Azhar, S; Khalfan, M and Maqsood, T (2012) Building information modeling (BIM): Now and beyond. Construction Economics and Building, 12(4), pp. 15-28. ISSN 2204-9029
Abstract
Building Information Modeling (BIM), also called n-D Modeling or Virtual Prototyping Technology, is a revolutionary development that is quickly reshaping the Architecture- Engineering-Construction (AEC) industry. BIM is both a technology and a process. The technology component of BIM helps project stakeholders to visualize what is to be built in a simulated environment to identify any potential design, construction or operational issues. The process component enables close collaboration and encourages integration of the roles of all stakeholders on a project. The paper presents an overview of BIM with focus on its core concepts, applications in the project life cycle and benefits for project stakeholders with the help of case studies. The paper also elaborates risks and barriers to BIM implementation and future trends.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | building information modeling; collaboration; information technology; integrated project delivery; n-d modeling; project management |
| Index terms: | implementation, life cycle, modelling, integrated project delivery, information technology, virtual prototyping, project management, integration, collaboration, building information modelling, case study, project stakeholder |
| Subjects: | organizational analysis, sociology, contractual arrangements, innovation and technology management, information systems, analytical methods, management, data collection methods, value management, project management theory and practice, computing systems |
| Topics: | Organizational Design, Digital Applications, Stakeholder Management, Procurement, Engineering Principles, Research Practice, Project Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCE |
N.B. Descriptive scope is a count of how many of the five facets of empirical research are indicated by the words used in title, abstract and keywords. It is not intended as a judgement on the research; merely a count of the kind of word we would expect to indicate Phenomenon, Concepts, Theoretical framing, Empirical techniques, Analytical techniques. If all five are present, then a code of “5 PCTEA” will indicate this. If you feel the coding for this record is questionable, we welcome discussion around the terms we matched or the way we categorized them. The facet you would expect may not be coded, or a facet may be coded inappropriately. This can also bear on a larger question, of which facets should be treated as defining in construction management research. Please get in touch, and we will look at it. More details here