Digital trio: integration of BIM–EIR–IoT for facilities management of mega construction projects

Abdelalim, A. M., Essawy, A., Alnaser, A. A., Shibeika, A. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0226-9241 and Sherif, A. (2024) Digital trio: integration of BIM–EIR–IoT for facilities management of mega construction projects. Sustainability, 16 (15). 6348. ISSN 2071-1050 doi: 10.3390/su16156348

Abstract/Summary

Facility Management (FM) has increasingly focused on integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM) with the Internet of Things (IoT), known as digital twins, in large-scale development projects. Effective BIM integration in FM requires improved cooperation among participants across various project stages. This digital revolution aims to enhance planning, construction, and asset management efficiency, benefiting all parties. However, BIM utilization in FM is limited by incomplete owner understanding, insufficient data accessibility, and stakeholders’ unfamiliarity with BIM procedures and standards. Despite recognizing BIM’s significance, the FM industry faces significant implementation challenges. Facility managers often lack a comprehensive understanding of BIM’s benefits in streamlining operations and enhancing cost efficiency, as well as the necessary skills for its use. Addressing these barriers requires developing an Employer’s Information Requirements (EIR) document at a project’s outset, providing a strategic plan and vision for all involved parties. BIM and IoT are pivotal technologies for transitioning to efficient building operations and crucial for reducing time, costs, and operational challenges throughout any project. This research aims to establish a digital trio workflow, integrating BIM, EIR, and IoT to maximize stakeholder benefits. It explores how preparing the EIR through stakeholder communication can improve design processes, sustainability, efficiency, cost, and time, especially for megaprojects.

Item Type	Article
URI	https://reading-clone.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/117462
Identification Number/DOI	10.3390/su16156348
Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Science > School of the Built Environment > Construction Management and Engineering Science > School of the Built Environment > Organisation, People and Technology group
Publisher	MPDI
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