scholarly journals A HOLISTIC LITERATURE REVIEW OF BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING FOR PREFABRICATED CONSTRUCTION

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (7) ◽  
pp. 485-499
Author(s):  
Shengxi Zhang ◽  
Zhongfu Li ◽  
Tianxin Li ◽  
Mengqi Yuan

Building information modeling (BIM) and prefabricated construction (PC) are increasingly applied in the construction industry. Recent academic and industrial efforts indicated that the application of BIM and PC is a solution to reduce lifecycle costs, reduce waste, increase productivity and improve quality in construction. Although previous studies have advanced the integration of BIM and PC, extensive research scope and scattered research topics cannot form an overall picture of knowledge structure. Hence, this study aims to establish an up-to-date synthesis of the latest research on BIM for PC and identify the research gaps and future needs. First, a database with 103 journal articles on BIM for PC was established through data collection; second, a bibliometric analysis was applied to determine the top journals, articles and to map the latest mainstream research. Last, a qualitative analysis was used to determine the mainstream research areas and identify the research gaps and future needs. This study may contribute to enrich our body of knowledge on the use of the techniques in conjunction, help researchers and builders to understand the latest progress of BIM for PC research in timely fashion, and promote the integration of BIM with PC and other cutting-edge technologies moving forward.

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tsenguun Ganbat ◽  
Heap-Yih Chong ◽  
Pin-Chao Liao ◽  
You-Di Wu

International construction is complicated and involves high risks. However, with the development of technological innovation, Building Information Modeling (BIM) emerged and seems to be able to address certain risks. To understand BIM applications in risk management for international construction, a state-of-the-art review is required. Therefore, this paper aims to identify the research trends and opportunities for risk management in BIM-enabled international construction by reviewing 526 peer-reviewed journal articles for the years 2007–2017. Thus five steps of bibliometric analysis were conducted based on the proposed frameworks of BIM risk management in international construction (BIM-RM-INTL). The results show that the popularization of BIM not only attracts all stakeholders’ interests but also brings some risks. For example, financial factors are hard to detect and control through BIM, information loss during transmission stands out, and BIM has no unified standards and regulations for international construction. The research has mapped existing research results and their relationships for future risk management in BIM-enabled international construction.


Author(s):  
Ecem Tezel ◽  
Heyecan Giritli

Recently, architecture engineering and construction (AEC) industry benefits from building information modeling (BIM) as a technology-based development, to enhance collaboration and increase the efficiency of construction projects. After implementing BIM in design and construction phases, developed countries now head towards utilization of BIM in facilities management (FM) processes. As ranking among the leading AEC industries, Turkey not only follows latest developments but also promises valuable potentials for both theoretical and practical improvement of BIM. Based on the studies published in BIM field, this study applies bibliometric review approach to analyze the state-of-the-art situation of the field in Turkey, and determine potential research areas, especially in BIM and FM intersection. Following the systematic literature search that aims to introduce current efforts of Turkish researchers in BIM field, the qualitative analysis categorizes these efforts according to life cycle phases of a construction project and provides a vision on existing knowledge as well as research gaps. Findings of this study point out the important contributions of Turkey to BIM field especially in design and/or construction phases. A prominent conclusion of this study also signals a need for more FM oriented approach in BIM researches.


Author(s):  
Cristian Camilo Osorio Gómez ◽  
Fabián Andrés Foronda Ocampo ◽  
Cristhian Camilo Amariles López ◽  
Juan Esteban González García

Bibliometry is responsible for applying mathematical and statistical methods to scientific research; this discipline is responsible for measuring scientific studies by applying quantitative variables to articles or texts produced by a scientific nature. A bibliometric analysis was carried out where the term "BIM" was consulted, which is the acronym for Building Information Modeling. The search was carried out in the scientific research portal Web of Science, obtaining 684 journal articles related to civil engineering and construction technology. Additionally, the bibliometric analysis software (Bibliometrix) was implemented with which analysis of co-occurrence, cocitation, and co-authorship was carried out, which allowed the study carried out to be better visualized in graphic form. The results of the research show growth in Building Information Modeling research in recent years, noting that the countries with the highest contributions are China, the United States, and the United...


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