BIM-Based Framework for Formwork Planning Considering Potential Reuse

Mei, Zhongya; Xu, Maozeng; Wu, Peng; Luo, Siyu; Jun, Wang; Tan, Yi

doi:10.1061/(asce)me.1943-5479.0001004

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“…no sealant but nails), (4) smart solutions reducing energy and optimizing usability (product-as-a-service propositions replacing ownership to the supplier to make accountable for durable, energy saving products). The interviews furthermore revealed adopting technological tools such as implementing building information management (BIM) models to evaluate CE principles in strategic decision making (Edirisinghe et al, 2021;Sanchez et al, 2021;Mei et al, 2022) as an additional step to evaluating sustainable choices in a structured way which, in turn, can assist to streamline and frame the decision-making process. Analysis also pays attention to the intersection of levers of control (Simons, 1995) with the empirical data.…”

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“…The CE is based on reusing materials; therefore, to structure and create a market for second-hand materials, data gathering is necessary. Part of a changed behavior path is the gathering of data on materials, especially facilitated by BIM applications (Mei et al, 2022) acting as a strategic lever (Simons, 1995). The interview data was flagging risks and strategic uncertainties across different department priorities, which could lead to identification of critical performance variables that could be better monitored.…”

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“…The structural hole identified by Wijewickrama et al (2021) between the construction and operations stages in the literature may be partly filled by the findings of this paper. Furthermore, gaining early insight into the structure and design process of CE can improve understanding of the impacts (Wu et al, 2017a;Mei et al, 2022). Figure 3 recasts the interview findings in a dartboard visualization with interview data formulated as darts representing tactical normative gameplays based on the levers of control framework (Simons, 1995) of core values, risks, strategic uncertainties and critical performance variables.…”

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“…The technological application of BIM is a growing area of research capable of including operational aspects of CE and sustainability in general (Wu et al, 2017a;Edirisinghe et al, 2021;Sanchez et al, 2021;Mei et al, 2022). Some research exists on process models in manufacturing, however, exemplars useful to operational transition to CE objectives are in short supply (Widener, 2007).…”

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“…The construction sector is a material-intensive business; therefore, in the transition from a linear to CE, an important step in decision making is the design phase of a building and the requisite choice of materials. BIM (see for example Akbarieh et al, 2022;Charef et al, 2021;Giorgi et al, 2022;Shooshtarian et al, 2022) supported by life cycle analysis (LCA), can evaluate CE principles early in the process of design enabling appropriate evaluation and calculation of the impact of the chosen materials (Wu et al, 2017a;Mei et al, 2022). Strategic selection of materials can minimize energy use and enhance the options for dismantling components after use (Sanchez et al, 2021;Xue et al, 2021).…”

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Aiming for bullseye: a novel gameplan for circular economy in the construction industry

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PurposeThe paper aims to provide managerial recommendations for implementing circular economy (CE) principles in both organizational and interorganizational contexts, including when using digital tools, such as building information modeling (BIM) and blockchain. Drawn from the construction sector in the Netherlands, the findings can be generalized to similar sectors where a company may receive multiple inputs as part of its supply chain augmented by digital technologies.Design/methodology/approachDesign addresses the research question: what are the strategic and tactical approaches of organizations on the CE pathway? Sub-questions target initiatives pursued by participants, and look toward information, roles and functions for supporting the CE process. Applying a multiple-case study approach (21 semi-structured interviews with 29 participants) the paper explores strategic initiatives of construction companies implementing CE pathways. The strength of the research design comes from facilitation of rich and deep qualitative insights from Netherlands-based managers embedded within global supply chains contributing to conceptual mapping. A limitation is data from one country (though representing both national and multinational companies).FindingsInterviewed managers share guidance for production-related construction companies anchored in materials and product design. Recommendations include to (1) develop both internally and externally the awareness of CE amongst leaders, (2) communicate with internal and external stakeholders for shared vision across the supply chain, (3) start with pilot projects, and (4) ensure product data-integration for CE business models through computer modeling and blockchain for decision-making processes, choices of materials, business model coordination and product (re)design. Continuous learning about CE roles and responsibilities amidst organizational process restructuring is required throughout linear to CE transitions. Extending the time for the CE principles evaluation process would allow for reconsideration of decisions made for CE implemented projects.Originality/valueA novel CE gameplan with a hurdles and recommendations checklist provides an operational interface with decision making points between internal factors for the host organization and external supply chain partners.

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