Digital engineering potential in addressing causes of construction accidents

Golizadeh, Hamed; Hon, Carol K.H.; Drogemuller, Robin; Hosseini, M. Reza

doi:10.1016/j.autcon.2018.08.013

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“…These techniques include: Building Information Modelling (BIM) (Eastman et al, 2018, Bensalah et al, 2019, Al-Saeed et al, 2020; smart construction objects (Niu et al, 2015); ubiquitous technologies (Melià-Seguí and Vilajosana, 2019); augmented reality (Bademosi et al, 2019); and blockchain (Pärn and Edwards, 2019, Dewan and Singh, 2020. Coalescence of these technologies enables changes to the construction industry's antiquated modus operandi (Golizadeh et al, 2018).…”

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Patterns and trends in Internet of Things (IoT) research: future applications in the construction industry

Ghosh

Edwards

Hosseini

2020

ECAM

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PurposeThe Internet of Things (IoT) provides exciting opportunities for the construction industry to solve its time and resource constraints and frequent defaults. This study seeks to identify and rank the perceived importance level of principal research areas associated with the IoT and the construction industry by utilising a scientific mapping tool (i.e. VOSviewer). Such knowledge would enable key drivers for successful adoption of the IoT and digitisation technologies to be outlined. An analysis of key drivers and research trends that facilitates the development of a roadmap for applying the IoT and digital technologies in the construction sector is therefore much needed.Design/methodology/approachAn interpretivist philosophical lens was adopted to analyse published work as secondary data, where each publication represented a unit of analysis. A total of 417 peer-reviewed journal review articles covering the IoT within the construction domain were systematically reviewed using a mixed-methods approach, utilising qualitative-scientometric analyses techniques.FindingsThe results revealed a field of study in a fledgling stage, with a limited number of experts operating somewhat in isolation and offering single-point solutions instead of taking an integrated “holistic” approach. Key publication outlets were identified and the main focus of research undertaken being in the technical areas of smart buildings, smart construction objects and environmental sustainability. The major effects of adopting the IoT within the construction industry were identified as high-speed reporting, complete process control, data explosion leading to deep data analytics, strict ethical and legal expectations. Key drivers of the IoT adoption were outlined: interoperability; data privacy and security; flexible governance structures; proper business planning and models.Practical implicationsThe study benefits researchers and industry practitioners alike. For researchers, the identified gaps reveal areas of high priority in future research. For construction companies, particularly small to medium-sized businesses, the study raises awareness of the latest developments and potential applicability of the IoT in the industry. For government agencies and policymakers, this study offers a point of reference in directing the adoption of the IoT smoothly in the construction sector and provides guidelines and standards for maximising the potential benefits.Originality/valueThe study is the first scientometric review of the existing body of knowledge in the context of application of the IoT in the construction industry. Findings expose knowledge gaps in contemporary research, specifically, a broader consideration of organisational adjustments needed to accommodate the IoT usage, economic analyses and impediments to wider acceptance.

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Patterns and trends in Internet of Things (IoT) research: future applications in the construction industry

Ghosh

Edwards

Hosseini

2020

ECAM

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“…Document and information management capabilities have merged and evolved with BIM applications, as information embedded, appended or linked to object-based models that bring together all forms of geometric and non-geometric data [4 ,40]. Increasingly, BIM applications are becoming valued repositories with that integrate domain knowledge from various actors associated with projects and their supply chain [41].…”

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“…This is also transforming the way that construction companies approach business processes. Understandings of the DE concept, its technologies and requirement to support construction activities, are also making inroads into construction research domains [41] along with Australian industry and governments works [63].…”

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“…These methodologies have roots in various disciplines and domains, where BIM is mostly confined to construction activities. Engineering 'systems' are thus the enablers of DE, that serve as hubs of product data [41], to support collaborative design and production processes; use; traceability and management of information across the extended enterprise; and for all actors involved in the realisation and operations of facilities.…”

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Position paper: digital engineering and building information modelling in Australia

Hosseini

Jupp

Papadonikolaki

et al. 2020

SASBE

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PurposeThis position paper urges a drive towards clarity in the key definitions, terminologies and habits of speech associated with digital engineering and building information modelling (BIM). The ultimate goal of the paper is to facilitate the move towards arriving at an ideal definition for both concepts.Design/methodology/approachThis paper takes the “explanation building” review approach in providing prescriptive guidelines to researchers and industry practitioners. The aim of the review is to draw upon existing studies to identify, describe and find application of principles in a real-world context.FindingsThe paper highlights the definitional challenges surrounding digital engineering and BIM in Australia, to evoke a debate on BIM and digital engineering boundaries, how and why these two concepts may be linked, and how they relate to emerging concepts.Originality/valueThis is the first scholarly attempt to clarify the definition of digital engineering and address the confusion between the concepts of BIM and digital engineering.

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“…Various 4D applications can cover both activity and operations levels, alike including temporary components such as equipment movements; resource availability and congestion; operational problems; and the layout and dynamic analysis of construction sites [3,40,82]. 4D applications can also improve the quality of the planning process in various ways by providing: augmented vehicle tracking and transportation route planning [18]; improved logistics management, spatial conflict detection and workspace congestion avoidance [10]; enhanced health and safety management [33]; and improved monitoring of construction progress and site layout designs with better resource utilisation [19,39].…”

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Automated planning of concrete joint layouts with 4D-BIM

Sheikhkhoshkar

Rahimian

Kaveh

et al. 2019

Automation in Construction

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 A prototype integrating 4D BIM applications were developed to facilitates real-time concrete joint layout planning.  The system improves integration of structural design process and eases decision making prior construction phase.  The system helps reducing structural damages caused by operational shortfalls and supply-chain issues.  This paper contributes to 4D BIM literature by integrating operational data with design considerations to leverage efficiency.  Paper discussed how the system can be improved by adopting machine learning, sensors, and data science techniques.

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Digital engineering potential in addressing causes of construction accidents

Cited by 42 publications

References 87 publications

Patterns and trends in Internet of Things (IoT) research: future applications in the construction industry

Patterns and trends in Internet of Things (IoT) research: future applications in the construction industry

Position paper: digital engineering and building information modelling in Australia

Automated planning of concrete joint layouts with 4D-BIM

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