Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Enhancing the Applying of Knowledge Areas in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Industry

Abstract

Background: The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry is one of the sectors that contribute the most to the Palestinian economy. However, it now suffers from many problems, one of which is not adopting new innovations, such as Building Information Modeling (BIM). BIM recently achieved far reaching consideration in the AEC industry. Aim: This research aimed to understand the contribution of BIM to the enhancement and application of Knowledge Areas (KAs) in the AEC industry in Palestine. Methods: A quantitative survey was utilized in the pilot study. Thirty copies of the questionnaire were dispersed to respondents from the target group. The completed questionnaires were analyzed to test for statistical validity and reliability. After the pilot study, the questionnaire was validated and dispersed to the entire sample, comprising respondents from the target group who were selected by convenience sampling. Eighty copies of the questionnaire were dispersed, and 71 copies of the questionnaire were obtained from the respondents with a response rate of 88.8%. Results: To draw meaningful results, the gathered information was analyzed by utilizing quantitative data analysis techniques, including the RII, Pearson correlation analysis, and Factor analysis. Conclusion: The results illustrated the extent of enhancing the application of KAs in the AEC industry using BIM technology from the highest to lowest as follows: Cost Management (CM), Time Management (TM), Resource Management (REM), Procurement Management (PROM), Scope Management (SCM), Stakeholder Management (STM), Integration Management (IM), Quality Management (QM), Communication Management (COM), Risk Management (RM), and Safety Management (SM). As an example, BIM is effectively applied to each KA, and high efficiency is achieved when BIM is applied to TM by 4D modeling; to CM by 5D modeling; to REM by collaboration; to PROM by quantity takeoff; to SCM by element-base; to STM and IM by using integrated project delivery; to QM by using clash detection; to COM by centralized, structured data management, and information flow; to RM by constructability; and to SM by automated safety code checking.

Application of BIM Technology in Data Collection of Large-Scale Engineering Intelligent Construction

“…Rwanyiziri et al said that it provides support for the technology and method of decision-making, design, construction, and operation in the whole life cycle of complex construction projects [9]. Maliha and others said that the construction industry informatization based on BIM technology breaks the gap between management and technology; the project safety, quality, progress, cost, and performance that were in a state of separation in the past can be centralized, facilitating management, ensuring project efficiency, improving project quality, reducing risks, and improving industry efficiency and profits [10]. It can be seen from the foregoing that BIM is not only a technology but also a concept and an idea at a higher level.…”

Parametric Stock Flow Modelling of Historical Building Typologies

“…However, previous work in integrated material estimations in BIM has focus on salvaging possibilities [31], design for disassembly [39] or storing material data in BIM models [40] and has not shown in-depth typological modelling at scale with parametric tools for MFA in stock flows. This is in contrast to many recent attempts to provide high-quality quantitative take outs from BIM in planning [41][42][43] and arguably model-based quantity take-offs are the most valuable use of BIM in cost management of new buildings [44]. Unfortunately, (high-quality) BIM models of existing and historical buildings are rare and inaccessible.…”

Discussing practical work methods in digital tools-performance based architecture assignments

“…Parties from diverse AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) disciplines may now coordinate and collaborate to better optimize the design. BIM may increase the quality of design presentations in addition to streamlining the design process (Maliha et al, 2020). The quality of visualization of images and 3D models that are more detailed and equipped with various information in them will enhance the user experience.…”