Olawumi, T O and Chan, D W M (2021) Green-building information modelling (green-BIM) assessment framework for evaluating sustainability performance of building projects: A case of Nigeria. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 17(5-6), pp. 458-477. ISSN 1745-2007
Abstract
There is a research gap in the use of digital systems to aid the sustainability performance assessment of buildings, which informs the development of the green-BIM assessment (GBA) framework in this paper. The study employed a conceptual framework design, expert surveys, and case studies to identify and establish the different components of the GBA framework. The developed GBA framework incorporates the BSAM scheme as its primary green building rating system and provides a cost-effective solution for sustainability appraisal. The findings revealed that the 4Ws of the information exchange workflows would facilitate the GBA system's implementation and the expert validation confirmed its suitability for the Nigerian context. The C-SDSS served as the digital component of the GBA system towards automating the sustainability performance assessment of buildings. The GBA system provides the construction industry with a useful tool that could ease comparing two or more building projects or its designs for several uses–such as contract bidding, evaluating alternative designs, and the like. The application of the GBA system can be extended to facilitate its adoption in other regions or countries. The study’s deliverables are expected to enhance smart and eco-initiatives in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | BIM; cloud-based system; green building rating system; green buildings; Nigeria; sustainability |
| Index terms: | Sub-Saharan Africa, survey, Nigeria, sustainability performance, information exchange, building information modelling, case study, construction industry, implementation, appraisal, suitability, conceptual framework, workflow, bidding, green building, validation |
| Subjects: | design criteria, industry analysis, information systems, Geography, professional development, physical geography and landforms, design practice, theoretical framing, management, sustainability assessment, factor and component analysis, bidding, data science, contractual arrangements, data collection methods |
| Topics: | Procurement, Sustainability, Research Practice, Geographical Context, Information Management, Business Strategy, Design Practice, Digital Applications |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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