A FRAMEWORK OF BIM-BASED CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MONITORING SYSTEM FOR OWNER

Abstract

Typical construction project monitoring relies on paper-based communications that are prone to errors and omissions, which often cause additional costs and delays. Building Information Modeling (BIM) is an advanced information technology that is widely adopted in the AEC industries, including the Thai construction industry. BIM can be implemented in every phase throughout a construction project and can benefit all participants in the project. The key beneficiary is the project owner who can exploit the information throughout the project life cycle. This thesis presents the development and implementation of a BIM-based system for monitoring construction projects. The framework of the proposed system is modified from typical project monitoring systems. BIM concepts were integrated to create a more efficient monitoring system. A high-rise building project was used to illustrate the application of the proposed system from the perspective of the project owner. Autodesk Revit was used for creating the BIM Model, the information in which was updated to reflect the actual work progress at the construction site, which was analyzed and reported by Microsoft Excel. This system provides an alternative approach that is more efficient to monitor the status of construction projects.