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Abstract

Despite the vast amount of data surrounding construction resources, little effort has been made into analysing, collecting and visualizing the information needed to reduce site injuries during the construction process. A major limitation into achieving higher quality outcomes in project site management is access to real-time information and subsequent technology that can easily collect multi-scenario data, process the information and visualize it simultaneously. Despite technological improvements in remote data sensing and intelligent data processing, limited data is available on BIM visualization tools in construction that are able to gather data simultaneously from dynamic sources and rationalize them into field realistic virtual reality environments.

This paper aims to provide an overview of traditional risk management as well as a comprehensive and extensive review of published literatures on risk management using technology such as BIM, automatic rule checking, knowledge based systems and proactive and reactive use of IT (Information Technology). Process of streaming data from real-time location sensors from project start to a real-time data visualization platform at project completion is explained using a unique framework. To validate the framework provided, the primary data collection (questionnaire) and secondary data collection (literature review) has been used. Two case studies are provided. One is a simulated virtual construction site and the other is an outdoor construction scenario, highlighting the capturing of data and presenting the information about building operations.

It has been found there are limitations in current developed safety rule-checking systems and additional practices and guidelines will be necessary to explore the applicability of the system to ensure the investment and benefits of implementing safety. The final result of this research shows even though new technology has an effect on the efficiency of job progress, however BIM and its integrated technologies cannot decrease the level of risk and injuries by themselves and the worker’s education and experience are critical factors.

Course: Building Information Management - MSc - P2697PTD

Date Deposited: 2022-03-28

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