Construction Data Mining - The reuse of BIM Information in decision-making
First, it is crucial to define the data mining term, which is defined by Geoffrey Holmes and Sally Cunningham as “a technique that explores a rich, relatively unstructured set of data and retrieves from it unusual patterns, unexpected regularities, implicit information, etc.” [3] This definition describes exactly why it can be so powerful to construction companies. It transforms the simple data into decision-making supportive information by detecting unusual aspects that will be useful in the identification of what is working and what is not. It is much easier to become a more efficient company when you really know what is going on.read more
A natural model evolution: form Designers to Builders
This article aims to demonstrate the importance of the definition of clear modeling processes and use of BIM models by construction companies to avoid cost overruns that can compromise the integrity of the project. Assuming the advantages and effectiveness of BIM in the design phase we will focus our attention in the construction area. This paper is the result of several month of work as BIM consultant and service provider firm for construction companies.read more