BIM-based life cycle assessment for different structural system scenarios of a residential building

Morsi, Dalia M. A.; Ismaeel, Walaa S.E.; Ehab, Ahmed; Othman, Ayman Ahmed Ezzat

doi:10.1016/j.asej.2022.101802

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“…Some scholars [16] noted that recent research on the benefits of modular construction indicated that when compared with conventional construction methods, implementation of modular construction yields benefits such as reduced defects, costs, risks, and environmental impacts. The benefits of integrating building information modeling with life cycle assessment for different design scenarios have been shown in previous work [17]. Among other things, the authors noted that LCA-BIM integration could help to streamline environmental stewardship and also prioritize action.…”

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A framework for evaluation of improvement opportunities for environmental impacts on construction works using life cycle assessment and value stream mapping concepts: offsite and onsite building construction

Mofolasayo

2023

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There have been various concerns about the environmental impact of construction works. This generates a need to take a more proactive approach in evaluating the environmental impacts of construction operations and further explore ways to reduce the environmental impacts. Enormous opportunities exist within the building industry to achieve a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. The aim of the study is to develop a framework for the evaluation of improvement opportunities for environmental impact for onsite and offsite building construction works using life cycle assessment (LCA) and value-stream-mapping concepts. Various tools for LCA exist; however, there is a need for the development of an LCA framework and improvement opportunities that can be localized to various communities to evaluate improvement opportunities for building construction. This study conducts a review of methods to evaluate the LCA of buildings on local construction sites. A procedure for establishing improvement opportunities is also developed. Based on the author's knowledge and experience, including site visits, using value stream mapping (VSM) techniques, a conceptual framework of the present state map and future state map of residential construction works was developed. The study presents a procedure for the evaluation of improvement opportunities for the environmental impacts of construction operations.

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A framework for evaluation of improvement opportunities for environmental impacts on construction works using life cycle assessment and value stream mapping concepts: offsite and onsite building construction

Mofolasayo

2023

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“…The integration of BIM tools with project management received greater share in literature i.e. for construction and waste management (Yeheyis et al 2013) but least share for environmental analysis (Morsi et al 2022).…”

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“…The Design Development (DD) Phase is when construction documents and design drawings are carried over from the conceptual design phase and to the environmental, mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural components. The Construction (Const) phase accounts for onsite energy and water consumption, as well as the transportation from the manufacturer to the project site, direct material loss (solid waste) and transportation of waste from the construction site to landfill (Morsi et al 2022). During, the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) phase, the data system's accessibility and efficiency are commissioned.…”

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“…Additionally, an EMS premised by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14,000 comprises a mitigation plan, resources management plan whether for material-handling or construction waste management, and a monitoring plan (International Organization for Standardization 2015). This subsequently serves as the foundation for impact management and reduces the amount of construction and demolition waste (Morsi et al 2022). Additionally, the decision-making process characterizes any EMS.…”

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An integrated building information modelling-based environmental impact assessment framework

Ismaeel

Lotfy

2022

Clean Techn Environ Policy

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The application of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies faces many challenges, especially in developing countries. This problem was investigated in the existing literature and via a designed questionnaire among local practitioners. The reasons were mainly attributed to the seclusion of the EIA process across the project’s phases, as well as the complexity of the EIA procedures. Hence, the research argues that Building Information Modelling (BIM) applications can be the key to resolve several associated problems to EIA either directly, or indirectly by streamlining Environmental Management System (EMS). Thus, a keyword-based scientometric analysis was used to define parameters and interrelations and establish network analysis for a proposed BIM-based EIA framework. The proposed framework presents scoring schemes to support three types of assessments: the efficiency of applying BIM techniques for an EIA process (Score A), proper integration of BIM techniques for different EIA steps (Score I) and proper integration of BIM techniques across project phases (Score B). It also shows the interplay of points between the three schemes via a Sankey diagram. The proposed framework was applied to compare three major construction projects in a developing country, the case of Egypt to pinpoint areas of drawbacks. The results pinpointed poor application of advanced BIM models to support sustainability analysis for EIA studies. This is in addition to imbalance of applying BIM applications across different project phases, it was notably less pronounced for the operation and maintenance stage as well as end of life scenarios. Also, poor integration of BIM tools could not support decisions related to the mitigation step. Hence, applying 6-dimensional BIM model shall enable developing mitigation measures and shall support design optimization during building operation and end of life phase. This novel approach presents the required level of verification and quality control procedure needed by decision-makers and environmental engineers to perform EIA studies and pave the way for further related research. Graphical Abstract

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“…Results of the A1–A3 stage relate to a specific wood-based building structure. Other construction systems may have different impact results, as the wood components mainly influence carbon emissions [ 29 , 30 , 49 , 50 ] and thus influence the total score of a building’s life cycle, thereby distorting the benefits of energy storage. The B6 stage results relate to the impact of production, distribution and consumption of energies and refer to the national conditions of the Slovak Republic.…”

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Environmental Impacts of Photovoltaic Energy Storage in a Nearly Zero Energy Building Life Cycle

Vaňová

Němec²

2022

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Climate change, the economic crisis and the current geopolitical situation are the biggest challenges of today. They participate to a fundamental extent in the creation of international policies. Renewable energy sources are thus gaining worldwide popularity. The paper deals with the assessment of the impact of four selected stages of the life cycle of a NZEB building on the environment in 13 impact categories. The analysis is performed in accordance with the LCA method using the attributional modeling approach. The results show the partial and total shift of impacts on the environment of photovoltaic energy storage in comparison with photovoltaic energy export across the building life cycle. Along the climate change impact reduction as a positive effect on the environment, a substantial impact increase is observed on the depletion of abiotic resources. Results also show the total environmental impact of the building life cycle, considering the use of stored energy in a lithium-based battery as being beneficial in most categories despite the relatively high impact increment in the stage of replacement.

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BIM-based life cycle assessment for different structural system scenarios of a residential building

Cited by 32 publications

References 45 publications

A framework for evaluation of improvement opportunities for environmental impacts on construction works using life cycle assessment and value stream mapping concepts: offsite and onsite building construction

A framework for evaluation of improvement opportunities for environmental impacts on construction works using life cycle assessment and value stream mapping concepts: offsite and onsite building construction

An integrated building information modelling-based environmental impact assessment framework

Environmental Impacts of Photovoltaic Energy Storage in a Nearly Zero Energy Building Life Cycle

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