Davila Delgado, J M and Oyedele, L O (2020) BIM data model requirements for asset monitoring and the circular economy. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 18(5), pp. 1269-1285. ISSN 1726-0531
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to review and provide recommendations to extend the current open standard data models for describing monitoring systems and circular economy precepts for built assets. Open standard data models enable robust and efficient data exchange which underpins the successful implementation of a circular economy. One of the largest opportunities to reduce the total life cycle cost of a built asset is to use the building information modelling (BIM) approach during the operational phase because it represents the largest share of the entire cost. BIM models that represent the actual conditions and performance of the constructed assets can boost the benefits of the installed monitoring systems and reduce maintenance and operational costs. Design/methodology/approach: This paper presents a horizontal investigation of current BIM data models and their use for describing circular economy principles and performance monitoring of built assets. Based on the investigation, an extension to the industry foundation classes (IFC) specification, recommendations and guidelines are presented which enable to describe circular economy principles and asset monitoring using IFC. Findings: Current open BIM data models are not sufficiently mature yet. This limits the interoperability of the BIM approach and the implementation of circular economy principles. An overarching approach to extend the current standards is necessary, which considers aspects related to not only modelling the monitoring system but also data management and analysis. Originality/value: To the authors’ best knowledge, this is the first study that identifies requirements for data model standards in the context current linear economic model of making, using and disposing is growing unsustainably far beyond the finite limits of planet of a circular economy. The results of this study set the basis for the extension of current standards required to apply the circular economy precepts.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | building information modelling; circular economy; data modelling standards; industry foundation classes; monitoring systems |
| Index terms: | specification, life cycle cost, performance monitoring, data model, methodology, built asset, building information modelling, data exchange, circular economy, data management, economic model, investigation, industry foundation classes, monitoring, data modelling, interoperability, implementation, modelling |
| Subjects: | data collection methods, computational design, control systems, modelling and simulation, analytical methods, contractual arrangements, data science, data exchange, research methods, monitoring and control systems, sustainable design, contractual condition, asset management, data management, information systems, systems and processes |
| Topics: | Business Strategy, Engineering Principles, Research Practice, Sustainability, Governance, Procurement, Digital Applications, Contract Administration, Site Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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