scholarly journals Construction Database-Supported and BIM-Based Interface Communication and Management: A Pilot Project

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Yu-Cheng Lin ◽  
Shuh Jung ◽  
Yu-Chih Su
Keyword(s):  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Interface Problems ◽  
Management Platform ◽  
Digital Format ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Building Information ◽  
General Contractors

Construction projects are subject to numerous interface problems, particularly during the construction phase. The absence of suitable systems or platforms to tackle these issues could hinder the performance of construction management. Thus, the communication and management of interfaces (CMI) are necessary to improve the quality of the management of construction projects. E-mail and generic construction information systems are commonly used communication tools; however, they pose several limitations in recording and managing as well as in responding to interface problems. Building information modeling (BIM), by contrast, saves and delivers information in a digital format in a 3D computer-aided design (CAD) environment. The adoption of BIM technology integrated with web technology for construction projects allows users to communicate interface issues and obtain responses for them effectively. Thus, this study develops a database-supported and BIM-based CMI (DBCMI) system for general contractors to enhance their CMI work efficiency during the construction phase. To confirm the efficacy of the CMI, the DBCMI system was used in a building project in Taiwan. The case study results reveal that the proposed DBCMI system is an effective communication and management platform, particularly for practical CMI work integrated with BIM technology. This study concludes with the benefits of using the proposed system and possible limitations in its further application.

scholarly journals CONSTRUCTION 3D BIM-BASED KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: A CASE STUDY

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 186-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-Cheng Lin
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Knowledge Map ◽  
3D Cad ◽  
Management Platform ◽  
Visual Knowledge ◽  
Building Information ◽  
General Contractors

Knowledge management (KM) is the organization, creation, sharing and flow of knowledge within organizations. Knowledge can be shared and reused among involved engineers and experts to improve a construction process and reduce the time and cost of solving problems. This paper proposes a new and practical methodology to capture and represent construction project knowledge by using a Building Information Modeling (BIM) approach. Using BIM approach, users can make visual knowledge management in the 3D Computer-aided Design (CAD) environment. This study addresses the application of knowledge management in the construction phase of construction projects and proposes a Construction BIM-based Knowledge Management (CBIMKM) system for general contractors. The CBIMKM is then applied in selected case studies of a construction building project in Taiwan to verify our proposed methodology and demonstrate the effectiveness of sharing knowledge in the 3D environment. By applying the BIM approach, all participants in a project can share and reuse explicit and tacit knowledge through the 3D CAD-based knowledge map. The combined results demonstrate that the CBIMKM system can be used as a visual 3D-based knowledge management platform by utilizing the BIM approach and web technology.

scholarly journals DEVELOPING AS-BUILT BIM MODEL PROCESS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR GENERAL CONTRACTORS: A CASE STUDY

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (5) ◽  
pp. 608-621 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-Cheng LIN ◽  
Hsin-Yun LEE ◽  
I-Tung YANG
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Process Management ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Model Management ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Building Information ◽  
General Contractors

As the application of building information modeling (BIM) becomes more common, BIM model management becomes necessary and important to enhance the effectiveness of BIM implementation for a general contractor (GC) during the construction phase. Implementation of BIM models in the construction phase, which typically involves partic­ipants from different fields, often has numerous BIM-related interfaces and problems. Therefore, feedback from the most recent as-built model tracking and BIM model problems are essential for BIM process management (BIM PM) in the construction field. BIM PM has become the most important aspect of a sound as-built BIM model management strategy. Changes in as-built BIM models should be identified, updated, and tracked for BIM PM, such that version management of as-built BIM models can be improved, while minimizing rework and reducing as-built BIM models development du­ration. Systematic approaches and information on management platforms for enhancing BIM PM during the construction phase are lacking. This study proposes a novel approach to the BIM model management which is to manage and track all versions of as-built BIM models. The primary purpose of this study is to develop a web Construction BIM-based PM (ConBIM-PM) system to enhance a General Contractor’s ability to share BIM PM information and track construction projects more efficiently. The ConBIM-PM system provides users with a centralized storage of all versions of as-built models during the construction phase of a project so that they are able to track and manage the current status of modi­fied as-built models and BIM PM information effectively. Finally, the ConBIM-PM system is applied to a case study of a building project in Taiwan to verify its efficacy and demonstrate its effectiveness. The case study results show that the ConBIM-PM system is effective for BIM PM work by a GC during the construction phase of the BIM implementation.

scholarly journals Enhancing Knowledge Sharing Management Using BIM Technology in Construction

