Banerjee, A and Nayaka, R R (2022) A comprehensive overview on BIM-integrated cyber physical system architectures and practices in the architecture, engineering and construction industry. Construction Innovation, 22(4), pp. 727-748. ISSN 1471-4175
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate building information modelling (BIM) integrated Internet of Things (IoT) architectures extensively and provide comparative evaluation of those against deciding parameters pertaining to their characteristics and subsequent applications in construction industry. Design/methodology/approach: This paper identifies BIM-integrated cyber physical system frameworks, specific to project objectives, comprising of sensors working as physical assets and BIM-based virtual models acting as the cyber component, connected via wired or wireless protocols (e.g. WiFi, Zigbee, near-field communication, mobile-to-mobile, Zwave, 3 G, 4 G, long-term evolution, 5 G and low-power wide-area networks) and their potential applications in decision-making, visual management, logistics and supply chain management, smart building system management and structural performance assessment, etc. Such proposed architectures are evaluated against deciding parameters such as availability, reliability, mobility, performance, management, scalability, interoperability and security and privacy to evaluate their respective efficiencies. Findings: This study finds that the underlying aim of planned IoT frameworks is to integrate systems and processes for a better information flow and to initiate shift from silo solutions to a smart ecosystem. The efficiencies of such frameworks are completely subjective to their respective project natures, objectives and requirements. Originality/value: This study is unique in its nature to identify requirements of an efficient BIM-integrated IoT architecture and provide comprehensive insights about potential applications in construction industry.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | cyber physical system architecture; building information modelling; facility maintenance; internet of things; knowledge-based data management; logistics; supply chain management; safety management; smart city design; smart construction objects; structural performance assessment |
| Index terms: | performance assessment, interoperability, internet, construction industry, data management, smart city, mobility, visual management, efficiency, building information modelling, safety management, privacy, evolution, system architecture, methodology, smart building, decision-making, physical asset, information flow |
| Subjects: | systems and processes, information systems, professional ethics, industry analysis, infrastructure and transport systems, assessment methods, decision analysis, asset management, data management, occupational health and safety management, research methods, performance management, management, environmental science, urban sustainability, computing systems, construction type, design theory |
| Topics: | Sustainability, Construction Technology, Risk Management, Engineering Principles, Research Practice, Health and Safety, Business Strategy, Quality Management, Human Resources, Urban Studies, Digital Applications, Legal Issues |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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