Developing a residential building-related social sustainability assessment framework and its implications for BIM

Ahmad, Tayyab; Thaheem, Muhammad Jamaluddin

doi:10.1016/j.scs.2016.08.002

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“…Depending on advanced technology and effective construction process, BIM has been considered as an opportunity that can bring substantial benefits to the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry [20]. Thus, due to the function of collaboration, BIM is also considered as a valuable approach to develop sustainability systems and can expand the application of sustainable construction [21]. In addition, BIM can offer large amounts of resources in the process of sustainable construction for projects stakeholders [22].…”

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Understanding the Relation between BIM Application Behavior and Sustainable Construction: A Case Study in China

2019

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Building information modeling (BIM) is based on 3D models for collaborative management of information, which leads the innovative development of information transformation in the construction industry. In recent years, sustainable construction has become a hot topic in construction research. With the concept of sustainable development, this type of construction advocates for the sustainable optimization of construction models and processes. A person’s good behavior can bring enormous potential, which is critical for the promotion of new technology in new areas. Nowadays, the integration of BIM technology and sustainable construction has increasingly attracted attention in the industry of construction. But many issues and gaps still exist when using them. The aim of this study is to investigate the intrinsic relationship between BIM application and sustainable construction from the perspective of user application behavior, and to reveal the key influential factors of BIM application behavior in order to improve the application efficiency of BIM in sustainable construction. Specifically, the present study builds a theoretical model by integrating the theory of planned behavior and BIM application. Based on a questionnaire survey of 353 BIM users, we conducted an empirical analysis using the structural equation model method. The results showed that the perceived usefulness and ease of use of BIM technology are the key influential factors in behavior attitude. BIM behavior intention, actual behavior, and behavior attitude have a positive effect on sustainable construction. Ultimately, practical support is provided for the effective integration of BIM with sustainable construction in China.

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“…For many, construction flaws could be significantly reduced with the total implementation in the construction process of a technology which is widely adopted in other European countries: BIM methodology [49], the adoption of which is expected to grow by 22% worldwide in 2019. It is, therefore, a preventative way of responding to the great number of construction flaws analyzed herein.…”

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Calculation of the Risk of Lawsuits over Construction Flaws in Flat Roofs

Carretero-Ayuso

Rodríguez-Jiménez

2019

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In order to achieve sustainability objectives in the use of a building, its elements’ operating problems should be minimized. From this premise, a total of 497 cases related to construction flaws in flat roofs were analyzed in this research. A matrix was developed indicating the risk of lawsuits by owners according to the degree of nuisance resulting from the construction flaws studied, their technical importance, and the type of pathological origin. Based on these factors, it is possible to predict a greater or lesser probability of an owner filing a lawsuit—risk factor (F). A wide range was found for this probability, with the largest value being 865 times greater than the smallest value. The value of F was divided into 5 categories to classify the diverse results obtained and determine the number of cases and interrelations ascribed to each category. Additionally, the level of presence of said cases was calculated through the analysis of 3 different demographic aspects, it being noted that a greater purchasing power and a higher concentration of urban population lead to more stringent requirements and, subsequently, to a greater number of lawsuits. With all these results, building quality can be improved while resulting in greater constructive-financial sustainability and in a reduction of the economic resources required of society (fewer lawsuits and associated human resources).

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“…Future study concerns the embracing of further soft criteria, i.e., the health or aesthetic effectiveness of each renovation scenario, to contribute towards more sustainable development. In addition, there is significant potential to extend and implement the outcome of this paper into the Building Information Modelling-BIM [52,53] (see 'C' in Figure 4). The results that are informed and updated on the BIM model can be used further to visualize alterations and also to identify any potential design issues in the very early design stage of renovation projects.…”

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A hybrid Decision Support System for Generation of Holistic Renovation Scenarios—Cases of Energy Consumption, Investment Cost, and Thermal Indoor Comfort

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Future building renovations must rely on a holistic perspective in relation to sustainability. This paper presents a Decision Support Systems (DSS) that can be used by architects and engineering consultants to generate and evaluate the sustainability of renovation scenarios in a holistic manner during the early design stage of renovation projects. Firstly, this paper discusses both the notion of a sustainable renovation, together with various renovation approaches, towards the appreciation of the developing DSS for the generation of holistic scenarios. Secondly, it provides details about the mechanism and types of Multiple Criteria Decision Making methods to be exploited in the main body of the DSS. As such, a hybrid approach including a search algorithm with the Genetic Algorithm is used to combine and develop countless optimal scenarios. The performance of the generated scenarios is simulated and evaluated in terms criteria for Energy Consumption, Investment Cost, and Thermal Indoor Comfort. The trade-off between the criteria is addressed using the Pareto-front approach, and subsequently, the optimal scenarios are determined and selected using MCDM-based rating methods. The outcome is verified discussing a case study about an actual [recently] renovated dwelling and the top ranked generated scenarios using the DSS in this paper.

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Developing a residential building-related social sustainability assessment framework and its implications for BIM

Cited by 119 publications

References 45 publications

Understanding the Relation between BIM Application Behavior and Sustainable Construction: A Case Study in China

Understanding the Relation between BIM Application Behavior and Sustainable Construction: A Case Study in China

Calculation of the Risk of Lawsuits over Construction Flaws in Flat Roofs

A hybrid Decision Support System for Generation of Holistic Renovation Scenarios—Cases of Energy Consumption, Investment Cost, and Thermal Indoor Comfort

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