Article history Received: 04-09-2014 Revised: 09-03-2015 Accepted: 25-03-2015 Abstract: There are increasing numbers of Building Information Modeling (BIM) software available nowadays which change the working methods in Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. From the stages of building design development to postoccupancy management, BIM plays an essential role in collaborati...

Building information modeling (BIM) has been integrated into many architectural and engineering curriculums over the past five years. It is now being introduced into sustainability education because of its building energy analysis and simulation applications. Preliminary evaluation of the sustainability of buildings is becoming easier, faster, and more accessible to the academic community. This...

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is motivating an extraordinary shift in the way the construction industry functions. This fundamental change involves using digital modeling software to more effectively design, build and manage projects. One of the implications of using BIM is that project cost and time estimates can become more accurate and precise, by encouraging the sharing of project inf...

Building information modeling (BIM) is significantly influencing the way in which building and engineering projects are being planned, designed, constructed and maintained. It has been widely advocated that BIM will significantly reduce design and construction errors as well improve project cost and schedule. There is a lack of empirical research about the underlying ‘latent conditions’ contrib...

This paper demonstrates the capabilities of BIM (Building Information Modeling) in leveraging Whole Life Cycle Cost (WLCC) data requirements to perform WLCC calculations and produce WLLC estimates. The research determines the extent to which WLCC data, such as time, interest rates, escalation rates and real costs can be attached to parametric BIM data to be used effectively to create speedier a...

The main objective of this paper is to identify the design criteria for a BIM Education Resilient System STEM program. The curriculum’s development will semantically relate to resilience concepts with Systems Engineering and Building Information Modeling (BIM) practices and standards. The Sustainable Facilities and Infrastructure in Constrained Environments’ (SuFICE) in advancing STEM to Suppor...

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is widely recognized as a mature design methodology in the building industry, with high adoption rates by architects, engineers, and contractors. The application of BIM for Infrastructure is rapidly accelerating as owners and engineering service providers increasingly recognize the benefits of 3D modeling using intelligent objects. BIM is an information-rich,...