BIM aided information and visualization repository for managing construction delay claims

Abstract

Delays in construction result in a multitude of negative effects on project performance, and severe dismays among participating parties. This study aims to digitize the traditional process of recording and managing the construction delays using Building Information Modeling (BIM). Extensive literature review followed by semi-structure interviews of 21 industry experts were carried out to identify the issues faced by construction stakeholders in managing construction delays. To resolve these issues, a plugin named BIM-based Construction Delays Recorder (BIM-CDR) is developed using Application Programming Interface (API) of the most commonly used BIM software i.e. Autodesk Revit. BIM-CDR provides a centralized repository, encompassing detailed information related to delays, which can be retrieved and visualized to analyze their impact on delay claims. To assess the effectiveness of BIM-CDR, a feasibility study is conducted with the experts’ review panel. The results revealed that BIM-CDR can record wide-ranging information related to all the significant issues causing delays on construction sites, and can help in effectively managing their corresponding claims. The advantages of the developed prototype include visualization of delays’ location, facilitation of delay analysis and effective delays management. Moreover, it also promotes transparency and speedy settlement of delay related claims without any unwanted disputes.

Proposta de modelo de planejamento, projeto e execução para aprimorar a construção civil com apoio das tecnologias digitais

“…Obras atrasam no mundo todo (Salling; Leleur, 2015;Vick;Brilakis, 2018), frustrando as partes interessadas (Ali;Zahoor;Aibinu;Nasir;Tariq;Imran;Khan, 2021). No Reino Unido, 50% dos projetos de construção apresentaram atrasos na última década (Glenigan, 2015).…”

“…Em todo o mundo pode-se observar o atraso de entrega de obras (Salling; Leleur, 2015;Vick;Brilakis, 2018), trazendo insatisfação aos participantes de projeto (Ali;Zahoor;Aibinu;Nasir;Tariq;Imran;Khan, 2021). Pode-se observar diversas causas para o atraso de obras.…”

“…As imagens geradas podem ajudar a avaliar atrasos ao longo da construção. Contudo, novos estudos acerca da documentação e análise desses atrasos se fazem necessários (Ali;Zahoor;Aibinu;Nasir;Tariq;Imran;Khan, 2021). O desenvolvimento de uma ferramenta que possibilitasse a identificação automática de processos com baixa produtividade seria algo muito útil na gestão de obra (Bhokare;Goyal;Ren;Zhang, 2022).…”

Closing the information gaps: a systematic review of research on delay and disruption claims

“…Looking at the required information for delay and disruption claims including site conditions, scheduling, progress, design, communications and payments etc., some of the modern technologies as described below can be integrated and used for collecting the required information: Building information modeling (BIM) : BIM is a recent innovative digital construction platform that can help in recording and demonstrating the changes in project design, specifications, scope and schedules, which can have a significant impact on the construction projects (Ali et al , 2021). It can provide an effective and efficient platform for collecting the required information and records for claims in construction projects (Ali et al , 2020).…”

“…Building information modeling (BIM) : BIM is a recent innovative digital construction platform that can help in recording and demonstrating the changes in project design, specifications, scope and schedules, which can have a significant impact on the construction projects (Ali et al , 2021). It can provide an effective and efficient platform for collecting the required information and records for claims in construction projects (Ali et al , 2020).…”