activities, which can realize the information management of the whole project construction, strengthen the benefits of construction project safety management, and provide collaboration of all parties to provide a favorable sharing platform.

BIM critical factors and benefits for public sector

Goal: The purpose of this study is to develop a decision support framework to select critical success factors (CSFs) and benefits for the implementation of BIM in the public works sector. Design / Methodology / Approach: The research methodology integrates multiple fuzzy multicriteria decision making (MCDM) approaches to propose a composite framework of CSFs and benefits using qualitative and quantitative approaches, with the application of two semi-structured questionnaires with CSFs and benefits identified in previous studies, through a systematic literature review (SLR). Results: The study identified 42 CSFs and 31 benefits for the implementation of BIM for public works, and the relative importance of the identified factors and benefits was measured according to the four main BIM perspectives: legal, people, process, and technology. The result of the applied MCDMs showed the relationship between the factors and benefits of the four most influential BIM perspectives according to the proposed framework. The most influential CSFs and benefits were: BIM adoption requires individual and group motivation in the organization, Establishment of BIM and Lean construction standards, codes, rules, and regulations, Financial support from the government to establish BIM system, Availability of quality, schedule, and cost information during construction with BIM Accuracy and reliability of documents and data and BIM provides knowledge sharing among stakeholders, Workflow, productivity, and efficiency are affected by the transition to BIM, BIM technology reduces cost and time, Conflict detection, integration, coordination, and design validation, and Creating more efficient projects with stakeholder involvement, coordination, and oversight. Limitations of the investigation: The research sample consisted exclusively of Brazilian professionals and academics with experience in the implementation of BIM in public works. Practical implications: The proposed framework can be applied in implementation in public construction projects that aims to implement BIM considering the selection of critical success factors and benefits. Originality / Value: BIM methodology is widely used in the construction industry. However, there are few studies on CSFs and the benefits of BIM for the public sector, and there still lack of implementation frameworks proposal with empirical evidence.

Integrating BIM and Multiple Construction Monitoring Technologies for Acquisition of Project Status Information

Integrating BIM and Multiple Construction Monitoring Technologies for Acquisition of Project Status Information

Reducing Reinforced Concrete Materials Waste in Construction Projects Using Building Information Modeling in Egypt

Reduced Reinforced Concrete Material Waste (RRCMW) is recognized as a major issue that must be controlled in building projects. The primary goal of the study is to demonstrate the significance of BIM in construction and the importance of BIM in reducing reinforced concrete material waste. To achieve the study's goal, a questionnaire survey is undertaken to estimate the benefit of using BIM in Egyptian building projects. According to the survey results, about 41% of respondents are believed that BIM may reduce project costs by 16% to 20% when compared to the traditional method. In addition, the proportion of variations in reinforced concrete amount survey between traditional methods (AutoCAD) and (Revit) is discovered to be 44%, with a range of 11% to 15%. Approximately 46% of respondents are believed that BIM eliminates design errors, with a percentage ranging from 21% to 25%, and about 51% are believed that BIM helps in reducing rework, with a total percentage ranging from 21% to 25%. Then, case studies of building ("Residential projects") and infrastructure ("Bridges projects") projects are analyzed to determine the difference between waste minimization using traditional methods and waste minimization using BIM. Waste management is a critical issue since it is the only approach to optimize waste throughout the project phases. As a result, factors managing (RRCMW) are extracted, and BIM software should be used to manage these factors in order to optimize waste. The relevant BIM applications are used in this case study: site utilization planning, quantity take-off, 3D coordination, visualization, digital prefabrication, design validation, "design review and clash detection," and optimized workflow and communication structure. So, based on the preceding case studies, it is discovered that using BIM is far more successful and economical than using the traditional method, because it aids in the resolution of many issues before and during construction, such as clash detection, material storage, material ordering, and so on. As a result, while BIM is not widely used in Egypt, engineers should be familiar with it because it will be a vital tool to reduce waste in the future.

