Potentials of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in Managing Variations

Authors

  • Wang Dan School of Civil Engineering, Guangzhou Vocational and Technical University of Science and Technology, Guangzhou, China
  • Radzi Ismail School of Housing, Building, and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia, George Town 11800, Malaysia
  • Zhang Yunbo School of Civil Engineering, Guangzhou Vocational and Technical University of Science and Technology, Guangzhou, China
  • Khoo Terh Jing School of Housing, Building, and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia, George Town 11800, Malaysia
  • Ha Chin Yee School of Housing, Building and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Minden, Pulau Pinang, 11800 Malaysia
  • Mohd Wira Mohd Shafiei School of Housing, Building and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Minden, Pulau Pinang, 11800 Malaysia
  • Wang Yan School of Civil Engineering, Changzhou Technical College of Technology and Trade, Changzhou, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37934/araset.32.2.439456

Keywords:

BIM, Managing variations, Potentials, Qualitative research

Abstract

As property development and information technologies are going rapid in these few decades, information construction becomes necessarily as a management tool. Changes and variations in construction projects are common and inevitable. This paper aims to study potentials of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in managing variations. The research objective is to identify the potentials of BIM in managing variations. Qualitative method was adopted for this research. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with the respondents to collect data. Twelve respondents were chosen based on the following criteria: (a) involved in BIM projects and (b) experts with BIM knowledge. The respondents involved in the interviews are BIM software providers, BIM software resellers, BIM consultants, main contractors and government personnel in Malaysia. From the interview findings, the potentials of BIM in managing variations are to reduce the variations due to design-related changes, material-related changes, information discrepancies and construction method. Resolving design-related changes includes better visualisation, design coordination, clash detection, better decision making and minimised uncertainties. Managing material-related changes involves automated quantity taking-off, detailed plan for visualisation and material purchase plan. Reducing information discrepancies involves data digitalisation, communication and collaboration, real-time tracking changes as well as improved on request for information (RFI) process. Minimising variations due to construction method includes simulation, better site management and prefabrication with BIM. This research proves that it is necessary to promote BIM management approach in managing variations.

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Author Biographies

Wang Dan, School of Civil Engineering, Guangzhou Vocational and Technical University of Science and Technology, Guangzhou, China

dan.wang@student.usm.my

Radzi Ismail, School of Housing, Building, and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia, George Town 11800, Malaysia

radzi@usm.my

Zhang Yunbo, School of Civil Engineering, Guangzhou Vocational and Technical University of Science and Technology, Guangzhou, China

zhangyunbo200400@126.com

Khoo Terh Jing, School of Housing, Building, and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia, George Town 11800, Malaysia

terhjing@usm.my

Ha Chin Yee, School of Housing, Building and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Minden, Pulau Pinang, 11800 Malaysia

chinyeeha@yahoo.com

Mohd Wira Mohd Shafiei, School of Housing, Building and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Minden, Pulau Pinang, 11800 Malaysia

wira@usm.my

Wang Yan, School of Civil Engineering, Changzhou Technical College of Technology and Trade, Changzhou, China

wangyandogq2006@126.com

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Published

2023-11-02

How to Cite

Wang Dan, Radzi Ismail, Zhang Yunbo, Khoo Terh Jing, Ha Chin Yee, Mohd Wira Mohd Shafiei, & Wang Yan. (2023). Potentials of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in Managing Variations. Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology, 32(2), 439–456. https://doi.org/10.37934/araset.32.2.439456

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