Building Information Modelling in Operations of Maintenance at the University of Alicante

Building Information Modelling in Operations of Maintenance at the University of Alicante

Antonio Galiano-Garrigós María Dolores Andújar-Montoya

Department of Architectural Constructions, University of Alicante, Spain

Department of Building Sciences and Urbanism, University of Alicante, Spain

Page: 
1-11
|
DOI: 
https://doi.org/10.2495/SDP-V13-N1-1-11
Received: 
N/A
| |
Accepted: 
N/A
| | Citation

OPEN ACCESS

Abstract: 

The benefits derived from the use of building information Modeling (BIM) methodologies are a current issue in the field of research in both design and construction phase. However, the profits achieved in the maintenance stage are still an almost unexplored issue. This fact is especially relevant in public organizations, in particular on university campuses where the building assets are a value added service that must maintain their quality. In this connection, this paper aims to restructure the current maintenance operations at Alicante University and focus them towards BIM environments. It identifies the current building maintenance process on campus, determining the problems it faces since an incident occurs until it resolves. To this end, the research methodology includes semi structured surveys, interviews and benchmarking sessions with technical office staff, managers and maintenance workers at the University of Alicante together with relevant external stakeholders. Consequently, all the information obtained will enable a better procedure based on BIM for improving both preventive and corrective maintenance. The study case is focused on the renovation of the building Former Faculty of Education at The University of Alicante and the results confirm the potential of implementing BIM on campus through a more accurate access to information that optimizes and speeds up the maintenance process.

Keywords: 

building information modelling, BIM, building maintenance

1. Introduction
2. State of the Art: BIM for Operations and Maintenance
3. Research Design
4. Study Case: the Renovation of the Former Faculty of Education Building at the University of Alicante
5. Conclusions
Acknowledgements
  References

[1] Andújar-Montoya, M.D., Gilart-Iglesias, V., Montoyo, A. & Marcos-Jorquera, D., A construction management framework for mass customisation in traditional construction. Sustainability, 7, pp. 5182–5210, 2015. https://doi.org/10.3390/su7055182

[2] Azhar, S., Nadeem, A., Mok, J. & Leung, B., In Building information modeling (BIM): A new paradigm for visual interactive modeling and simulation for construction projects. Proceedings of First International Conference on Construction in Developing Countries, pp. 435–446, 2008.

[3] Succar, B., Building information modelling framework: A research and delivery foundation for industry stakeholders. Automation in Construction, 18, pp. 357–375, 2009. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2008.10.003

[4] Azhar, S., Khalfan, M. & Maqsood, T., Building information modeling (bim): Now and beyond. Australasian Journal of Construction Economics and Building, 12(15), 2012. https://doi.org/10.5130/ajceb.v12i4.3032

[5] Bryde, D., Broquetas, M. & Volm, J.M., The project benefits of building information modelling (BIM). International Journal of Project Management, 31, pp. 971–980, 2013. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijproman.2012.12.001

[6] Miettinen, R. & Paavola, S., Beyond the BIM utopia: Approaches to the development and implementation of building information modeling. Automation in Construction, 43, pp. 84–91, 2014. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2014.03.009

[7] Muñoz, S., Openbim, estandarizar para afrontar los nuevos retos del mercado. BuildingSMART Spanish Chapter, 2016.

[8] Wood, B., Towards innovative building maintenance. Structural Survey, 23, pp. 291–297, 2005. https://doi.org/10.1108/02630800510630466

[9] Wang, Y., Wang, X., Wang, J., Yung, P. & Jun, G., Engagement of facilities management in design stage through BIM: Framework and a case study. Advances in Civil Engineering, 2013, pp. 1–8, 2013. https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/189105

[10] Devetakovic, M. & Radojevic, M., Facility management: A paradigm for expanding the scope of architectural practice. International Journal of Architectural Research: ArchNet-IJAR, 1, pp. 127–139, 2013.

[11] Akcamete, A., Akinci, B. & Garrett, J.H., In Potential utilization of building information models for planning maintenance activities. Proceedings of the International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, pp. 151–158, 2010.

[12] Becerik-Gerber, B., Jazizadeh, F., Li, N. & Calis, G., Application areas and data requirements for BIM-enabled facilities management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138, pp. 431–442, 2011. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000433

[13] Migilinskas, D., Popov, V., Juocevicius, V. & Ustinovichius, L., The benefits, obstacles and problems of practical BIM implementation. Procedia Engineering, 57, pp. 767–774, 2013. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2013.04.097

[14] Chen, L. & Luo, H., A BIM-based construction quality management model and its applications. Automation in Construction, 46, pp. 64–73, 2014. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2014.05.009

[15] Bynum, P., Issa, R.R. & Olbina, S., Building information modeling in support of sustainable design and construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139, pp. 24–34, 2012. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000560

[16] Eadie, R., Browne, M., Odeyinka, H., McKeown, C. & McNiff, S., BIM implementation throughout the UK construction project lifecycle: an analysis. Automation in Construction, 36, pp. 145–151, 2013. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2013.09.001

[17] Motamedi, A., Hammad, A. & Asen, Y., Knowledge-assisted BIM-based visual analytics for failure root cause detection in facilities management. Automation in Construction, 43, pp. 73–83, 2014. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2014.03.012

[18] Chen, H.-M. & Wang, Y.-H., A 3-dimensional visualized approach for maintenance and management of facilities. In Proceedings of ISARC09, pp. 468–475, 2009.

[19] Liu, R. & Issa, R., 3d visualization of sub-surface pipelines in connection with the building utilities: Integrating GIS and BIM for facility management. Computing in Civil Engineering, pp. 341–348, 2012.

[20] Lin, Y.-C. & Su, Y.-C., Developing mobile-and BIM-based integrated visual facility maintenance management system. The Scientific World Journal, 2013. https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/124249

[21] Motawa, I. & Almarshad, A., A knowledge-based BIM system for building maintenance. Automation in Construction, 29, pp. 173–182, 2013. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2012.09.008

[22] Porwal, A. & Hewage, K.N., Building information modeling (BIM) partnering framework for public construction projects. Automation in Construction, 31, pp. 204–214, 2013. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2012.12.004