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Shih-Ping Ho¹, Hui-Ping Tserng¹, Shu-Hui Jan¹

¹Department of Civil Engineering, National Taiwan University, Number 1, Setion 4, Taipei 10617, Taiwan.

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|April 12, 2014

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This study introduces a Building Information Modeling (BIM)-based Knowledge Sharing Management (BIMKSM) system to improve construction knowledge sharing among project managers and engineers, reducing project time and costs.

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Area of Science:

Construction Management
Information Technology in Construction

Background:

Effective communication and reuse of construction knowledge are crucial for mitigating jobsite issues and reducing costs.
Current methods often lack efficient mechanisms for knowledge transfer and feedback among project stakeholders.
Building Information Modeling (BIM) offers a digital, 3D CAD-based platform with enhanced information management capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose and evaluate a novel methodology for construction knowledge sharing using BIM technology.
To develop a BIM-based Knowledge Sharing Management (BIMKSM) system tailored for project managers and jobsite engineers.
To demonstrate the practical application and effectiveness of the BIMKSM system in a real-world construction project.

Main Methods:

Development of a BIMKSM system integrating BIM technology for knowledge sharing.
Application of the BIMKSM system in a case study of a construction project in Taiwan.
Utilizing BIM's capabilities for visual representation and digital information management to facilitate knowledge exchange.

Main Results:

The BIMKSM system effectively facilitates the sharing of construction knowledge within the BIM environment.
Project managers and engineers can leverage the system for gaining BIM-related knowledge and incorporating feedback.
The case study demonstrated the system's utility as a visual, BIM-based knowledge management platform.

Conclusions:

The proposed BIMKSM system enhances construction knowledge sharing through the integration of BIM technology.
The system provides a valuable platform for project managers and engineers to improve constructability and problem-solving.
Implementing BIMKSM can lead to significant improvements in project efficiency, time, and cost management in construction.