Case Study of BIM Implementation in Construction Projects

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Case Study of BIM Implementation
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Abstract
Building Information Modeling technology either augmented or virtual is increasingly
becoming the best option for coordinating construction projects, with a number of stakeholders
in the industry providing BIM services. Nevertheless, the empirical effect of Building
Information Modelling in construction projects is yet to be explored. This paper will develop a
case study on a project which has BIM implementation. One case was selected where BIM has
been implemented: the Venetian Casino project in Macau. This case study describes how
conflicts encountered during the detailed design stage were discussed by embracing BIM
technology. The latter show how the use of BIM distorted the functions of the architect,
structural engineer, and contractors involved in the building project.

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Introduction
The implementation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) process in Architecture,
Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry has revolutionize in an ad-hoc mode in the recent
years with a number of different stakeholders in the industry providing Building Information
Modelling services and different software solutions. Different organization including
Henderson Land have adopted BIM in their designs and construction management. Most
projects require BIM consultants to offer specific solutions to each project, these forces
architects and engineers to appoint independent consultants with BIM knowledge to help in
planning and managing the construction process. This culture has been extended to large
contractors companies such as Gammon and Leighton utilize BIM as a tool to assess the design
model and communicate the task schedule to their sub-contractors and relevant local authorities
(Rowlinson et al., 2010). In 2008, Hong Kong appreciated the importance of BIM in
construction industry which led to the establishment of Hong Kong Institute of BIM with the
aim of advancing and promoting the understanding, education, and the interest of Building
Information Modelling in Hong Kong. BIM has proved to be more effective in project
implementation due to a well-integrated communication mechanism across the stakeholders
involved in the construction process.
Case study
The Venetian Casino, Parcel 5 & 6, Cotai, Macau
Hsin Chong Mace was the construction manager during the construction of Venetian
Casino located in Macau (Rowlinson et al., 2010). Following the normal procedures in
construction, the structural engineer and the architect worked on separate set of schematic