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Running Header: BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING & ITS APPLICATION 1
Building Information Modelling & Its Application
Building Information Modelling & Its Application 2
Abstract
BIM offers the basis of an intelligent 3D model-based process for the use in planning, design
along with construction and management of buildings. The entire infrastructure along with the
approval the building services (BS) does take into consideration the services pertaining to
drawing.
The dissertation would be highlighting the assessment of the actual method and analyzing the by
advantage and disadvantage in understanding and appraise the use of a range of industry
standard.
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Table of Contents
Abstract ........................................................................................................................................... 2
1. Chapter 1 – Introduction .......................................................................................................... 4
1.1. Background ...................................................................................................................... 4
1.2. Aims & Objectives ........................................................................................................... 4
1.3. Structure of the Report ..................................................................................................... 5
2. Chapter 2 – Literature Review ................................................................................................. 5
3. Chapter 3 – Methodology ........................................................................................................ 9
4. Chapter 4 – Argument & Evidence ......................................................................................... 9
4.1. BIM Application within Construction Phase ................................................................... 9
4.2. BIM, REVIT & MEP ..................................................................................................... 13
4.3. BIM – Daylight, Solar & Energy Analysis .................................................................... 16
4.4. Application, Simulation & Analysis .............................................................................. 20
5. Chapter 5 – Conclusion ......................................................................................................... 20
References ..................................................................................................................................... 21
Appendix A ................................................................................................................................... 23
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1. Chapter 1 – Introduction
1.1. Background
The dissertation would be focusing on the investigation as to how we would be optimizing
the various working procedures and apply Building Information Modelling (―BIM‖)
approaches to a project based design problem and to resolve the various facets of the delivery
of that project. The various use BIM can be utilized in the development of successful project
development along with the design and implementation is significant (Eastman et al 2011;
Azhar 2011; Volk et al 2014). In order to appraise the multidisciplinary roles as part of
equisite in the projects and developing the needed approaches to the study of electrical,
mechanical, plumbing along with fire related applications while working in a BIM
environment (Eastman et al 2011; Azhar 2011; Volk et al 2014). The Report also emphasizes
on the presenting of design information in a manner which crucial from perspective of
industry standard along with meeting with the project sponsor’s needs
1.2. Aims & Objectives
The Aim of Project is to review the various level of detail for BIM and utilizing the
information obtained from analysis in Revit of day lighting analysis and solar analysis. The
impact of using building information modeling in Hong Kong and using BIM in construction
field is studied as part of the project. The usage of technology poses as a difficult problem of
MEP coordination of using BIM while making a proposal. The review and analysis is
obtained through the construction projects.
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The objective of the study is to assess and analyses the building services coordination
utilizing the strengths of using BIM. Reviewing of the significant technology poses a difficult
problem of building services and the coordination of using BIM and how to solve the said
problem.
1.3. Structure of the Report
The report is well structured as well as suitably organized to present the research
ackground, objectives, research design / methods undertaken as well as the results, analysis
and outcomes in a logical and sensible manner. In essence, the report comprises five key
sections covering each of these elements and presented with suitable table of contents for
easy reference.
2. Chapter 2 – Literature Review
BIM refers to the process which comprises a generation as well as management in terms of
digital representations pertaining to functional and the physical characteristics related to
places. BIM, in essence, refer to files, most usually yet not in all cases the proprietary
formats as well as encompassing proprietary data, that could be suitably extracted, networked
or exchanged for supporting making decisions with respect to building or else any built assets
(Eastman et al 2011; Azhar 2011; Volk et al 2014). At present, BIM software are utilized by
government agencies, businesses, and, individuals who undertake planning, designing,
constructing, operating as well as maintaining diverse set of physical infrastructures like that
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of tunnels, ports,
idges, roads, communication utilities, gas, electricity, refuse, water, and
others (Eastman et al 2011; Azhar 2011; Volk et al 2014).
The widely refe
ed definition for BIM can be stated as the digital depiction of characteristics
of functional as well as nature pertaining to the specific facility (Eastman et al 2011; Azhar
2011; Volk et al 2014). BIM represents the shared form of knowledge based resource for the
information concerning the facility establishing reliable basis to aid decision making across
the progression of the life cycle; defined in terms of prevailing from the earliest of the
conceptions until the facility’s demolition (Eastman et al 2011; Azhar 2011; Volk et al 2014).
