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Abanda, F H (2011) Knowledge modelling of emerging technologies for sustainable building development, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Oxford Brookes University.
Al-Nijaidi, H R (1985) Flexibility in the design of buildings, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Oxford Brookes University.
André, J P C G (2014) Determination of the main parameters affecting the performance of bridge falsework systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Oxford Brookes University.
Bin Sh Said, S A A (2020) The adoption of building information modelling in facilities management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Oxford Brookes University.
Brooker, P (1997) Factors which impact on the choice of alternative dispute resolution in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Social Sciences and Law, Oxford Brookes University.
Essien, I O (2021) Modelling project complexity for leadership decision making and success in the building construction industry in Lagos, Nigeria, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Oxford Brookes University.
Farghaly, K (2020) Building information modelling and asset management: Semantic and syntactic interoperability, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Oxford Brookes University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: asset management; building information modelling; construction stages; integration; interoperability; semantic web; standards; taxonomy; case study; focus group; interview
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- URL: https://doi.org/10.24384/h3gy-hb14
- Abstract:
Building Information Modelling (BIM) has the potential to improve the design, construction and operation of assets using a standardised machine-readable information model. Despite the rapidly increasing adoption of BIM in design and construction stages, the adoption of BIM for Operation and Maintenance (O&M) is still relatively weak. While there are multifaceted challenges behind that weak adoption, there are recurring themes of the poor data integration between BIM and existing Asset Management (AM) systems and of how to structure BIM models for use in the O&M phase. Reflecting on that interoperability challenge, this research aims to provide a methodology to design, develop and transfer the information required to support O&M from BIM models. To achieve the research aim, firstly a critical review of the literature was undertaken to develop a conceptual framework of the interoperability aspects for BIM implementation in AM. The proposed conceptual framework would facilitate the transfer of information from BIM models to AM tools through the development of a specific Model View Definition (MVD) and a Revit Plug-in. The MVD and Revit Plug-in are developed based on a taxonomy of the required data and based on a cross-mapping between the different standards and guidelines used in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operation (AECO) industry. To achieve these aspects, semi-structured interviews and focus group are adapted to identify the required information and an effective cross-mapping between the standards where ontologies are utilised to publish and share machine-readable inter-Linked Data on the web. On the other hand, a prototyping approach is employed for the MVD and the Revit Plug-in development, while a case study method is used for evaluating the developed concepts and prototypes. The developed capabilities can enable facility managers to semantically link the BIM objects to the maintenance records in the Semantic Web during the O&M phase in order to provide a BIM environment without the specific BIM authoring application. Due to the assets’ heterogeneity, this research provides an interoperability solution for the data exchange of assets that consume energy from the BIM systems to the AM systems during the handover stage. Although the stated contributions of this research are anchored on assets that consume energy only, the outputs can still be updated and adapted to cover all of the operable and maintainable building assets.
Khamaksorn, A (2019) Knowledge transfer processes in international construction joint venture projects in Thailand, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Oxford Brookes University.
Nanayakkara, L (2012) Site layout: how it is perceived to affect productivity in public sector construction projects in Sri Lanka, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Real Estate and Construction, Oxford Brookes University.
Schröpfer, V (2013) Social network analysis of knowledge transfer in sustainable office building projects in the UK and Germany, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Real Estate and Construction Management , Oxford Brookes University.
Thompson, N J (2003) Relationship marketing and client trust towards contractors within the large private building sector of the UK construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Real Estate and Construction, Oxford Brookes University.
Usman, Z S (2023) Using Semantic Web technologies to recommend sustainable building technology products, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Oxford Brookes University.
Wilkinson, S (1993) Entry to employment: Choices made by qualified women civil engineers leaving higher education, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Oxford Brookes University.
Yakub, H (1992) Buildings at risk registers: Their influence in reducing risk of dilapidation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Oxford Brookes University.
Zhou, L (2009) Achieving sustainable development through the private finance initiative procurement process, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Dept of Construction and Real Estate, Oxford Brookes University.