Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Cloud Computing for a Hybrid Work Model in the Post COVID Era | Chapter 9 | Current Approaches in Engineering Research and Technology Vol. 7

 

The narrative of work has changed globally since the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic in the year 2020 till date. The Work from Home (WFH) model which took various businesses time to effectively adapt became popular following the lockdown of over 9 months globally. The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Sector was not left out. Organizations that could adapt however recorded significant operational cost savings with the WFH model and continued with a hybrid work model after the relaxation of the lockdown. With either the WFH or the hybrid work model, the combination of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Cloud Computing technologies became unavoidable by AEC firms for effective collaboration and seamless productivity. This study examines the role of BIM and Cloud Computing in successfully implementing a hybrid work model for AEC firms. It also examines the readiness of firms to operate the hybrid work model and the possible barriers to its successful implementation. Quantitative data was gathered from registered architectural firms using a close-ended structured questionnaire. Using a simple random sampling method, a total of 140 survey responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Relative Importance Index (RII). Findings revealed that the utilization level of the cloud-based file storage and sharing system within the BIM work process is still very low among firms with less than 20% of the respondents actively operating on a cloud-based server. The study also revealed high BIM setup and maintenance cost as the greatest barrier for firms in transitioning to a cloud-based system with a mean score of 4.74 and an RI value of 0.95. The study recommends greater awareness of the cloud server system amongst firms’ top-level management for increased financial investment for daily operational cost savings that the hybrid work model offers.

 

Author(s) Details

Sogo Abiola Oyesode
Department of Architecture, Caleb University, Imota, Lagos, Nigeria.

 

Victor U. Achime
Slick Design Konsult, Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria.

 

Steve B. Jayeoba
Department of Architecture, Caleb University, Imota, Lagos, Nigeria.

 

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Refurbishing Recent Emerging Technology Trends in Construction Industry| Chapter 10 | Techniques and Innovation in Engineering Research Vol. 6

 Adoption of current digital revolution technology is necessary today to speed up trade and serves as the foundation for building improvement. Incorporating and undertaking of the technologies in the way that cloud-based communication and cooperation solution, BIM, Construction Management (CM) Software, AR/ VR, 3D publication, Digital Twins, AI, Big Data, IoT, Blockchain, Modular Construction, Offsite Manufacturing, Prefabrication, Robotic, Drones, Mobile Apps and 5G expedite the progress in Construction Industry (CI). The objective concerning this article search out provide the climbing pattern amongst digital electronics trends in explanation which are recognized based on a study completed activity during 2020-2022. Result discloses that number of construction technology currents vary from 4 to 20 for CI, and ultimately reaches to 27 for Civil Engineering (CE). Adoption and implementation of these science trends increases effectiveness and productivity, reduces risks and time, supports higher freedom and green sustainability, and improves the overall commerce. The challenges and solutions are very embracing engaged of construction. Thus, the CI is constantly developing with preliminary of new technologies and these creative technologies show potential in change construction manufacturing operations and provides directions for future projects.

Author(s) Details:

Gayatri Mahajan,
Department of Architecture, Allana College of Architecture, Pune (Maharashtra), India.

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Introduction of BIM Methodology in Structural Engineering Education | Chapter 2 | Technological Innovation in Engineering Research Vol. 4

The technique BIM, or building information modelling, has been adopted by the construction industry as a whole. Understanding which components of the project can change with the deployment of BIM is crucial since the structural design is a component of a construction project. There is still considerable opposition to the structural project, which is understandable given the tools for structural assessments and BIM modeling's imperfect compatibility. The research shows how BIM may be used on structural projects to enable the creation of the three necessary sequential stages: the creation of the structural model, the production of the analytical model to conduct the structural analyses, and the detail of the reinforcement. Several readily accessible programmes were utilised to assess the compatibility of BIM systems, including ArchiCAD, ETABS and Revit. The goal of this study is to evaluate the degree of trust in data transmission procedures. This study highlights the primary technique of using BIM-based tools, the primary benefits of using the methodology, and some of the drawbacks mostly brought on by the lack of effective interoperability. The paper outlines the methods used to develop two projects based on actual instances. The purpose of the study is to further the use of BIM in structural projects.

Author(s) Details:

A. Z. Sampaio,

Department of Civil Engineering, Higher Technical Institute, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal.

T. T. Farinha,

Department of Civil Engineering, Higher Technical Institute, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal.

A. M. Gomes,

Department of Civil Engineering, Higher Technical Institute, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal.

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Application of BIM in Multifamily Residential Design & Construction | Chapter 6 | Advanced Aspects of Engineering Research Vol. 4

 In 2014, the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) published a survey on the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the residential construction industry. Their research found that, while BIM was not commonly used in the residential market at the time, there was increasing interest in its potential use. Prof. Ghosh Dastider and Matt Jefferies used a similar analysis approach four years later, in 2018, to examine any improvements in BIM's application in the residential sector after the initial study in 2014. The authors contacted a number of local and national designers and contractors to gather information about how BIM was used in the projects they were working on. They gathered, tabulated, and analysed data from 296 residential projects and compared it to the previous research. The data revealed a substantial increase in the use of BIM in the multifamily residential sector. It was also found to be more widely used in architecture and design-build companies, as well as non-design phases such as construction and life cycle analysis. Based on these findings, the authors concluded that BIM's applications in the residential construction sector are very likely to accelerate in the coming years, beyond design and construction.

Author (s) Details

Prof. Swarnali Ghosh Dastider
Robert Tylor School of Architecture and Construction Science, Tuskegee University, USA.

Matt Jefferies
MCM, Washington University in St. Louis, USA.

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