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The changing perception in the artefacts used in the design practice through BIM adoption

Coates, SP; Arayici, Y; Koskela, LJ; Usher, C

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Y Arayici

LJ Koskela

C Usher



Abstract

When CAD (Computer Aided Design) was generally adopted in the early 1990’s, the hand drawn process was replaced with the CAD drawing but the nature of the artefacts / deliverables and the exchanges of information between disciplines remained fundamentally the same. The deliverables remained 2D representations of 3D forms and Specifications and Bill of Quantities. However, the building industry is under great pressure to provide value for money, sustainable design and construction. This has propelled the adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM). BIM is a foundational tool for a team based lean design approach. It can enable the intelligent interrogation of design; provide a quicker and cheaper design production; better co-ordination of documentation; more effective change control; less repetition of processes; a better quality constructed product; and improved communication both for the architectural practice and across the supply chain.
As BIM enables a new of working methodology, it entails the change in perceiving artefacts used and deliverables produced in the design and construction stages. In other words, defining what the informational issues are, who does what and who is responsible for what and the level of detail required at each stage in design and construction is critically important to adopt and implement BIM in the construction sector.
This paper presents the key findings through the action research methodology about the change in the nature of artefacts and deliverables resulting from the BIM adoption in the KTP (Knowledge Transfer Partnership) project undertaken by the University of Salford and John McCall Architects.

Citation

Coates, S., Arayici, Y., Koskela, L., & Usher, C. (2010, May). The changing perception in the artefacts used in the design practice through BIM adoption. Presented at CIB 2010, University of Salford

Presentation Conference Type Other
Conference Name CIB 2010
Conference Location University of Salford
Start Date May 10, 2010
End Date May 13, 2010
Publication Date May 10, 2010
Deposit Date Sep 9, 2010
Publicly Available Date Apr 5, 2016
Keywords Lean Construction, Building Information Modelling, coordination, collaboration, integrated design process
Additional Information Event Type : Conference

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