Abstract
Constructability assessment and safety planning is mostly
based on 2D-drawings and other paper documents, but use
of BIM (Building Information Modelling) for both of these
are increasing trends. The purpose of this paper is to
describe the most promising possibilities of using BIM in
improving both constructability review and safety
planning processes, and to clarify the relationship of
constructability and safety. The paper is a result of
analysis made related to previous work carried out by two
research teams, one focusing previously on developing
BIM-based safety planning, and the other one clarifying
the concept of constructability and possibilities of BIM,
as well as developing BIM-based constructability review
process and co-operation between designers and
contractors. Using the new approach the common targets
and means of using BIM for safety or constructability
purposes were identified, as well as common development
needs and possibilities in order to use models more
efficiently in the future. Construction safety has been
found to be one attribute of constructability, safety of
precast concrete frame assembly being one of the most
important issues. A common hypothesis is that BIM can be
used to promote site safety improving also
constructability, and vice versa. BIM can be used for
design, planning and review purposes carried out by one
party, but also to measure constructability and to
support team work between design and construction
parties. BIM enables visualization of schedule including
installation of permanent building parts and temporary
safety arrangements before the real construction process.
The results provide information to the building
construction industry about the possibilities of BIM in
promoting both constructability and safety, and as a
result improving and streamlining the site processes
especially in the frame construction phase
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | CIB W099 International Health and Safety Conference |
Subtitle of host publication | Achieving Sustainable Construction Health and Safety |
Editors | Radhlinah Aulin, Åsa Ek |
Place of Publication | Lund |
Publisher | Lund University |
Pages | 586-596 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-91-7623-005-3 |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |
MoE publication type | A4 Article in a conference publication |
Event | CIB W099 International Conference Achieving Sustainable Construction Health and Safety - Lund, Sweden Duration: 2 Jun 2014 → 3 Jun 2014 |
Conference
Conference | CIB W099 International Conference Achieving Sustainable Construction Health and Safety |
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Abbreviated title | CIB W099 |
Country/Territory | Sweden |
City | Lund |
Period | 2/06/14 → 3/06/14 |