Developing systems-centric as-built BIMs to support facility emergency management: A case study approach

Ensafi, Mahnaz; Harode, Ashit; Thabet, Walid

doi:10.1016/j.autcon.2021.104003

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“…During a previous study [27], the building's 2D plans, specifications, and the Navisworks BIM for the building case study were thoroughly analyzed with a focus on the mechanical and plumbing systems. A set of data parameters grouped into two main categories (Asset Identification and Systems-Centric Properties) were defined and embedded in the BIM to allow for viewing and analyzing the model from a systems-centric perspective.…”

Section: Phase 1 Step-1: Define Categories Of Life-cycle Facility Datamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The classification defines a natural breakdown of MEP systems into categories at different levels based on the type of system used and the function they provide to the building. The system classification hierarchy and corresponding parameters are developed by [27]. Table A2 in Appendix A provides details for parameters under this category.…”

Section: Phase 1 Step-1: Define Categories Of Life-cycle Facility Datamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…All properties across the five categories are defined based on authors' experience, prior research [27], and review of the literature [29,30]. Facility industry partners from the academic and healthcare sectors were also consulted on the development of these properties and their respective categories.…”

Section: Phase 1 Step-1: Define Categories Of Life-cycle Facility Datamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This paper builds on previous research investigating the use of systems-centric data in BIM models [27] as well as the use of AR/MR glasses for supporting facility management [28]. The paper focuses on answering the following questions: (i) What properties should be specified to identify and visualize building data, elements, and systems components?…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In this paper, the authors define new asset properties grouped into five categories to define a more comprehensive FM-Capable BIM [27], allowing for better support of facility maintenance management. The paper discusses an implementation that imports a project's Navisworks BIM with life-cycle data for the mechanical system into the Microsoft Power BI platform.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Linking BIM to Power BI and HoloLens 2 to Support Facility Management: A Case Study Approach

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Facility lifecycle data captured in BIM during design and construction are very valuable for effective facility operations and maintenance. Traditionally, model authoring and analysis tools have been used to search and query model information. These tools are not well designed to search and display needed data and they require a steep learning curve. In this paper, the authors propose the use of Power BI dashboards to facilitate easy access and display of lifecycle data embedded in the model. The implementation and use of dashboards for facility management are discussed using a case study. The effectiveness and usability of the dashboards are validated using a focus group of six industry experts that were first interviewed then asked to complete a questionnaire. Feedback from interviews indicated that customized dashboards are effective tools to view, analyze and draw insights on data from various sources and can improve facility operations and management. Numerical results from the PSSUQ using fourteen questions indicated positive responses overall with an average score of four or five from the majority of respondents. Finally, the authors tested integration of the Power BI dashboards with the HoloLens 2 to deliver relevant up-to-date facility lifecycle data in near real-time to field staff.

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Section: Phase 1 Step-1: Define Categories Of Life-cycle Facility Datamentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Phase 1 Step-1: Define Categories Of Life-cycle Facility Datamentioning

confidence: 99%