BIM-Driven off-site Construction: Pathway to Efficiency, Functionality and Sustainability

Abstract

In the fast-paced world of construction, Building Information Modeling (BIM) is revolutionizing offsite construction, leading to significant improvements in efficiency and sustainability. This study examines BIM's critical role in enhancing offsite construction, aiming to showcase its potential to transform construction practices towards better efficiency and environmental care. By analyzing data from observations, discussions, and digital sources, the research investigates BIM's impact on offsite construction. The findings reveal BIM's key role in addressing traditional offsite construction challenges, with examples like Autodesk Revit enhancing 3D modeling, Open Studio reducing energy modeling errors, and Archicad optimizing design processes. Also, Autodesk Insight speeds up project completion through energy analysis, and Flixo promotes collaboration with thermal bridge analysis. These tools, including WUFI for moisture and sustainability analysis, highlight BIM's ability to tackle ecological issues. Additionally, the integration of AI in Archicad and SketchUp further advances rendering capabilities. The study concludes that BIM is essential for achieving top efficiency, functionality, and sustainability in offsite construction. It urges stakeholders to embrace BIM fully, leading to a shift towards more sustainable and efficient construction methods. Recommendations based on results include investing in BIM development and promoting its widespread adoption. Future research should assess BIM's quantitative and qualitative impact, explore its accessibility, and investigate its long-term sustainability effects. Abstract Conclusion This study highlights the role of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in offsite construction, emphasizing its impact on efficiency, functionality, and sustainability. The integration of advanced BIM technologies and methodologies has led to improvements in the design, planning, and execution of construction projects. Virtual reality has transformed stakeholder engagement through immersive pre-construction walkthroughs. Early Energy Optimization and Life Cycle Analysis tools enable informed, sustainable design choices. Daylight and Thermal Bridging Analyses contribute to energy-efficient and comfortable living spaces, while Quality Views identify potential design conflicts. The findings emphasize the need for stakeholders to embrace BIM and advocate for sustainable and efficient construction practices. The integration of AI in tools like ArchiCAD and SketchUp provides stakeholders and clients with visual clarity on prospective projects. BIM has proven to minimize waste and expedite project completion, demonstrating its importance in achieving top-tier outcomes. Looking ahead, the study recommends continued investment in BIM development and widespread adoption across the construction industry. Future research should assess the quantitative and qualitative impact of BIM, explore its accessibility to a broader range of professionals, and investigate its long-term sustainability effects. The goal is to ensure that BIM-driven offsite construction becomes a pathway to efficiency and sustainability and serves as a blueprint for the future of construction practices globally. This study sets the foundation for a time when BIM-powered offsite construction became a model of innovation, effectiveness, and environmental responsibility.

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Enscape 3D rendering
Virtual reality Early Energy Modelling
Virtual reality using Revit
Autodesk Early Energy Optimization Photovoltaic
(PV) using Autodesk Insight
Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) and Embodied
Carbon Emissions using Revit Autodesk
+ Tally
Thermal Bridging Analysis Daylight Analysis
Thermal Bridging Analysis
using Flixo and WUFI Daylight Analysis using Autodesk Insight Quality Views Analysis using Revit+
Custom Logistics Facilitation (LF)
Life Cycle Analysis
Quality View Analysis
Structural analysis using Tally Wind and Traffic Noise Analysis using Autodesk
Forma + AI + Landscape Architecture AI-UpCodes (Building codes)
UpCodes interface
Autodesk Forma which used AI for Landscape
Architecture
Revit 3D animation 3D rendering with Veras AI
4D simulation with AI on NVDIA
RTX using DLSS
Sketchup 3D rending AI-Sketchup 3D rendering
Derrick Mirindi and Frederic Mirindi
BIM-Driven off-site Construction: Pathway to Efficiency,
Functionality and Sustainability
In the fast-paced world of construction, Building Information Modeling (BIM) is revolutionizing offsite construction, leading to significant improvements in
efficiency and sustainability. This study examines BIM's critical role in enhancing offsite construction, aiming to showcase its potential to transform construction
practices towards better efficiency and environmental care. By analyzing data from observations, discussions, and digital sources, the research investigates BIM's
impact on offsite construction. The findings reveal BIM's key role in addressing traditional offsite construction challenges, with examples like Autodesk Revit
enhancing 3D modeling, Open Studio reducing energy modeling errors, and Archicad optimizing design processes. Also, Autodesk Insight speeds up project
completion through energy analysis, and Flixo promotes collaboration with thermal bridge analysis. These tools, including WUFI for moisture and sustainability
analysis, highlight BIM's ability to tackle ecological issues. Additionally, the integration of AI in Archicad and SketchUp further advances rendering capabilities. The
study concludes that BIM is essential for achieving top efficiency, functionality, and sustainability in offsite construction. It urges stakeholders to embrace BIM
fully, leading to a shift towards more sustainable and efficient construction methods. Recommendations based on results include investing in BIM development
and promoting its widespread adoption. Future research should assess BIM's quantitative and qualitative impact, explore its accessibility, and investigate its long-
term sustainability effects.
Abstract
Conclusion
Morgan State University and University of Manitoba
This study highlights the role of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in offsite
construction, emphasizing its impact on efficiency, functionality, and sustainability. The
integration of advanced BIM technologies and methodologies has led to improvements
in the design, planning, and execution of construction projects. Virtual reality has
transformed stakeholder engagement through immersive pre-construction
walkthroughs. Early Energy Optimization and Life Cycle Analysis tools enable informed,
sustainable design choices. Daylight and Thermal Bridging Analyses contribute to
energy-efficient and comfortable living spaces, while Quality Views identify potential
design conflicts. The findings emphasize the need for stakeholders to embrace BIM and
advocate for sustainable and efficient construction practices. The integration of AI in
tools like ArchiCAD and SketchUp provides stakeholders and clients with visual clarity
on prospective projects. BIM has proven to minimize waste and expedite project
completion, demonstrating its importance in achieving top-tier outcomes. Looking
ahead, the study recommends continued investment in BIM development and
widespread adoption across the construction industry. Future research should assess
the quantitative and qualitative impact of BIM, explore its accessibility to a broader
range of professionals, and investigate its long-term sustainability effects. The goal is to
ensure that BIM-driven offsite construction becomes a pathway to efficiency and
sustainability and serves as a blueprint for the future of construction practices globally.
This study sets the foundation for a time when BIM-powered offsite construction
became a model of innovation, effectiveness, and environmental responsibility.