Matipa, W M; Kelliher, D and Keane, M (2004) Contending with the challenges of deploying building product models in the construction process. In: Khosrowshahi, F (ed.) Proceedings of 20th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2004, Edinburgh, UK.
Abstract
Most of the propositions to improving the management of information in the construction process are either management or technological centric. The goal however is common in that they all aim at integrating the data generated by a generally multi-disciplined work force, and optimise its usage. This has resulted in a paradigm shift towards information, communication and technology related concepts such 'virtual building teams'. The virtual building team paradigm encourages project development participants to create and share comprehensive project data throughout the construction lifecycle. Myriads of techniques and technologies have been proposed for this task; building product modeling is one of them. Building product models play a pivotal role in this regard because they use non-proprietary format approach to exchanging data. However, if data exchange is to run smoothly, it is vital to identify and contend with the challenges that come with product models. This paper discusses some of the challenges of using product models in construction, and how best to optimise the neutral data they possess.
| Item Type: | Conference Paper (Paper) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | building product models; construction process; deployment challenges |
| Index terms: | project development, modelling, construction process, paradigm, lifecycle, project data, building team, data exchange, product model |
| Subjects: | building construction, leadership, education and knowledge transfer, data exchange, modelling and simulation, project delivery, analytical methods, data collection methods |
| Topics: | Project Management, Research Practice, Engineering Principles, Digital Applications, Human Resources, Site Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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