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BIM Application in Construction Management

A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 October 2024 | Viewed by 3349

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Irene Lill

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Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), 19086 Tallinn, Estonia
Interests: BIM and simulation for construction and construction education; digitalization in construction; construction management; whole life cycle costing for construction sustainability and circular economy; disaster resilience in construction
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Dr. Theophilus Olowa

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Department of Quantity Surveying, University of Ilorin, Ilorin 240003, Nigeria
Interests: BIM and simulation for construction education; digitalization in construction; construction management; cost in use management; project management; whole life cycle costing for construction sustainability and circular economy

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a revolutionary technology that has transformed the construction industry in recent years. BIM applications have provided immense value to construction management professionals by optimizing the entire project lifecycle, from conceptualization to eventual demolition, upcycling and recycling. The integration of BIM into construction management enables real-time collaboration among stakeholders, facilitating enhanced communication and coordination throughout the project's lifecycle. Furthermore, BIM applications provide data-driven insights that enhance decision-making processes during planning, construction and post-construction phases. Due to the potential benefits and the innovative nature of BIM applications, research and development in this field have become crucial in the realm of construction management.

Interested authors are invited to submit their papers addressing BIM applications in all relevant fields of construction management to this Special Issue. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: clash detection, quantity take-off and cost estimates, project schedule and control, safety prediction and simulation, quality assurance, team collaboration and coordination, subcontracting, and material supplies and fabrication. It also investigates the connection between BIM and other emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), digital twins, virtual reality, the Internet of Things (IOT), big data, lean construction, and the construction cloud, among others. We welcome both original research and reviews that address the aforementioned topics.

Prof. Dr. Irene Lill
Dr. Theophilus Olowa
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Buildings is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • construction/project management
  • information systems
  • automated technologies
  • virtual reality and visualization technologies
  • digital towns and smart cities
  • BIM
  • digital twins
  • sustainable construction

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Barriers to BIM Implementation in the HVAC Industry: An Exploratory Study
by İsmail Cengiz Yılmaz, Deniz Yılmaz, Onur Kandemir, Hamdi Tekin, Şenay Atabay and Ülger Bulut Karaca
Buildings 2024, 14(3), 788; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14030788 - 14 Mar 2024
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In recent times, the rise of urbanization, industrialization, population growth, food security, and the COVID-19 pandemic have led to an increased demand for indoor spaces with efficient air conditioning systems. As a result, there is a growing interest in creating more complex HVAC [...] Read more.
In recent times, the rise of urbanization, industrialization, population growth, food security, and the COVID-19 pandemic have led to an increased demand for indoor spaces with efficient air conditioning systems. As a result, there is a growing interest in creating more complex HVAC systems to improve indoor spaces. Building information modeling (BIM) offers numerous benefits to the HVAC industry, such as clash detection, budget and time reductions, and increased efficiency. However, its implementation is currently hindered by various challenges. This research aims to identify the major barriers to BIM implementation in the HVAC industry in Turkey, using a questionnaire survey of 224 domain experts working in 42 different companies across various fields of the HVAC industry. The study utilized several statistical analyses to categorize and prioritize the most critical barriers, including reliability tests, exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), the Kaiser–Meyer–Olkin (KMO) test, Bartlett’s test, and ranking of factors (IRI). The results indicate that the “Deficiencies of Infrastructure and Lack of Qualified Personnel (DIP)” factor group constituted the most significant barrier, followed by “Lack of Documentation and Specifications (LDS)”, “Deficiencies of Case Studies and Project Drawings (DCP)”, and “Lack of Motivation and Resistance to BIM (LMR)”. Moreover, our research revealed that 60% of the participants’ companies allocate less than 40% of their budgets to technological infrastructure, which hinders the adoption of BIM. To promote BIM in the HVAC sector, we recommend enhancing personnel capacity building, improving skills and knowledge about BIM, promoting guidelines, and providing free access to documentation for practitioners. Full article
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An Investigation of BIM Advantages in Analysing Claims Procedures Related to the Extension of Time and Money in the KSA Construction Industry
by Reda Abdelshafy Abougamil, David Thorpe and Amirhossein Heravi
Buildings 2024, 14(2), 426; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14020426 - 4 Feb 2024
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The construction industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is a significant sector in the Middle East, with annual expenditures exceeding USD 120 billion. It employs 15% of the workforce and consumes more than 14% of the country’s energy resources. Despite the [...] Read more.
The construction industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is a significant sector in the Middle East, with annual expenditures exceeding USD 120 billion. It employs 15% of the workforce and consumes more than 14% of the country’s energy resources. Despite the significant growth in the Saudi construction sector, it faces various challenges due to the rapid launch of mega projects, such as the Line project engaged with the NEOM project, as well as other new projects as part of the Saudi Vision 2030. The challenges might be limited to a shortage of skilled labourers, rising costs, construction disputes, and material shortages. This study aims to investigate claims management procedures under traditional practice and compare them with a proposed BIM package as an alternative solution to mitigate construction disputes. The objective of the study focuses on reducing the time consumed when analysing claims against the level of accuracy of claims values. The proposed BIM model improves and streamlines the claims process through automation. This study presents prospective and retrospective methods in delay analysis under an accepted programme. A questionnaire survey was conducted, and out of a total of 123 practitioners, 79 replied. The findings in tables in this article reveal that there are demands and a growing awareness of BIM in the KSA construction industry. The results reveal that BIM can help to reduce potential disputes and can reduce overall project cost overruns. Full article
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Critical Factors for Effective BIM-Enabled Education: An Adaptive Structuration Theory Perspective
by Theophilus Olowa, Emlyn Witt, Irene Lill, Abdulkadir Rasheed, Abdulazeez Abdulmumin and Ranti Adebiyi
Buildings 2023, 13(12), 3044; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13123044 - 7 Dec 2023
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Educational systems of the 21st century require agility and flexibility for construction graduates to have the skills, knowledge, and abilities required for effective performance in the construction industry, especially with the global digitalization of the industry. With reference to adaptive structuration theory (AST) [...] Read more.
Educational systems of the 21st century require agility and flexibility for construction graduates to have the skills, knowledge, and abilities required for effective performance in the construction industry, especially with the global digitalization of the industry. With reference to adaptive structuration theory (AST) as a theoretical lens and a survey research design, this research examined the relationship between building information modeling (BIM) as an advanced information technology and educators’ attitudes toward implementing BIM for construction education to prepare local graduates for global relevance and employment. Data collected were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS Ver 25). The findings of the study showed that group internal system, structure of BIM, and task and organizational environment play important roles in implementing BIM for construction education in the architecture, engineering, construction, and facilities management (AEC/FM) disciplines. It was recommended that policymakers, academics, and curriculum developers pay attention to these factors for rapid development in the realm of BIM education. The development of a robust BIM education framework that considers these factors should also be studied. Full article
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