Cost optimization in the construction of prefabricated buildings by using BIM and finite element simulation

This paper uses patterned structure to study the efficiency improvement of the practical application of BIM technology, and innovates the patterned structure method based on this. The research focus of this paper is to build a new assembly component library based on BIM model and algorithm optimization, improve its use and management efficiency, and use the core technology to design the simulation analysis model of BIM in construction, and give timely feedback of experimental information. Analyze the existing assembly structure design process, design standards and design methods, propose a BIM-based assembly structure design method, change the design idea from the whole to the component elements, and use the design method for prefabricated components. Taking the W prefabricated component library as a starting point, select the prefabricated components of the component library for assembly design to form a BIM model with a complete structure. Adjust and optimize the BIM model, and finally form a reasonable design plan. This BIM type of product includes production, transportation and assembly construction. Prefabricated buildings have obvious advantages, its comprehensive benefits are higher than other buildings, and the technical content is relatively high, through innovative prefabricated buildings, the modernization level of the building can be improved. Therefore, on the basis of in-depth investigation and study of the development status of China's construction industry, this paper studies the impact of different factors on engineering costs, including engineering schemes, engineering construction modes, etc., based on a large number of actual engineering operations and application cases, so as to achieve the purpose of reducing cost costs, improving project income, and improving project quality.

BIM and lean construction in prefabricated housing construction in China

PurposeBuilding information modelling (BIM), lean construction (LC) and prefabricated housing construction (PHC) have individually aroused great attention from academia and industry. However, the integration of LC and BIM in PHC projects has not been sufficiently explored. This study aims to assess the current status of the implementation of BIM and LC in China’s PHC sector given, firstly, that China is a developing country characterised by the world’s largest population and a huge housing market, and secondly, that although China’s PHC is strongly supported by the government, the adoption of BIM and LC in PHC varies.Design/methodology/approachA mixed approach (questionnaire survey and interviews) is adopted in this study. A total of 127 valid questionnaires were collected. This is followed by interviewing 12 interviewees who are key stakeholders in PHC and hold managerial positions.FindingsThe findings of the questionnaire survey show that BIM is more prevalent than LC in PHC projects in China. In addition, the adoption of LC exhibits more maturity in stages associated with production and manufacturing, and logistics and transportation, whereas BIM has seen wider adoption in design and construction. The interviews validated the factors that influence the implementation of BIM and LC in PHC projects in China.Originality/valueThe study uses a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats analysis framework to clarify the opportunities, threats, strengths and weaknesses of BIM and LC in China’s PHC and proposes strategies.

The Application of Building Information Model in the Structural Design of Intelligent Buildings

Due to the irreversibility of building structures in the construction process, unreasonable construction methods are likely to cause economic losses and great negative social impacts. Therefore, the study of scientific and efficient intelligent construction methods for building structures has become a research hotspot in recent years, mainly including intelligent building design, construction control and safety analysis methods. Therefore, it is very meaningful and necessary to carry out research on intelligent construction technology based on BIM technology. By applying BIM technology to the process of intelligent construction of structures, this paper intends to achieve six major objectives such as building performance analysis and parametric design of structures, and independently develop a BIM construction process management platform, which combines construction progress, quality, safety, cost and green construction through BIM technology for information management of projects, making it more convenient for owners and construction unit staff to software application, thus greatly improving the communication and use efficiency, and providing important guidance for the construction process control and progress control of the project.

Level of Information Need for BIM Models: Australia, New Zealand and ISO 19650

Publishing BIM standards can facilitate the implementation of BIM construction projects. Their compilation, as in the article, allows to improve them, create or specify requirements. The publication of the international standard ISO 19650 for BIM resulted in numerous revisions to national guidelines. In the aspect of the degrees of detailing of BIM model is visible the development of their definition. Initially, they were divided according to the project phases, over time, into industries, and finally within the types of elements and separately for geometric and alphanumeric information, as well as the attached documentation. ISO 19650 uses the term <i>Level of Information Need</i>. Due to the quantity of global standards in various countries, the article focuses on the Oceania area and ISO 19650.