Developing an Integrated BIM Process for real-time Environmental impact Assessment as per LEED v4 and COBie Requirements
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2015-09
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The British University in Dubai (BUiD)
Abstract
Building Information Modeling (BIM) has emerged as an effective integration model for
designing and constructing sustainable buildings. It is a process model that improves total
project quality, provides quantity take-offs, ensures accurate schedules and reduces time and
cost of projects. BIM has become extremely popular in the Architecture, Engineering and
Construction (AEC) industry where it is extensively used because of its capacity to support
collaborative and distributed work processes that make project delivery less costly and much
efficient. Even though a majority of those in the AEC industry emphasize the importance of
BIM practices, most of them still argue that technology and software applications are the
essence of Building Information Modeling implementation. Nevertheless, there has not been
any empirical investigation focusing on the impact of BIM as an integrated process on
sustainable design and construction practices. The main objective of this study is to
investigate the current market trends regarding BIM application in architecture, engineering
and construction (AEC) industries, and explore how it can support decision-making for
achieving sustainability targets.
This paper has focused on developing an integrated BIM process that is capable of
maximizing the utilization of the Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) method and managing the
information exchange procedures throughout all project stages. In particular, this process has
involved the creation of informative digital models and the generation of BIM-based
mechanisms for assessing building life-cycle environmental impacts. These mechanisms can
provide a real-time evaluation of project’s elements within the Autodesk Revit modeling
context as per the LEED V4 reference standard and the COBie guidelines.
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Building Information Modeling (BIM), Environmental Impact Assessment, LEED, sustainable buildings, construction industry, Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC)