Building Information Modeling for Electrical Contractors: Current Practice and Recommendations

Simonian, Lonny; Korman, Thomas M.

doi:10.1061/41168(399)53

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“…Previous research has shown that BIM is used anywhere from 0% to 90% of projects [4]. A survey conducted by Azhar and Cochran [8] found that 32% of reported projects between $10 and $100 million, 55.6% of reported projects between $100 and $250 million, and 50% of reported projects more than $250 million use BIM.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…For example, time is placed into modeling rather than fixing mistakes. Money is used to employ a modeler rather than being applied to RFI work, jobsite clashes, and change orders [4].…”

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“…Time must be considered in addition to capital costs involved. Simonian [4], conducted a survey amongst electrical specialty subcontractors. This survey revealed an ambiguity in time savings.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…These time-saving factors also transfer into the field because more clashes between mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems are found utilizing BIM and are therefore prevented on the jobsite. Two main factors that are time intensive, but beyond the control of the electrical contractor, are the required level of development (LoD) and the overall area to be modeled [4].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Impact of BIM on Electrical Subcontractors

Sattineni¹,

Brock²

2019

Proceedings of the International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC)

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The use of BIM in the electrical subcontractor community has been increasing over the past few years. The practice of using BIM for this sector varies in many ways as compared to the design profession or the use of BIM by general contractors. This study focuses on the current state of BIM implementation among the electrical subcontractors. A literature review of the topic lead to the adoption of a qualitative methodology to study the issue. The results of the qualitative study involved semistructured interviews with practitioners in the field. The results of the interviews found that the perception among electrical subcontractors regarding the successful use of BIM varies from the general contractor. The study lead to the identification of several key themes that govern the successful use of BIM for electrical construction. The study makes recommendations to electrical subcontractors for the successful use of BIM on projects.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For example, time is placed into modeling rather than fixing mistakes. Money is used to employ a modeler rather than being applied to RFI work, jobsite clashes, and change orders [4].…”

Section: Productivitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Impact of BIM on Electrical Subcontractors

Sattineni¹,

Brock²

2019

Proceedings of the International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC)

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“…Subsequently lag exists in electrical BIM family file development by industries. Most of the electrical contractors making a 3D drawing solely for their own purpose is a rare chance, instead during specialty projects like electricity generating projects 3D files are developed for better prefabrication and coordination [22]. These observations indicate the importance of a study related to electrical design and maximize its applications in broader areas such that engineers and contractors fully embrace BIM and tap its potential.…”

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confidence: 99%

Applications of Building Information Modeling in Electrical Systems Design

Farooq¹,

Sharma²,

R³

2017

JESTR

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Building Information Modelling (BIM) is an object-oriented approach that can virtually create a 3D digital model of a building capable of doing realistic engineering analysis well before the construction begins. BIM offers sophisticated tools for electrical trade design and estimation. This paper primarily investigates with supportive case studies, the potential applications of BIM in electrical system design and analysis. Further, its energy analysis, geographical scale significance and smart built environmental applications are also investigated. This research emphasizes on the deployment of BIM at both static and dynamic level for electrical trade such that BIM electrical system design can be made more attractive and more cost effective. The preliminary investigations indicate that seamless integration of semantic information system of BIM with Geographical Information System (GIS) can be very useful for electrical grid optimization and city energy modelling.

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