The conventional approach to designing buildings had been largely depended over the two
dimensional form of technical drawings with respect to sections, elevations, plans, etc.
(Porwal & Hewage 2013; Sacks & Pikas 2013; Love et al 2011). BIM extends the same
eyond 3D and essentially augmenting specifically three of the primary form of spatial
dimensions, that is, depth, height and width, and time becoming the 4th dimension with
epresenting the fifth dimension (Porwal & Hewage 2013; Sacks & Pikas 2013; Love et al
2011). Hence, essentially BIM encompasses aspects that goes beyond mere the geometrical
aspects. Further, in addition, the same encompasses the geographic information, light
analysis, spatial relationships, as well as the properties / quantities pertaining to the
components of building like for example the details of the manufacturers (Porwal & Hewage
2013; Sacks & Pikas 2013; Love et al 2011).
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BIM comprises the representation of design in terms of combinations that includes objects,
that is undefined and vague, product specific or else generic, void spaces or solid shapes
oriented akin to shape of specific room, which ca
y the respective attributes, relations, and
geometry (Porwal & Hewage 2013; Sacks & Pikas 2013; Love et al 2011). The tools of BIM
design enables the extraction of varied views pertaining to the building models for the
production of drawing as well as other varied uses (Porwal & Hewage 2013; Sacks & Pikas
2013; Love et al 2011). These myriad perspectives are consistent automatically, having been
ased over the single definition concerning each of the object instances. In addition, the BIM
software defines the objects in a parametrical manner; essentially the various objects which
are defined in terms of parameters as well as relations with respect to other set of objects,
such that in case the related objects are amended, the dependent objects shall be subject to
changes automatically (Porwal & Hewage 2013; Sacks & Pikas 2013; Love et al 2011). Each
of the model elements could ca
y out the attributes for the purposes of selecting as well as
ordering these in an automatic manner, offering the cost estimates in addition to the material
tracking as well as ordering (Porwal & Hewage 2013; Sacks & Pikas 2013; Love et al 2011).
With respect to the industry professionals who are involved within the projects, BIM paves
way for the virtual information modelling in being handed from that of design teams
comprising engineers for building services, structural engineers, civil engineers, surveyors,
landscape architects, architects, and others to also chief contractor as well as sub-contractors
and also on to facility operators / owners; with each of the professional adding the data that
are specific to each of these discipline integrating over to the single and shared model
(Porwal & Hewage 2013; Sacks & Pikas 2013; Love et al 2011). The same reduces losses of
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information which occu
ed traditionally when there is a need for newer team taking over the
ownership of specific project, as well as offering more extensive form of information to the
owners with respect to complex set of structures (Porwal & Hewage 2013; Sacks & Pikas
2013; Love et al 2011).
The application of BIM essentially traverses beyond just the planning / design phases of a
project and extends all through the life cycle of a building, aiding processes that includes
facility operation, project management, construction management, and, cost management.
BIM, to a relative extent, represents a new technology within the industry that is usually
slower in adopting the changes (Construction 2014; Love et al 2013; Kim et al 2013; Ding et
al 2014). And still many of the earliest adopters continue to be confident that eventually BIM
shall reach a stage where it shall play further more critical role with respect to building
documentation. Overall, the cu
ent advancement and future potential of BIM offers the
following, (i) enhanced visualization, (ii) enhanced productivity on account of easier retrieval
methods to collect relevant information, (iii) increased levels of co-ordination with respect to
the construction related documents, (iv) embedding as well as linking of the critical
information like that of vendors with respect to specific set of materials, location concerning
details as well as the quantities that are required to estimate and tender, (v) increased speed in
terms of delivery, and, (vi) reduced levels of costs (Construction 2014; Love et al 2013; Kim
et al 2013; Ding et al 2014).
In addition, BIM also comprises most of relevant data that are required with respect to the
performance analysis of building level energy (Construction 2014; Love et al 2013; Kim et al
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2013; Ding et al 2014). The properties of buildings within BIM could be suitably utilized for
automatically creating the required input files for the simulation of building energy as well as
saving significant amounts in terms of effort as well as time. In addition, automation with
espect to process
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