BIM Development and Trends in Developing Countries: Case Studies

By John Rogers Heap-Yih Chong

Building Information Modeling (BIM), or the process of generating and managing digital information about physical representations of constructions, has been effectively adopted and benefited numerous civil engineering projects across the globe, particularly in developed countries. BIM Development and Trends in Developing Countries addresses the philosophies and practices for improved application of BIM in developing countries. Two case studies are presented in this reference: one from Malaysia and another representing Sri Lanka. Readers are given an introduction and background of the Malaysian and Sri Lankan construction industry and a critical review of BIM’s philosophies, development and applications in different stages of a construction project. The authors present their recommendations on the way forward for BIM practices articulated from the two perspectives, namely, academia and industrial BIM practice. The case studies in this book highlight the role of adequate BIM software techniques and the importance of governmental support in facing building challenges at the moment. . BIM Development and Trends in Developing Countries provides readers useful insights on the evolution of BIM practice in emerging countries and is a unique report on two specific scenarios in BIM development. Engineers, architects, urban planners and policy makers around the globe seeking to understand practical BIM implementation and trends will find this reference invaluable.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers.
• Release date: Mar 6, 2015
• ISBN: 9781681080178

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Table of Contents

Welcome

Table Of Contents

Title Page

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General:

Bio- Sketch of Authors

Salient Features

BIOGRAPHY

PREFACE

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

KEYWORDS

Introduction

Abstract

Introduction

Malaysian Construction Industry

Abstract

2.1. INDUSTRY ENVIRONMENT DESCRIPTION

2.1.1. Current Construction Industry Status

2.1.2. National Development Maturity

2.1.3. The Malaysian Construction Industry Structure

2.2. CONTEMPORARY REVIEWS OF MALAYSIAN CONSTRUCTION SECTOR

2.3. SECTOR IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES

2.3.1. Malaysian Lean Construction

2.3.2. Malaysia’s Industrialised Building Systems

2.3.3. Malaysia’s IPD/Relational Approaches

2.3.4. Malaysian Hybrid Systems

2.4. MALAYSIAN GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY POLICIES

2.4.1. Environmental Sustainability

2.4.2. Value Management

Sri Lankan Construction Industry

Abstract

3.1. THE DEVELOPMENT OF SRI LANKAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

3.2. AN OVERVIEW

BIM - Building Information Modelling

Abstract

4.1. DEFINITIONS OF BIM

4.2. THE PREFERRED DEFINITION

4.3. CHARACTERISTICS OF BIM

4.3.1. Technology

Software: Interoperability and Industry Foundation Classes (IFC)

Software: Construction Operations Building Information Exchange (COBie)

BIM Wash, The Hype Cycle and Technology Readiness Level

Sub-Section Summary

4.3.2. Process

BuildingSMART

BIM Standards and BIM Execution Plans

Level of Detail/Development

Additional Process Support

Avanti

Sub-Section Summary

4.3.3. People

4.4. MATURITY MODELS

The Collaborative BIM Decision Framework

Interactive BIM Capability Maturity Model

4.4.1. Discussion on Maturity Levels and What Constitutes BIM

Section Summary

4.5. BIM SOFTWARE

4.5.1. Introduction and the Concept

4.5.2. Geometric Shapes and Parametric Modelling

4.5.3. Building Information Modeling Software

4.5.4. Software Use by Vendors in Selected Countries

4.5.5. Autodesk Revit

4.5.6. Rendering

4.5.7. Collaboration

The Way Forward

Abstract

5.1. ACADEMIC PERSPECTIVE

5.2. PRACTITIONER/INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE

5.3. ROADMAP FOR THE ADOPTION OF BIM

Point 1: Role

Point 2: Processes/Standards

Point 3: Interest

Point 4: Challenges

Case Study 1: BIM in Malaysia

Abstract

6.1.BIM MATURITY IN MALAYSIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Awareness

