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Abstract
In contemporary construction practices, the adoption of efficient construction management techniques and tools has become imperative, particularly with the escalation of project scales. The complexity inherent in large-scale projects presents a significant challenge to the industry, as the multitude of tasks, parameters, and constraints amplifies interactions, thereby heightening complexity. While the quest for techniques and tools to adeptly navigate this complexity remains ongoing, Building Information Modeling (BIM) has emerged as a notable approach that substantially enhances the management of complexity.BIM facilitates the creation of a 3D digital representation of buildings or structures. Beyond capturing geometric data, BIM stores crucial semantic data pertaining to the project, including element functions, material properties, construction specifics, and schedules. The objective is to maintain a unified model accessible to all stakeholders across all project phases.This study delves into an analysis of the primary challenges encountered in current project management practices and discusses the contributions of BIM-based project management in addressing these challenges. The thesis explores the application of BIM methodologies in project management and the process of information gathering for constructing a BIM model. Additionally, it examines the benefits of BIM-based scheduling (4D), cost estimation (5D), sustainability considerations (6D), facility management (7D), and structural analysis within the realm of project management. A case study is presented to corroborate the utilization of computer-aided programs for BIM during the construction phase.
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Copyright © 2024 Debasish Mohapatra. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.
