Building Operation and Maintenance: A Framework for Simplified Building Information Modeling (BIM) Digital Mobile Application

Abstract

The introduction of Building Information Modeling (BIM) as a tool for facilitating information and knowledge sharing through digital representation of the physical and functional characteristics of a facility has seen wide application in the construction industry, spanning over the entire life cycle of a facility. However, the current BIM rather complex and requires a huge amount of data to develop. This study therefore aims to investigate the implementation of BIM for Operation and Maintenance Management (O&M) in Malaysia by identifying the information that should be prioritized to enable BIM mobile application at O&M phase. Three (3) rounds of expert discussion using Delphi techniques were carried out with 10 to 15 selected experts in O&M and BIM. Most of the experts agreed that technology could improve the efficiency of service delivery and interested in implementing BIM in O&M practices. Simplified BIM for O&M that consists of the critical information includes location, dimension asset information, asset capacity, specification, manufacturer, statutory, condition and cost was developed. All this information was systematically organized in a data matrix. Majority of the stakeholders agreed that the Simplified BIM system is useful, flexible, least complex, and effective in managing and monitoring maintenance operations of their building.