BIM aided information and visualization repository for managing construction delay claims

Delays in construction result in a multitude of negative effects on project performance, and severe dismays among participating parties. This study aims to digitize the traditional process of recording and managing the construction delays using Building Information Modeling (BIM). Extensive literature review followed by semi-structure interviews of 21 industry experts were carried out to identify the issues faced by construction stakeholders in managing construction delays. To resolve these issues, a plugin named BIM-based Construction Delays Recorder (BIM-CDR) is developed using Application Programming Interface (API) of the most commonly used BIM software i.e. Autodesk Revit. BIM-CDR provides a centralized repository, encompassing detailed information related to delays, which can be retrieved and visualized to analyze their impact on delay claims. To assess the effectiveness of BIM-CDR, a feasibility study is conducted with the experts’ review panel. The results revealed that BIM-CDR can record wide-ranging information related to all the significant issues causing delays on construction sites, and can help in effectively managing their corresponding claims. The advantages of the developed prototype include visualization of delays’ location, facilitation of delay analysis and effective delays management. Moreover, it also promotes transparency and speedy settlement of delay related claims without any unwanted disputes.

ANALISIS FAKTOR UNTUK MENGIDENTIFIKASI FAKTOR KETERLAMBATAN PADA PEKERJAAN GEDUNG BERTINGKAT

<span><em>Successfully executing construction project within schedule is one of the most important aim, both from </em><span><em>project owner and contractor’s point of view. Construction delay is a condition which is completely </em><span><em>unwanted, as it will cause lost of money and time for both parties. This study was conducted to determine </em><span><em>factors that most likely cause delays at the onset of the project. As many as 42 (forty two) variables have been </em><span><em>identified as causing a delay claim based on the study of various literature. This is subsequently tested in the </em><span><em>form of questionnaire or survey distributed to employers and contractors involved in the project, across </em><span><em>different working levels of staff. Through factor analysis method using SPSS software, 7 (seven) factors have </em><span><em>been further identified as main causes of delay claims in construction project. </em><span>.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /></span></span>