Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Gokcen Yilmaz, Liz Salter, Duncan McFarlane, Benjamin Scho
Summary: The adoption of digital solutions in the construction industry has been accelerated to improve manufacturing and construction processes. However, budget constraints and the complexity of existing commercial digital solutions pose barriers for most construction SMEs in their digital transformation. Through the Digital Shoestring Approach, this study developed 58 digital solution areas for construction SMEs based on interactive digital requirement assessment workshops with 70 representative construction SMEs in the UK. The top fifteen priority digital solutions were identified, providing cost-effective and evidence-driven digitalization pathways for construction SMEs to meet Construction 4.0.
COMPUTERS IN INDUSTRY
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Gokcen Yilmaz, Asli Akcamete, Onur Demirors
Summary: BIM adoption has been rapidly increasing worldwide as it is crucial for digitalization in the construction industry. The transformation of traditional building life cycle stages into BIM-integrated project deliveries is necessary for BIM adoption. Assessing the BIM capabilities of these stages helps organizations identify gaps and improve their BIM usage.
COMPUTERS IN INDUSTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Yousif Youkhanna Zaia, Sarhat Mustafa Adam, Farsat Heeto Abdulrahman
Summary: The popularity of Building Information Modeling (BIM) has increased significantly in the public construction industry. Developed countries widely implement BIM in the construction industry, while developing countries like Iraq are attempting to adopt these processes and technology. This study investigates the current level of BIM in Iraqi construction and identifies the main barriers to its implementation. The results show that most participants in Iraq still rely on traditional methods and 2D drawings, indicating a low level of BIM adoption. The major barriers identified include a lack of BIM experts, lack of BIM awareness, and reliance on traditional contracting methods.
AIN SHAMS ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ahsan Waqar, Abdul Hannan Qureshi, Wesam Salah Alaloul
Summary: This study identifies and analyzes critical obstacles to using BIM in small construction projects in Malaysia through semi-structured interviews and exploratory factor analysis. The findings reveal that technical adoption barriers, behavioral barriers, management barriers, and implementation hurdles are critical for adopting BIM in Malaysia. The study's results will help policymakers eliminate these barriers and enhance the use of BIM in small construction projects in Malaysia to save costs, save time, boost productivity, and improve quality and sustainability.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Abdullahi B. Saka, Daniel W. M. Chan, Saheed O. Ajayi
Summary: The study found that coercive and mimetic pressures significantly influence BIM adoption in SMEs, while normative pressures have the strongest impact on BIM in SMEs. BIM awareness is an important predictor of BIM adoption. The research also highlighted the influence of firmographics on BIM awareness and adoption in Nigerian SMEs.
ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECTURAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Business
Reyhaneh S. Shojaei, Gemma Burgess
Summary: This study investigates the non-technical barriers to the adoption of digital innovation in the construction industry. The findings highlight the importance of collaborative culture, human-centric leaders, and workforce training for successful adoption of digital technology in construction firms.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Hasan Gokberk Bayhan, Sevilay Demirkesen, Chengyi Zhang, Algan Tezel
Summary: The Analytical Network Process (ANP) was used to test the Lean and BIM concepts and identify the success factors of the Lean/BIM framework using data from U.S. companies. The study revealed that Production Control, Standardization, and Information Accuracy are the most important factors in the synergy between Lean and BIM.
PRODUCTION PLANNING & CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Mohamed Marzouk, Heba Elsaay, Ayman Ahmed Ezzat Othman
Summary: This research aims to develop a strategy for implementing BIM in the Egyptian construction industry and provides recommendations for policymakers to facilitate BIM adoption. Despite multiple frameworks proposed to aid in BIM implementation, a practical strategy for implementing BIM in Egypt is still lacking.
ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECTURAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Min-Ho Shin, Hwan-Yong Kim
Summary: The study found that while a considerable proportion of respondents have received BIM education, the majority believe that formal BIM education is necessary, citing error checking ability as the biggest advantage of BIM. Survey results show that most respondents believe there should be proper compensation for BIM implementation, with suggestions to increase construction and design fees. In order to successfully apply BIM, a series of issues need to be addressed, including guidelines and details for BIM work and delivery, standardized BIM education, and an appropriate compensation system.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Maria Kozlovska, Daria Klosova, Zuzana Strukova
Summary: This article discusses the implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies in the construction industry and their impact on the formation of the Construction 4.0 concept. It found that Industry 4.0 has a significant impact on productivity growth in construction. The slow penetration of digital technologies in the construction industry highlights the need for further research on ethical issues and synergies between Construction 4.0 technologies.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Benjamin Teisserenc, Samad Sepasgozar
Summary: This paper introduces a novel conceptual model that utilizes blockchain technology and digital twin models to address key challenges in the building, engineering, construction, operations, and mining industries. By using a PESTELS approach, researchers identified key technological factors affecting the adoption of blockchain technology in the industry, leading to the development of a decentralized digital twin cycle framework.
