scholarly journals Mapping Knowledge Domains of Integration in BIM-Based Construction Networks: A Systematic Mixed-Method Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Bin Guo ◽  
Tao Feng
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Knowledge Maps ◽  
Knowledge Domains ◽  
Building Information ◽  
The Status ◽  
Inclusive Analysis

Building information modeling-based construction networks (BbCNs) are teams from several professional organizations working together to assume building information modeling- (BIM-) related assignments on BIM-enabled projects. With a view to achieving a better understanding of the knowledge domains on integration in BbCNs, a systematic mixed-method review of the relevant studies published from 2008 to 2018 is conducted in this study. An “integration pentagon” made up of context, process, organization, task, and actor is used as a theoretical lens to identify and construct knowledge maps describing the integration in BbCNs. The study conducts a comprehensive review upon a bibliometric analysis based on 1019 researches into BIM and a qualitative analysis of 42 carefully selected researches into integration in BbCNs. The findings confirm that the solutions provided by these researches to support integration in BbCNs are altogether technology oriented. The sociotechnical dimensions including context, organization, task, and actor show limitations. More importantly, the major academic contributions of the study lie in offering an objective and systematic analysis of previous researches, revealing the gaps on integration in BbCNs, and advising researchers in future studies regarding the integration pentagon as an all-inclusive analysis tool. These results highlight the status quo of BbCNs knowledge and serve as a dynamic platform to allow other scholars to perform further developments of integration in BbCNs.

scholarly journals BIM-Based Visualization Research in the Construction Industry: A Network Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (18) ◽  
pp. 3473 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zezhou Wu ◽  
Changhong Chen ◽  
Yuzhu Cai ◽  
Chen Lu ◽  
Hao Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Visual Programming ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Scientometric Analysis ◽  
Research Status ◽  
Holistic Understanding ◽  
Building Information ◽  
The Status ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Visual Programming Language

Visualization is one of the main features of Building Information Modeling (BIM). It has many advantages throughout the lifecycle of a construction project, and it has become a timely research topic in recent years. However, no attempt has been made to give a holistic understanding of the existing BIM-based visualization research status. Thus, this study aims to conduct a scientometric analysis of the existing BIM-based visualization literature and to gain a snapshot of the research status during the period 2010–2019. A total of 255 articles were abstracted from the Scopus database. Then, the VOSviewer program was employed to visualize the research status from the perspectives of scholars, countries/regions, journals, articles, and co-occurring keywords. Results revealed that Wang X. published the greatest number of articles, while Cheng J.C.P. received the greatest average normalized citations. Furthermore, Automation in Construction was identified as the most influential journal and the article “Building information modeling (BIM): trends, benefits, risks, and challenges for the AEC industry” was the most cited paper. Through the keywords co-occurrence analysis, “virtual reality” and “visual programming language” were identified as the emerging themes in this field. The research findings can provide both researchers and practitioners with a better understanding of the status quo and trends of the BIM-based visualization research.

PREVALENCE AND VALUE OF BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING USES IN CONSTRUCTION

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert M. Leicht ◽  
Miaomiao Niu ◽  
John I. Messner
Keyword(s):  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Modeling Tools ◽  
Industry Sector ◽  
Building Information ◽  
The Status ◽  
Construction Tasks ◽  
Level Of Difficulty ◽  
Survey Responses

Despite the growth in interest and rapid technological development of Building Information Modeling tools and processes, the adoption of modeling uses to advance construction tasks in the field have been slow in adoption. A list of 30 modeling uses for construction are presented, based upon previous research that develops a taxonomy of modeling uses for construction specific tasks. This research presents survey responses from over 250 industry practitioners regarding the status of industry adoption, perceived value, and level of difficulty to implement for a list of 30 modeling uses specific to construction. Findings highlight the differing perspectives by industry sector and role. In addition to the providing insights into the status of adoption, the paper will introduce the concept of methods as a key differentiator of construction modeling uses that influence their adoption and value in support of construction tasks.

