Enhancing a Building Information Model for an Existing Building with Data from a Sustainable Facility Management Database

Abstract

This study investigates the feasibility and benefits of transferring data between Autodesk Revit (used for building information modeling (BIM)) and BUILDER SMS (used for sustainable facility management (SFM)). Two data transfer methods were evaluated using a case study; one involved entirely manual data transfer, the other a combination of manual and automatic. Of the data transfer methods evaluated, the manual/automated hybrid was determined to be the best option, especially when regular updates are envisioned. The case study produced an enhanced BIM model that can be used to support sustainable facility management, called here an SFM-enhanced BIM model. An integration workflow is proposed for efficiently creating future SFM-enhanced BIM models. A focus group of facilities management professionals evaluated the case study BIM model. The focus group was most interested in the visualization capabilities—e.g., filtered views for condition assessments—and the ability to view the BIM model on a tablet/mobile device during on-site operation and maintenance activities.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Capabilities in the Operation and Maintenance Phase of Green Buildings: A Systematic Review

“…According to Loeh et al [102], BIM can conduct space-related information collection and visualization demonstration of the space area, utilization status, and other relevant information for each functional area and floor. Based on this information, BIM can reflect the average expenditure per unit area, detailed analysis of costs, area occupied per person, and space utilization to achieve optimal space allocation and planning.…”

“…Through BIM utilization, stakeholders can conveniently retrieve and utilize necessary information [111]. From the perspective of asset management, energy management, maintenance, and repair, with the integration of plugin and third-party equipment (RFID, barcode, and sensor), BIM can collect the necessary data (including material and energy consumption and inventory information, and the operational status of equipment) automatically and modify the corresponding bill of quantities [49][50][51]53,77,78,92,93,102,106].…”

“…In the operation and maintenance phase of green buildings, with the integration of the BIM and building management system, the produced information (including daily facility management activities, energy consumption information, maintenance and repair records, renovation and refurbishment activities, safety management information, security records, space and asset utilization situation, etc.) can be retrieved, stored, and categorized automatically [47][48][49][50]73,98,102,122]. Besides these, with the integration of BIM and GIS (Geographic Information System), environmental information (including topography, terrain, hydrology, vegetation, road, utility, infrastructure, etc.)…”

Augmented reality-based facility maintenance management system

“…Autodesk Revit is a BIM tool used by architects, landscape architects, structural engineers, mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineers, designers and contractors (Loeh et al , 2021).…”

“…As shown in Figure 3, the system is implemented using BIM software (Autodesk Revit), system platform (AR SDK v1.8.0 and Unity 3 D version 2019.2.2f1) and databases (MS SQL, XAMPP, PHP). Autodesk Revit is a BIM tool used by architects, landscape architects, structural engineers, mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineers, designers and contractors (Loeh et al, 2021). Google's ARore (ARCore Overview) SDK v1.8.0 is its platform for building AR experiences (Tarek and Marzouk, 2022).…”