There is an increasing recognition that, to maximize the benefits of Building Information Modeling (BIM), it should be deployed in such a way that it remains useful beyond the design and construction phase of projects. This means that it should be utilized in the facilities management phase of a constructed facility. This paper focuses on the identification of benefits gained from the effective integration of BIM in Facilities Management. Drawing on literature from previous research, it argues for the adoption of strategic approaches towards holistic consideration of benefits. The paper also presents the findings of a preliminary case study based on exploratory interviews with key personnel on a major university building project, and review of project documents. Qualitative descriptions of benefits were obtained from these interviews and are summarized in the paper. The paper concludes with a discussion of the benefits of BIM/FM integration, with a view to a comprehensive determination of project gains within the lifecycle of a project. The paper offers some conclusions that are aimed at the holistic consideration of benefits through the project phases preceding handover and including those in the lifecycle stage for a more wholesome assessment of the effectiveness of BIM implementation in FM.
Though Building Information Modeling (BIM) has been proposed as a lean solution for the construction industry, its implementation would itself benefit from a proactive lean approach. This paper aims to study the implementation of BIM in Facilities Management (FM), and explores the synergistic potential of a lean approach. This was carried out through an integrative review of existing literature. BIM-FM implementation was categorized into three phases, which were analyzed to uncover the challenges and barriers faced in each; and explore the potential of a proactive lean approach to counter them. A number of key findings emerged. The existence of inefficiencies and variability in information management leading to an increase in labor hours was identified as a persistent problem in BIM-FM implementation. This had been derived by systematically mapping the challenges to their resultant effects on business processes based on the seven identified wastes in business. The paper provides both academics and practitioners with a collated list of issues based on a new way of examining BIM in FM implementation. It discusses the need for and synergistic potential of lean concepts to reduce information and time waste.
Numerous researchers have investigated various aspects of building information modeling (BIM), uncovering many important issues in its development and application. However, there has been inadequate investigation of the value to be gained from the integration of BIM in the facilities management (FM) phase of a building's lifecycle, despite its considerable potential. The purpose of this paper is to explore the value inherent in the deployment of BIM in FM. It identifies key FM operations that lend themselves to BIM, reviews the enabling technologies, and explores the potential value of BIM/FM integration to the building owner's organization. The associated challenges are also explored. Three case studies of university FM departments and their applications of BIM within FM practice are used to illustrate the key issues and highlight important considerations. Salient aspects of BIM/FM integration and the concomitant effects on productivity, performance, workforce engagement, business processes, economic efficiency, and organizational culture, are also discussed. The paper concludes that strategic BIM deployment in FM is critical to realizing the full potential of BIM use in a building's lifecycle. It is also considered vital in demonstrating the business value of BIM in facility operations and management.
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