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Building Information Modeling (BIM): Recent Application and Future Perspective
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Building Information Modeling (BIM): Recent Application and Future Perspective

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

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2024 | Viewed by 8040

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Zhen Liu

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School of Design, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
Interests: design education; new intelligent information technology; smart city informatization; building information model (BIM); ecological and green design; environmental design; sustainable design and construction; intelligent construction; information and interaction
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Prof. Dr. Mohamed Osmani

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School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering, Loughborough University, Loughborough LE11 3TU, UK
Interests: sustainable design; construction innovation; best practice and change management; circular economy; material resource efficiency; designing out waste and end-of-life waste recovery and optimization; low/zero energy building design; construction and retrofit; building information model (BIM)
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

As the backbone of the fourth industrial revolution, the building information modeling (BIM)-enabled digital economy in the building industry is considered to have a disruptive effect. Studies have shown that BIM and its associated digital technologies (BIM dig-ecosystems), such as city information modeling (CIM), internet of things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), big data, data visualization, machine learning (ML), blockchain, digital twin, and even building the Metaverse, have great potential in promoting sustainable building development. Particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic that severely negatively affected the global economy, the environment, and society, the BIM tech ecosystems have received much attention from policy makers, practitioners, and scholars around the world. Accelerating the integration and innovation of BIM with other areas can trigger multi-sphere, multi-dimensional breakthroughs for buildings. The aim of this Special Issue is to review cases and recommend technologies and policies for the transition of the emerging theory and practice of BIM to the future perspectives on BIM dig-ecosystems.

Dr. Zhen Liu
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Osmani
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • building information modeling / management (BIM)
  • city information modeling / management (CIM)
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • artificial intelligence (AI)
  • virtual reality (VR)
  • metaverse
  • big data
  • digitization

