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The increased popularity of building information modeling (BIM) for application in the construction of eco-friendly green buildings has given rise to techniques for evaluating green buildings constructed using BIM features. Existing BIM-based green building evaluation techniques mostly rely on externally provided evaluation tools, which pose proble...
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... Carbon comparison and optimisation are also not allowed in this tool. Like the research above, the plug-in developed by Lee et al. (2015) does not support comparison and optimisation of environmental impact either, despite a whole life cycle system boundary being declared. Beyond academic research, Tally and OneClickLCA are two popular commercial Revit plug-ins for LCA. ...
This paper presents the development of a system for automatically predicting and optimising embodied carbon of prefabricated buildings during the design phase. Building information modelling (BIM) is selected as the working environment from data input to results display, highly improving the automation level of carbon assessment. Besides, automatic carbon assessment for on-site installation is achieved by developing a component-oriented on-site emission factor database from a Chinese code. This system also supports optimising embodied carbon by providing various low-carbon alternatives from the perspectives of selecting construction materials, transportation modes, and installation methods. This system is applied to a ten-storey office building for demonstration. It is found that the system can accurately estimate and efficiently reduce the embodied carbon emissions of prefabricated buildings.
... These guidelines serve as blueprints for BIM implementation, assigning roles and responsibilities to various stakeholders. Despite widespread BIM applications in recent years [8], most of the literature analyzing BIM concentrates on architectural projects, with limited focus on infrastructure construction, building maintenance, and protection. In earlier publications [9], the authors explored the advantages of BIM applications in the design phase of the railway infrastructure, providing examples through quantitative research analyzing cost, work hours, and labor differences during the design phase. ...
Building information modeling (BIM) is acknowledged for enhancing efficiency and collaboration in the construction industry. However, its application in the construction phase of railway projects faces challenges. This study, utilizing quantitative and qualitative analyses, explores the advantage of BIM consulting services in the railway infrastructure projects. A comparative analysis of similar-scale projects shows that BIM significantly boosts construction efficiency, yielding a 197.6% economic benefit in pilot projects. This study also delves into the BIM application environment in railway construction. Our findings provide valuable insights into BIM’s advantages and challenges, emphasizing the need for further research. The results will contribute to advancing railway infrastructure and promoting BIM’s application, aiding decision makers and practitioners in understanding its potential contributions to a more efficient and sustainable industry.
... The current research area mainly uses them to solve the pro building simulation [28,29] (24 times), optimization [30,31] (29 times), and interop [32,33] (12 times) among building-related software, thus reducing the use of em energy [34,35] (19 times) and operational energy [31] (4 times). In this process, ma ars discussed the impact of occupant behavior [36] (6 times) on ES/ER as well as ronmental effects [37] (11 times). ES/ER and thermal comfort [38] (8 times) have come a key concern for scholars. ...
... The current research area mainly uses them to solve the problems of building simulation [28,29] (24 times), optimization [30,31] (29 times), and interoperability [32,33] (12 times) among building-related software, thus reducing the use of embodied energy [34,35] (19 times) and operational energy [31] (4 times). In this process, many scholars discussed the impact of occupant behavior [36] (6 times) on ES/ER as well as on environmental effects [37] (11 times). ES/ER and thermal comfort [38] (8 times) have also become a key concern for scholars. ...
The construction industry, as one of the three major carbon emission (CE) industries, accounts for about 39% of the global CE. Thus, approaches for energy saving and emission reduction (ES/ER) cannot be delayed. With the advent of the Industry 4.0 era, information technology (IT) is used to investigate CE in the construction industry, which provides great convenience for measuring and calculating building carbon emissions (BCE) and proposing effective ES/ER measures. However, limited studies have provided a holistic overview of the application of IT in BCE. To fill this gap, this study searched related articles and screened 170 relevant papers. Based on the characteristics of the literature, building carbon flow (BCF) was defined. Based on scientometric analysis and network mapping analysis, combined with quantitative and qualitative analysis methods, the functions, advantages, and limitations of IT in each stage of BCF research were reviewed. Finally, the research trends and future research directions of IT in the BCF were discussed. Specifically, the building information model technology penetrates the whole process of BCF research, deep learning and artificial intelligence have great potential in BCF research, and multi-information technology integration will become the focus of subsequent research in the construction industry.
