Journal article
Using building information modelling for a commercial building in Beijing, China
H Peng, D Gao, X Zeng, M Sofi, Z Zhou, X Li
Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers Civil Engineering | Published : 2019
Abstract
An eight-storey commercial building was successfully constructed in Bejing, China, in 2018 using building information modelling (BIM). The adoption of BIM was initially driven by a need to redesign the mechanical and electrical services in the basement following a decision to increase the number of underground floors from three to four but with reduced headroom. However, many other benefits accrued, resulting in the project being completed 4 months early and £180 000 under budget. This paper describes the hardware, software and organisation of BIM on the project and the many efficiencies and improvements it delivered.
Grants
Awarded by Australian Research Council's Discovery Early Career Researcher Grant
Funding Acknowledgements
The authors would like to thank the project manager's department of the commercial financial project of Beijing Chengjian Shiliu Construction Co., Ltd, for undertaking this project research and information sharing. Special thanks go to project manager Zhengbao Fan and BIM engineers for their contributions to this project. The financial support from the Australian Research Council's Discovery Early Career Researcher Grant (DE170100165, DE 2017 R1) and the University of Melbourne is acknowledged.