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Building Information Modelling (BIM) Applications in Construction Management

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 (5 April 2024) | Viewed by 13784

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Dr. Zhili Gao

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Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58105, USA
Interests: visualization and BIM development and implantation (virtual design and construction); lean and green construction management
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Dr. Yilei Huang

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Department of Construction Management, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858, USA
Interests: building information modelling in construction management; virtual reality and mixed reality applications in construction management; unmanned aircraft system applications in construction management
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Dr. Abdulaziz Banawi

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Assitant Professor, Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58105 Fargo, USA
Interests: sustainability; sustainable construction; life cycle assessment; green buildings; energy efficiencies; building information modeling; virtual reality; construction machine learning; lean construction; six-sigma
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Applying building information modelling (BIM) in construction management processes can benefit multiple project parties or stakeholders by integrating project information into multiple 3D or nD intelligent models. Accordingly, BIM can act as a strong basis for sharing and transferring project information among different users and for supporting more effective and more accurate decision making in construction management processes. Therefore, the research and development of building information modelling (BIM) applications is now one of the most important and useful areas in the field of construction management due to its potential benefits and the nature of innovation. This Special Issue welcomes and surveys all the latest research developments and implementations of BIM technology and applications throughout the entire construction management processes, including demolition, pre-construction, construction, and post-construction stages. The Special Issue seeks papers on BIM applications in all related areas of construction management, including, but not limited to, clash detection, quantity take-off and cost estimates, project schedule and control, safety prediction and simulation, quality assurance, team collaboration, subcontracting, and material supplies and fabrication. It also explores the relationship between BIM and other emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), digital twins, virtual reality, Internet of Things (IOT), lean construction and construction cloud, etc. We invite submissions of both original research and critical reviews that address the above.

Dr. Zhili Gao
Dr. Yilei Huang
Dr. Abdulaziz Banawi
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • BIM (building information modelling)
  • construction management
  • clash detection
  • decision making
  • estimating
  • scheduling
  • construction safety
  • integration

