Aug 2026· Infrastructures· Vol 11, pp. 299· 0 citations· 21 references
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A digital methodology is developed that integrates laboratory test results with BIM-referenced assets and delivers the integrated information via interactive 3D-enabled dashboards and provides a practical pathway for laboratories to centralise, filter, and communicate test results without embedding full datasets into the BIM environment.
Abstract
Quality control data for construction materials is frequently exchanged as heterogeneous documents, limiting traceability and making element-level retrieval slow and error-prone. This study develops and assesses a digital methodology that integrates laboratory test results with BIM-referenced assets and delivers the integrated information via interactive 3D-enabled dashboards. The methodology comprises three stages, starting with the acquisition of data from laboratory deliverables and 3D models, followed by data standardisation and relational structuring in the software Power BI Desktop (version 2.157.879.0, Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA, USA), and finally the publishing of generated dashboards embedded in a web application environment. The methodology is assessed through a real case study of a railway infrastructure asset, showing how laboratory records can be accessed and interpreted within a 3D model context, while preserving stakeholder-specific visibility through access control. The proposed approach supports element-level navigation of quality control and provides a practical pathway for laboratories to centralise, filter, and communicate test results without embedding full datasets into the BIM environment.
Building maintenance is essential for sustaining operational efficiency and asset longevity, yet many organizations still rely on manual, fragmented processes. This study presents an integrated methodology that combines Building Information Modelling (BIM) with a custom desktop application to automate maintenance scheduling and support structured knowledge management. The approach follows a continuous data loop comprising BIM, Dynamo, Excel, and an application that enables seamless data exchange, real-time updates, and full traceability. The methodology was validated through a case study of a Bank facility in Egypt, focusing on door assets due to their critical security and operational roles. BIM data was extracted, enriched with manufacturer maintenance instructions, and processed within the custom application, which generated maintenance schedules. The system prioritized tasks based on service life, budget constraints, and asset criticality, while also capturing technician feedback to refine future planning. Implementation results demonstrated a 75% reduction in manual scheduling time, an increase in on-time task execution from 65% to over 92%, and complete coverage of maintenance data. Additionally, the solution improved traceability, transparency in budgeting, and stakeholder confidence. This research illustrates the potential of BIM-integrated, automation-ready maintenance systems to improve decision-making, reduce operational costs, and extend asset life cycles, particularly in high-security, high-access environments.
Ahmed E. Mansour, M. Elbehery, Sherief A. Ibrahim et al.· IOP Conference Series: Earth...· 0 citations
The construction industry continues to encounter challenges in maintaining construction quality and controlling project costs due to fragmented inspection processes, paper-based documentation, and inefficient information management. Conventional quality inspection practices are often associated with delayed reporting, limited traceability, human error, and ineffective communication among project stakeholders, leading to rework, schedule delays, and increased project costs. This study proposes a BIM-integrated Digital Inspection and Testing System to improve construction quality management through the integration of Building Information Modelling (BIM), Novade, and business intelligence platforms (Microsoft Power BI and Google Data Studio). The study adopted the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology to analyse the existing inspection workflow, identify its limitations, and develop a conceptual digital framework that supports real-time inspection, centralized information management, BIM-based quality tracking, and analytical reporting. The proposed system establishes an end-to-end digital workflow that integrates field data collection, cloud-based information storage, BIM-enabled traceability, and interactive dashboards to enhance inspection efficiency, stakeholder collaboration, and data-driven decision-making. Unlike existing studies that examine BIM, mobile inspection, or analytics independently, this framework integrates these technologies into a unified quality management ecosystem. Although the framework has not yet been implemented or empirically validated, it provides a practical foundation for future prototype development and industry application. The proposed system has the potential to reduce documentation redundancy, improve quality traceability, minimize rework, and strengthen construction cost control, thereby supporting the digital transformation of construction quality management.
Hanafi bin Ab. Haris, Norhazren Izatie Mohd, Hamizah Liyana Tajul Ariffin et al.· International journal of res...· 0 citations
In the digital transformation of the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, Building Information Modeling (BIM) is increasingly understood as an information management framework rather than a geometric modeling tool. For reinforced concrete (RC) structures, major discontinuities persist between design, construction, as-built delivery, operation, and retrofit stages, limiting the long-term value of BIM implementations. This paper adopts a practice-informed framework development approach, combining direct field experience in structural assessment with analysis of ISO 19650, IFC 4.3.x (ISO 16739-1), IDS 1.0, and relevant literature. Field evidence from structural inspection practice in Vietnam demonstrates that three categories of information—concrete quality records, load history, and as-built information—are systematically unavailable at the time of assessment, forcing engineers to rely on costly destructive investigation. On that basis, a five-layer BIM-IFC information framework is proposed, whose main contribution is an Extended Technical Data Layer (ETDL) for structural reassessment, retrofit planning, durability management, structural health monitoring, and forensic investigation. The paper further clarifies how ETDL attributes can be represented within IFC-compatible workflows through extended properties, derived indicators, and linked lifecycle records. A prototype implementation using Autodesk Revit, IFC-based information exchange, and lifecycle information workflows is presented to demonstrate technical feasibility. The proposed framework offers a practical maturity pathway for Vietnamese RC practice and supports the transition from project-centric BIM models toward asset-oriented information management for sustainable lifecycle decision-making.
