Abstract
Construction projects are becoming progressively larger and more complex in terms of physical size and cost. Building information modeling (BIM) is being regarded as a revolutionary change for managing the entire lifecycle of a construction project. However, the information provided by BIM cannot fulfill the requirements of on-site project scheduling and management. This paper presents a BIM-based framework with the function of developing the near-optimum schedule plan according to project objectives and project constraints for project scheduling and management. An automated database management system, a schedule simulation system, and a MD (multi-dimensional) CAD model creator provide a reliable platform for the proposed framework. To verify the concept and test the feasibility of this framework, a computer implementation called NDSM (N-Dimensional project Scheduling and Management system) was developed and implemented in a construction project.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 89-110 |
Number of pages | 22 |
Journal | Automation in Construction |
Volume | 35 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2013 |
Keywords
- Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- Database management system
- MD CAD model
- Project scheduling and management
- Schedule simulation system
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Control and Systems Engineering
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Building and Construction