... BIM technology has five advantages: visualization, coordination, simulation, optimization and mapping capability, and has been widely applied in the field of architectural engineering [3][4][5][6]. Many scholars have carried out a series of related studies from different perspectives by varied methods that have embodied quality control [7], risk assessment [8], carbon emission and thermal comfort [9], environmental protection [10][11][12], safety, etc., [13][14][15][16]. In addition, some scholars have also conducted research on the combination of BIM technology and other technologies such as wireless real-time sensing technology [17][18][19], 3D laser scanning technology and point cloud technology [20,21]. ...
Information management is an important development direction in the field of tunnel engineering, and BIM technology provides an important approach for the realization of it. However, standardization is the first step of the implementation of BIM technology. Only through a set of unified BIM standards for tunnel engineering can the late platform development with information sharing and exchange be carried out normally and orderly. In view of the current lack of unified BIM technology standards and related theoretical research in the field of tunnel engineering, this paper proposes a theoretical framework for the study of a BIM technology standard in the field of tunnel engineering on the basis of the existing standardization research work and establishes a new maturity model in the field of tunnel engineering for the first time. On this basis, this paper classifies and codes the information in the field of tunnel engineering and carries out a series of preliminary studies and discussions on the standardization of BIM technology in the field of tunnel engineering, initially establishing a relatively complete system of BIM technology standards. With the Daliangshan Tunnel under construction in Sichuan Province of China as a pilot application case, the feasibility of the proposed standards is preliminarily verified. In addition, this paper puts forward the new concept of “standard degree” for the first time and tentatively discusses the relationship between the standard degree and four influencing factors, the standard unity degree, the recognition degree of project participants, the applicable degree of software and the perfection degree of platform construction, which provides a reference for subsequent related research and promotes the development of BIM technology standardization and the management process of information in the field of tunnel engineering.
... BIM models have a wide range of applications, including but not limited to energy analysis, quantity takeoff, structural analysis, 1 and facility management, providing advanced analysis capabilities for buildings (Lin and Cheung 2020;Ramaji et al. 2020). In particular, utilizing BIM in the environmental impact assessment of a building can offer valuable insights for conducting inventory analysis, including material specifications and quantity takeoffs, throughout the entire life cycle of the building (Lee et al. 2015). Also, the visual representation of LCA results using the BIM model can help intuitively express the impact and importance of materials for each building element (Röck et al. 2018). ...
... However, this examination allows us to identify the areas with the greatest energy impact, the so-called hotspots. This is the ready-mix concrete for the GWP, POCP, AP, EP, and ADPF, which is in accordance with the results of Lee et al. [74], who performed similar examinations on an apartment building made of reinforced concrete. The impact of steel structures cannot be neglected either in the case of GWP, AP, EP, and ADPF. ...
... The covering made of galvanized steel sheet dominates ADPE, while windows and gates have the largest impact on ODP. The results for ODP significantly differ from those of [74], where the reinforced concrete also dominates. The reason for this is that the value of ODP for concrete material is considerably lower in the applied ÖKOBAUDAT than in the Korean life cycle inventory databases used in [74]. ...
... The results for ODP significantly differ from those of [74], where the reinforced concrete also dominates. The reason for this is that the value of ODP for concrete material is considerably lower in the applied ÖKOBAUDAT than in the Korean life cycle inventory databases used in [74]. ...
