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4D-BIM-Based Workspace Planning for Temporary Safety Facilities in Construction SMEs
Kieu-Trang Pham1, Duc-Nghia Vu2, Phuc Le Hieu Hong3
1School of Architecture and Building Science, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Korea.
Summary
This study introduces automated planning for temporary safety facilities (TSFs) using Building Information Modeling (BIM) to enhance occupational health and safety (OHS) in construction SMEs. The visualized TSFs improve safety understanding and motivate practices, reducing accidents.
Area of Science:
- Construction Management
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Background:
- Temporary safety facilities (TSFs) are crucial for preventing construction site accidents but their planning often relies on experience, leading to omissions in formal documents.
- Accidents in the construction industry, particularly in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are exacerbated by inadequate TSF planning and limited resources.
- Existing methods for TSF installation and demolition lack systematization, contributing to occupational health and safety (OHS) risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose an automated workspace planning system for TSFs integrated with construction activities.
- To develop a systematized approach for construction SMEs to improve occupational health and safety (OHS) practices.
- To leverage Building Information Modeling (BIM) and algorithms for enhanced visualization and integration of TSFs.
Main Methods:
- Development of an automatic workspace planning system for TSFs using BIM and an add-in algorithm.
- Integration of safety facility simulation and visualization into the designated construction workspace.
- Implementation using 4D-BIM for TSF installation, validated through a case study on a residential building project.
Main Results:
- The visualized TSFs, generated through the developed system, significantly improve the understanding of safety measures in relation to the project schedule.
- The automated TSF workspace planning approach is affordable and effectively motivates safety practices among construction SMEs.
- The study demonstrated an appreciable enhancement in the effectiveness of construction safety measures and their overall management.
Conclusions:
- Automated TSF workspace planning using BIM offers a practical and effective solution for improving OHS in construction SMEs.
- Visualizing TSFs enhances safety awareness and facilitates better integration with project timelines.
- The proposed system provides an accessible and motivating framework for SMEs to bolster their safety management strategies.
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