Automation of Information Flow between BIM and QR Code

With advent of Building Information Model (BIM) in architecture, engineering and construction three dimensional (3D) model has became an interface tool for accessing building’s information. BIM provides a framework to develop data rich product models and facilitates easy and fast access to the information stored in a database through the 3D model. Accessing the information using BIM is a two-step process. The first step includes the identification and selection of the appropriate 3D element from the digital model and second step includes the retrieval of the information. Currently, the first step is accomplished by navigating the model manually. This step becomes tedious depending upon the size and complexity of the model. This identification and selection process can be automated by integrating Quick Response (QR) code technology with BIM. This integration facilitate easy element selection and improves information retrieval from BIM. This paper discusses about the BIM and QR code framework which facilitates seamless information exchange between real world object and BIM

Highway infrastructure and building information modelling in UK

Traditional methods of design are becoming less relevant and prevalent, due to institutionalising of Building Information Modelling (BIM) within statutory regulations and the huge amount of data that BIM presents to practice; especially in 3D models. This can be seen in the A1 Dishforth-to-Barton road infrastructure improvement scheme which comprises the A1 Dishforth-to-Leeming and A1 Leeming-to-Barton schemes. The traditional method of design was central to the A1 Dishforth-to-Leeming scheme and BIM central to the A1 Leeming-to-Barton scheme. So this report presents a comparative study of the traditional and BIM methods in relation to the A1 Dishforth-to-Barton improvement scheme through the perception of key professionals involved in this project. A qualitative research study was conducted through the use of an open-ended questionnaire intended to bridge gaps in perceptions and understanding of both methods. Judgemental sampling technique was used to select experienced respondents who understand and participated in the A1 Dishforth-to-Barton road infrastructure improvement scheme. The study reveals an incontrovertible complementary nature of both methods and that the realisation of the 2016 mandate appears doubtful due to lack of standardization, training and level of awareness. It is highly recommended that a statutory incentivization framework for BIM be conceptualised and considered for implementation to attract and encourage small scale participants. Of high priority is the subsidization of in-house training by local authorities and localized joint ventures by smaller companies for specialist training

The building information modelling trajectory in facilities management: A review

There is a paucity of literature that examines building information modelling (BIM) for asset management within the architecture, engineering, construction and owner-operated (AECO) sector. This paper therefore presents a thorough review of published literature on the latest research and standards development that impact upon BIM and its application in facilities management (FM) during the operations and maintenance (O&M) phase of building usage. The purpose is to generate new ideas and provide polemic clarity geared to intellectually challenge readers from across a range of academic and industrial disciplines. The findings reveal that significant challenges facing the FM sector include the need for: greater consideration of long-term strategic aspirations; amelioration of data integration/interoperability issues; augmented knowledge management; enhanced performance measurement; and enriched training and competence development for facilities managers to better deal with the amorphous range of services covered by FM. Future work is also proposed in several key areas and includes: case studies to observe and report upon current practice and development; and supplementary research related to concepts of knowledge capture in relation to FM and the growing use of BIM for asset management

Integration of construction process documents into building information modeling

The work discusses the integration of construction process documents into the Building Information Modeling (BIM). The different phases of the building lifecycle include planning, design, construction, maintenance, and decommissioning. Existing practices facilitate the implementation of BIM only up to the early stages of the construction phase. This is partially due to absence of three dimensional (3D) as-built model and lack of integration of the construction process documents into model. The objective of this research is to extend implementation of the BIM by creating a 3D as-built model, a four dimensional (4D = 3D + time) as-built model, and attaching the construction process information to the model for use during the maintenance and decommissioning phase of the lifecycle. The accomplishment of the research objective was demonstrated through a real time construction project using commercially available BIM software products of three vendors. They are Autodesk, Bentley, and Graphisoft. The methodology adopted for developing a 3D as-built model included using the objective-driven data acquisition technique. This involved using a custom built robotic laser rangefinder mounted on a pan and tilt unit and a robotic total station for the data acquisition of as-built components. The development of the 4D as-built model, and attaching the construction process information to the 3D as-built model involved programming in C, C++, Visual Basic (VB), JScape object Model (JSM), and Geometrical Descriptive Language (GDL). The results indicated that the three vendors\u27 BIM products are not specifically prepared to accomplish the research objective but are adaptable with some programming. The amount of work required for BIM implementation varies depending on the vendor\u27s product. However, further research investigations and software developments are needed to reduce the amount of work required for BIM implementation

3D Scans—A New Teaching Tool in Construction Education

Use of technological gadgets became an integral part of Construction Management (CM) students’ life. Students have different learning styles and they want their academic learning experience to be engaging and interactive. Engaging these technology savvy students in the learning process with their preferred learning style is a challenging task. The differences in teaching and learning styles result in problems such as disengagement of students and loss of learning aptitude. This active student engagement challenge can be addressed by using 3D scan model learning environment. This learning environment has the potential to make a paradigm shift in teaching and learning process. This learning environment provides a new teaching style and helps the instructor to address some of the needs of the students’ learning styles. This learning environment engages students in active learning processes and helps them to focus on their learning. It also encourages students to take more responsibility for their own learning process. This paper discusses about the frame work of the 3D scan model learning environment. This paper also discusses how this frame work was used for development of a 3D scan model learning environment for a residential house construction process