Nguyen-The Duong· 2026 11th International Conf...· 0 citations
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is increasingly positioned as a digital information environment for facilities management (FM), asset management and operation and maintenance (O&M) decision-making. Its operational value, however, remains constrained by fragmented information exchange, incomplete asset information, inconsistent requirements, limited facility manager involvement and weak integration between BIM and FM systems. This paper presents a bounded, corpus-based systematic literature review of 51 documents covering BIM-FM integration, asset information delivery, Industry 4.0 technologies, digital twins and visual analytics. The starting repository was pre-assembled rather than generated through a new bibliographic database search. To improve methodological transparency, the review applies explicit eligibility criteria, a consolidated Boolean verification string, a documented corpus-selection process and qualitative thematic synthesis. Four themes emerged: interoperability and information exchange; asset information quality, data requirements and early FM involvement; BIM convergence with Industry 4.0 technologies and digital twin-enabled FM; and visual analytics, systems-centric modelling and fault diagnosis. The synthesis also distinguishes the implementation emphasis reported in developed-country and developing-country contexts. The paper contributes a provisional, literature-derived seven-stage framework for BIM-enabled data integration and visual analytics in FM. The framework has not yet been validated through practitioner or expert assessment and is therefore presented as a testable conceptual proposition rather than an implementation-ready model. The findings are intended to support bounded theoretical synthesis and future empirical validation, not statistical generalisation across the entire BIM-FM domain.
Zarith Anisa Idris, M. Awang, N. Hamidon et al.· International journal of res...· 0 citations
Off-Site Construction (OSC) relies on the factory-based production of building components, where effective quality control is essential to prevent defects from propagating into transportation, installation, and on-site assembly stages. Within this context, Inspection data generated through Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), constitutes a key input to quality control, providing systematic inspection techniques that enable the evaluation of material integrity, fabrication quality, and assembly accuracy without damaging or altering prefabricated components. NDT is particularly suited to OSC environments as inspections must be performed on high-value elements under tight production schedules, where destructive testing is impractical and economically prohibitive. NDT offers practical tools for identifying defects and construction-related discontinuities in prefabricated elements; however, inspection outcomes are often disconnected from Building Information Modelling (BIM) workflows used for design coordination and construction planning. This disconnect limits the use of inspection data for construction decision-making and lifecycle quality management. This paper presents a construction-oriented framework for integrating NDT inspection results into BIM-based workflows for OSC projects. The proposed approach aligns factory-level inspections with BIM models to support defect traceability, quality documentation, and coordination across design and manufacturing phases. NDT methods applicable to prefabricated construction components are mapped to BIM elements, enabling visualization of inspection results and systematic tracking of quality issues throughout the project lifecycle. An application scenario based on a prefabricated steel welded joint system is used to illustrate the implementation of the framework. Inspection methods are applied to detect and characterize weld defects such as lack of fusion (LOF), lack of penetration (LOP), porosity, and cracking in weld joints. The inspection data are processed and mapped to BIM components using a structured workflow. The application scenario demonstrates how NDT inspection data can be integrated into BIM workflow to support defect visualization, traceability, and quality control in steel structures used in off-site construction. The study highlights the role of BIM-enabled inspection integration as a practical pathway toward more reliable, efficient, and data-driven quality control processes in off-site construction.
M. E. Bajgholi, S. Montazeri, B. Searle et al.· 2026: Transforming Construct...· 0 citations
Digital Twins (DT) are increasingly positioned as key enablers of sustainable urban development, yet many implementations remain fragmented, technology-driven, and weakly connected to clearly defined decision-making needs. The present study develops a structured information governance framework for DTs, drawing on the principles of ISO 19650. The framework establishes a traceable hierarchy linking organizational objectives, DT use cases, information requirements, the Level of Information Need, information exchange processes and machine-readable Information Delivery Specifications. Its purpose is to ensure that information is clearly defined, exchanged, validated, and maintained in a consistent and verifiable manner before it is used for monitoring, simulation, predictive analytics, or decision support. The proposal is illustrated through an urban air-quality Digital Shadow demonstrator integrating BIM, GIS, weather services, and a real-time visualization environment. Candidate information-quality indicators are also introduced and demonstrated through synthetic calculations intended to explain their application. Neither the demonstrator nor the calculated KPI values constitute validation of the framework or evidence of improved operational performance. Instead, they establish a structured basis for future testing in operational Urban Digital Twin (UDT) implementations. The contribution lies in integrating established BIM concepts into a single DT-oriented traceability chain rather than introducing them as new standards or methods.
Andrei Crișan, S. Herban, Massimiliano Pepe et al.· Urban Science· 0 citations