Decisions made in the early design stage have a significant effect on a building’s performance and environmental impact. In practice, a conceptual design is performed by an architect, while a structural engineer begins to work in later phases when the architectural concept has already evolved. However, the geometry and form of a building directly determine the type of structure and applicable materials; therefore, the conceptual design phase gives rise to examining alternative solutions. This paper presents a method for generating alternative structural solutions in the conceptual design phase and examining their embodied environmental impact by integrating parametric design and building information modeling (BIM). Rhinoceros and Grasshopper were used to develop the parametric script, which includes the generation of geometrical variations, the automatic definition of initial cross sections for the load-bearing elements based on in-built structural design approximations, the datasets for embodied environmental impact of the used building materials, the generation of life cycle inventory (LCI), the automatic calculation of life cycle assessment (LCA) results based on the geometry, and the conversion of the parametric model into building information model. The method was demonstrated using a case study of 48 different alternative solutions for an unheated warehouse made of steel frames. Based on the results, the areas with the greatest energy impact were identified. The case study analysis also illustrated that the applied cross section may have a significant effect on the impact categories. The results draw attention to the complexity of LCA calculations even in the case of a simple structure containing a limited number of variables, where parametric design can serve as an effective tool for a comprehensive environmental impact assessment.
... It defines the information content and geometric detail level of the object on which LCA can be performed. Some studies have set LOD 200 [11]; however, others have already been performed at LOD 300 [36], and many others do not state the LOD adopted for LCA [37]. Regarding the use of the LOD in the articles, 69% did not present which LOD was adopted. ...
... Many of the existing studies on LCA in the construction industry have focused on the comparative assessment of LCA of different construction materials (Pargana et al., 2014), decision-making tools for LCA (Zanghelini et al., 2018), LCA of heritage buildings (Opher et al., 2021), BIM and LCA (Lee et al., 2015;Najjar et al., 2017;Horn et al., 2020;Naneva et al., 2020;Xue et al., 2021). Although Politi et al. (2018) studied the link between LCA and sustainability rating tools (LEED, BREEAM, DGNB and Green Star) with the view to identify the unique characteristics of LCA captured in notable sustainability rating tools. ...
Construction materials environmental product declaration (EPD) is becoming an essential data source for whole building life cycle assessment (WBLCA). In recent years, EPD programme operators have begun to digitalise the existing EPDs into a more useful data format through an electronic database. Therefore, it is essential to ensure the quality of EPD inserted in this electronic database in order to produce a reliable WBLCA. This paper aims to develop a conceptual framework for data quality assurance (DQA) in the EPD electronic database. The paper methodology is divided into two phases. Firstly, existing works of literature were examined to reveal the methods or technologies that can support DQA in an electronic database. Secondly, ten EPDs were reviewed to ascertain the data structure of existing EPDs, which will be used to determine the data to be extracted in the EPD electronic database. The information generated was used to develop a conceptual framework for a DQA embedded database design for construction materials EPD. The paper revealed that the Clark-Wilson model, blockchain and machine learning could enhance DQA in EPD electronic database. These findings have direct implications for the development of future electronic databases for EPDs. Future studies would leverage this conceptual framework to develop a working prototype for the EPD electronic database.
... It is an important tool for sustainable design and construction. The particular input of data for the different materials necessary for environmental impact assessment is supported by BIM for the entire process of building materials production, construction, and demolition (LEE et al., 2015). Life Cycle Costing (LCC) is a process that evaluates the total cost of a building over its lifetime. ...
The contribution of buildings to the total energy consumption and emission of greenhouse gases has increased. The building sector is responsible for 42% of the total energy consumption. Traditional construction materials such as steel and concrete are creating pressure on the environment. Thus, different innovative construction materials have been introduced to improve buildings' sustainability. The aim of this paper is to give an overview of the relationship between innovative construction materials and the integration of Building information modeling (BIM) in the sustainability process. Particular attention is paid to BIM technologies and certifications.
... Li [137] 2020 Review Construction and demolition waste management Xu [136] 2019 Modeling Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions Wang [138] 2018 Case study Integration of BIM and LCA Wu [50] 2014 Review GHG emissions from concrete As shown in Table 6, during the whole lifecycle, studies focus on the impact of BIM on the overall carbon emissions of sustainable buildings, and on the means of using the latest technology to assist in reducing the carbon emissions of buildings. This stage mainly adopts mixed-research methods [56,[139][140][141][142][143][144], followed by modeling [40,51,[145][146][147] and review methods [13,16,42,148,149]. BIM has been employed with green-building concepts (green BIM), which acts as a model-based process that generates and manages coherent building data throughout the project lifecycle to improve the building energy-efficiency performance and contribute to the achievement of the sustainable development goals [13]. ...
