Development of BIM Platform for Semantic Data Based on Standard WBS Codes

Abstract

Building Information Modeling (BIM) has become an indispensable tool for risk management and construction oversight, especially in the case of complex and irregularly shaped buildings. BIM’s ability to reduce construction errors has been proven through advanced features like clash detection, schedule forecasting, and cost estimation. As the adoption of BIM grows, software providers such as Autodesk, Bentley, Trimble, and Nemetschek have developed advanced tools that incorporate Project Lifecycle Management (PLM). However, these tools are not easily transferable to Asian countries, where construction management often uses unit pricing rather than the more intricate systems common in Europe and the US. Legacy data also play a crucial role in Asian construction management, impacting risk profiling and cost predictions for similar projects. This study explores the integration of 4D BIM data within a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) framework in a real-world setting. The first step was the creation of an in-house BIM platform, CEV (Civil Easy View), built on the Autodesk Forge viewer. CEV is designed as a BIM viewer tailored for field staff and supervisors. This 4D BIM application showed strong connectivity through standardized WBS codes, allowing for automatic synchronization between object and schedule data.