A comprehensive overview on BIM-integrated cyber physical system architectures and practices in the architecture, engineering and construction industry
ISSN: 1471-4175
Article publication date: 9 July 2021
Issue publication date: 28 November 2022
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to investigate building information modelling (BIM) integrated Internet of Things (IoT) architectures extensively and provide comparative evaluation of those against deciding parameters pertaining to their characteristics and subsequent applications in construction industry.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper identifies BIM-integrated cyber physical system frameworks, specific to project objectives, comprising of sensors working as physical assets and BIM-based virtual models acting as the cyber component , connected via wired or wireless protocols (e.g. WiFi, Zigbee, near-field communication, mobile-to-mobile, Zwave, 3 G, 4 G, long-term evolution, 5 G and low-power wide-area networks) and their potential applications in decision-making, visual management, logistics and supply chain management, smart building system management and structural performance assessment, etc. Such proposed architectures are evaluated against deciding parameters such as availability, reliability, mobility, performance, management, scalability, interoperability and security and privacy to evaluate their respective efficiencies.
Findings
This study finds that the underlying aim of planned IoT frameworks is to integrate systems and processes for a better information flow and to initiate shift from silo solutions to a smart ecosystem. The efficiencies of such frameworks are completely subjective to their respective project natures, objectives and requirements.
Originality/value
This study is unique in its nature to identify requirements of an efficient BIM-integrated IoT architecture and provide comprehensive insights about potential applications in construction industry.
Keywords
- Smart construction objects (SCOs)
- Building information modelling (BIM)
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- BIM-integrated cyber physical system architecture
- Knowledge-based data management
- Logistics and supply chain management
- Safety management
- Structural performance assessment
- Facility maintenance
- Smart city design
Acknowledgements
The research fund under the Project “P1098–Building Information Modelling (BIM) Approach for Evaluation of Cost, Productivity, and Energy between Fibre Reinforced and Conventional Slabs in a Residential Building.” through Research Seed Money Grant, National Institute of Technology (NIT), Warangal to conduct this research work is acknowledged. Competing interests statement: The authors of the present paper have no competing interests and research funding to declare.
Citation
Banerjee, A. and Nayaka, R.R. (2022), "A comprehensive overview on BIM-integrated cyber physical system architectures and practices in the architecture, engineering and construction industry", Construction Innovation, Vol. 22 No. 4, pp. 727-748. https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-02-2021-0029
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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