... Model and case study The relationship between physical characteristics and carbon footprint Marzouk [151] 2021 Interviews BIM and green-building assessment Kurian [51] 2021 Modeling Building carbon-footprint estimation Li [56] 2021 Model and case study Assembled concrete buildings Figueiredo [140] 2021 Model and case study Sustainable-material selection Shukra [16] 2021 Review Holistic green BIM Carvalho [141] 2020 Model and case study Integration of BIM and LCA Fokaides [142] 2020 Mixed Intelligent buildings Dalla Mora [42] 2020 Review Integration of BIM and LCA Kaewunruen [143] 2020 Model and case study Whole-life costs and carbon emissions Wen [144] 2020 Mixed BIM and green-building assessment Montiel-Santiago [152] 2020 Model and case study Sustainability and energy efficiency Pucko [145] 2020 Modeling Building envelope Wang [4] 2020 Model and case study Integration of BIM and LCA Palumbo [48] 2020 Model and case study Integration of BIM and LCA Lu [18] 2019 Model and case study Integration of BIM and LCA Muller [148] 2019 Review Interoperability of BIM Petrova [146] 2019 Modeling Data-driven sustainable design Yang [45] 2018 Model and case study Integration of BIM and LCA Gan [153] 2018 Model and case study A holistic BIM framework for low-carbon design Marzouk [154] 2017 Model and case study GHG calculations Xie [40] 2017 Modeling BIM and carbon calculations Najjar [15] 2017 Model and case study Integration of BIM and LCA GhaffarianHoseini [149] 2017 Review Postconstruction-energy-efficiency testing Lu [57] 2017 Model and case study Integration of BIM and LCA Peng [155] 2016 Model and case study BIM and carbon calculations Abanda [150] 2016 Model and case study The effect of the building orientation on the building energy consumption Wong [13] 2015 Review Green BIM Lee [147] 2015 Modeling BIM green template As shown in Figure 8, research related to BIM around sustainable-building carbon emissions is concentrated in the full-building lifecycle stage and design stage, with the design and construction stages accounting for 48% of the overall microanalysis publications, and with only 16% of the publications focusing on the operational and demolition stages of the building. Although the nD capabilities of BIM make it potentially applicable throughout the full-building lifecycle phase, designers and contractors are primarily concerned with the application of BIM in the design-and construction-management stages. ...
Governments across the world are taking actions to address the high carbon emissions associated with the construction industry, and to achieve the long-term goals of the Paris Agreement towards carbon neutrality. Although the ideal of the carbon-emission reduction in building projects is well acknowledged and generally accepted, it is proving more difficult to implement. The application of building information modeling (BIM) brings about new possibilities for reductions in carbon emissions within the context of sustainable buildings. At present, the studies on BIM associated with carbon emissions have concentrated on the design stage, with the topics focusing on resource efficiency (namely, building energy and carbon-emission calculators). However, the effect of BIM in reducing carbon emissions across the lifecycle phases of buildings is not well researched. Therefore, this paper aims to examine the relationship between BIM, carbon emissions, and sustainable buildings by reviewing and assessing the current state of the research hotspots, trends, and gaps in the field of BIM and carbon emissions, providing a reference for understanding the current body of knowledge, and helping to stimulate future research. This paper adopts the macroquantitative and microqualitative research methods of bibliometric analysis. The results show that, in green-building construction, building lifecycle assessments, sustainable materials, the building energy efficiency and design, and environmental-protection strategies are the five most popular research directions of BIM in the field of carbon emissions in sustainable buildings. Interestingly, China has shown a good practice of using BIM for carbon-emission reduction. Furthermore, the findings suggest that the current research in the field is focused on the design and construction stages, which indicates that the operational and demolition stages have greater potential for future research. The results also indicate the need for policy and technological drivers for the rapid development of BIM-driven carbon-emission reduction.
