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Interoperability framework for BIM-FM based on a relational database
| Resumo: | Facility Management (FM) activities frequently require continuous and reliable information of the asset inventory, condition, and performance. In view of that, BIM-FM methodologies present considerable advantages in regard to past conventional techniques, mainly because of improvements on commissioning and handover of facility data. Indeed, BIM-FM simplifies processes of data transfer and reduces errors, while allowing improvements on the possibilities of information management and operation of the asset. There is also a trend towards systematization of information in graphic format for a better visualisation of the assets performance, assisting O&M activities, and supporting an intelligent decision-making system. However, despite adoption of BIM-FM methodologies being in frank growth, it cannot yet be considered a widespread practice. One of the reasons that is hindering widespread application of BIM-FM is the lack of integration and interoperability issues between BIM platforms and FM systems. In many cases, this results on inefficient data management, when dealing with incomplete or inaccurate information in BIM models (at handover stage), requiring significant human labour to gather and input missing information into FM system. To address those challenges, this research proposes a BIM-FM oriented framework focused on establishing a bi-directional connection between the BIM model and a SQL format database. The dissertation further explores advanced and interactive data analysis possibilities using Power BI for leveraging the use of available data at the stage of operation of an asset. Detailed process maps are proposed to clearly define the operation of the framework in the wider scenario of a BIM-process, and also at the software interoperability level. The implementation and application of the proposed framework to a case study of the light fixtures of the library building at the Campus of Azurém of the University of Minho, allowed demonstrating the functionality and possibilities of the developments proposed. Overall, the framework goal is for an interoperability solution connecting the BIM model to a relational database with data that serves for FM purposes. Proposing the data analysis with the aim to support intelligent decision making and improvements on the assets’ performance. Thus, the proposed workflow is expandable and scalable to be applicable to any type of facility and its elements. |
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| Autores principais: | Trabulci, Marina Bacichett |
| Assunto: | Building information modelling (BIM) Facility management (FM) Information management Interoperability Workflow Fluxo de trabalho Gestão de ativos (FM) Interoperabilidade Gestão da informação Modelação da informação da construção (BIM) |
| Ano: | 2020 |
| País: | Portugal |
| Tipo de documento: | dissertação de mestrado |
| Tipo de acesso: | acesso aberto |
| Instituição associada: | Universidade do Minho |
| Idioma: | inglês |
| Origem: | RepositóriUM - Universidade do Minho |
| Resumo: | Facility Management (FM) activities frequently require continuous and reliable information of the asset inventory, condition, and performance. In view of that, BIM-FM methodologies present considerable advantages in regard to past conventional techniques, mainly because of improvements on commissioning and handover of facility data. Indeed, BIM-FM simplifies processes of data transfer and reduces errors, while allowing improvements on the possibilities of information management and operation of the asset. There is also a trend towards systematization of information in graphic format for a better visualisation of the assets performance, assisting O&M activities, and supporting an intelligent decision-making system. However, despite adoption of BIM-FM methodologies being in frank growth, it cannot yet be considered a widespread practice. One of the reasons that is hindering widespread application of BIM-FM is the lack of integration and interoperability issues between BIM platforms and FM systems. In many cases, this results on inefficient data management, when dealing with incomplete or inaccurate information in BIM models (at handover stage), requiring significant human labour to gather and input missing information into FM system. To address those challenges, this research proposes a BIM-FM oriented framework focused on establishing a bi-directional connection between the BIM model and a SQL format database. The dissertation further explores advanced and interactive data analysis possibilities using Power BI for leveraging the use of available data at the stage of operation of an asset. Detailed process maps are proposed to clearly define the operation of the framework in the wider scenario of a BIM-process, and also at the software interoperability level. The implementation and application of the proposed framework to a case study of the light fixtures of the library building at the Campus of Azurém of the University of Minho, allowed demonstrating the functionality and possibilities of the developments proposed. Overall, the framework goal is for an interoperability solution connecting the BIM model to a relational database with data that serves for FM purposes. Proposing the data analysis with the aim to support intelligent decision making and improvements on the assets’ performance. Thus, the proposed workflow is expandable and scalable to be applicable to any type of facility and its elements. |
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