An integrated BIM-based framework for minimizing embodied energy during building design

Shadram, Farshid; Johansson, Tim; Lu, Weizhuo; Schade, Jeanette; Olofsson, Thomas

doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.07.007

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“…Farshid Shadram [59] proposed a framework that supports design decisions and enables assessment of the embodied energy associated with the building materials supply chain based on suppliers' Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). Hinkka and Tätilä [13] presented an RFID tracking implementation model for technical trade and construction industries.…”

Section: Information Technology Applications In Supply Chain Managementmentioning

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“…Zhang et al [58] presented an interactive four-dimensional (4D) Construction Site Management System (CSMS) within which a 4D site management model is linked to a 3D construction project model with a project activity schedule, allowing the entire material circulation path in the site to be visually simulated. Farshid Shadram [59] proposed a framework that supports design decisions and enables assessment of the embodied energy associated with the building materials supply chain based on suppliers' Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). Hinkka and Tätilä [13] presented an RFID tracking implementation model for technical trade and construction industries.…”

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Integrated Supplier Selection Framework in a Resilient Construction Supply Chain: An Approach via Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Grey Relational Analysis (GRA)

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Construction supply chain management is a unique and problematic issue within the construction industry due to its inevitable external risks and variations. The resilience capability of a supplier is of significance in supplier selection; a supplier selected in the context of a resilient construction supply chain (RCSC) is referred to in this research as a "resilient construction supplier". This paper proposes a supplier selection framework tailored to effective information integration for supply chain management. The proposed framework works by integrating building information modeling (BIM) and a geographic information system (GIS) in a RCSC. BIM and GIS together provide highly transparent construction material information, enhanced supply chain status visualization, and workable access information for supplier selection. Supplier performance is evaluated via seventeen resilient criteria under a combined methodology consisting of the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and grey relational analysis (GRA); AHP and GRA weigh the criteria and rank the suppliers respectively. By varying the weightings given to each criterion, sensitivity analysis was conducted to identify the criteria of resilience which impact the selection priorities of suppliers. An illustrative example is also provided to show the overall process of the proposed framework.

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Section: Information Technology Applications In Supply Chain Managementmentioning

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confidence: 99%

Integrated Supplier Selection Framework in a Resilient Construction Supply Chain: An Approach via Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Grey Relational Analysis (GRA)

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“…Use of local materials Change of transportation distance (50 km) and [8] Use of biodiesel (B20) for transportation Implementation of biodiesel as a fuel for on-site machines (blend mix B20) [40] 3. Results and Discussions…”

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“…The studies reported in the literature for determining the carbon footprint has been studied for several years, including various strategies to reduce GHG emissions and mitigate climate change of buildings [7][8][9][10]. These approaches, are generally subdivided into four classes (1) low carbon materials, (2) material minimization and material reduction strategies, (3) material reuse and recycling strategies and (4) local sourcing and transport minimization [11].…”

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Evaluating the Link between Low Carbon Reductions Strategies and Its Performance in the Context of Climate Change: A Carbon Footprint of a Wood-Frame Residential Building in Quebec, Canada

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Abstract:The design and study of low carbon buildings is a major concern in a modern economy due to high carbon emissions produced by buildings and its effects on climate change. Studies have investigated (CFP) Carbon Footprint of buildings, but there remains a need for a strong analysis that measure and quantify the overall degree of GHG emissions reductions and its relationship with the effect on climate change mitigation. This study evaluates the potential of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the building sector by evaluating the (CFP) of four hotpots approaches defined in line with commonly carbon reduction strategies, also known as mitigation strategies. CFP framework is applied to compare the (CC) climate change impact of mitigation strategies. A multi-story timber residential construction in Quebec City (Canada) was chosen as a baseline scenario. This building has been designed with the idea of being a reference of sustainable development application in the building sector. In this scenario, the production of materials and construction (assembly, waste management and transportation) were evaluated. A CFP that covers eight actions divided in four low carbon strategies, including: low carbon materials, material minimization, reuse and recycle materials and adoption of local sources and use of biofuels were evaluated. The results of this study shows that the used of prefabricated technique in buildings is an alternative to reduce the CFP of buildings in the context of Quebec. The CC decreases per m 2 floor area in baseline scenario is up to 25% than current buildings. If the benefits of low carbon strategies are included, the timber structures can generate 38% lower CC than the original baseline scenario. The investigation recommends that CO 2 eq emissions reduction in the design and implementation of residential constructions as climate change mitigation is perfectly feasible by following different working strategies. It is concluded that if the four strategies were implemented in current buildings they would have environmental benefits by reducing its CFP. The reuse wood wastes into production of particleboard has the greatest environmental benefit due to temporary carbon storage.

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“…Furthermore, there is potential to reduce embodied carbon requirements using building strategies that produce less GHG emissions during manufacturing (Shadram et al, 2016). These strategies can include the use of low-carbon materials, material reuse, recycling and minimization, selection of optimal structural system and structural optimization and optimization of construction operations, such as prefabrication methods (Roh et al 2017,Shadram et al 2016,Yeo & Gabbai 2011,Thomark 2000.…”

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Carbon footprint of pre-fabricated wood buildings

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An integrated BIM-based framework for minimizing embodied energy during building design

Cited by 159 publications

References 27 publications

Integrated Supplier Selection Framework in a Resilient Construction Supply Chain: An Approach via Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Grey Relational Analysis (GRA)

Integrated Supplier Selection Framework in a Resilient Construction Supply Chain: An Approach via Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Grey Relational Analysis (GRA)

Evaluating the Link between Low Carbon Reductions Strategies and Its Performance in the Context of Climate Change: A Carbon Footprint of a Wood-Frame Residential Building in Quebec, Canada

Carbon footprint of pre-fabricated wood buildings

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