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shih-Ping Ho ◽  
Hui-Ping Tserng ◽  
Shu-Hui Jan
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
3D Cad ◽  
Technology Project ◽  
Management Platform ◽  
Digital Format ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Construction Knowledge ◽  
Transfer Of Information

Construction knowledge can be communicated and reused among project managers and jobsite engineers to alleviate problems on a construction jobsite and reduce the time and cost of solving problems related to constructability. This paper proposes a new methodology for the sharing of construction knowledge by using Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology. The main characteristics of BIM include illustrating 3D CAD-based presentations and keeping information in a digital format and facilitation of easy updating and transfer of information in the BIM environment. Using the BIM technology, project managers and engineers can gain knowledge related to BIM and obtain feedback provided by jobsite engineers for future reference. This study addresses the application of knowledge sharing management using BIM technology and proposes a BIM-based Knowledge Sharing Management (BIMKSM) system for project managers and engineers. The BIMKSM system is then applied in a selected case study of a construction project in Taiwan to demonstrate the effectiveness of sharing knowledge in the BIM environment. The results demonstrate that the BIMKSM system can be used as a visual BIM-based knowledge sharing management platform by utilizing the BIM technology.

scholarly journals DEVELOPING BIM-ASSISTED AS-BUILT SCHEDULE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR GENERAL CONTRACTORS

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui-Ping Tserng ◽  
Shih-Ping Ho ◽  
Shu-Hui Jan
Keyword(s):  
Construction Project ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Project Control ◽  
Schedule Management ◽  
Management Platform ◽  
General Contractor ◽  
Study Results ◽  
General Contractors ◽  
Control And Management

Construction project control attempts to obtain real-time as-built schedule information and to eliminate project delays by effectively enhancing dynamic schedule control and management. Suitable platforms for enhancing an as-built schedule visually during the construction phase are necessary and important for general contractors. As the application of building information modeling (BIM) becomes more common, schedule management integrated with the BIM approach becomes essential to enhance visual construction management implementation for the general contractor during the construction phase. To enhance visualization of the updated as-built schedule for the general contractor, this study presents a novel system called the Construction BIM-assisted Schedule Management (ConBIM-SM) system for general contractors in Taiwan. The primary purpose of this study is to develop a web ConBIM-SM system for the general contractor to enhance visual as-built schedule information sharing and efficiency in tracking construction as-built schedule. Finally, the ConBIM-SM system is applied to a case study of a commerce building project in Taiwan to verify its efficacy and demonstrate its effectiveness during the construction phase. The advantages of the ConBIM-SM system lie in improved project control and management efficiency for general contractors, and in providing BIM-assisted as-built schedule tracking and management, to access the most current as-built schedule information through a web browser. The case study results show that the ConBIM-SM system is an effective visual as-built schedule management platform integrated with the BIM approach for general contractors in a construction project.

scholarly journals BІМ as a tool for reforming the pricing system in construction (on the example road construction companies in Кazakhstan)

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (47) ◽  
pp. 167-178
Author(s):  
Т. Tsyfra
Keyword(s):  
Interface Design ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Road Construction ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Design System ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Digital Format ◽  
Pricing System

The article reflects the experience of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the implementation of the concept of BIM as one of the tools for reforming the pricing system of road construction companies in the context of historical retrospect. Particular attention is paid to the already implemented stages of implementation of information modeling technology for construction projects (TIMBO) in the road industry. The resource method of determining the estimated cost will allow you to more accurately calculate the estimate in the early stages of the project and then assess how justified in the TIMBO model a project decision, and whether it leads to unjustified increase in costs in the budget documentation. Progress in the development of computer-aided design technologies in road construction places increasing demands on the creation of 3D interface design system (BIM) systems with the evaluation and economic section of the 5D project in the ABC-4 program. Since 2017, Kazakhstan is introducing new methods in the development of budget documentation in ABC-4, BIM-systems Autodesk Revit, Nemetschek Allplan and Renga Architecture, methods of developing estimates for multi-platform BIM-design with cost formation, using as a state system of budget standards, and the corporate base of norms and prices for road construction. Within the framework of the RK digitization program and for the purpose of transition of acceptance of executive documentation (acts of performed works) from paper to digital format the platform on automation of business processes on acceptance of executive documentation on the basis of Bitrix24, with signing and coordination through EDS is developed. To date, the developed platform for automation of business processes of acceptance of executive documentation has been tested on the pilot project "Reconstruction of Karabutak-Komsomolskaya-Denisovka Rudny-Kostanay" section km 427-458 ", based on the results of which positive results were obtained and recommended for implementation. . At the same time, the eQurylys system is currently moving smoothly, which will increase the transparency of construction, strengthen control, monitor the progress of construction, create a data archive and provide access to all documents.

