A BIM-based model for constructability assessment of conceptual design

Fadoul, A.; Tizani, W.; Kochc, C.

Abstract

The consideration of constructability issues at the design stage can lead to improved construction performance with smooth project delivery and savings in time and money. Empirical studies demonstrate the value obtained by integrating construction knowledge with the building design process, and its benefits for owners, contractors and designers. However, it is still a challenge to implement the concept into current design practice. There is a need for a decision support tool to aid designers in reviewing their design constructability, deploying current technological tools, such as BIM. Such tools are beneficial at the conceptual design stage when there is a room to improve the design significantly with less incurred cost. This research investigates how current process- and object-oriented models can be used to assess design constructability. It proposes a BIM-based model using embedded information within the design environment to conduct the assessment. The modelling framework is demonstrated in four key parts; namely, the conceptual design model, the constructability assessment model, the assessment process model and the decision-making phase. Each is associated with a set of components and functions that contribute towards the targeted constructability assessment outcomes. The proposed framework is the first to combine a numerical assessment system and a rule-based system, allowing for both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The modelling framework and its implementation through a prototype are described in this paper. It is believed that this framework is the first to enable users to transfer their construction knowledge and experience directly into a design platform linked to BIM models. The assessment criteria can be customised by the users who can reflect their own constructability preferences into various specialised profiles that can be added to the constructability assessment model. It also allows for the integration of the assessment process with the design phase, facilitating the optimisation of constructability performance from the early design stage.

Citation

Fadoul, A., Tizani, W., & Kochc, C. (2018). A BIM-based model for constructability assessment of conceptual design. Advances in Computational Design, 3(4), 367-384. https://doi.org/10.12989/acd.2018.3.4.367

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Aug 24, 2018
• Publication Date: Oct 25, 2018
• Deposit Date: Jan 11, 2019
• Journal: Advances in Computational Design
• Print ISSN: 2383-8477
• Electronic ISSN: 2466-0523
• Publisher: Techno-Press
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 3
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 367-384
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.12989/acd.2018.3.4.367
• Public URL: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85058048696&doi=10.12989%2facd.2018.3.4.367&partnerID=40&md5=62a861fe076da19623736aadf96d2a10
• Publisher URL: http://koreascience.or.kr/article/JAKO201832853257542.page