Assessment of translate-ability of "green" standards requirements into a machine-readable format for automated verification

Abstract

Application of BIM methods gradually extends to all stages of life cycle of construction object, including the stage of expert review when compliance to mandatory state standards is evaluated. Moreover, there have been recently recommendations established related to the environment impact of a construction object, or so-called "green"standards. Their wide implementation requires verification of information models not only for compliance with mandatory state standards, but also to recommend "green"standards in the framework of certification. A necessary condition for organizing this process is the translation of the relevant requirements of the "green"standards into a machine-readable format. In this viewpoint, it is important to assess this possibility and develop corresponding approaches. The purpose of this study was to assess the requirements of existing "green"rating systems for the ability to translate into a machine-readable format for further automated verification of information models. To achieve this goal, an analysis of existing "green"certification systems was performed. As a result, according to a set of criteria, the "green"systems were identified, the translation of the requirements of which is appropriate and promising. For these standards, the possibility of translating their requirements into a machine-readable format was evaluated and recommendations were made to improve it.