Special Issue "BIM Implementation to Meet the Changing Demands of the Construction Industry"

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Civil Engineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 November 2021.

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Stephen Paul Coates
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School of Science, Engineering & Environment, Room 408, Maxwell Building, University of Salford, Salford, UK
Interests: BIM; HBIM; BIM education; applied technology; innovation and change management
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Dr. Adonis Haidar
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Guest Editor
School of Architecture, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
Interests: BIM; digital design
Dr. Suha Jaradat
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School of Engineering and the Built Environment, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh EH11 4BN, UK
Interests: building information modelling (BIM); historic building information modelling (HBIM); architectural design and practice; thermal comfort and spatial behaviour; sustainable design
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Special Issue related to "BIM implementation in the Construction Industry".

The use of building information modelling continues to expand as the preferred method of delivering projects in the built environment. This represents a transition from the use of drawings and documents to a creation, delivery, and recording system based on graphical/data constructs integrated with collaborative practices in a common data environment.  This object-oriented approach enables multiple forms of representation, allowing new forms of data analytics and insight. The ongoing development in the computer sciences and associated frontend technologies mean that it is appropriate to re-evaluate the theoretical basis of BIM and its potential to provide a foundation for other systems of task and activity augmentation. BIM, although data-centric, can be seen as the starting point in the development of knowledge and intelligent systems. Developments in AI, VR, IOT, block chain and GIS all offer new questions when it comes to the future development of BIM.

The Special Issue, entitled "BIM implementation in the Construction Industry", offers an opportunity to re-evaluate the theoretical basis underpinning BIM and also to consider BIM’s role in a digitally emerging world.

Dr. Stephen Paul Coates
Dr. Adonis Haidar
Dr. Suha Jaradat
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • BIM
  • BIM theory
  • Emerging BIM practice
  • BIM and data science
  • BIM and knowledge management
  • AI
  • virtual and augmented systems
  • BIM and blockchain
  • BIM and GIS

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Influence of Building Information Modeling (BIM) Implementation in High-Rise Buildings towards Sustainability
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(16), 7626; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11167626 - 19 Aug 2021
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To secure full benefits without jeopardizing project feasibility, sustainability standards in high-rise building design should be included at all phases of the decision-making process. However, there are limited empirical studies on the influence of building information modeling (BIM) implementation in high-rise buildings. Implementing [...] Read more.
To secure full benefits without jeopardizing project feasibility, sustainability standards in high-rise building design should be included at all phases of the decision-making process. However, there are limited empirical studies on the influence of building information modeling (BIM) implementation in high-rise buildings. Implementing BIM is a viable technique to improve high-rise building sustainability performance. Therefore, the aim of this research is to explore the influence of BIM implementation in high-rise buildings by integrating the exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and structural equation modeling (SEM) approaches. Following a detailed review of the literature to identify critical success factors (CSFs) for BIM implementation, empirical evidence was gathered through a questionnaire survey with 205 stakeholders in construction projects. The EFA revealed five components, namely, productivity, visualization, coordination, sustainability, and safety improvement, all of which have a significant impact on the long-term construction of high-rise buildings. Moreover, SEM was conducted to develop the model for high-rise buildings. However, it has been revealed that awareness and usage level of BIM technology in high-rise buildings still appears to be limited. This scenario paves the way for future researchers to develop more models in the domain of high-rise buildings in order to improve sustainable development. Full article
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BIM and GIS Applications in Bridge Projects: A Critical Review
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(13), 6207; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11136207 - 05 Jul 2021
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In recent years, interest in BIM and GIS applications in civil engineering has been growing. For bridge engineering, BIM/GIS applications such as simulation, visualization, and secondary development have been used to assist practitioners in managing bridge construction and decision-making, including selection of bridge [...] Read more.
In recent years, interest in BIM and GIS applications in civil engineering has been growing. For bridge engineering, BIM/GIS applications such as simulation, visualization, and secondary development have been used to assist practitioners in managing bridge construction and decision-making, including selection of bridge location maintenance decisions. In situ 3D modelling of existing bridges with detailed images from UAV camera has allowed engineers to conduct remote condition assessments of bridges and decide on required maintenance actions. Several studies have investigated the applications of BIM/GIS technology on bridge projects. However, there has been limited focus on reviewing the outcomes of these studies to identify the limitations of BIM and GIS applications on bridge projects. Therefore, the aim of this study was to review the research on BIM/GIS technology applications in bridge projects over the last decade. Using a systematic review process, a total of 90 publications that met the inclusion criteria were reviewed in this study. The review identified the state-of-the-art methods of BIM and GIS applications, respectively, at the planning and design, construction, and operation and maintenance phases of bridge projects. However, the findings point to segregated application of BIM and GIS at all phases of bridge projects. The findings of this study will contribute to guiding practitioners in selecting appropriate BIM and GIS technologies for different aspects of bridge projects. Full article
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