Review
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Fangyu Li, Yuanjun Laili, Xuqiang Chen, Yihuai Lou, Chen Wang, Hongyan Yang, Xuejin Gao, Honggui Han
Summary: The construction industry is undergoing an intelligent revolution enabled by technologies like IoT, cloud computing, and robotics. Utilizing diverse big data from multiple sources can enhance efficiency, reduce waste and expenses, improve planning and decision-making processes, lower errors, and enhance safety at construction sites. This article provides a comprehensive review of the advantages and current state of big data in the construction industry, addressing unresolved difficulties and offering thoughts on its potential future.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL INFORMATION INTEGRATION
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Industrial
Bruno Lot Tanko, Wyom Paul Zakka, Wee Nie Heng
Summary: This study explores the literature and perceptions of practitioners on the potential of Building Information Modelling (BIM) applications in reducing construction waste and enhancing productivity in Malaysia. The research identifies gaps in various fields related to construction projects, buildings, energy efficiency, lifecycle, and housing. Survey findings reveal that BIM applications such as quantity take-off, clash detection, site utilization planning, digital fabrication, and 4D stimulation are commonly used by practitioners in Johor and Selangor. The practical implications of this study provide valuable insights for construction stakeholders, policymakers, research institutions, and professionals to understand the current trends and usage of BIM in Malaysia.
ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECTURAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Honghong Song, Gang Yang, Haijiang Li, Tian Zhang, Annan Jiang
Summary: BIM plays a crucial role in bridge engineering for the design and construction stages, while Digital Twin technology has the potential to enhance the entire lifecycle of digital construction in the operation and maintenance phases. However, the current adoption of Digital Twin in bridge engineering lacks conceptual and technical clarity, hindering its full potential. This paper fills the gap by proposing a DT-enhanced BIM framework for bridge engineering, based on the analysis of 125,116 documents on BIM and DT. A performance hierarchy for bridge digital twin is established, contributing to the future development of BIM and DT and their integrated advanced technologies.
AUTOMATION IN CONSTRUCTION
(2023)
Review
Computer Science, Information Systems
Ziad Monla, Ahlem Assila, Djaoued Beladjine, Mourad Zghal
Summary: The AEC industry has experienced significant growth, especially with the use of BIM. However, there are limitations in the interaction between digital and physical environments. Integrating BIM with AR and VR is seen as a solution, but not all companies are able to implement these technologies successfully. Therefore, learning from maturity evaluation is essential.
Review
Management
Hamed Ferdosi, Hamidreza Abbasianjahromi, Saeed Banihashemi, Mehdi Ravanshadnia
Summary: This study analyzes the application of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in sustainable construction through scientometric analysis, identifying research confusion, neglect, and application gaps in the field. It provides a deep understanding of BIM in sustainability and suggests future research directions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Apeesada Sompolgrunk, Saeed Banihashemi, Saeed Reza Mohandes
Summary: The purpose of this study is to identify and analyze the key measurable returning factors, value drivers, and strategic benefits associated with BIM return on investment (ROI). The study fills the gap in the evaluation of BIM ROI by conducting a systematic review of relevant studies published from 2000 to 2020. The findings reveal the commonly reported factors influencing BIM ROI and highlight the limitations of different quantification techniques. The study provides valuable insights for practitioners and researchers in formulating strategies to quantify the monetary value of BIM.
CONSTRUCTION INNOVATION-ENGLAND
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Saeed Reza Mohandes, Serdar Durdyev, Haleh Sadeghi, Amir Mahdiyar, M. Reza Hosseini, Saeed Banihashemi, Igor Martek
Summary: A five-dimensional safety risk assessment model is developed to improve the existing construction safety risk assessment approaches. The model uses a hybrid fuzzy-based approach to provide a comprehensive ranking system for safety risks in a construction project.
ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECTURAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lihong Zhang, Saeed Reza Mohandes, Jiawei Tong, Mohamed Abadi, Saeed Banihashemi, Binchao Deng
Summary: Although many studies have been conducted on sustainable project governance (SPG), there is currently a lack of a comprehensive review paper that scientifically analyzes the published materials and identifies the research gaps and future research directions. To address this knowledge gap, this study undertakes a bibliometric review and scientometric analysis of the relevant literature on sustainable governance. The findings highlight key clusters, such as environment and land use, and identify important topics like industry, transition management, property rights, and natural resources, which provide a solid foundation for further research and practice in SPG.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Khuong Le Nguyen, Minh Quyen Cao, Xuan-Huy Nguyen, Saeed Banihashemi, Amir Si Larbi
Summary: In this research, the strength of confined concrete was tested by examining the influence of fibre material, corner radius, and FRCM layer number. Experimental results were used to develop an empirical formula to estimate compressive strength of confined concrete. The proposed finite element method accurately predicted confined concrete compressive strength and nonlinear behavior.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Lihong Zhang, Saeed Reza Mohandes, Yizhuo Tong, Clara Cheung, Saeed Banihashemi, Miyuan Shan
Summary: This study fills the knowledge gap by conducting a thorough examination of the literature on digital transformation and sustainability in project management from 2011 to 2022. The findings provide valuable insights for project managers to improve their business models and utilize digital strategies for sustainability, as well as for researchers to understand emerging trends and directions for future exploration.
Article
Architecture
Samuel Udom, Saeed Banihashemi, Charles Lemckert
Summary: This study investigates the impact of various energy conservation measures (ECMs) on the annual electricity consumption in a single level, two-bedroom residential building in an arid and remote area of Australia. Through modelling and simulation using DesignBuilder software, the study shows that implementing selected ECMs can reduce the building's annual energy consumption by up to 44% compared to the base model and measured data. These energy savings can help alleviate the cost-of-living pressure experienced by low-income households in very remote communities in Australia.
ARCHITECTURAL SCIENCE REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Aso Hajirasouli, Saeed Banihashemi, Paul Sanders, Farzad Rahimian
Summary: In the past decade, the ACE industries have been adopting more interdisciplinary and technology integrated methods, using immersive technologies such as AR and VR. This study aims to develop a pedagogical framework that can create an engaging learning environment and enhance students' skills in the ACE field.
SMART AND SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Mohammad Javad Zoleykani, Hamidreza Abbasianjahromi, Saeed Banihashemi, Seyed Amir Tabadkani, Aso Hajirasouli
Summary: This study examines the applications of extended reality (XR) technologies in construction safety through the perspective of the projects lifecycle. Results of the content analysis reveal that XR is mainly used in safety training and risk management, with virtual reality being the most commonly used tool. However, there is limited research on the application of augmented reality and mixed reality in safety training and risk management. This study proposes three future research directions, including safety regulations control and coordination during the construction phase, and safety reports in the operation phase.
CONSTRUCTION INNOVATION-ENGLAND
(2023)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Negin Khoshamadi, Saeed Banihashemi, Mani Poshdar, Hamidreza Abbasianjahromi, Amir Tabadkani, Aso Hajirasouli
Summary: This paper presents a comprehensive literature review and analysis of parametric and generative mechanisms for infrastructure projects. The review identifies five major research domains associated with parametric modeling in infrastructures and analyzes the state of research on this topic. It also provides operational frameworks and identifies generative mechanisms for various types of infrastructure projects.
AUTOMATION IN CONSTRUCTION
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Minh Quyen Cao, Khuong Le Nguyen, Xuan-Huy Nguyen, Saeed Banihashemi, Amir Si-Larbi
Summary: This research investigates the use of G-FRCM as a confinement material for slender RC columns and demonstrates its high effectiveness. The compression resistance of the columns increased by 22.1% and 55.5% with one and two layers of G-FRCM, respectively.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Saba Fattahi Tabasi, Hamid Reza Rafizadeh, Ali Andaji Garmaroudi, Saeed Banihashemi
Summary: The distribution of density in an urban matrix is a significant issue affecting various aspects of urban living. Although research on achieving optimum density distribution has gained attention in the past decade, there is still a lack of a generative approach that allows for more freedom in planning and adaptability in different land blocks. To address this gap, this study proposes an adaptable approach for developing residential blocks based on pre-defined land size, shape, and performance objectives. Using a suite of applications including Grasshopper, Python, and Ladybug, a case study was conducted in a residential block in Tehran to increase view quality, visual privacy, and solar gain. The optimization process utilized a genetic algorithm and topology optimization technique. The results highlight the significance of this research as the developed alternatives are more efficient in improving view quality, visual privacy, and solar gain. This achievement expands the potential of applying this research in different case studies and with diverse design and development objectives to enhance building block plans.
ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING AND DESIGN MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Sahar Tabarroki, Ahad Nazari, Saeed Banihashemi
Summary: The design phase is a crucial process in the construction industry, but it often involves errors and risks. This research aims to identify the high-risk stages in the architectural design process and the factors that contribute to these risks in Iran. The results indicate that the identification and investigation phase is the most risky, and the main risk factors include time pressures, ambiguous objectives from clients, and poor disciplinary coordination.
ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING AND DESIGN MANAGEMENT
(2023)