The  use  of  BIM  for  improved  communication  and  clarification  of  deliverables  in  construction  related  

projects  

CE6014  -­‐  Computer  Mediated  Construction  –-­‐  Project  Proposal  

Patrick  Kelleher  IT  in  AEC  2004/2015  17/09/2014  

Problem  Description  !   Construction  projects  are  increasing  getting  bigger  

and  more  complex  

!   Factors  that  influence  construction  delays  and  budget  overruns.  

!   Design  Errors  !   Scope  change  !   Project  Complexity  

!   Consequences    !   Penalties  !   Dispute  resolution  through  negotiations,  arbitration  or  

mitigation.  

Objective  !   Investigate  the  main  reasons    for  project  delays  and  

overruns  and  explore    how  BIM  can  help  mitigate  these  factors.  

!   Immediate  visual  conclusion  !   Enhanced  communication  flow  !   Improved  project  planning  !   Decreased  project  discrepancies  !   Improved  workflow  process  

!   Examine  the  obstacles  of  BIM  implementation    !   Education  and  training  !   Software  and  hardware      

Proposed  Outcome  !   To  give  an  overall  view  of  how  BIM  improves  the  flow  

of  information  and  communication  on  construction  projects.  

!   Specify  how  BIM  improves  project  transparency  

!   To  provide  Construction  SME’s  an  understanding  that  the  immediate  implementation  of  BIM  in  the  workplace  is  the  way  forward