BIM integrated workflow management and monitoring system for modular buildings

Seeam, Amar and Zheng, Tianxin and Lu, Yong and Usmani, Asif and Laurenson, David (2013) BIM integrated workflow management and monitoring system for modular buildings. International Journal of 3-D Information Modeling, 2 (1). ISSN 2156-1702 (https://doi.org/10.4018/ij3dim.2013010103)

Full text not available in this repository.Request a copy

Abstract

The authors are collaborating with a manufacturer of custom built steel frame modular units which are then transported for rapid erection onsite (volumetric building system). As part of its strategy to develop modular housing, Enemetric, is taking the opportunity to develop intelligent buildings, integrating a wide range of sensors and control systems for optimising energy efficiency and directly monitoring structural health. Enemetric have recently been embracing Building Information Modeling (BIM) to improve workflow, in particular cost estimation and to simplify computer aided manufacture (CAM). By leveraging the existing data generated during the design phases, and projecting it to all other aspects of construction management, less errors are made and productivity is significantly increased. Enemetric may work on several buildings at once, and scheduling and priorities become especially important for effective workflow, and implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). The parametric nature of BIM is also very useful for improving building management, whereby real-time data collection can be logically associated with individual components of the BIM stored in a local Building Management System performing structural health monitoring and environmental monitoring and control. BIM reuse can be further employed in building simulation tools, to apply simulation assisted control strategies, in order to reduce energy consumption, and increase occupant comfort.

CORE (COnnecting REpositories)