Role of BIM+GIS checker for improvement of technology deployment in infrastructure projects

Abstract

There has been a focus in construction industry, on creating, sharing and reusing digital project information, throughout the project lifecycle, which includes Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Geographical Information Systems (GIS). These co-existed technologies are said to have the ability to improve the efficiency and delivery of the infrastructure projects. Having said that, this can only be achieved through the right strategy, and proper collaborative environment, rather than relying on the cutting-edge technology alone. The involvement of 3rd party experts or "checker" is necessary to ensure the use of technology does not go off on a tangent from its original objectives. This paper will define what constitutes to successful process of infrastructure implementation, and how it helps to improve the use of technology with the correct methodology. Two ongoing mega infrastructure projects in Malaysia were selected as case studies. Comparison is being carried out on both projects to study the effectiveness of the technology that is being utilised during the construction works. Finally, the paper established a conclusion whether there is a need for a 3rd party "BIM+GIS checker" in order to ensure the right processes are being adhered to achieve efficiency in the delivery of linear construction projects.