Exterior walls selection framework using Building Information Modeling (BIM)

The building material selection among different options is a crucial issue affected by quality and cost. The implementation of the value engineering (VE) process is challenging. Thus, this paper proposes a framework for automating the VE process and integrating it with the decision-making process fo...

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Main Authors: Ammar M. Saud, Khalid S. Al-Gahtani, Abdullah M. Alsugair
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2022-12-01
Series:Cogent Engineering
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311916.2022.2088642
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author Ammar M. Saud
Khalid S. Al-Gahtani
Abdullah M. Alsugair
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description The building material selection among different options is a crucial issue affected by quality and cost. The implementation of the value engineering (VE) process is challenging. Thus, this paper proposes a framework for automating the VE process and integrating it with the decision-making process for building material selection. Moreover, this process becomes easily applicable by using Building Information Modelling (BIM). This study’s research methodology combines VE, Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), Pairwise, and Function Analysis System Technique (FAST) methods to select the best choice of eight assemblies of exterior walls based on nine identified criteria. Moreover, a questionnaire is used to validate the chosen criteria weights. Furthermore, a case study of a commercial building is conducted. Eight assemblies of exterior walls are modeled and evaluated using the proposed framework. Finally, the results are presented to three experts to receive their feedback, and it shows that the proposed framework gives a reliable evaluation of the value of each alternative. The programmed framework with BIM is a great aid to the decision-maker to select the most valuable materials during the design stage. This study gives guidance to future studies to standardize the external walls alternative to be evaluated more efficiently.
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spelling doaj.art-6806a898f9c848dea62f7c8acff7c7b32023-09-02T21:03:01ZengTaylor & Francis GroupCogent Engineering2331-19162022-12-019110.1080/23311916.2022.2088642Exterior walls selection framework using Building Information Modeling (BIM)Ammar M. Saud0Khalid S. Al-Gahtani1Abdullah M. Alsugair2Civil Engineering Department, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaCivil Engineering Department, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaCivil Engineering Department, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaThe building material selection among different options is a crucial issue affected by quality and cost. The implementation of the value engineering (VE) process is challenging. Thus, this paper proposes a framework for automating the VE process and integrating it with the decision-making process for building material selection. Moreover, this process becomes easily applicable by using Building Information Modelling (BIM). This study’s research methodology combines VE, Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), Pairwise, and Function Analysis System Technique (FAST) methods to select the best choice of eight assemblies of exterior walls based on nine identified criteria. Moreover, a questionnaire is used to validate the chosen criteria weights. Furthermore, a case study of a commercial building is conducted. Eight assemblies of exterior walls are modeled and evaluated using the proposed framework. Finally, the results are presented to three experts to receive their feedback, and it shows that the proposed framework gives a reliable evaluation of the value of each alternative. The programmed framework with BIM is a great aid to the decision-maker to select the most valuable materials during the design stage. This study gives guidance to future studies to standardize the external walls alternative to be evaluated more efficiently.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311916.2022.2088642Value engineeringBIMqualityfunction analysislife cycle costbuilding
spellingShingle Ammar M. Saud
Khalid S. Al-Gahtani
Abdullah M. Alsugair
Exterior walls selection framework using Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Cogent Engineering
Value engineering
BIM
quality
function analysis
life cycle cost
building
title Exterior walls selection framework using Building Information Modeling (BIM)
title_full Exterior walls selection framework using Building Information Modeling (BIM)
title_fullStr Exterior walls selection framework using Building Information Modeling (BIM)
title_full_unstemmed Exterior walls selection framework using Building Information Modeling (BIM)
title_short Exterior walls selection framework using Building Information Modeling (BIM)
title_sort exterior walls selection framework using building information modeling bim
topic Value engineering
BIM
quality
function analysis
life cycle cost
building
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311916.2022.2088642
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