A framework for the utilization of Building Management

Table of Contents

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Abstract..........................................................................................................................................3
The main Objective of the study...................................................................................................4
Other objectives.........................................................................................................................4
Overview and Background of the study......................................................................................4
Utilization of BIM Systems in construction industry alongside its implications.....................7
Success factors in the use of Building Information Modelling..............................................7
Utilization of Building Information Modelling in facility management...............................8
Advantages.....................................................................................................................................9
Disadvantages...............................................................................................................................10
Industrial implications of using Building Information Modelling Systems...........................11
Impacts of Building Information Modelling on design management practices.................13
Predicted findings and Initial findings (Explicit knowledge and Tacit knowledge)..............13
Understanding the concept behind BIM system...................................................................14
Management of design changes using BIM tools..................................................................14
Conclusion....................................................................................................................................16
References-....................................................................................................................................17
Abstract

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Computer-aided technologies have been widely used in the construction industry to track and
monitor building activities and processes. However, little success has been achieved given that
the formats being used in making reports and communicating the progress of construction do not
swiftly and conveniently convey the required information on construction progress (Marti`nez et
al., 2019). This justifies the need to use Building Information Modelling (BIM) to automatically
detect health and safety hazards in construction sites and prevent them from occurring.
Workers in construction sites are exposed a variety of health and safety hazards. This technology
enables identification of potential hazards prior to their occurrence and automatically corrects
such safety hazards in the process of construction. According to Tela (2019), architects and
engineers use the BIM tools to simulate and receive a visual output in digital forms. The process
of producing digital visualization of the design and construction process creates a better
understanding of the most common causes of health and safety risks.
Figure 1. The use of BIM in construction (Source: Own study)
This article gives an in-depth analysis of Building Information Modelling (BIM) tools as used in
the construction industry, as well as their effects on construction activities as outlined in the
objective statement. It should however not be forgotten that the main reason behind introduction
of BIM tools in construction is to enhance safety measures by creating a safe workplace. John

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Smallwood and Fidelis Emuze, (2016) postulated that a safe work environment is one where
injuries and fatalities constitute ‘zero’ sum.
The main Objective of the study
Health and safety concerns have become pertinent issues in the successful evaluation on
construction projects. To increase efficiencies in the construction industry, the sole purpose of
this paper is to explore the use of Building Information Modelling system in the construction
industry as a way of improving safety and increasing efficiencies.
Other objectives
In order to achieve the main objective outlined in the above objective statement, there is need to
accomplish the following specific objectives:
 Putting in place legislative measures compelling the managements of construction projects to
lay emphasis on creating a safe and healthy working environment.
 Employ the use of technological systems that have the capabilities of automatically detecting
errors in design and correcting them before the actual phase of construction starts.
 Involve all key players in the construction industry to create awareness on the importance of
health and safety for increased efficiencies of a construction project.
Overview and Background of the study
Safety in construction industry has always been a major concern. Since the construction work
site is dynamic and hazardous, it is important to create safety awareness and determine the
factors that cause accidents at work site.
The personnel operating the BIM system in a control room is able to automatically identify
potential threats to the structural integrity of the design and give a feedback for proper corrective
measures. The model simulation is always done from the beginning of the project and integrated
with the aspects of initial designs for better performance in monitoring deviations of the design
elements.
To objectively understand applications of Building Information Modelling systems in the
construction industry, the following statistical information proves worthwhile examining.