scholarly journals A Research Framework of Mitigating Construction Accidents in High-Rise Building Projects via Integrating Building Information Modeling with Emerging Digital Technologies

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (18) ◽  
pp. 8359
Author(s):  
Bilal Manzoor ◽  
Idris Othman ◽  
Juan Carlos Pomares ◽  
Heap-Yih Chong
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Building Projects ◽  
Research Framework ◽  
High Rise ◽  
High Rise Building ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Construction Accidents

The construction of high-rise building projects is a dangerous vocation due to the uniqueness and nature of the activities, as well as the complexity of the working environment, yet safety issues remain crucial in the construction industry. Digital technologies, such as building information modeling (BIM), have been identified as valuable tools for increasing construction productivity, efficiency, and safety. This research aimed to mitigate the accident safety factors in high-rise building projects via integrating BIM with emerging digital technologies in the construction industry, such as photogrammetry, GPS, RFID, augmented reality, (AR), virtual reality (VR), and drone technology. Qualitative research was conceived in the ground theory approach. Forty-five online interviews with construction stakeholders and qualitative data analysis were carried out using the NVivo 11 software package. According to the findings, interviewees were more motivated to use photogrammetry and drone technologies in high-rise building projects in order to increase construction safety. Positive, negative, and neutral attitudes about BIM integration with emerging digital technologies were discovered. Furthermore, a research framework was developed by consolidating research findings that articulate the measures and future needs of BIM integration with other digital technologies to mitigate construction accidents in high-rise building projects. The framework also renders practical references for industry practitioners towards effective and safer construction.

scholarly journals Influence of Building Information Modeling (BIM) Implementation in High-Rise Buildings towards Sustainability

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (16) ◽  
pp. 7626
Author(s):  
Bilal Manzoor ◽  
Idris Othman ◽  
Jong Man Kang ◽  
Zong Woo Geem
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Building Design ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
High Rise ◽  
High Rise Building ◽  
Building Information

To secure full benefits without jeopardizing project feasibility, sustainability standards in high-rise building design should be included at all phases of the decision-making process. However, there are limited empirical studies on the influence of building information modeling (BIM) implementation in high-rise buildings. Implementing BIM is a viable technique to improve high-rise building sustainability performance. Therefore, the aim of this research is to explore the influence of BIM implementation in high-rise buildings by integrating the exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and structural equation modeling (SEM) approaches. Following a detailed review of the literature to identify critical success factors (CSFs) for BIM implementation, empirical evidence was gathered through a questionnaire survey with 205 stakeholders in construction projects. The EFA revealed five components, namely, productivity, visualization, coordination, sustainability, and safety improvement, all of which have a significant impact on the long-term construction of high-rise buildings. Moreover, SEM was conducted to develop the model for high-rise buildings. However, it has been revealed that awareness and usage level of BIM technology in high-rise buildings still appears to be limited. This scenario paves the way for future researchers to develop more models in the domain of high-rise buildings in order to improve sustainable development.

scholarly journals Reducing Critical Hindrances to Building Information Modeling Implementation: The Case of the Singapore Construction Industry

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (18) ◽  
pp. 3833 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liao ◽  
Teo ◽  
Chang
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Critical Factors ◽  
Building Projects ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Managerial Strategies ◽  
Survey Interviews ◽  
And Training

The Singaporean government has made building information modeling (BIM) implementation mandatory in new building projects with gross floor areas over 5000 m2, but the implementation is still plagued with hindrances such as lacking project-wide collaboration. The purposes of this study are to identify critical factors hindering BIM implementation in Singapore’s construction industry, analyze their interrelationships, and identify strategies for reducing these hindrances. The results from a survey of 87 experts and five post-survey interviews in the Singaporean construction industry identified 21 critical hindrances, among which “need for all key stakeholders to be on board to exchange information” was ranked top. These hindrances were categorized into lack of collaboration and model integration (LCMI), lack of continuous involvement and capabilities (LCIC), and lack of executive vision and training (LEVT). LEVT and LCIC contributed to LCMI; LEVT caused LCIC. The proposed framework implying the key hindrances and their corresponding managerial strategies can help practitioners identify specific adjustments to their BIM implementation activities, which enables to efficiently achieve enhanced BIM implementation. The hindrances identified in this study facilitate overseas BIM implementers to customize their own lists of hindrances.

