A BIM-based theoretical framework for the integration of the asset End-of-Life phase

Rabia Charef, Hafiz Alaka, Eshmaiel Ganjian

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Abstract

Due to the migration of industry from the use of traditional 2D CAD tools to Building Information Modelling (BIM) process, and the growing awareness of Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste issues, researchers are interested in compiling the use of BIM for C&D Waste issues. BIM is commonly used for the Design, Construction and Maintenance phases of an asset; however, the use of BIM for the End-of-Life management is still in its infancy. This paper proposes to reconsider the asset lifecycle by incorporating a sustainable End-of-Life, as a phase, in BIM context. Recommendations are given to push the BIM potential up to the asset End-of-Life management. Based on the results of a literature review assessing the current use of BIM for the asset End-of-Life, a conceptual framework was drawn. A set of eleven stakeholders, involved in the asset lifecycle, from inception to deconstruction were interviewed to improve the conceptual framework. The research reveals the impacts and barriers for the integration of the deconstruction phase into the asset lifecycle. Consequently, a theoretical framework for the asset lifecycle from inception to deconstruction in BIM environment is created to change the linear system to a circular economy.
Original languageEnglish
Article number012067
Number of pages8
JournalIOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science
Volume225
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2019

Keywords

  • Building Information Modelling (BIM)
  • End-of-Life
  • Deconstruction
  • Demolition
  • Barriers
  • Circular Economy

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