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Integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) with Transportation and Facilities: Recent Applications and Future Perspectives
by Yi Liu, Yiting Deng, Zhen Liu and Mohamed Osmani
Buildings 2024, 14(2), 541; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14020541 - 18 Feb 2024
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At present, increased modes of transport have facilitated daily life. Building information modeling (BIM) integration has become a key strategy to foster efficiency, collaboration, and sustainability in the fields of buildings, transport, and facilities. Currently, there is a scarcity of comprehensive examinations of [...] Read more.
At present, increased modes of transport have facilitated daily life. Building information modeling (BIM) integration has become a key strategy to foster efficiency, collaboration, and sustainability in the fields of buildings, transport, and facilities. Currently, there is a scarcity of comprehensive examinations of the performance of integrated BIM with transport facilities and applications to help identify potential prospects for sustainable development. Hence, this research paper attempts to scrutinize the integration of BIM, transportation, and facilities (T and Fs) by highlighting future directions and trends, revealing the existing status and hotspots of research in the field, and clarifying the developmental pulse of research as well as emerging areas in the future. A quantitative research technique is utilized in this study, using VOSviewer and CiteSpace software, and the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database. The study findings suggest that the hot keywords for the integration of BIM and T and Fs are predominantly concentrated on construction, framework, system, design, and management. In addition, over the previous 34 years (years 1989 to 2023), the applications of point cloud, digital twin, and life cycle assessment have been the current hot topics, and these emerging technologies can offer more innovative breakthroughs for the future. Furthermore, the integration of BIM and T and Fs represents an important trend that is essential for improving the efficiency, sustainability, and intelligence of buildings and infrastructure, from which the three domains can create synergies that contribute to the better planning, construction, and management of building and infrastructure projects. Full article
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Minimizing Cost Overrun in Rail Projects through 5D-BIM: A Conceptual Governance Framework
by Osama A. I. Hussain, Robert C. Moehler, Stuart D. C. Walsh and Dominic D. Ahiaga-Dagbui
Buildings 2024, 14(2), 478; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14020478 - 08 Feb 2024
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Integration of 5D Building Information Modeling (BIM) into large rail projects has the potential to significantly enhance cost management and control. Nevertheless, 5D-BIM implementation has encountered difficulties stemming from technical, functional, and governance-related factors. This paper builds a conceptual framework to support financial [...] Read more.
Integration of 5D Building Information Modeling (BIM) into large rail projects has the potential to significantly enhance cost management and control. Nevertheless, 5D-BIM implementation has encountered difficulties stemming from technical, functional, and governance-related factors. This paper builds a conceptual framework to support financial decision making, enhances project management, and promotes efficient project delivery. The framework encompasses a set of interrelated elements that include project governance, BIM policies and standards, digital platforms, BIM LOD, cost-estimation classification, and continuous improvement. The proposed framework acknowledges the significance of project governance in guiding and organizing the implementation of 5D-BIM. Additionally, BIM policies and standards ensure the adherence to quality standards for the produced BIM models. Digital platforms serve as the basis for multiple users to generate, access, share, and exchange project information. BIM LOD promotes collaboration and coordination among all project stakeholders. Cost-estimation classification aligns the estimation process with the development of project scope and financial decision making. Continuous improvement plays a vital role in optimizing processes, enhancing efficiency, and achieving higher-quality outcomes. Moreover, it fosters stakeholder satisfaction, improves project performance, and nurtures a conducive environment for innovation and learning. The study analyzes the framework utilization in Victorian rail projects and identifies key implementation challenges. The main technical hurdles encountered were the lack of current horizontal infrastructure standards for data exchange and the lack of compatibility with current cost-management standards. Increased project complexity and the absence of clear project governance strategies and processes also posed organizational challenges. A further validation of the framework in real-world rail projects was recommended to achieve the implementation goals. Full article
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The Effect of Personal Characteristics on Spatial Perception in BIM-Based Virtual Environments: Age, Gender, Education, and Gaming Experience
by Bongjun Ji, Julian Kang, Chaehyeon Kim, Sojung Kim, Yooseob Song and Jaeheum Yeon
Buildings 2023, 13(8), 2103; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13082103 - 20 Aug 2023
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In the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, virtual environments are being utilized to enhance communication among stakeholders and improve visual comprehension. However, stakeholders possess diverse personal characteristics which can affect their spatial recognition ability in virtual spaces. Despite the potential impact of [...] Read more.
In the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, virtual environments are being utilized to enhance communication among stakeholders and improve visual comprehension. However, stakeholders possess diverse personal characteristics which can affect their spatial recognition ability in virtual spaces. Despite the potential impact of these individual traits, related research still needs to be more comprehensive. Therefore, this study analyzed how each individual’s characteristics influence spatial recognition in a Building Information Model (BIM)-based virtual environment. A quantitative methodology via a survey was employed to investigate the influence of personal factors such as age, gender, education level, and gaming experience on spatial recognition. In a 3D virtual corridor using BIM software, 76 participants were asked to navigate the corridor using a controller and count 23 sprinklers. Of the 76 participants, 30 responses were selected for the statistical analysis. The results demonstrate that age, gender, and education level did not significantly affect spatial recognition in the virtual environment. Conversely, participants with gaming experience tended to perceive spaces in the virtual environment more accurately and realistically, showing a statistically significant difference. This outcome suggests that gaming experience is crucial in enhancing spatial recognition ability in virtual environments. The findings from this study offer critical insights into the impact of individual characteristics on spatial recognition, providing valuable information for the future practical use of BIM-based virtual environments, and can subsequently assist in discovering efficient communication methods among stakeholders. Full article
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Integration of BIM and Chinese Architectural Heritage: A Bibliometric Analysis Research
by Jianming Ding, Mingjie Liang and Wei Chen
Buildings 2023, 13(3), 593; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13030593 - 23 Feb 2023
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The research on the application of BIM technology in architectural heritage is increasing. Building information modeling (BIM) makes the realization of architectural heritage assessment, design, and management systematic and effective. However, little is known about the use of China-based BIM in conjunction with [...] Read more.
The research on the application of BIM technology in architectural heritage is increasing. Building information modeling (BIM) makes the realization of architectural heritage assessment, design, and management systematic and effective. However, little is known about the use of China-based BIM in conjunction with architectural heritage. Therefore, this study conducted a systematic literature analysis to determine the application fields and development trends of BIM and architectural heritage research in China. A total of 186 articles were retrieved from CNKI, of which 167 met the inclusion criteria and formed the basis of this systematic literature analysis. With the aid of the literature research visualization analysis software VOSviewer and SATI, a comprehensive literature visualization analysis was carried out. It was determined that the hot fields of BIM research in architectural heritage in China are mainly focused on (a) the perspective of data acquisition and measurement technology, (b) the perspective of model construction based on point cloud data acquisition, and (c) the perspective of BIM model application. Future research trends may focus on the information research of architectural heritage, combined with the application of BIM technology in the whole life cycle management of architectural heritage and other aspects. Full article
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Implementation of Building Information Modeling Technologies in Wood Construction: A Review of the State of the Art from a Multidisciplinary Approach
by Danny Lobos Calquin, Ramón Mata, Claudio Correa, Eduardo Nuñez, Guillermo Bustamante, Natalia Caicedo, David Blanco Fernandez, Marcos Díaz, Pablo Pulgar-Rubilar and Leonardo Roa
Buildings 2024, 14(3), 584; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14030584 - 22 Feb 2024
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This research raises questions about the possibilities and options of using the BIM methodology associated with software for the wood design and construction of structure modeling along an asset’s cycle life. Likewise, several academic and research initiatives are reviewed. In this sense, this [...] Read more.
This research raises questions about the possibilities and options of using the BIM methodology associated with software for the wood design and construction of structure modeling along an asset’s cycle life. Likewise, several academic and research initiatives are reviewed. In this sense, this paper aims to establish an appropriate link between two agendas that the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, academia, and governments normally handle separately. By conducting several literature reviews (book, journals, and congresses) and extensive software tests (BIM software: Revit v2023, Archicad v27, Tekla, and wood plug-ins: AGACAD, Archiframe, Timber Framing 2015, WoodStud Frame, etc.), the state-of-the-art was assessed in both fields, and several cases linking BIM and wood are shown in detail and discussed. Various theoretical samples are modelled and shown, and the advantages and disadvantages of each technique and stage are explained. On the other hand, although wood construction has been most common for hundreds of years, this is not the case of BIM software developments associated with this materiality. Furthermore, since the appearance of materials such as steel and reinforced concrete, all software developments have focused on these materials, leaving aside the possibility of developing applications for use in wood projects. According to that previously discussed, it can be concluded that BIM for wood has been used more frequently in academia, that both fields have several common processes, and, in many cases, that only a few BIM-wood tools have been used, thus disregarding the high potential and high level of benefits that result with the application of these methodologies for the complete building life cycle (design, construction, and operation). Full article
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