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Practicalities of Incorporating 3D Laser Scanning with BIM in Live Construction Projects: A Case Study
by Farhad Sadeghineko, Kenneth Lawani and Michael Tong
Buildings 2024, 14(6), 1651; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14061651 - 4 Jun 2024
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The integration of laser scanning technology and Building Information Modelling (BIM) processes offers a transformative approach to managing the complexities in live construction projects. This paper aims to explore the significant impacts of incorporating laser scanning and BIM on construction projects in terms [...] Read more.
The integration of laser scanning technology and Building Information Modelling (BIM) processes offers a transformative approach to managing the complexities in live construction projects. This paper aims to explore the significant impacts of incorporating laser scanning and BIM on construction projects in terms of as-built models, information management, and overall project performance utilising case study analysis of a building that was not BIM-based. The research scope is defined by the need to investigate the integration of laser scanning and BIM in live construction projects. It details the data acquisition process, challenges encountered due to site obstructions, and the methodologies employed for spatial modelling procedures. Key findings reveal that such integration can significantly enhance the accuracy of data collection and improve project outcomes. Results also identify the need for specialised equipment and skills for the effective implementation of such integrations. The research concludes by offering a practical approach to enhancing construction processes, from design to maintenance. This paper contributes to the body of knowledge by providing a detailed analysis of the practical application of laser scanning and BIM in a live construction project, offering insights into the benefits, challenges, and future directions for integrating these technologies in the construction industry. Full article
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HVAC Design Optimization for Pharmaceutical Facilities with BIM and CFD
by Lijun Liu and Yilei Huang
Buildings 2024, 14(6), 1627; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14061627 - 2 Jun 2024
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Building Information Modeling (BIM) has been widely used in the past decade to enhance the design quality of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. However, in specialized areas such as pharmaceutical facilities, HVAC design has traditionally relied on Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drawings. [...] Read more.
Building Information Modeling (BIM) has been widely used in the past decade to enhance the design quality of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. However, in specialized areas such as pharmaceutical facilities, HVAC design has traditionally relied on Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drawings. This conventional approach does not allow for the simulation of temperature distribution or the verification of system efficiency, which may lead to design failures. To address these challenges in pharmaceutical facilities, this study proposed a BIM-based approach for optimizing HVAC design with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). By employing CFD to simulate the dynamic airflow conditions of pharmaceutical clean rooms, the effectiveness of HVAC systems can be verified. A case study of a clean room HVAC design is presented to demonstrate the workflow. The results of the case study indicated that the pharmaceutical temperature requirements were met within 1 °C during the design optimization simulation, and there was a 95% match in the 72 h temperature mapping test during site validation. The results confirmed that using CFD with BIM not only successfully simulates the design intentions of indoor air quality but also suggests HVAC system optimization for the required clean room design. The findings of this paper contribute to the body of knowledge on overcoming the limitations of the traditional CAD-based HVAC design process and provide valuable insights on optimizing HVAC design with BIM and CFD technologies. Full article
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Collaborative BIM-Based Construction Coordination Progress Modeling Using Extended Collaborative Process Modeling (exCPM)
by Jae-Hyung Shim, Nam-Hyuk Ham and Jae-Jun Kim
Buildings 2024, 14(2), 358; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14020358 - 28 Jan 2024
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Agile project management pursues repetitive and continuous management through an empirical process control method considering the complexity of the project. This study aimed to propose a collaborative Building Information Modeling (BIM)-based work process, focusing on construction coordination tasks among participants during the construction [...] Read more.
Agile project management pursues repetitive and continuous management through an empirical process control method considering the complexity of the project. This study aimed to propose a collaborative Building Information Modeling (BIM)-based work process, focusing on construction coordination tasks among participants during the construction phase of a project. The theoretical framework chosen for this endeavor was the Scrum framework, selected after analyzing previous research to align with the specific characteristics of construction coordination. Using the Scrum framework as a foundation, the study employed the exCPM methodology to model the collaborative BIM-based construction coordination progress. To validate the model, it underwent a transformation into a Petri-Nets model through the marked graph building block (MGBB) along with established rules for model conversion. The converted model was then subjected to validation through reachability tree analysis. The findings of this study hold applicability to diverse collaboration processes that leverage BIM in the construction industry. Full article
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Research on BIM Technology Standardization and Information Management of Tunnel Engineering Based on the Maturity and Standardity Theory Framework
by Fuan Lan, Xiaojing Xu, Leilei Xu, Zhanping Song and Shiming Zhong
Buildings 2023, 13(9), 2373; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13092373 - 18 Sep 2023
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Information management is an important development direction in the field of tunnel engineering, and BIM technology provides an important approach for the realization of it. However, standardization is the first step of the implementation of BIM technology. Only through a set of unified [...] Read more.
Information management is an important development direction in the field of tunnel engineering, and BIM technology provides an important approach for the realization of it. However, standardization is the first step of the implementation of BIM technology. Only through a set of unified BIM standards for tunnel engineering can the late platform development with information sharing and exchange be carried out normally and orderly. In view of the current lack of unified BIM technology standards and related theoretical research in the field of tunnel engineering, this paper proposes a theoretical framework for the study of a BIM technology standard in the field of tunnel engineering on the basis of the existing standardization research work and establishes a new maturity model in the field of tunnel engineering for the first time. On this basis, this paper classifies and codes the information in the field of tunnel engineering and carries out a series of preliminary studies and discussions on the standardization of BIM technology in the field of tunnel engineering, initially establishing a relatively complete system of BIM technology standards. With the Daliangshan Tunnel under construction in Sichuan Province of China as a pilot application case, the feasibility of the proposed standards is preliminarily verified. In addition, this paper puts forward the new concept of “standard degree” for the first time and tentatively discusses the relationship between the standard degree and four influencing factors, the standard unity degree, the recognition degree of project participants, the applicable degree of software and the perfection degree of platform construction, which provides a reference for subsequent related research and promotes the development of BIM technology standardization and the management process of information in the field of tunnel engineering. Full article
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Investigating the Source of Claims with the Importance of BIM Application on Reducing Construction Disputable Claims in KSA
by Reda Abdelshafy Abougamil, David Thorpe and Amirhossein Heravi
Buildings 2023, 13(9), 2219; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13092219 - 31 Aug 2023
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The construction industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is a significant sector in the Middle East, with annual expenditures surpassing USD 120 billion. It employs approximately 15% of the workforce and consumes more than 14% of the country’s energy resources. However, [...] Read more.
The construction industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is a significant sector in the Middle East, with annual expenditures surpassing USD 120 billion. It employs approximately 15% of the workforce and consumes more than 14% of the country’s energy resources. However, the Saudi construction sector encounters numerous challenges, including a deficiency in skilled labor, escalating costs, disputes, and material shortages. This study aims to investigate the origins of construction disputes in KSA and emphasize the significance of employing Building Information Modeling (BIM) applications to diminish the factors causing claims in both commercial and residential construction projects. The methodology employed comprises a comprehensive literature review and a field survey consisting of interview sessions. This study analyzes a total of 50 contributing factors to the causes of claims, along with conducting a field survey interview session involving 35 participants. The findings reveal seven substantial sources that give rise to construction claims in the KSA, impacting 75 projects, as discussed in this study. Furthermore, the research critically evaluates the advantages of utilizing BIM technology to mitigate construction disputes in the KSA. The data analysis results indicate that the reliance on traditional project management approaches is one of the catalysts for the emergence of disputes in the construction industry, particularly in the KSA. Full article
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