scholarly journals Investigation the Opportunity of BIM with Agile Management Approach in Iraqi Construction Projects

2021 ◽  
Vol 318 ◽  
pp. 02001
Author(s):  
Ghassan A. Ahmed ◽  
Meervat R. Altaie
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Field Survey ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Time Cost ◽  
Initial Field ◽  
Initial Questionnaire ◽  
Building Information ◽  
The Status

The construction industry in Iraq suffers from many problems, perhaps the most important of which is the delay in time and the increase in costs. Therefore, it was necessary to try to adopt a new methodology that would help in overcoming these problems. It was suggested to combine building information modeling with the agile management approach because this technique and methodology is modern and helps in reducing time and cost and improving quality. This paper aims to know the status of using Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Agile Project management (APM) in Iraq and to shed light on the merging of this integration, explaining the benefits, difficulties, and workflow practices, finding the most influencing factors on the time, cost and quality of the project. For a comprehensive understanding, the literature was reviewed for each of BIM and Agile separately, and an initial field survey was conducted to diagnose the factors of greatest importance, and a second field survey was conducted to know the effect of the factors identified from the initial questionnaire on time, cost and quality. The results indicated the weak use of BIM in Iraq, where the non-use rate reached more than 60% and the rate may reach 75%. The agile methodology from the field survey sample is not used in this paper. The benefits that have been presented deserve to be overcome.

scholarly journals Development of a Carbon Emissions Analysis Framework Using Building Information Modeling and Life Cycle Assessment for the Construction of Hospital Projects

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (22) ◽  
pp. 6274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kun Lu ◽  
Xiaoyan Jiang ◽  
Vivian W. Y. Tam ◽  
Mengyun Li ◽  
Hongyu Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle Assessment ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Carbon Emissions ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Analysis Framework ◽  
Inventory Analysis ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Building Information

Buildings produce a large amount of carbon emissions in their life cycle, which intensifies greenhouse-gas effects and has become a great threat to the survival of humans and other species. Although many previous studies shed light on the calculation of carbon emissions, a systematic analysis framework is still missing. Therefore, this study proposes an analysis framework of carbon emissions based on building information modeling (BIM) and life cycle assessment (LCA), which consists of four steps: (1) defining the boundary of carbon emissions in a life cycle; (2) establishing a carbon emission coefficients database for Chinese buildings and adopting Revit, GTJ2018, and Green Building Studio for inventory analysis; (3) calculating carbon emissions at each stage of the life cycle; and (4) explaining the calculation results of carbon emissions. The framework developed is validated using a case study of a hospital project, which is located in areas in Anhui, China with a hot summer and a cold winter. The results show that the reinforced concrete engineering contributes to the largest proportion of carbon emissions (around 49.64%) in the construction stage, and the HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) generates the largest proportion (around 53.63%) in the operational stage. This study provides a practical reference for similar buildings in analogous areas and for additional insights on reducing carbon emissions in the future.

Building Information Modeling

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Bimal Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Common Knowledge ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Building Information ◽  
The Status ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Level 2 ◽  
The Way

As is common knowledge now, in 2016 it will be mandatory to use BIM on all public sector projects. This has clearly spurned a lot of interest in BIM within the construction industry. However, the industry appears to be struggling to find its feet as to what it needs to have in place before BIM based projects become a reality. Uses of BIM technology and associated processes have been categorized into 3 levels and the 2016 requirement is for Level 2 implementations only. This paper outlines the requirements of level 2 BIM implementation and assesses the status of the industry as a whole as to its readiness. There are various pre-requisites that need to be in place, mostly in relation to process protocols and standards. This paper gives an understanding of the roadmap that needs to be traversed in order to be ready for BIM. This paper presents an outline of the UK Government’s requirements for 2016 before discussing and assessing the UK construction industry’s readiness. Finally, the paper gives an outline of what needs to be in place for the government’s ambitions to be achieved as well as a summary of some of the challenges along the way and possible ways of addressing some of them.

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