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Aka, A, Bamgbade, A A, Saidu, I and Balogun, O M (2019) A conceptual framework for waste identification and reduction in Nigerian sandcrete blocks production process. Construction Innovation, 19(03), 405–23.

Georgiadou, M C (2019) An overview of benefits and challenges of building information modelling (BIM) adoption in UK residential projects. Construction Innovation, 19(03), 298–320.

Le, P L, Dao, T and Chaabane, A (2019) BIM-based framework for temporary facility layout planning in construction site. Construction Innovation, 19(03), 424–64.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: BIM; Optimization; Cost modelling; Systematic layout planning; Construction site layout; Knowledge-based reasoning;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1471-4175
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-06-2018-0052
  • Abstract:
    This paper aims to propose an innovative building information modelling (BIM)-based framework for multi-objective and dynamic temporary construction site layout design (SLD), which uses a hybrid approach of systematic layout planning (SLP) and mathematical modelling. Design/methodology/approach The hybrid approach, which follows a step-by-step process for site layout planning, is designed to facilitate both qualitative and quantitative data collection and processing. BIM platform is usedto facilitate the determination of the required quantitative data, while the qualitative data are generated through knowledge-based rules. Findings The multi-objective layout model represents two important aspects: layout cost and adjacency score. The result shows that the model meets construction managers’ requirements in not only saving cost but also assuring the preferences of temporary facility relationships. This implies that the integration of SLP and mathematical layout modelling is an appropriate approach to deliver practical multi-objective SLD solutions. Research limitations/implications The proposed framework is expected to serve as a solution, for practical application, which takes the advantage of technologies in data collection and processing. Besides, this paper demonstrates, by using numerical experimentation and applying Microsoft Excel Solver for site layout optimisation, how to reduce the complexity in mathematical programming for construction managers. Originality/value The original contribution of this paper is the attempt of developing a framework in which all data used for the site layout modelling are collected and processed using a systematic approach, instead of being predetermined, as in many previous studies.

Liu, G, Nzige, J H and Li, K (2019) Trending topics and themes in offsite construction(OSC) research. Construction Innovation, 19(03), 343–66.

Mahami, H, Nasirzadeh, F, Hosseininaveh Ahmadabadian, A, Esmaeili, F and Nahavandi, S (2019) Imaging network design to improve the automated construction progress monitoring process. Construction Innovation, 19(03), 386–404.

Olawumi, T O and Chan, D W (2019) An empirical survey of the perceived benefits of executing BIM and sustainability practices in the built environment. Construction Innovation, 19(03), 321–42.

Saka, A B and Chan, D W (2019) A global taxonomic review and analysis of the development of BIM research between 2006 and 2017. Construction Innovation, 19(03), 465–90.

Sundling, R (2019) A development process for extending buildings vertically – based on a case study of four extended buildings. Construction Innovation, 19(03), 367–85.

Wang, Y, Gosling, J and Naim, M M (2019) Assessing supplier capabilities to exploit building information modelling. Construction Innovation, 19(03), 491–510.