Adopting building information modeling (BIM) as collaboration platform in the design industry
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2008
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Gu, N.
Singh, V.
London, K.
Brankovic, L.
Taylor, C.
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Nakapan, W.
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CAADRIA 2008: Beyond Computer-Aided Design: Proceedings of the 13th Conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, 2008 / Nakapan, W. (ed./s), pp.53-60
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13th Conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design Research (9 Apr 2008 - 12 Apr 2008 : Chiang Mai, Thailand)
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This paper discusses the preliminary findings of an ongoing research project aimed at developing a technological, operational and strategic analysis of adopting BIM in AEC/FM (Architecture-Engineering-Construction/Facility Management) industry as a collaboration tool. Outcomes of the project will provide specifications and guidelines as well as establish industry standards for implementing BIM in practice. This research primarily focuses on BIM model servers as a collaboration platform, and hence the guidelines are aimed at enhancing collaboration capabilities. This paper reports on the findings from: (1) a critical review of latest BIM literature and commercial applications, and (2) workshops with focus groups on changing work-practice, role of technology, current perception and expectations of BIM. Layout for case studies being undertaken is presented. These findings provide a base to develop comprehensive software specifications and national guidelines for BIM with particular emphasis on BIM model servers as collaboration platforms.
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Copyright 2008 CAADRIA