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Application of BIM through the Life Cycle of Buildings
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Application of BIM through the Life Cycle of Buildings

A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 June 2023) | Viewed by 8273

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Ning Gu

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Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments (IVE), UniSA Creative, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia
Interests: computational design analysis; interactive and virtual environments; building information modelling; computer-supported collaborative design; design cognition
Dr. Jorge Ochoa

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Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments (IVE), UniSA STEM, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia
Interests: sustainable construction; sustainable urbanisation; smart construction; smart cities
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Dr. Rongrong Yu

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Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments (IVE), UniSA Creative, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia
Interests: architectural computing; design cognition; computational analysis

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Building Information Modelling (BIM) has been long recognised as an important research topic in academia and an important approach to industry innovation in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) sectors. Current knowledge and practice about BIM are largely focused on new building design and construction. Therefore, there are still significant opportunities in the field for further BIM research. This Special Issue surveys the latest applications of BIM throughout the entire building life cycle from the early design stages to procurement and construction of the building, to facilities management, and to the end of the life cycle of demolition and deconstruction, as well as other related areas of potential including but not limited to building renovation and heritage conservation.

We invite submissions of both original research and critical review papers, addressing the above themes as well as exploring the future extensions of BIM such as digital twins; the adoption of advanced systems (e.g., virtual reality and augmented reality) to better support communication and collaboration in BIM; and the integration of artificial intelligence for enhancing decision making and automation in the building life cycle.

Prof. Dr. Ning Gu
Dr. Jorge Ochoa
Dr. Rongrong Yu
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • building information modelling
  • digital twins
  • virtual reality and augmented reality
  • architectural design
  • construction management
  • facilities management
  • construction and demolition waste management
  • building life cycle
  • decision-making processes and automation
  • artificial intelligence

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Stakeholders’ Perceptions of Digital Collaboration in Delivering a Mixed-Use Housing Development Project: A Case Study in Australia
by Ning Gu, Sahar Soltani, Kerry London, Zelinna Pablo and Aaron Davis
Buildings 2023, 13(9), 2229; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13092229 - 31 Aug 2023
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The paper presents an analysis of collaborative processes in delivering mixed-use housing developments, with a focus on the adoption and roles of digital collaboration to address complex challenges. Extending the collaborative practice (CP) model, the research utilises a qualitative approach and an instrumental [...] Read more.
The paper presents an analysis of collaborative processes in delivering mixed-use housing developments, with a focus on the adoption and roles of digital collaboration to address complex challenges. Extending the collaborative practice (CP) model, the research utilises a qualitative approach and an instrumental case study involving nine semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders from an award-winning mixed-use housing development in Australia. The study identifies key collaboration elements, such as early project establishment, a well-defined brief, and an adaptive integrated digital plan relevant to the interdisciplinary team. The scarcity of successful “extreme” mixed-use cases globally highlights the need for a core conceptual model for collaboration in complex housing developments, focused on digital collaboration, to support future projects in the sector. The research emphasises social innovation in mixed-use housing developments and highlights the importance of effective digital collaboration for addressing environmental, economic, and social sustainability needs. Contributions to the field extend both theoretical and empirical aspects of the CP model, critically exploring the potential of digital collaboration in mixed-use housing projects. The findings reveal critical elements for establishing a digital collaboration plan, leveraging technology to enhance stakeholder experiences and project delivery. The research is especially relevant in the post-COVID era, where digital collaboration gains significance for the industry. Full article
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Research on the Adoption Behavior Mechanism of BIM from the Perspective of Owners: An Integrated Model of TPB and TAM
by Jiapeng Wang, Changyou Li, Jingyan Wu and Guangxia Zhou
Buildings 2023, 13(7), 1745; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13071745 - 10 Jul 2023
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How to expand an owner’s market demand for BIM and fundamentally mobilize an owner’s application enthusiasm is of great significance to the high-quality development and effective promotion of BIM. Taking the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) as the basic framework and integrating the [...] Read more.
How to expand an owner’s market demand for BIM and fundamentally mobilize an owner’s application enthusiasm is of great significance to the high-quality development and effective promotion of BIM. Taking the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) as the basic framework and integrating the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), we build a theoretical model of an owner’s adoption behavior mechanism for BIM technology. The theoretical model is tested by the partial least squares structural equation model (PLS-SEM). The research results show that the perceived usefulness of BIM technology by an owner is the most significant factor that affects the owner’s behavioral intention to apply BIM technology. The influence of attitude on behavioral intention is very weak and not significant. Subjective norms can significantly and positively affect an owner’s adoption intention. The perceived ease of use has a positive impact on the adoption intention of BIM technology, but its role is very limited. The adoption intention of an owner can positively affect adoption behavior and has a direct driving effect. The research results can improve the relevant research on BIM, encourage an owner to actively participate in the development process of BIM, and further promote the comprehensive promotion and application of BIM. Full article
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Augmented Reality for Building Authorities: A Use Case Study in Austria
by Alexander Gerger, Harald Urban and Christian Schranz
Buildings 2023, 13(6), 1462; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13061462 - 4 Jun 2023
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The widespread usage of BIM and technological advances in augmented reality (AR) paves the way for Construction 4.0. This digital transformation has reached the construction industry and requires consideration of all life cycle phases. The approval phase has been little researched to date. [...] Read more.
The widespread usage of BIM and technological advances in augmented reality (AR) paves the way for Construction 4.0. This digital transformation has reached the construction industry and requires consideration of all life cycle phases. The approval phase has been little researched to date. In Vienna, the analogous process takes up to 18 months. This long duration inhibits progress in the building industry. One reason for this is objections from parties who are nonexperts and have difficulty understanding the project solely from its 2D plans. Therefore, the City of Vienna wants to redesign the building authority processes through the use of BIM and AR in the BRISE-Vienna research project. This article examines possible applications for public authorities. AR can be utilised at the interface between authorities and stakeholders and is intended to accelerate processes through better communication. For the City of Vienna, 12 AR use cases were developed from process analyses and expert interviews. In addition to the conception of the AR use cases for public authorities, a study was carried out regarding their benefits and feasibility. The use cases have the potential to increase the understanding of the project for experts and nonexperts. The best-rated AR use cases (plan checking and hearing during the permission process) will be further developed in the research project. The AR use cases should help to significantly accelerate processes in Vienna and, thus, serve as a basis for other cities and countries. Full article
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