Workflow re-engineering of design-build projects using a BIM tool
Journal
Journal of the Chinese Institute of Engineers, Transactions of the Chinese Institute of Engineers, Series A
Journal Volume
37
Journal Issue
1
Pages
88-102
Date Issued
2014
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Abstract
Abstract The use of design-build delivery methods and building information modeling (BIM) tools in the construction industry has been growing rapidly in recent years due to the increasing demand for more efficient construction project management. The successful implementation of these tools by engineering firms on projects, however, is still not being achieved consistently. This paper shares the experiences of the implementation of an in-house BIM tool by a large engineering, procurement, and construction firm that has an extensive reputation for design-build projects. A new workflow was proposed that takes full advantage of the BIM tool to both enhance the construction management performance and to minimize the impact on the firm's existing workflow. The development of a new workflow was conducted by interviewing key personnel in various departments of the firm and by carefully examining probable impacts of the BIM tool's introduction into the firm's business processes. Keywords: BIM tooldesign-buildworkflow re-engineering Acknowledgements Financial support from CTCI foundation is gratefully acknowledged. We would like to thank Mr Yuan-Fu Liao of CTCI corporation, Prof. Chuin-Shan Chen, and Mr Cheng-Han Kuo of National Taiwan University for their assistance in the development of the BIM tool. In addition, we would like to express our appreciation to the interviewees from CTCI. Notes 1. CTCI http://www.ctci.com.tw
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journal article