https://doi.org/10.24928/2018/0479

Improving Design Coordination With Lean and BIM, an Indian Case Study

Vaibhav Bhat¹, Jyoti Sneha Trivedi² & Bhargav Dave³

¹Masters Student, Centre for Environment Planning and Technology, Ahmedabad: India Phone +91 9818442856;[email protected]
²Assistant Professor, Centre for Environment Planning and Technology, Ahmedabad: India Phone 079- 26302470-311;[email protected]
³ Research Fellow, School of the Built Environment, University of Salford; UK. Phone +44 161 2953431; [email protected]

Abstract

Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Lean construction principles have been used independently as significant methods to construction process improvement. Their combination presents challenges and opportunities in implementation, especially when applied in the field. This study explores two perspectives, firstly identifying factors and issues in design coordination of construction projects; secondly, applying lean and BIM functions simultaneously to overcome some of the problems in design coordination. Relative Importance Index (RII) method was adopted to identify major critical factors of design coordination and their effect on the three categories viz; design management, time management and cost management. Subsequently, BIM and lean functions such as 4D simulation integrated with Look ahead planning, Quantity take off, Clash detection during look-ahead and weekly work planning, to reduce change orders and RFIs for additional value to customer were applied in an integrated fashion. This improvised BIMLean process facilitates the design co-ordination during construction phase for all project stakeholders. Finally a matrix is drafted based on previous research that shows integration of Lean Principles and BIM functionalities adopted for the case study.

Keywords

Lean construction, Building Information Modelling (BIM), Request for Information (RFI), Clash Detection, 4D Scheduling

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Bhat, V. , Trivedi, J. S. & Dave, B. 2018. Improving Design Coordination With Lean and BIM, an Indian Case Study, 26th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction , 1206-1216. doi.org/10.24928/2018/0479

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