Sustainable construction enhanced through building information modeling

L. Alvarez-Anton; J. Díaz; D. Castro-Fresno

doi:10.1061/9780784479247.088

Sustainable construction enhanced through building information modeling

L. Alvarez-Anton, J. Díaz, D. Castro-Fresno

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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
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	https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784479247.088
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

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Conference	2015 International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering
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

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Sustainable construction enhanced through building information modeling. / Alvarez-Anton, L.; Díaz, J.; Castro-Fresno, D.
Computing in Civil Engineering 2015. ed. / William J. O'Brien; Simone Ponticelli. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2015. p. 708 - 715.

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Alvarez-Anton, L, Díaz, J & Castro-Fresno, D 2015, Sustainable construction enhanced through building information modeling. in WJ O'Brien & S Ponticelli (eds), Computing in Civil Engineering 2015. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , pp. 708 - 715, 2015 International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering, Austin, Texas, United States, 21/06/15. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784479247.088

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