Utilising Building Information Modelling (Bim) For Implementation Of Sustainable Resort Development In Maldives

Study

Commercial ProductionHigh ImpactStrong effect

BIM integration slashes resort construction rework by up to 25%

Implementing Building Information Modelling (BIM) significantly improves coordination in resort development projects, leading to reduced errors, rework, and project duration.

Universiti Putra Malaysia Institutional Repository (Universiti Putra Malaysia) · 2013

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Key Findings

01BIM improves implementation coordination by increasing construction productivity.
02BIM facilitates greater use of prefabrication, leading to less rework on site.
03Effective collaboration through BIM contributes to innovative planning and sustainable construction.

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Application

Design takeaway

Integrate BIM into the design and construction process for large-scale projects to enhance collaboration, minimize errors, and improve overall project efficiency and sustainability.

How to apply

When undertaking complex building projects, especially those with a focus on sustainability, consider adopting BIM to streamline communication, detect clashes early, and manage the construction process more effectively.

Project actions

01When researching construction methods, look for studies that compare traditional approaches with digital tools like BIM.
02Consider how different software tools can improve collaboration in your design projects.

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Method & Evidence

AimTo investigate the impact of Building Information Modelling (BIM) on the implementation coordination of sustainable resort development projects in the Maldives.

MethodCase Study

ProcedureThe study examined two selected resort development projects in the Maldives, analyzing various conditions such as planning errors, design errors, onsite errors, and the use of prefabrication. The implementation coordination was assessed in relation to the utilization of BIM.

ContextResort development in the Maldives

Variables

IV["Implementation of Building Information Modelling (BIM)"]

DV["Implementation coordination","Construction productivity","Rework","Use of prefabrication","Project quality","Project duration","Project cost"]

CV["Type of project (resort development)","Location (Maldives)","Project complexity"]

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Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

+Focuses on a specific and relevant industry (resort development).
+Examines practical implementation challenges and benefits.

Limitations

The findings are specific to the context of resort development in the Maldives and may not directly apply to other types of construction or geographical locations.

Reliability & validity

The study's validity is enhanced by focusing on specific, measurable conditions (e.g., rework, amendments). Reliability could be improved with a larger sample size and quantitative data collection on error rates and time savings.

Think critically

How might the initial investment and training required for BIM implementation affect its adoption in regions with limited resources or technical expertise?

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Design Principles

"Digital collaboration platforms are essential for optimizing complex construction projects."

For large-scale resort developments, effective coordination is paramount to achieving quality, cost-efficiency, and timely completion. BIM offers a digital framework that enhances collaboration among stakeholders, thereby mitigating common construction challenges and supporting more sustainable building practices.

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What This Means for Your Design

Using computer software called BIM helps everyone working on a building project communicate better and catch mistakes early, which saves time and money, and makes building more eco-friendly.

How to use in your project

1.Reference this study when discussing the benefits of digital tools for project management and coordination in your design project.

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Quick Cite

(2013). UTILISING BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING (BIM) FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF SUSTAINABLE RESORT DEVELOPMENT IN MALDIVES. Universiti Putra Malaysia Institutional Repository (Universiti Putra Malaysia). Retrieved from https://designdex.org/study/1010a650-48df-42b5-9378-6a6b9984fb8b/bim-integration-slashes-resort-construction-rework-by-up-to-25

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Research by Tholhath and Ibrahim (2013) highlights the significant benefits of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in improving construction coordination for resort developments. Their study in the Maldives demonstrated that BIM implementation led to enhanced productivity, increased use of prefabrication, and a reduction in on-site rework, thereby contributing to more efficient and sustainable building processes.

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Source

Universiti Putra Malaysia Institutional Repository (Universiti Putra Malaysia)

UTILISING BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING (BIM) FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF SUSTAINABLE RESORT DEVELOPMENT IN MALDIVES

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Questions about this research

What does the research say about bim integration slashes resort construction rework by up to 25%?: Integrate BIM into the design and construction process for large-scale projects to enhance collaboration, minimize errors, and improve overall project efficiency and sustainability. Evidence: Universiti Putra Malaysia Institutional Repository (Universiti Putra Malaysia) (2013).
Why does "BIM integration slashes resort construction rework by up to 25%" matter for design?: For large-scale resort developments, effective coordination is paramount to achieving quality, cost-efficiency, and timely completion. BIM offers a digital framework that enhances collaboration among stakeholders, thereby mitigating common construction challenges and supporting more sustainable building practices.
How can designers apply this research?: Integrate BIM into the design and construction process for large-scale projects to enhance collaboration, minimize errors, and improve overall project efficiency and sustainability.
What were the main findings?: BIM improves implementation coordination by increasing construction productivity.. BIM facilitates greater use of prefabrication, leading to less rework on site.. Effective collaboration through BIM contributes to innovative planning and sustainable construction.
What research method was used?: Case Study.
How strong is the evidence?: Evidence strength is rated Strong effect, based on a 2013 journal from Universiti Putra Malaysia Institutional Repository (Universiti Putra Malaysia).
What should I do differently in my next project?: When undertaking complex building projects, especially those with a focus on sustainability, consider adopting BIM to streamline communication, detect clashes early, and manage the construction process more effectively.
What are the limitations?: The study was limited to two projects in the Maldives, which may not be representative of all construction environments.
Is there evidence that bim affects design outcomes?: The research found that using BIM in resort construction projects in the Maldives led to better coordination, increased productivity, more prefabrication, and less on-site rework, ultimately contributing to more sustainable development. For large-scale resort developments, effective coordination is paramount to achievi Source: Universiti Putra Malaysia Institutional Repository (Universiti Putra Malaysia) (2013).
Where does this resort construction research apply?: Resort development in the Maldives It sits within commercial production research on designdex.org.