Short Term Gains

Medium Term Gains

Barriers to BIM Adoption

Financial Considerations

Process Changes

Human Resource

Legal Factors

Professional Support

Governmental Supports

Promotion

Financial Support

Professional Bodies

Compulsory BIM

6.2. FOCUS GROUP INTERVIEW

6.2.1. Selection and Composition of the Focus Group

6.2.2. Planning the Focus Group Meeting

6.2.3. Conduct of the Focus Group

6.3. ANALYSIS OF FOCUS GROUP INTERVIEW

Awareness

Design Quality

Project Timescales

Project Cost

BIM Maturity

The Cost of Adopting BIM

Processes

People

Legal

Professional Advice

Government Promotion

Government Financial Support & Subsidy

Professional Bodies Encouragement

Mandatory BIM use on Public Projects

Market Drivers

Outsourcing

Adopt in Near Future

Competitive Advantage

6.4. CONCLUDING REMARKS

Case Study 2: BIM in Sri Lanka

Abstract

7.1. BIM MATURITY IN SRI LANKAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

7.2. BIM AWARENESS

7.2.1. BIM Capability

7.2.2. Comparative Maturity

7.2.3. Data Richness

7.2.3.1. Life-Cycle Views

7.2.3.2. Roles or Disciplines

7.2.3.3. Business Process

7.2.3.4. Delivery Method

7.2.3.5. Timeliness/Response

7.2.3.6. Change Management

7.2.3.7. Graphical Information

7.2.3.8. Spatial Capability

7.2.3.9. Information Accuracy

7.2.3.10. Interoperability and IFC Support

7.2.4. Section Summary

7.3. BIM INTEGRATION INTO CURRENT PROCUREMENT SYSTEMS

7.3.1. BIM and Standard Forms of Contract (Gap and Filling the Gap)

7.3.2. Collaborative Working

7.3.3. Legal Context

7.3.4. Section Summary

7.4. BIM SOFTWARE ENVIRONMENT

7.4.1. Classification of BIMSE

7.4.2. Homogeneous Software Environment

7.4.3. Plural Software Environment

7.4.3. Analysis of BIMSE for Sri Lankan Context

7.4.4. Section Summary

Reflection and Future BIM Research

Abstract

References

BIM Development and Trends in Developing Countries: Case Studies

Authored By

John Rogers

Roamef UK

Heap-Yih Chong

School of Built Environment Curtin University Australia

Christopher Preece

Razak School of Engineering & Advanced Technology Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Malaysia

Chai Chai Lim

Faculty of Science and Engineering Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman Malaysia

&

Himal Suranga Jayasena

Faculty of Architecture University of Moratuwa Sri Lanka

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Bio- Sketch of Authors

Dr. Rogers obtained his DBA in 2013 from Southern Cross University, Australia. Currently, he serves as MD for Roamef, which is a leading BIM-solutions provider in the UK and ASEAN. The company is working as a partner with the British and Malaysian governments.

Dr. Chong is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Construction Management, School of Built Environment, Curtin University, Australia. His current research areas are BIM, ICT, Construction Project Management, Sustainability and Contract Administration.

Professor Dr. Preece is a Director of UTM International, Kuala Lumpur Campus and also Professor of International Construction Business, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. He also serves as CIOB Construction Ambassador.

Assistant Professor Lim is a construction expert. He had been working in construction industry for more than 25 years in the construction industry and 10 years in lecturing, and served numerous roles, like general manager, contract manager, quantity surveyor in various companies including a listed contractor firm in Malaysia.

Suranga is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Building Economics, Faculty of Architecture, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka and is the founder of BIMLab Network research group. His current research interests are in BIM, IPD, Building Economics and Contract Management.

Salient Features

Building Information Modelling (BIM) has been effectively adopted and benefited in numerous projects across the globe, particularly in developed countries. This book aims to address the philosophies, applications and trends of BIM for its better adoption in developing countries. Two case studies were selected in Malaysia and Sri Lanka. This book provides useful insights on BIM evolution and usage. It is the first in the market that is reporting the developing countries’ scenarios towards an emerging BIM technology. The book would create a great impact and new insights into future uptake and development of BIM worldwide.

BIOGRAPHY

John Rogers had extensive experience in construction before migrating to the IT sector to help digitalise the telecomms, aerospace and banking industries. This digitalisation is now happening to the construction industry as BIM. To support this process in Malaysia, John co-founded the Malaysian chapter of building SMART, the independent, global authority for BIM. His Doctorate specifically addressed the opportunities from and barriers to the adoption of BIM in Malaysia. John works in the commercial sector helping large organisations shape corporate strategy to maximise competitive advantage potential and adopt BIM into their operational environment. He is a Research Fellow at City University of Science and Technology, with specific focus on highrise, volumetric and modular construction utilising BIM and advanced modelling techniques.

Dr. Chong is a Senior Lecturer in Department of Construction Management, School of Built Environment, Curtin University, Australia. He brings with him a sound understanding of the construction sector and has a strong track record of coherent research outputs in the top ranked refereed journal articles, and successfully secured a number of competitive research grants from funding bodies in Malaysia, Japan and Australia. His current research areas are BIM, ICT, Construction Project Management, Sustainability and Contract Administration.

Professor Dr. Preece is a Professor of International Construction Business at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), at the International Campus in Kuala Lumpur. His specialist research field is in the area of business management in the engineering sectors and is currently directing research in the areas of sustainability, value management in construction, marketing green services, asset management and BIM.

C C Lim is an Assistant Professor at the Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman. He has twenty five years of experience in the Civil Engineering and Building Industry and specialising in construction administration and project management. Later on he entered the academic environment and lecturing on construction related subjects for the past ten years and taking a special interest in BIM knowledge development and its adoption by the construction industry players.

Suranga is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Building Economics, Faculty of Architecture, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka and is the founder of BIMLab Network research group. His current research interests are in BIM, IPD, Building Economics and Contract Management. He is also the chair of CIOB Sri Lankan Centre.

PREFACE

Building Information Modelling (BIM) has been effectively adopted and benefited in numerous projects across the globe, particularly in developed countries. This book aims to address the philosophies, applications and trends of BIM for its better adoption in developing countries. Two case studies were selected in Malaysia and Sri Lanka. The flow of the book begins with the introduction and background of the Malaysian and Sri Lankan construction industry and follows by the critical review of BIM’s philosophies, development