scholarly journals DEVELOPING CONSTRUCTION DEFECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM USING BIM TECHNOLOGY IN QUALITY INSPECTION

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (7) ◽  
pp. 903-914 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-Cheng LIN ◽  
Jun-Xiong CHANG ◽  
Yu-Chih SU
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Data Entry ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Site Quality ◽  
Quality Inspection ◽  
Building Structures ◽  
Defect Management ◽  
Management Platform ◽  
Building Information

Defect management (DM) for quality inspection (QI) is a major strategy employed by general contractors to enhance construction management of building projects. However, there are significant issues in construction DM in standard practice that affects quality inspection, including protracted procedures, data entry redundancies, confusion, and inefficient information management. Recognition of these construction DM issues, this paper proposes a new and practical approach that applies Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology to quality inspection and defect man­agement. Specifically, BIM digitally contains precise geometry and relevant data needed to support building structures to describe 3D object-oriented CAD. Using BIM technology, this study proposes a BIM-based Defect Management (BIMDM) system by on-site quality managers during the construction phase. The intended approach integrates web and BIM technologies in the BIMDM system to illustrate and analyze defect information at the jobsite in real time. The anticipated result is the effectively managed status and results of the corrective works performed. The BIMDM system is applied in a selected case study of a building project in Taiwan to verify the proposed approach and demonstrate the effectiveness of defect management practice. Utilizing the BIMDM system, on-site quality managers are better able to track and manage defects with BIM models through accurate records and photos. The combined results of the study demonstrate that a BIMDM-like system can be an effective visual defect management platform when integrating BIM and web technologies. The advantage of the BIMDM system lies not only in improving defect management efficiency for on-site quality engineers and managers, but also in facilitating easy quality inspection while identifying and com­municating in the 3D BIM environment. As such, authors expect that effective use of the proposed BIMDM would significantly assist on-site quality engineers and managers to systematically handle defect management work using BIM technologies in future construction projects.

scholarly journals USE OF BIM APPROACH TO ENHANCE CONSTRUCTION INTERFACE MANAGEMENT: A CASE STUDY

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 201-217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-Cheng Lin
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Interface Management ◽  
3D Cad ◽  
Digital Format ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Building Information ◽  
The Many ◽  
Building Project

Many interface events and problems occur during the construction phase of construction projects, such that tracking and controlling these are essential to construction management. Interface management (IM) has become the most important aspect of a sound project management strategy. IM affects project cost, scheduling, and quality both directly and indirectly in construction projects. Interface or changed events can be identified and tracked using IM, such that construction processes can be improved, while minimizing rework and reducing total project duration. Despite the many studies and discussions in academic and practical literature, systematic approaches and information platforms for managing interface events and problems during the construction are lacking. This study tracks and manages interface events using novel three-dimensional (3D) interface maps integrated into the building information modelling (BIM) approach. The BIM approach, which is utilized to retain interface information in a digital format, facilitates easy interface updating and transfer in the 3D CAD environment. The 3D-based interface maps provide users with an overview of interface events during a given construction project, such that users can track and manage interfaces virtually. The primary purpose of this study is to develop a web Construction BIM-based IM (ConBIM-IM) system for engineers to enhance interface information sharing and efficiency tracking in construction projects. The ConBIM-IM system is applied to a case study of a building project in Taiwan to verify its efficacy and demonstrate its IM effectiveness. Case study results show that the ConBIM-IM system is effective for managing interfaces using the BIM approach in construction.

Life Cycle of Construction Objects at Information Simulation of Buildings and Structures

2019 ◽  
pp. 65-72 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Life Cycle Management ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Logical Scheme ◽  
Modeling Technology ◽  
Information Models ◽  
Building Information ◽  
The Russian Federation

The variants of the division of the life cycle of a construction object at the stages adopted in the territory of the Russian Federation, as well as in other countries are considered. Particular attention is paid to the exemplary work plan – "RIBA plan of work", used in England. A feature of this document is its applicability in the information modeling of construction projects (Building information Modeling – BIM). The article presents a structural and logical scheme of the life cycle of a building object and a list of works that are performed using information modeling technology at various stages of the life cycle of the building. The place of information models in the process of determining the service life of the building is shown. On the basis of the considered sources of information, promising directions for the development of the life cycle management system of the construction object (Life Cycle Management) and the development of the regulatory framework in order to improve the use of information modeling in construction are given.

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