A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A theoretical framework of a BIM-based multi-disciplinary collaboration platform
Abstract Most complex projects in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industries involve multi-disciplinary collaboration and the exchange of large building data set. Traditionally, the collaboration efforts across the disciplines have been based on the frequent exchange of 2D drawings and documents. However, during the past decade, the widespread adoption of object-oriented Computer-aided Design (CAD) tools has generated more interests in Building Information Modelling (BIM). A number of BIM-compliant applications such as analysis tools, model checkers and facility management applications are being developed. This paper develops a theoretical framework of technical requirements for using BIM-server as a multi-disciplinary collaboration platform. The methodologies that are used to develop the framework include focus group interviews (FGIs) with representatives from the diverse AEC disciplines, a case study of an Architectural project using a state-of-the-art BIM-server, and a critical review and analysis of current collaboration platforms that are available to the AEC industries. This paper concludes that greater emphasis should be placed on supporting technical requirements to facilitate technology management and implementation across disciplines. Their implications for user-centric technology development in design and construction industry are also discussed.
Research Highlights ► BIM-servers can support 3D model based multidisciplinary collaboration. ► BIM-servers integrate and build on the capabilities of object-oriented CAD and document management systems. ► Framework of technical requirements for BIM-servers is classified into Operational requirements and Support requirements. ► Support requirements assist in project BIM decision making and BIM management. ► Support requirements are critical to BIM collaboration set-up, BIM adoption and future technology development.
A theoretical framework of a BIM-based multi-disciplinary collaboration platform
Abstract Most complex projects in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industries involve multi-disciplinary collaboration and the exchange of large building data set. Traditionally, the collaboration efforts across the disciplines have been based on the frequent exchange of 2D drawings and documents. However, during the past decade, the widespread adoption of object-oriented Computer-aided Design (CAD) tools has generated more interests in Building Information Modelling (BIM). A number of BIM-compliant applications such as analysis tools, model checkers and facility management applications are being developed. This paper develops a theoretical framework of technical requirements for using BIM-server as a multi-disciplinary collaboration platform. The methodologies that are used to develop the framework include focus group interviews (FGIs) with representatives from the diverse AEC disciplines, a case study of an Architectural project using a state-of-the-art BIM-server, and a critical review and analysis of current collaboration platforms that are available to the AEC industries. This paper concludes that greater emphasis should be placed on supporting technical requirements to facilitate technology management and implementation across disciplines. Their implications for user-centric technology development in design and construction industry are also discussed.
Research Highlights ► BIM-servers can support 3D model based multidisciplinary collaboration. ► BIM-servers integrate and build on the capabilities of object-oriented CAD and document management systems. ► Framework of technical requirements for BIM-servers is classified into Operational requirements and Support requirements. ► Support requirements assist in project BIM decision making and BIM management. ► Support requirements are critical to BIM collaboration set-up, BIM adoption and future technology development.
A theoretical framework of a BIM-based multi-disciplinary collaboration platform
Singh, Vishal (author) / Gu, Ning (author) / Wang, Xiangyu (author)
Automation in Construction ; 20 ; 134-144
2010-06-21
11 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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