Automated and continuous BIM-based life cycle carbon assessment for infrastructure design projects

Hussain, Mudasir; Zheng, Bin; Chi, Hung-Lin; Hsu, Shu-Chien

doi:10.1016/j.resconrec.2022.106848

Cited by 23 publications

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“…To facilitate decision-making regarding buildings and infrastructure, an adaptive LCA calculation workflow is essential to address the complexities of environmental impact calculations [ 51 ]. In this context, a BIM-based LCA calculation can prove beneficial.…”

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confidence: 99%

Comparative life cycle assessment of light frame timber and reinforced concrete masonry structural systems for single-family houses in Luxembourg

Eslami,

Yaghma,

Jayasinghe

et al. 2024

Heliyon

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Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Comparative life cycle assessment of light frame timber and reinforced concrete masonry structural systems for single-family houses in Luxembourg

Eslami,

Yaghma,

Jayasinghe

et al. 2024

Heliyon

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“…Building information modelling (BIM) is defined as the process of representing the physical and functional elements of a building digitally (Lee and Lee, 2020;Primasetra et al, 2022). BIM creates a transparent environment that enables all project stakeholders to interact in a transparent manner by integrating multidisciplinary project teams into a shared platform (Hussain et al, 2023). According to the architecture, engineering and construction industry, BIM refers to a design management methodology that links all phases of construction © Lina Gharaibeh, Kristina Eriksson and Björn Lantz.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In addition, the subjective nature of these benefits and the difficulty of attributing them directly to the technology further complicates the process (Hosseini et al, 2016). Intangible benefits include improved collaboration, better decisionmaking and improved project outcomes (Hussain et al, 2023;Kineber et al, 2023). These benefits may not have an obvious money value, making it difficult to measure their impact (PWC, 2018).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In addition, value runs along the complete life cycle of a construction project, which includes the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the facility (Feng et al, 2023;Toan et al, 2022). It is possible though that there may not be sufficient data to measure or elaborate on the life cycle benefits of BIM since the projects that have used it are relatively recent (Hussain et al, 2023). Additionally, 'BIM's true value can only be determined once all downstream activities have been considered (Motalebi et al, 2022).…”

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Quantifying BIM investment value: a systematic review

Gharaibeh,

Eriksson,

Lantz

2024

JEDT

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Purpose Perceived benefits of building information modelling (BIM) have been discussed for some time, but cost–benefit benchmarking has been inconsistent. The purpose of this paper is to investigate BIM feasibility and evaluate investment worth to elucidate and develop the current understanding of BIM merit. The aim of the study is to propose a research agenda towards a more holistic perspective of BIM use incorporating quantifying investment return. Design/methodology/approach An in-depth examination of research patterns has been conducted to identify challenges in the assessment of the investment value and return on investment (ROI) for BIM in the construction industry. A total of 75 research articles were considered for the final literature review. An evaluation of the literature is conducted using a combination of bibliometric analysis and systematic reviews. Findings This study, which analysed 75 articles, unveils key findings in quantifying BIM benefits, primarily through ROI calculation. Two major research gaps are identified: the absence of a standardized BIM ROI method and insufficient exploration of intangible benefits. Research focus varies across phases, emphasizing design and construction integration and exploring post-construction phases. The study categorizes quantifiable factors, including productivity, changes and rework reduction, requests for information reduction, schedule efficiency, safety, environmental sustainability and operations and facility management. These findings offer vital insights for researchers and practitioners, enhancing understanding of ’BIM’s financial benefits and signalling areas for further exploration in construction. Originality/value The ’study’s outcomes offer the latest insights for researchers and practitioners to create effective approaches for quantifying ’BIM’s financial benefits. Additionally, the proposed research agenda aims to improve the current limited understanding of BIM feasibility and investment worth evaluation. Results of the study could assist practitioners in overcoming limitations associated with BIM investment and economic evaluations in the construction industry.

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“…Fabozzi et al [32] utilized the interoperability from BIM to FEM to BIM to validate the maturity of BIM methods in the field of geotechnical infrastructure applications. Hussain et al [33] developed a parametric lifecycle carbon assessment (PLCCA) model for automated data integration, dynamic calculation, and online visualization of carbon emissions, and calculated carbon emissions through specific tunnel engineering. Guo et al [34] proposed a hybrid method combining building information modeling (BIM) and Dempster-Shafer (D-S) evidence theory to support the systemic risk assessment and visualization of underground tunnels.…”

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Research on BIM Technology Standardization and Information Management of Tunnel Engineering Based on the Maturity and Standardity Theory Framework

Lan,

Xu,

et al. 2023

Buildings

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Information management is an important development direction in the field of tunnel engineering, and BIM technology provides an important approach for the realization of it. However, standardization is the first step of the implementation of BIM technology. Only through a set of unified BIM standards for tunnel engineering can the late platform development with information sharing and exchange be carried out normally and orderly. In view of the current lack of unified BIM technology standards and related theoretical research in the field of tunnel engineering, this paper proposes a theoretical framework for the study of a BIM technology standard in the field of tunnel engineering on the basis of the existing standardization research work and establishes a new maturity model in the field of tunnel engineering for the first time. On this basis, this paper classifies and codes the information in the field of tunnel engineering and carries out a series of preliminary studies and discussions on the standardization of BIM technology in the field of tunnel engineering, initially establishing a relatively complete system of BIM technology standards. With the Daliangshan Tunnel under construction in Sichuan Province of China as a pilot application case, the feasibility of the proposed standards is preliminarily verified. In addition, this paper puts forward the new concept of “standard degree” for the first time and tentatively discusses the relationship between the standard degree and four influencing factors, the standard unity degree, the recognition degree of project participants, the applicable degree of software and the perfection degree of platform construction, which provides a reference for subsequent related research and promotes the development of BIM technology standardization and the management process of information in the field of tunnel engineering.

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Automated and continuous BIM-based life cycle carbon assessment for infrastructure design projects

Cited by 23 publications

References 49 publications

Comparative life cycle assessment of light frame timber and reinforced concrete masonry structural systems for single-family houses in Luxembourg

Comparative life cycle assessment of light frame timber and reinforced concrete masonry structural systems for single-family houses in Luxembourg

Quantifying BIM investment value: a systematic review

Research on BIM Technology Standardization and Information Management of Tunnel Engineering Based on the Maturity and Standardity Theory Framework

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