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Erratum: Building Information Modeling (BIM) for existing buildings - Literature review and future needs (Automation in Construction (2014) 38 (109-127))

  • July 2014
DOI:10.1016/j.autcon.2014.02.010
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Rebekka Volk at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Rebekka Volk
Julian Stengel at SenerTec Kraft-Wärme-Energiesysteme GmbH
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Corrigendum
Corrigendum to <Building Information Modeling (BIM) for
existing buildings - literature review and future needs>
<[AUTCON 38C (2014) 109–127]>
<Rebekka Volk*, Julian Stengel, Frank Schultmann>
<Institute for Industrial Production (IIP), Karlsruhe Institute of
Technology (KIT), Hertzstraße 16, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany>
The authors regret that citation [241] was wrongly cited. Names and surnames were mistaken.
Instead of
K. Hannele, M. Reijo, M. Tarja, P. Sami, K. Jenni, R. Teija, Expanding uses of building
information modeling in life-cycle construction projects, Work J. Prev. Assess. Rehab. 41
(2012) 114–119.
it should be:
Kerosuo, H. Miettinen, R. Mäki, T. Paavola, S. Korpela, J. & Rantala, T.
Expanding uses of building information modeling in life-cycle construction projects,
Work J. Prev. Assess.Rehab. 41 (2012) 114–119.
Furthermore, we would like to indicate that due to a fast publication process, there are still
wrongly highlighted yellow lines in Table 4 on page 116 which we asked to delete
before publication.
We would really appreciate if these two adjustments could be carried out in the course
of this corrigendum. The authors would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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<Rebekka VOLK>
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... Likewise, numerous reviews have been done concerning BIM implementation (Chong et al., 2017;Gray et al., 2013;Merschbrock and Munkvold, 2012;Antwi-Afari et al., 2018;Rezgui et al., 2013;Ghaffarianhoseini et al., 2017;Eadie et al., 2013;Succar and Kassem, 2015;and World Economic Forum, 2018) discussing the benefits and challenges of BIM use in the different phases of construction projects. Existing reviews discuss the benefits of and challenges to BIM adoption while focusing on specific aspects of the process such as technical, organizational, functional and information, as noted by Volk et al. (2014). ...
... Further, the term BIM can be interpreted differently, depending on whether the term building refers to "building as product" or "building as a process" of construction. BIM, as Building (product) Information Modelling, comprises the digital building model, itself, and the information centre, which represents how the database is comprehensively structured (Eastman et al. 2008 andVolk et al., 2014) while BIM as Building (operational process) Information Modelling refers to what you can do with the model, for which the latter approach is preferable (Eastman et al., 2008 andTurk, 2016). Some define BIM in broader terms. ...
... For instance, by considering the essential concepts for BIM, Cerovsek (2011) proposed five initial standpoints for BIM analysis, including: BIM as model, modelling tool, communicative intent, individual project work and collaborative project work. Likewise, Volk et al. (2014) have identified narrow and broad perspectives of BIM. The BIM, in the narrow sense, comprises solely the digital model of building plus the technical issues concerning model creation, while in the broad sense, functional, informational and organization issues beyond the narrow sense (technical and model creation processes) are taken into consideration. ...
Releasing the Unhidden Potential of BIM
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An effectual implementation of BIM is hampered by an ambiguity of interpretation of BIM by users. Despite the considerable anticipated advantages for BIM, this ambiguity is exacerbated by the difficulties inherent in a successful BIM implementation. To reap BIM's full potential, it is crucial to puzzle out the feasible values and risks of BIM implementation from multiple standpoints to come up with a common understanding of what BIM is and how it can be exploited in practice. In this study, we use the conceptual research method and, accordingly, review the literature on BIM topics in search of different approaches to the definitions, challenges and benefits of BIM. Results show that there are three dominant approaches in the interpretation and definition of BIM; 'product', 'tool' and 'process,' each of which seems to have suboptimal features in their definition. In addition, the interpretation of BIM undergoes an evolutionary process from the product to process views. The findings from the review on vantage points and the challenges of BIM implementation revealed that, even though the benefits of BIM are rather clear, the number and variety of challenges indicate that the requisite knowledge and competence is not high enough in AEC industry. The literature-based findings of this paper go hand in hand with our perceptions from the industry. In other words, our literature findings explain our findings from the practice. Construction, as a conservative industry, evolves slowly but the full-scale implementation of BIM requires large scale changes in the whole industry, even structural changes at the business level. The aim of our future research is to provide knowledge for this development
... The application of BIM for retrofitting existing buildings is challenging, due to the multidisciplinary nature and timeliness of information exchange, wherein a wide range of technical components are required to ensure optimal information exchange [174]. As a result, most existing buildings have not been properly maintained, renovated, or deconstructed using BIM [175]. Additionally, waste management is key to achieving sustainable resource management, in which quantifying the amount of construction and demolition waste generated is a prerequisite for implementing successful waste management [176]. ...
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At present, the smart city offers the most desired state of urban development, encompassing, as it does, the concept of sustainable development. The creation of a smart city is closely associated with upgrading the construction industry to encompass many emerging concepts and technologies, such as Construction 4.0, with its roots in Industry 4.0, and the deployment of building information modeling (BIM) as an essential tool for the construction industry. Therefore, this paper aims to explore the current state of the art and development trajectory of the multidisciplinary integration of Construction 4.0, Industry 4.0, BIM, and sustainable construction in the context of the smart city. It is the first attempt in the literature to use both macro-quantitative analysis and micro-qualitative analysis methods to investigate this multidisciplinary research topic. By using the visual bibliometric tool, VOSviewer, and based on macro keyword co-occurrence, this paper is the first to reveal the five keyword-constructed schemes, research hotspots, and development trends of the smart city, Construction 4.0, Industry 4.0, BIM, and sustainable construction, from 2014 to 2021 (a period of eight years). Additionally, the top 11 productive subject areas have been identified with the help of VOSviewer software keyword-clustering analysis and application. Furthermore, the whole-building life cycle is considered as an aid to identifying research gaps and trends, providing suggestions for future research with the assistance of an upgraded version of BIM, namely, city information modeling (CIM) and the future integration of Industry 5.0 and Construction 5.0, or even of Industry Metaverse with Construction Metaverse.
