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Abanomi, W M (2005) Environmental design of prototype school buildings in hot, arid regions with special reference to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Cardiff University.
Akhimien, N (2022) A framework for incorporating circular economy in the design of energy efficient residential buildings in Nigeria, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Cardiff University.
Algarni, S K (2022) Machine learning for improved detection and segmentation of building boundary, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Cardiff University.
Alhamami, A (2021) Standardized qualification framework for achieving energy efficiency training for BIM, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Cardiff University.
Alhumayani, H (2022) The feasibility of 3D printing technology as a new construction method for houses in Saudi Arabia, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Cardiff University.
Alreshidi, E (2015) Towards facilitating team collaboration during construction project via the development of cloud-based BIM governance solution, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Cardiff School of Engineering, Cardiff University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: building information modelling; business process model notation; collaboration; data management; interview; prototype development; questionnaire survey
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- URL: http://orca.cf.ac.uk/88955/
- Abstract:
Construction projects involve multi-discipline, multi-actor collaboration, and during their lifecycle, enormous amounts of data are generated. This data is often sensitive, raising major concerns related to access rights, ownership, intellectual property (IP) and security. Thus, dealing with this information raises several issues, such as data inconsistency, different versions of data, data loss etc. Therefore, the collaborative Building Information Modelling (BIM) approach has recently been considered a useful contributory technique to minimise the complexity of team collaboration during construction projects. Further- more, it has been argued that there is a role for Cloud technology in facilitating team collaboration across a building's lifecycle, by applying the ideologies of BIM governance. Therefore, this study investigates and seeks to develop a BIM governance solution utilising a Cloud infrastructure. The study employed two research approaches: the first being a wide consultation with key BIM experts taking the form of: (i) a comprehensive questionnaire; followed by (ii) several semi-structured interviews. The second approach was an iterative software engineering approach including: (i) Software Modelling, using Business Process Model Notation (BPMN) and Unifed Modelling Language (UML), and (ii) Software Prototype Development. The fndings reveal several remaining barriers to BIM adoption, including Information Communication Technology (ICT) and collabora- tion issues; therefore highlighting an urgent need to develop a BIM governance solution underpinned by Cloud technology, to tackle these barriers and issues. The key fndings from this research led to: (a) the development of a BIM governance framework (G-BIM); (b) defnition of functional, non-functional, and domain specific requirements for develop- ing a Cloud-based BIM Governance Platfrom (GovernBIM); (c) development of a set of BPMN diagrams to describe the internal and external business procedures of the Govern- BIM platform lifecycle; (d) evaluation of several fundamental use cases for the adoption of the GovernBIM platform; (e) presentation of a core BIM governance model (class di- agram) to present the internal structure of the GovernBIM platform; (f) provision of a well-structured, Cloud-based architecture to develop a GovernBIM platform for practical implementation; and (j) development of a Cloud-based prototype focused on the main identified functionalities of BIM governance. Despite the fact that a number of concerns remain (i.e. privacy and security) the proposed Cloud-based GovernBIM solution opens up an opportunity to provide increased control over the collaborative process, and to resolve associated issues, e.g. ownership, data inconsistencies, and intellectual property. Finally, it presents a road map for further development of Cloud-based BIM governance platforms.
Alyami, S (2015) The development of sustainable assessment method for Saudi Arabia built environment, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, Cardiff University.
Barker, R (2006) Waste assessment and application of improvement techniques in UK private housebuilding supply chains, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University.
Boje, C P (2018) Knowledge representation, storage and retrieval for BIM supported building evacuation design, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, Cardiff University.
Cemesova, A (2013) Enhancing BIM-based data transfer to support the design of low energy buildings, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, Cardiff University.
Chen, K (2015) A strategic decision making framework for organisational BIM implementation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, Cardiff University.
Forman, T (2015) Practice, policy and professional roles: unintended consequences and performance gaps in UK domestic solid wall insulation retrofit projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Cardiff University.
Goonetillake, J F (2019) A framework for the integration of information requirements within infrastructure digital construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, Cardiff University.
Gosling, J (2011) Flexibility strategies for engineer-to-order construction supply chains, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Business School, Cardiff University.
Gupta, A (2013) Developing a BIM-based methodology to support renewable energy assessment of buildings, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, Cardiff University.
Hashemi, A (2009) Construction technology transfer: an assessment of the relevance of modern methods of construction to housing shortages in Iran, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University.
Hatem, W A H (2012) Comparing the effectiveness of face to face and computer mediated collaboration in design, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, Cardiff University.
Hou, S (2015) An ontology-based holistic approach for multi-objective sustainable structural design, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, Cardiff University.
Hussein, E S (2010) Green architecture as an approach for increasing energy efficiency in Egyptian buildings, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University.
Kasim, T (2015) BIM-based smart compliance checking to enhance environmental sustainability, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, Cardiff University.
Khudhair, A (2022) Knowledge-based automatic OpenBIM data exchanging framework supporting holistic building design, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Cardiff University.
Lai, J H (2005) Economic, management and contractual considerations in outsourcing operation and maintenance work for commercial buildings, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University.
Ley, J D (2004) An environmental and material flow analysis of the UK steel construction sector, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, Cardiff University.
Li, Q (2009) Energy efficiency design of residential buildings in North China cities, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University.
Lin, K-Y (2013) Investigating reducing building energy use at urban scale in Taipei, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University.
Lloyd, E (2022) Aesthetic value in the built environment, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Cardiff University.
Maby, C M (2019) Enabling the integration of energy improvements into mainstream home repair, maintenance and improvement practice in the UK, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University.
Mukhtar, N A (1997) Housing policy in Libya: study of public housing projects in Tripoli City, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of City and Regional Planning, Cardiff University.
Pahwa, J S (2009) MDSSF: a federated architecture for product procurement, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Computer Science & Informatics, Cardiff University.
Pooley, A C (2016) Typologies of transformation: learning, environmental responsibility and the UK construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University.
Sassi, P (2009) Closed loop material cycle construction: defining and assessing closed loop material cycle construction as a component of a comprehensive approach to sustainable material design in the context of sustainable building, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University.
Schoenwitz, M (2014) Aligning product and processes to customer needs in prefabricated house building, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Business School, Cardiff University.
Thomas, R H (2013) An innovative timber construction system: building affordable housing using homegrown Welsh softwood, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Cardiff University.
Uniacke, H (2001) Design of a low cost ventilated photovoltaic cladding, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Cardiff University (United Kingdom).
Wang, B (2014) End user oriented BIM enabled multi-functional virtual environment supporting building emergency planning and evacuation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, Cardiff University.
Zhang, X (2018) Sustainable retrofitting of existing residential buildings at community scale in China, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University.