4D CAD Based Method for Supporting Coordination of Urban Subsurface Utility Projects

Scholtenhuis, Léon Luc olde; Hartmann, T.; Dorée, Andries G.

doi:10.1016/j.autcon.2015.10.013

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“…Nowadays, local authorities most often own utilities of public water supply and sewerage systems while private service providers manage gas, electricity, communication systems. This fragmentation in ownership of utilities makes utility activities complex and reduces the control over them (Olde Scholtenhuis et al , 2016).…”

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4D BIM models for smart utility relocation management in urban infrastructure projects

Vilventhan

Razin

Rajadurai

2020

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Purpose The relocation of existing underground utilities in urban environments is complex because of the existence of multiple utility agencies being responsible for numerous utilities and over constrained space and time to execute maintenance works. Unfamiliar location and insufficient records of maintenance data hamper the flow of work, causing unnecessary delays and conflicts. The aim of the paper is to explore 4 dimensional Building Information Modeling as a smart solution for the management of multiple utility data for a relocation project in an urban setting. Design/methodology/approach An empirical case-based research methodology is used to collect data and develop the BIM models. Two ongoing construction projects in an urban city are empirically studied, and 4D BIM models of identified utilities are developed to assist management and relocation of existing utilities. Findings The developed BIM models enabled the location of existing sub-surface utilities through 3D visualization and also enabled clash detection. The 4D simulation of BIM model enabled the tracking of actual progress of relocation works and thereby helped in taking necessary actions to minimize forthcoming delays. The evaluation of the developed model showed that the application of 4D BIM improved communication and coordination during utility relocation works. Practical implications 4D BIM for utility infrastructure provides better management of utility information. They provide utility stakeholders an efficient way to coordinate, manage utility relocation processes through improved visualization and communication with a reduction in delays and conflicts. Originality/value Limited efforts were made using 3D BIM for sub-surface utility infrastructure in visualization and management of utility information. Efforts using 4D BIM in coordination and management of utility projects are left unexplored. This study adds value to the current literature through the application of 4D BIM for utility relocation projects.

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confidence: 99%

4D BIM models for smart utility relocation management in urban infrastructure projects

Vilventhan

Razin

Rajadurai

2020

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“…A 4D schedule was also used in railway renovation in the Netherlands, where new structures (both temporary and permanent) had to be aligned with preexisting structures; this was assisted through 4D schedule and space conflict management in each phase of the project [10]. Furthermore, Olde et al [43] added ethnographic action research to 4D CAD in multiple project cases to support underground utility projects, which helped in conflict management while laying down new structures. In another study, Kassem et al [44] identified and solved logistics problems, along with temporal and spatial conflicts in workspace management, using a 4D tool.…”

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Combined Application of 4D BIM Schedule and an Immersive Virtual Reality on a Modular Project: UNLV Solar Decathlon Case

Ghimire

Lee

Choi

et al. 2021

Int. J. Industrialized Constr.

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The use of a 4D schedule as technological advancement has brought significant improvement to the planning and execution of construction projects, through visualizing step-wise construction progress, following a sequence of pre-planned activities, and finalizing a baseline schedule with necessary changes. Moreover, the application of immersive virtual reality (IVR) to create an interactive 4D BIM schedule of a planned structure has made it possible to create a detailed plan of any construction project. Because of these benefits, the use of 4D schedules and immersive virtual reality in the construction industry has increased, leading to improved planning and execution. However, past studies have given little attention to the applications of such technologies on modular projects. Thus, this research applied a 4D schedule, along with immersive virtual reality, on a modular project, and verified their benefits and effectiveness. The results showed that most of the participants who experienced a 4D BIM schedule, along with immersive virtual reality (4D/IVR), strongly agreed that it is an easy and straightforward way to visualize the project, understand the schedule, and find any errors. Moreover, while fewer than half of the participants scheduled the assembly sequence correctly with conventional schedule and 2D drawings, almost all of them sequenced the assembly successfully with 4D/IVR. Based on the findings, this research concludes that the implementation of a 4D BIM schedule, along with virtual reality technology, can enhance the fabrication and assembly performance of modules.

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“…Another important discovery in this research is the prevention of conflict as an important step in effective management of conflict in program team. Although the importance of adequate project preparation (Duzkale & Lucko, 2016), knowledge management (Hackbarth, 1998), and digital technologies (Kassem et al, 2015;Scholtenhuis et al, 2016;Trebbe et al, 2015;L. Wang & Leite, 2016) have been stressed in previous researches, the prevention of conflict has never been suggested as one of the conflict solutions for effective conflict management.…”

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“…In order to solve the multiple objectives issue in a construction project, a Niched Pareto Genetic Algorithm (NPGA), was modified to facilitate the optimization of the schedule (Kim et al, 2016). The increased application of 4D and building information modeling (BIM) technologies, many digital tools have been introduced into workspace-or schedule-related conflict management in construction projects, with the expectation of solving or reducing conflicts in the construction industry (Kassem et al, 2015;Scholtenhuis et al, 2016). Researchers also attempted to employ 4D CAD model to foresee the conflicts on a major railway station renovation project (Trebbe et al, 2015).…”

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A Systematic Approach to Effective Conflict Management for Program

Wang

2020

SAGE Open

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Due to the complex structure and stakeholder relationships within a program, the management of conflicts in program therein proves more challenging than with a single project. The internal conflict of a program affects the performance of the program team and the success of the program. The previous researches focus more on the project level rather than program level, and lack a systematic analysis of management mechanism of team conflict. This research contributes to the program conflict literature by investigating the unique nature and solutions of conflict within program team, taking a systematic and innovative view on the organizational structure of a complex construction program. The findings reveal unique program conflict and their causes and impacts, and suggest the principles and alternative resolution strategies for conflict in program. The different roles of stakeholders in program conflict are analyzed by social network method. A program conflict management model is developed for the effective management of program conflicts. The model provides a systematic view of the learning cycle of program conflict management, including conflict identification, resolution, feedback, and prevention, of which many patterns are found distinct from project conflict management. The research results can benefit practitioners and researchers in better understanding and minimizing program conflict.

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4D CAD Based Method for Supporting Coordination of Urban Subsurface Utility Projects

Cited by 25 publications

References 38 publications

4D BIM models for smart utility relocation management in urban infrastructure projects

4D BIM models for smart utility relocation management in urban infrastructure projects

Combined Application of 4D BIM Schedule and an Immersive Virtual Reality on a Modular Project: UNLV Solar Decathlon Case

A Systematic Approach to Effective Conflict Management for Program

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