Optimization of architectural design and construction with integrated BIM and PLM methodologies
Shen Zhang1,2, Yuchen Tang3, Yiquan Zou4
1School of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Environment, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan, 430068, China.
Scientific Reports
|October 31, 2024
Summary
Digital transformation in architecture is advanced by integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). This BIM-PLM integration significantly improves project efficiency, collaboration, and cost-effectiveness in construction.
Area of Science:
- Digital Transformation
- Construction Management
- Information Technology in Architecture
Background:
- Data silos hinder digital transformation in the architecture industry.
- Challenges exist across design stages, between design and construction, and throughout the industry chain.
- Existing management frameworks and workflows lack seamless integration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a pioneering approach for integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).
- To enhance management frameworks and collaborative workflows in architectural design and construction.
- To address data silos and improve digital integration in the construction industry.
Main Methods:
- Developed and implemented a novel BIM-PLM integration methodology.
- Applied the methodology in two major construction projects: Wuhan Next-Generation Weather Radar and Hubei CDC Project (Phase I).
- Utilized objective function values to quantify improvements compared to traditional projects.
Main Results:
- Achieved a 24.39% improvement in objective function values for the Wuhan project.
- Achieved a 38.04% improvement in objective function values for the Hubei CDC Project.
- Demonstrated significant enhancements in lifecycle management, collaboration, efficiency, and cost reduction.
Conclusions:
- BIM-PLM integration offers unique advantages for optimizing construction project lifecycles.
- This integration enhances cross-disciplinary, cross-enterprise, and cross-regional collaboration.
- The findings provide valuable insights for the digital advancement of the construction industry.
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