Abstract
There is little doubt that the implementation of sustainability in the construction industry is currently an obligation. Despite all the initiatives that are being promoted internationally, there is still much to be done. This development will require new procedures and a change of thinking in the industry. A global approach which considers construction during its whole life cycle from a triple perspective is essential. Building Information Modeling (BIM) may be seen as a suitable methodology for the industry’s transformation towards sustainability. In order to achieve a wider perspective during the decision-making process, environmental information can be combined with BIM. The integration of environmental criteria in smart objects contained in different BIM libraries is surely a promising initial step. This paper will present an evaluation of such an approach and highlight its respective strengths and weaknesses.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Computing in Civil Engineering 2015 |
Editors | William J. O'Brien, Simone Ponticelli |
Publisher | American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) |
Pages | 708 - 715 |
Number of pages | 8 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780784479247 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 16 Jun 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 2015 International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering - Austin, United States Duration: 21 Jun 2015 → 23 Jun 2015 |
Conference
Conference | 2015 International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Austin |
Period | 21/06/15 → 23/06/15 |
Keywords
- Industries
- Construction methods
- Environmental issues
- Life cycles
- Decision making
- Building information modeling
- Construction industry