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Abstract

This study investigates how automation can contribute to a more sustainable construction sector when integrated with Building Information Modelling technology. The industry is under pressure to adopt eco-friendly practices, and its inefficiencies are well known. Automation, commonly perceived as a mechanical tool; however, recently, it has been significantly evolved in the construction sector. In this study, automation takes the form of computational technology, which assists in streamlining and enhancing efficiency in repetitive tasks. By leveraging advanced software and algorithms along with the Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology, sustainability assessment processes can become more precise and less time-consuming to solve. However, combining these technologies were faced by problems that has not yet been explored in detail. This research uses systematic literature review and an analysis of existing case studies to dive into this topic and identifies several key effective-implementation barriers among them, software interoperability issues and a lack of robust, standardized sustainability assessments.
This research then puts forward an organized framework to integrate automation into BIM processes. The aim of this study is to make the workflow more streamlined and the decision-making in sustainability assessments more effective. The paper also proposes a centralized database that integrates the various sustainability assessment tools currently in use, which would allow an easier and faster access to critical information.
The findings underscore the potential benefits of using automation in the construction trades, which amounts to using smart tools that can drastically optimize current practices, greatly reduce the waste of materials and manpower, and overall, substantially enhance the efficiencies of construction projects.

Course: Building Information Management - MSc - P2657FTC

Date Deposited: 2025-01-16

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