An Integrated BIM–GIS Method for Planning of Water Distribution System

Zhao, Linlin; Liu, Zhansheng; Mbachu, Jasper

doi:10.3390/ijgi8080331

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“…The technology acceptance model (TAM) is a tried and tested analytical framework that is widely used in the ICT and social science research for exploring the acceptance and actual adoption of new technology-process, product or software [30]. The assumptionand a research hypothesis to be tested-is that the new technology has to be perceived to be usable and useful for the targeted users to accept it, incline strongly towards using it, and actually use it in their areas of operation [11].…”

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“…With an aim to improve the sector's performance, the Cambodian government has introduced a "2015-2025 Industrial Development Plan" [29] for sectoral transformation from labor-intensive to technology-intensive. Given that the SMEs are responsible for the bulk of the outputs of the construction industry [30], implementation of the Cambodian government Industrial Development Plan for sectoral transformation through BIM implementation rests on the shoulders of the SMEs [31]. This responsibility, coupled with the developing status of Cambodia, could explain the extremely low level of BIM implementation by its construction industry to date.…”

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BIM Adoption in the Cambodian Construction Industry: Key Drivers and Barriers

Durdyev

Mbachu

Thurnell

et al. 2021

IJGI

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Critical issues surrounding the promotion and adoption of building information modeling (BIM) for construction projects are largely country-specific due to contextual socio-cultural, economic, and regulatory environments impacting construction operations and outcomes. There is little information on BIM adoption issues specific to the Cambodian construction industry (‘the industry’). This paper aims to narrow existing knowledge by investigating key drivers for, and barriers to the adoption of BIM in the industry. Using descriptive survey method, feedback was received from contractors and architects that were registered with their respective trade and professional associations in the industry. The multi-attribute method and the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS)-based Kendall’s coefficient of concordance (W) test were used to analyze the empirical datasets. Results showed that out of the 13 significant drivers identified in the study, the most influential comprised the technology’s ability to remarkably enhance project visualization and schedule performance; this is followed by awareness that the technology is redefining how project information is created and shared among stakeholders and therefore the future of the industry that cannot be ignored. On the other hand, the most constraining barrier to the adoption of the technology, out of 19 significant barriers, related to strong industry resistance to change, especially reluctance to change from 2D drafting to 3D modeling; other highly rated barriers included the high initial cost of the software and the shortage of professionals with BIM skills. Implementation of the study findings could support greater uptake of the technology and the leveraging of its key benefits to improving project success and the growth of the Cambodian construction industry, as well as those of other developing economies that share similar socio-cultural, economic, and regulatory environments.

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BIM Adoption in the Cambodian Construction Industry: Key Drivers and Barriers

Durdyev

Mbachu

Thurnell

et al. 2021

IJGI

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“…It can be seen from the previous studies that most of the researchers used data mapping technique (IFC to CityGML mapping) for integration to enhance the application of existing GIS contextual information. Some of the studies used existing IFC and CityGML data models and commercial tools, such as [22][23][24][25], while many researchers have developed new tools and extensions [17,21,26]. In [27], a CityGML extension was developed called GeoBIM, which supports semantic IFC information transfer into CityGML.…”

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BIM-GIS-Based Integrated Framework for Underground Utility Management System for Earthwork Operations

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Underground utilities are important assets that provide basic services for society’s daily life. They are generally very complex and remain unnoticed until they fail due to any particular reason. The stakeholders involved in the design, construction, and maintenance of utility infrastructure face many problems due to the traditional underground utility management system, resulting in injuries, loss of life, disruptions, project delays, and financial loss. The problem with the traditional system is that it uses 2D drawings and keeps unreliable information or a lack of updated information, which makes it an inefficient utility management system. With the advancement in construction information technology, we can address this effectively by integrating BIM and GIS. In this paper, a novel integrated BIM-GIS framework for underground utility management systems was developed on the basis of IFC to CityGML mapping. It provides an effective underground utility management system that facilitates designers in optimization of the design, assists in the excavator’s operator by providing real-time three-dimensional spatial information during the construction process, and acts as an as-built information database for utility facility management. For validation, a real-time project case study indicated that the proposed system can effectively provide comprehensive underground utility information at different project stages.

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“…Costin et al [27] provided a systematic, revised literature review and critical overview of BIM research areas for transport infrastructure to promote further study and applications. ere are multiple applications and implementations of BIM for road projects [28][29][30], airport projects [31,32], underground utilities [33,34], and bridge projects [35][36][37].…”

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Collaboration-Based BIM Model Development Management System for General Contractors in Infrastructure Projects

Lin

et al. 2020

Journal of Advanced Transportation

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For mass rapid transit (MRT) projects, the characteristics of MRT engineering include large scopes, long durations, complex interfaces, significant requirements for management, and complicated coordination and cooperation. Owing to the complexity of these projects, the use of building information modeling (BIM) technology will be necessary and helpful to improve construction management. The increasing application of BIM in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries has strengthened the need for effective construction management for general contractors (GC) for BIM implementation during the construction phase. Collaboration-based BIM model development for GCs typically involves relevant participants from different fields during the construction phase of MRT projects. However, collaboration-based BIM model development tasks often create numerous practical problems (e.g., reworks and errors regarding BIM model development). As the BIM manager and engineers for the general contractor who handle BIM model development are located in different departments and different office locations in MRT construction projects, a centralized platform is needed to share the latest real-time BIM model developments for related participants. Effective collaboration-based BIM model development management (CBMDM) is therefore essential for GCs to obtain accurate BIM models before the implementation of BIM-related applications. While the latest information for collaboration-based BIM model development should be updated and tracked effectively for CBMDM for related participants during the development process, in practice, GCs lack systematic approaches and information management platforms for use in CBMDM tasks. Thus, this study proposes a novel approach and develops an information system to manage and track all CBMDM tasks for GCs during the BIM development process. The purpose of this study is to develop a CBMDM system to improve the efficiency of sharing and tracking information for CBMDM activities. The research scope of this study is to propose an approach and system for CBMDM work in large-scale construction and infrastructure projects. The CBMDM system assists users by providing workflow management of CBMDM tasks for BIM engineers and managers so users can manage all BIM model development tasks effectively. The proposed system can also be utilized for other types of large-scale construction projects for CBMDM tasks. Furthermore, to understand its effectiveness, the proposed CBMDM system is applied to a case study of an MRT project in Taiwan. Finally, the major practical advantages, disadvantages, and limitations of the system are identified for infrastructure projects.

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An Integrated BIM–GIS Method for Planning of Water Distribution System

Cited by 39 publications

References 41 publications

BIM Adoption in the Cambodian Construction Industry: Key Drivers and Barriers

BIM Adoption in the Cambodian Construction Industry: Key Drivers and Barriers

BIM-GIS-Based Integrated Framework for Underground Utility Management System for Earthwork Operations

Collaboration-Based BIM Model Development Management System for General Contractors in Infrastructure Projects

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