A query-based framework to improve BIM multi-domain collaboration. Issue 10 (26th November 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sattler, Léa; Lamouri, Samir; Pellerin, Robert; Fortineau, Virginie; Larabi, Mohammed; Maigne, Thomas
• Is Part Of: Enterprise information systems. Volume 15:Issue 10(2021)
• Page Start: 1395
• Page End: 1417
• Publication Date: 2021-11-26
• Subjects: BIM -- interoperability -- multi-domain collaboration -- querying process; Information storage and retrieval systems -- Periodicals; Management information systems -- Periodicals; Electronic commerce -- Periodicals; 658.4038011
• DOI: 10.1080/17517575.2020.1845810
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1751-7575

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Although BIM has been widely adopted in the past decade, multi-domain collaboration through BIM is still a struggle, involving different barriers such as trade-specific semantic definitions, data-schemas heterogeneousness and low levels of digital cooperation in AEC. After a brief review of existing solutions in the field and in the literature, the present paper suggests a query-based framework using BIM queries as collaborative bricks. A prototype software tool is presented that enables BIM data to be intuitively analyzed and enriched. An evaluation of 4 different use cases confirms that the suggested framework is a good candidate to enhance BIM collaboration.