Ajayi, S O; Oyebiyi, F and Alaka, H A (2023) Facilitating compliance with BIM ISO 19650 naming convention through automation. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 21(1), pp. 108-129. ISSN 1726-0531
Abstract
Purpose: To foster effective implementation of building information modelling (BIM), it is guided by standards and protocols that require files naming in a format, containing a string of letters and digits in a tightly defined manner, which is perceived to be time-consuming, error-prone and serves as a barrier to BIM adoption. This paper aims to present a BIM-based plug-in solution (Auto-BIMName) that facilitates automated naming in compliance with BIM standards. Design/methodology/approach: The Auto-BIMName portal has an information management system (IMS) for generating a master information delivery plan (MIDP), which serves as pre-requisites to effective file naming. Once the naming schema is implemented through text input controls for a project name, volume, level and number, the Revit plugin communicates with its IMS to fetch the name string or concatenate the string in line with the ISO 19650 convention, where the IMS is unused. The system was validated through a simulated collaborative project. Findings: System testing and evaluation confirmed that the Auto-BIMName will ease the process of file naming, thereby facilitating collaboration efficiency, naming consistency across project teams and lifecycle stages, ease of file naming, time-saving and inducement for BIM implementation, etc. By linking information from MIDP in the BIM execution plan, the platform enhanced information management processes and improved coordination across project teams and lifecycle stages. Originality/value: Apart from demonstrating how the automated naming platform enhances project performance, information management and coordination, the paper provides a practical demonstration of how the construction industry will benefit from enhanced digitalisation and process automation.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | autobim; building information modelling; computer-aided manufacturing and design; ISO 19650; IT in construction; revit plug-in |
| Index terms: | digitalization, management system, ISO, compliance, methodology, inducement, collaboration, execution plan, computer-aided manufacturing and design, platform, information delivery, efficiency, building information modelling, coordination, project team, construction industry, testing, implementation, automation, collaborative project, lifecycle, project performance |
| Subjects: | project delivery, professional practice, contractual arrangements, standards development, digital technology, information systems, industry analysis, project controls, digital design, project management theory and practice, automation and robotics, health safety and environment, digital manufacturing, research methods, performance management, management |
| Topics: | Organizational Design, Time Control, Human Resources, Quality Management, Digital Applications, Procurement, Project Management, Research Practice, Engineering Principles, Health and Safety |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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