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Researchers have examined building information modeling (BIM), or parametric three-dimensional computer-aided design, from a myriad of technological perspectives. Many of these studies focus on examining or enhancing the interoperability of building information modeling technologies across project networks. The interoperability of business practices that must complement technological interoperability has been largely ignored. In this paper we examine building information modeling practice paradigms in project networks. We combine qualitative and quantitative data and analytical approaches to investigate 26 specific cases of firms using BIM tools. We identify four distinct practice paradigms and then induce an evolutionary model for building information modeling practice paradigm trajectories in project networks. The findings highlight the importance of understanding and developing interorganizational work practices to reap the benefits of building information modeling.
The terms ‘nD modelling’ and ‘nD CAD’ are becoming escalating idioms associated with ICT-based
(information communication technologies) building design; a concept which has been heightened by the
£0.5 million funded 3D to nD modelling project at the University of Salford. An nD model is an
extension of the building information model that incorporates multi-aspects of design information required
at each stage of the lifecycle of a building facility. This paper will explore the concept of nD modelling, lay
out the nD modelling opportunities and barriers for implementation within a business context, and
conclude by examining whether it can be applied industry-wide or remain a PR tool for the big players in
the industry. The issues surrounding nD-enabled construction are not just technological, but also and
cultural, human and process related. The paper suggests that the nD modelling approach is ideal, but not
achievable in the short term, largely due to the industry’s unwillingness to work together in an
interdisciplinary way.
The optimal approach to design, build, operate, and maintain buildings. With this strategic guide to building information modeling (BIM), you'll learn how to implement this new technology as part of a comprehensive systems approach to the design, construction, management, operation, maintenance, and use of buildings. The authors, among the leading experts and pioneers in BIM, show you how BIM supports more streamlined, integrated, and efficient business processes throughout the life cycle of buildings, from their initial conception through their eventual retirement or reuse. The result is better quality buildings, lower construction and operating costs, shorter project turnaround times, and a higher quality of building information to support better business decisions. Moreover, they set forth a plan for incorporating BIM into every organization's existing workflows, enabling you to take full advantage of all the benefits that BIM offers. Everything you need to implement a BIM approach is set forth in detail, including: The business case for BIM, demonstrating how it can improve collaboration, facilitate better design and construction, optimize workflow, and help reduce risk. Guidance for meeting the challenges of BIM such as an entrenched business culture, the proliferation of BIM tools, and the uneven rates of BIM adoption The "big picture" view showing how your organization can work with business partners and fit into the building life cycle in a BIM-enabled industry. Throughout the book, sample documents and figures help you better understand the principles of BIM and how it works in practice. In addition, first-hand accounts show you exactly how adopters of BIM have gained a competitive edge. Architects, engineers, constructors, building owners, and facility managers can turn to this book to realize the full potential of BIM and radically improve the way buildings are designed, built, operated, and maintained.
Lean construction and building information modeling ͑BIM͒ are quite different initiatives, but both are having profound impacts on the construction industry. A rigorous analysis of the myriad specific interactions between them indicates that a synergy exists which, if properly understood in theoretical terms, can be exploited to improve construction processes beyond the degree to which it might be improved by application of either of these paradigms independently. Using a matrix that juxtaposes BIM functionalities with prescrip-tive lean construction principles, 56 interactions have been identified, all but four of which represent constructive interaction. Although evidence for the majority of these has been found, the matrix is not considered complete but rather a framework for research to explore the degree of validity of the interactions. Construction executives, managers, designers, and developers of information technology systems for construction can also benefit from the framework as an aid to recognizing the potential synergies when planning their lean and BIM adoption strategies.
The research described in this paper extends the use of building information modeling (BIM) throughout the construction phase of the project life cycle. The owner is a military base that uses three-dimensional (3D) modeling for underground services and the footprints of the buildings. They were interested in determining the feasibility of capturing the construction process and related documents into a similar format. The research was conducted in parallel with traditional methods. The objectives of this project were to create a 3D as-built model, a four-dimensional as-built model, and attach the construction process information to the model for the owner to use after construction. A literature review indicates that BIM application stops at the preconstruction phase with a limited amount of research regarding data collection of the construction process. Significant contributions include practical 3D data collection methods and extending the BIM software products to accommodate construction process documentation. Results indicate that BIM software is not specifically prepared to accomplish these objectives and some modification to procedures as well as software were necessary for the BIM to capture the construction process documentation.
This research proposes an application framework, named PIIM Framework (Project Information Integration Management Framework), to effectively solve the problems of integrating project information and system interfaces among different participating parties and engineering application systems, as well as to provide five kernel modules to encapsulate complicated management and visualization functions. The PIIM Framework is constructed on the basis of object-oriented techniques, such that users can take advantage of object oriented programming to easily develop applications required. In addition, this research conducted an actual engineering project example, and developed a prototype system based on the PIIM Framework to verify its feasibility. Through the feasibility study, it has been demonstrated that the PIIM Framework can provide not only provide a more efficient method to integrate, manage and visualize project information, but can also save programming time for the project management team when developing a project management system from scratch.
Building Information Modeling Two Years Later -Huge Potential, Some Success and Several Limitations
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Developing a Vision for an nD Modelling Tool
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nD Modelling-A Driver or Enabler for Construction Improvement? Accepted by the RICS Paper SeriesIntegration, Management and Visualization of Multi-Dimensional Information Engineering Projects
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