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AbulHassan, H S (2001) A framework for applying concurrent engineering principles to the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The Pennsylvania State University.
Chen, C (2005) Entry strategies for international construction markets, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The Pennsylvania State University.
Corbett, D I (1997) Quantifying quality in industrial construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The Pennsylvania State University.
Dubler, C R (2011) Evaluating waste associated with building information exchange using lean theory, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The Pennsylvania State University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: accuracy; project team; taxonomy; standards; building information modeling; collaboration; interoperability; lifecycle; productivity; case study; designer; owner
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/1466642719
- Abstract:
The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Industry has the potential to increase profitability through improvement of the information exchange (IE) process on building projects. According to a study performed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in 2004, the annual cost of inadequate interoperability is approximately 15.8 billion dollars on U.S. capital facilities. Because the AEC Industry is project centered, and many different organizations work towards design and construction goals, the information exchange process is constrained, and collaboration is required for success. Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a process that provides a means for owners, designers, contractors, and operators to generate, organize and use detailed information throughout a project lifecycle. However, the success of BIM relies heavily on the accuracy and availability of the information exchanged between project team members. In some studies, BIM has been shown to save upwards of 30% in field labor costs due to increased productivity; however the full potential of BIM is currently being limited by the inefficiencies associated with unplanned information exchange procedures. This dissertation uses lean theory to identify and quantify the waste associated with the IE process from design to construction on projects using BIM. Through research, areas of waste were derived from lean principles and adapted to develop an information exchange waste taxonomy. The IE waste taxonomy was then used to identify the areas of IE waste on two case study projects. Additionally, quantitative metrics were designed to document the economic scale of the identified areas of waste. Finally, the identified waste on the two case studies was quantified, and the potential project impact was documented. This research provides a standardized method for the identification of IE waste on current building projects. The result of the IE waste on two case studies was estimated at 1.4 percent of the total Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) contract price. This value does not take into account the initial benefit of BIM, which is perceived to be substantially more than 1.4 percent. According to project team members, this research also prioritized high value added improvements to the IE process upon which they should focus their attention for future projects. In summary, the steps provided in this dissertation provide a structured method for project team members to identify and categorize areas of IE waste, quantify the potential impact, and evaluate the results for future project improvements. In order to improve project profitability, team members must first break through the BIM barrier, and then focus on designing efficient and effective information exchanges.
Enache-Pommer, E (2010) A synergistic approach to green building delivery, lean principles and building information modeling in the design of healthcare facilities, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The Pennsylvania State University.
Gabrielli, M F (2009) Structural analysis of auction models, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The Pennsylvania State University.
Gannon, E J (1998) A life-cycle cost model for use in the optimization of concrete bridge deck repair and rehabilitation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The Pennsylvania State University.
Gultekin, P (2015) An integrated process model and decision support system for energy efficient retrofits, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The Pennsylvania State University.
Jiang, L (2016) A constructability review ontology to support automated rule checking leveraging building information models, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The Pennsylvania State University.
Kalamaras, G S (1996) A case method approach for interactive risk analysis of tunnel "design-for-constructability" concept, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The Pennsylvania State University.
Kerns, W R (1971) Criteria for determining economic priorities in awarding sewage facility construction grants, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The Pennsylvania State University.
Konchar, M D (1997) A comparison of United States project delivery systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The Pennsylvania State University.
Korkmaz, S (2007) Piloting evaluation metrics for high performance green building project delivery, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The Pennsylvania State University.
Kumar, S (2013) Experience-based design review of healthcare facilities using interactive virtual prototypes, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The Pennsylvania State University.
Kuntz, K A (1994) A construction crew evaluation model to improve craft productivity, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The Pennsylvania State University.
Lather, J I (2019) A hybrid modeling approach using discrete event simulation and layout optimization for healthcare layout planning problems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The Pennsylvania State University.
Magent, C S (2005) A process and competency-based approach to high performance building design, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The Pennsylvania State University.
McIntyre, C (1996) A decision support system for the residential land development site selection process, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The Pennsylvania State University.
Mohammadpour, A (2014) Retrofitting healthcare facilities to enhance patient safety and energy efficiency, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The Pennsylvania State University.
Nguyen, T-H (1999) Automated deduction of topological information in a computer-based building design system, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The Pennsylvania State University.
Sprau Coulter, T L (2014) Improving energy audit process and report outcomes through planning initiatives, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The Pennsylvania State University.