Innovative Digital Technologies

2021 ◽  
pp. 142-163
Author(s):  
Don Amila Sajeevan Samarasinghe ◽  
Emma Wood
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
3D Printing ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
The World ◽  
Building Information ◽  
New Ideas

The construction industry is one of the oldest industries in the world and one that continues to change with client demand. In recent decades, innovation in the construction industry has greatly improved, increasing productivity. Innovation in construction refers to the generation and implementation of new ideas to enhance the performance of construction processes and to gain economic, environmental, and social benefits. Modern innovative digital technologies in construction include application of virtual reality (VR)/augmented reality (AR), blockchain, 3D printing, building information modeling (BIM), and off-site manufacturing. This chapter will explore the application of these innovative digital technologies in construction. It will particularly include recent case studies and examples from the New Zealand construction industry.

Applications of Building Information Modeling in Cost Estimation of Infrastructure Bridges

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 17-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Marzouk ◽  
Mohamed Hisham
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Cash Flow ◽  
Cost Estimation ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Cost Estimate ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Bridge Engineering ◽  
C Language ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Bridge Information Modeling

Bridge Information Modeling (BrIM) is considered an innovation in bridge engineering and construction industry. This paper presents a methodology for using BrIM as an assisting tool in performing detailed cost estimates. The methodology depends on integrating visualization feature of BrIM with specific attributes of the BrIM model intelligent components. A program developed using C# language is used to extract the visualization conclusions and other components’ attributes to MS Excel spreadsheet. This sheet assists in performing detailed cost estimate, and reviewing the estimate. The paper also presents a methodology for generating cash flow and required payments. This methodology depends on integrating the developed program with 4D feature of BrIM.

Strategies in Using Building Information Modeling (BIM) to Solve Problems in Project Management of Chinese Construction Enterprises

2014 ◽  
Vol 501-504 ◽  
pp. 2700-2705 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Shen ◽  
Ya Xing Lin
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Construction Enterprises ◽  
Building Information

The application of Building Information Modeling has become a trend in construction industry, it is our duty to accelerate BIM application in recent years. Firstly, the paper generally introduced the concepts and characteristics of BIM, and pointed out the problems that existed in Chinas Project Management of Construction Enterprises, and theoretically, technically discussed the solutions to these issues with BIM technology in a qualitative way. At last, the paper proposed some suggestions and outlooks for the development and promotion of BIM technology in China.

scholarly journals 3D Modelling, Design and Safety Management in High Rise Building u sing Bim

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-50
Author(s):  
Mohammed Waheed ◽  
◽  
Mahmad Naheed ◽  
Parvez Patel ◽  
Syed Mubashir Hussain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Design Process ◽  
3D Modeling ◽  
Structural Design ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Analysis And Design ◽  
High Rise ◽  
High Rise Building ◽  
Traditional Design ◽  
Building Information

In this works 3D modeling, design and safety management of high rise building using building information modeling (BIM) technology is carried out.. Initially a AutoCAD plan with all its salient features is developed following byelaws of high rise building. Then the 3D modeling and rendering of high rise building is done in the Revit architecture of the 2D plan which is imported from the AutoCAD. The analysis and design of high rise building is carried out using ETabs software. Apart from the structural design Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) services design is carried out using BIM technology . The layout of fire safety system is specified efficiently with use of BIM in co-ordination with MEP services. The application of BIM based design process resulted in considerable time reduction in compression with traditional design process and the holistic design of the high rise building is carried out with the compatibility of different softwares.

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