... There are international policies which highlight the need for collaborative systems that allow such information to be exchanged [16][17][18]. In these cases, it is indispensable to link the existing object (existing building geometry) to the respective non-geometric information: technical reports, information about materials and systems or construction solutions and the respective state of conservation, among other information [19,20]. This allows a thorough examination of the building to be carried out so that the correct action can be taken for rehabilitation and conservation. ...
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Residential building inspections are periodically required by public authorities. However, current approaches to storing and viewing data concerning an inspection are often collected in reports whose form and limited content hamper the rigorous assessment of the building's state of conservation and subsequent repair of the identified damage and alterations. This research proposes a method for documenting and displaying inspection-related information in BIM models to generate a dynamic information model. Damage is spatially located by means of a parametric family, which collects the necessary information about each instance of damage and enables agile and up-to-date information extraction. The proposed method was validated in a residential building situated in San Sebastián, with a scenario designed to demonstrate its ability to support the diagnosis of causes and decision making regarding maintenance. This work demonstrates the advantages of the parametric representation of information on damage and alterations in a BIM model, which facilitates the management of a residential building's life cycle by means of a digital twin of the building. The results shown in this research may be very interesting for researchers as well as for those whose work involves the rehabilitation of residential buildings.
... Meanwhile, as a new technology continuing its proliferation in both industrial and academic circles as the "new CAD paradigm" (Succar, 2009), the emergence of building information modeling (BIM) has substantially changed the A/E/C industry, and the benefit brought has been highly valued by the government and generally recognized by the industry (Volk et al., 2014). With the transformation and upgrading of A/E/C industry, BIM technology has been rapidly popularized in China in the past decade. ...
How A/E/C professionals accept BIM technologies in China: a technology acceptance model perspective
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Purpose The aim of this paper is to research the acceptance mechanism of building information modeling (BIM) technology and to explore the differences among Architecture/Engineering/Construction (A/E/C) professionals with different individual characteristics. The proposed acceptance mechanism of BIM technology is intended to be used by industry stakeholders to propose decisions and measures, and improve the degree of BIM adoption. Design/methodology/approach Traditional hypothesis testing is adopted by the current study to empirically research the specific mechanism of A/E/C professionals accepting BIM technologies. In the one phase, a conceptual model based on technology acceptance model (TAM) and technology organization environment (TOE) theory was established and a large-scale questionnaire survey was conducted. In the other phase, structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to analyze acquired sample data, so as to empirically test the validity of the proposed linkage. Findings The results show first that perceived ease of use has no significant influence on perceived usefulness, and perceived usefulness has no significant effect on behavior intention as well. Second, BIM technical features and government BIM policies have positive effects on perceived usefulness, BIM technical features and organization supports have positive effects on perceived ease of use. Third, the BIM acceptance mechanism of A/E/C professionals is diverse from respondents with different characteristics, e.g. regions and working time. Originality/value The authors highlight the large sample size, as well as the nationwide context, of the questionnaire survey. Meanwhile, acceptance differences among A/E/C professionals with different demographic characteristics have been clarified using profound data and t -test. The findings of this study enrich the research on the acceptance mechanism of BIM technology, and contribute to relevant stakeholders taking targeted measures to promote the effective application of BIM technology nationwide.
... One of the key challenges in modern Facility Management (FM) is to digitally represent the current state of the built environment, referred to as-is (or as-built) versus as-designed (Kensek, 2015). While the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) can address the issue of digital representation, the generation and maintenance of BIM data requires a considerable amount of manual work and domain expertise (Volk et al. 2014). Another key challenge is to enable users to monitor and forecast the current state of the built environment, especially if digital documentation is integrated with real-time or historic data that is used to provide feedback and enhance deci-sion making (Clau~ et al. 2014). ...
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... Ding et al. (2019a) proposed an integrated framework with effective information and organizational management that integrates BIM, RE, and other supporting technologies, as shown in Fig. 13. This framework combined supporting technologies (VR, 3D laser scanning, 3D printing and prefabrication) to understand better design and construction, and it also combined the tools (work breakdown structure and model breakdown structure) to improve the quality of organization and management (Volk et al., 2014). ...
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... Should the data be insufficient, whether it be points clouds or two-dimensional drawings, then it has to be supplemented by survey activities in order to characterise the BIM model with all geometric and non-geometric data. The study by Volk et al. (Volk, et al., 2014) shows that the most serious problems regarding input data involve the positioning of the systems, reconstruction of the roofs, definition of the materials used, and the internal characterisation of the structures. Many studies have tried to solve some of these problems by merging different methodologies and survey instruments in order to make the input data more reliable and reduce the time of acquisition; in fact there is an increasingly frequent use of aerophotogrammetry from UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) (Themistocleous, et al., 2016;Carvajal-Ramírez, et al., 2019), Mobile mapping (Campi, et al., 2018) or the combination of laser scanners and photogrammetric surveys (Bolognesi & Garagnani, 2018). ...
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