Integration of Document- and Model-based Building Information for Project Management Support

Opitz, Frank; Windisch, Ronny; Scherer, Raimar J.

doi:10.1016/j.proeng.2014.10.566

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“…During the early 2000s, there has been a turning point for the evolution of SE field, consisted in the transition from a document-centric approach to a model-centric approach ( Fig.1). However, despite the development of SE and BIM, the current practice of AEC sector is still grounded in the document-centric approach to exchange and develop building data [1]. This implicates the collection of information inside those documents, which, even if in the form of electronic files, restrict inevitably the interoperability of data exchanged between the different stakeholders.…”

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“…Building Information Modeling (BIM) approach has shifted construction information from a document-based to a model-based system, where the complete building information is stored in a system of federated models that allows for collaborative working, for on-demand retrieval of information and digital data storage. BIM, with its centralized modelling environment, tries to answer to the need of intercommunication between the different project stakeholders, in contrast with the traditional approach of independently -developed systems and stakeholder requirements [1]. Nevertheless, despite the integration of BIM at the geometrical Proceedings of the Creative Construction e-Conference (2020) 073 Available online at e-2020.creative-construction-conference.com/proceedings/ Visualization, Virtual Reality BIM and 3D printing for Design and Construction level has become widespread, it has not been the same regarding the development of transactional workflows to deal with interoperability issues.…”

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BPMN 2.0 Modelling for the Management of the Inspection of Execution Processes in Construction

Gardini¹,

Bragadin²,

Naticchia³

et al. 2020

Proceedings of the Creative Construction E-Conference 2020

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Nowadays digitalization is a growing challenge for the whole construction sector. Therefore, the need of supportive tools and procedures is becoming increasingly urgent in each construction project step and particularly for project supervision in the execution phase. This is a primary requirement especially for the public sector, since the legislative framework is becoming more and more focused on this aspect, in Italy as well as in the European and international context. A formalization of the inspection procedures of project management in the construction phase is proposed through Business Process Modelling and Notation (BPMN) 2.0 language. The first key aspect of this proposal is to assume a model-based approach, which allows a more coherent information management, in contrast with the traditional document-based one. The second aspect concerns process modeling. In fact, the proposed method is based on processes, instead of BIM-based federated object-oriented models. Construction processes are modelled so that they can generate and feed the federated models themselves. In addition to this, Business Process Modelling and Notation can be used to create a collection of different procedures involved in the inspection management for construction projects. Also, BPMN model will allow an automatic feeding of an inspection management support system which will be developed in future studies, that will offer the full traceability of the procedures and the delivery of the quality certification of products. The case study of the inspection of ready-mix concrete cast-in-place process is analyzed and discussed.

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BPMN 2.0 Modelling for the Management of the Inspection of Execution Processes in Construction

Gardini¹,

Bragadin²,

Naticchia³

et al. 2020

Proceedings of the Creative Construction E-Conference 2020

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“…However, information exchange is based on documents, especially during the preliminary phase, and AECO information flow can still be considered document-based and not data model-based. Semi-structured and unstructured documents are an essential part of the overall project information resources (Opitz et al 2014). In the AECO industry, requirements are defined and exchanged in natural language through text documents; natural language is pervasive.…”

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Natural Language Processing and Bim in Aeco Sector: A State of the Art

Giuda¹,

Locatelli²,

Seghezzi³

2020

Proceedings of International Structural Engineering and Construction

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The research provides state-of-the-art theories, methods, and applications of Natural Language Processing in a BIM approach to define advantages, weaknesses, and potential developments. Traditionally, the design and construction process requirements are expressed through verbal qualitative evaluations instead of using numerical and structured data. Information modeling and management methods can hardly manage requirements expressed by means of qualitative and unstructured expressions. This paper aims to define the state of the art on Natural Language Processing applications for the numerical translation of basic design requirements in the AECO sector. The major advantages of this research would be the optimization and automation of numerical definition and validation of requirements in a structured data form. Structured data can, in fact, be easily managed in a BIM approach. NLP supporting information modeling methods allows the application of requirements engineering and management techniques to handle construction processes from a data-driven perspective. An investigation of the setting of a decision support system, based on NLP, for the definition and validation of requirements in the early stages of the construction process, is also provided as a potential further development.

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“…That means that for instance a paper document based data transmission is decreasing in numerous industries as digital data transmission is significantly faster and safer way to share information to other people and organizations [3]. In the construction industry, this trend is not as strong as in other industries and especially site operations are still strongly based on paper documents [4] Demian and Walters [5] reported test results of the flow of information using four information systems including e-mail, a construction project extranet tool, an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and a Building Information Modeling (BIM) system. Albeit the number of projects was small the results showed that BIM foster accurate, on-time and appropriate exchange of information between parties involved in projects.…”

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Improving the Information Flow in the Construction Phase of a Construction Project

Tauriainen¹,

Leväniemi²

2020

Proceedings of the Creative Construction E-Conference 2020

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In a company and project level it has been noticed that the fluent flow of information will be an essential part of streamlined processes. In the construction phase of a construction project, the information transfers between numerous parties, via different platforms and between people and systems. As the information field in the construction business is highly dispersed, managing the information flow within it is important in terms of efficient workflows. The study focuses on the problems perceived in the flow of information and the methods of improving the information flow with Lean and Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the construction phase. The study consists of a literature research and an empirical section, which is conducted as a case study. The data collection methods used in the case study are interviews, documents and direct observations made by the researcher. The results of the case study are analyzed and compared with literature findings. There are three cases from different construction phases and altogether six site managers and engineers from the case company are interviewed. The case study indicates that the element fabrication schedule and manufacturing status of prefabricated elements is prone to change during the project and thus cause a need for a change to the construction process and management. Therefore, it is beneficial that the latency of information regarding prefabricated elements is cut down to minutes instead of hours or even days. As a result, the information flow in the construction phase can be improved especially by 4D scheduling with the use of Last Planner System, the visualization of digital assembly and schedule information in BIM environment and the integration with the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system of prefabrication suppliers.

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Integration of Document- and Model-based Building Information for Project Management Support

Cited by 19 publications

References 7 publications

BPMN 2.0 Modelling for the Management of the Inspection of Execution Processes in Construction

BPMN 2.0 Modelling for the Management of the Inspection of Execution Processes in Construction

Natural Language Processing and Bim in Aeco Sector: A State of the Art

Improving the Information Flow in the Construction Phase of a Construction Project

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