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Showing 1 to 20 of 61 for “"Building Information Modelling (BIM)"”.
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Framework for macro building information modelling (BIM) adoption in Nigeria.
… operate in silos, with a full monopoly of information. As a result, the sector suffers from inefficiencies and poor performance, uncompleted projects and building collapse. These are attributed to a rigid professional structure, poor information management and poor building production …
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Integration of building information modelling (BIM) with materials management in construction project
… other industries in terms of implementation of information technology. Materials management needs adequate consideration in complex construction projects due to the involvement of several elements of project. Hence, late delivery of materials can lead to delay that gives negative impact to …
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Development of a building information modelling (BIM) migration path model for construction professionals
… have the notion that by implementing Building Information Modelling (BIM) in construction could overcome problems such as delay, cost overrun, clashes in project design and undesirable quality in construction. However, they failed to take the advantages of the BIM benefit as they are …
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Building Information Modelling (BIM) maturity-benefits assessment relationship framework for UK construction clients
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is defined as an approach to building design, construction, and operation through modelling technology, associated sets of processes and people to produce, communicate and analyse building information models. The implementation of BIM is projected to improve the …
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Change management for adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the construction industry
For construction works, right information shall be provided and received by the right parties at the right time. However, in reality, such precise information flow has not been achieved in all projects, resulting in deficiency in the overall performance efficiency. Such pitfalls in information flow …
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Building Information Modelling (BIM) and the UK Quantity Surveying Organisation: A Framework for Value Creation.
… QS organisation, when adopting and implementing BIM. It also reports on the current misconceptions in terms of the threat posed by Building Information Modelling (BIM) to the QS profession. This research has found that the QS role will evolve and transform with the opportunities that BIM …
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Critical success factors and contractual risks for Private Finance 2 (PF2) projects implementing Building Information Modelling (BIM)
… mainly related to collaborative networking, information integration, and contractual relationships. The emergence of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the construction industry is an immense achievement that can potentially assist the industry players to mitigate risks in PF2 projects. …
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Integrating Risk Assessment Techniques into Building Information Modelling (BIM) Environment for Enhanced Risk Management in Bridge Construction
… the risks in complex structures and new building methods, emphasising the need for effective risk management. Traditionally, managing these risks faces challenges in the real world. Information and Communications Technology (ICT), particularly Building Information Modelling (BIM), is …
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Evaluation of building information modelling (BIM) adoption, capability and maturity within South African consulting and construction firms
… lifecycle costs, lead times and duplications. Building Information Modelling (BIM) is the innovative project delivery method that helps reduce fragmentation and provides opportunities for enhanced collaboration and distributed project development. BIM is slowly gaining momentum in the South …
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Enhancing the Use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) to Better Enable Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in Sustainable Architectural Practice
… and architectural practice through the lens of Building Information Modelling (BIM), the environmental impact potential (EIP) of building materials, and embodied carbon accounting using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology. The research focuses on evaluating the Quality Control (QC) of …
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Rebuilding Forward: Digital participatory design (DPD) and building information modelling (BIM) in post-conflict urban recovery: the case of Damascus City
… stakeholders. Construction methodologies such as building information modelling (BIM) have opened the door for architects and professionals to work collaboratively and remotely. This shift to a digital, bottom-up, participatory approach emphasises participation and collaboration across different …
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Investigating the usability and usefulness of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and its effect on Technology Readiness (TR) and Technology Adoption (TA) in the SA construction industry
… Despite the various documented benefits of Building Information Modelling (BIM), developing countries such as South Africa (SA) have experienced low levels of its adoption in the construction industry. Extant literature indicates that, for example, the lack of understanding of usability and …
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Mixed Reality: A New Tool for Architecture
… platform among involved individuals such as Building Information Modelling. BIM coupled with powerful simulation tools, such as mixed reality is fostering greater collaboration between team members. It allows the user to align their 3D models onto the real world to evaluate. This paper …
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Monitoring and designing built environments with computer vision
… and construction resource activities, and Building Information Modelling (BIM) models are used to digitally represent building assets and document construction progress. The vast amounts of resulting images and videos, as well as the size, intricacy and complexity of BIM models, incentivize …
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Developing an IFC interoperabilityspecification for integrated and energyefficient building design
… life on the planet. Among these activities, the buildingsector has an important position as it consumes 30-40% of global energy. The primary useof energy is domestic heating, and it contributes 12% of GHGs. More efficient housingdesign should mean a reduction in the carbon emissions generated by …
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The development of 5D BIM framework to facilitate costing in contractor-led projects
Building Information Modelling (BIM) as an ambitious Government Construction Strategy (GCS) on all publicly procured sector projects, is leading to a significant shift and changing the dynamics of cost professional functions. This therefore requires the current fragmented construction industry to …
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Validation of a building simulation tool for predictive control in energy management systems
Buildings are responsible for a significant portion of energy consumption worldwide. Intelligent buildings have been devised as a potential solution, where energy consumption and building use are harmonised. At the heart of the intelligent building is the building energy management system (BEMS), …
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Development of an integrated BIM-enabled approach for construction progress monitoring
… management and control is highly dependent on information. Early detection of actual and potential schedule delays or cost overruns in construction activities is vital to project control. Time and cost are identified as the two most objective progress performance criteria commonly used in the …
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