Implementation of construction safety knowledge management via building information model

Abstract

Occupational safety and health is the most important concern of construction companies because both direct and indirect losses impact the companies. In addition, knowledge management can help raise safety awareness in the companies. Therefore, this research aims to develop Building Information Model for Construction Safety Knowledge Management (BIM-CSKM), which implements construction safety knowledge management and uses the building information modeling software for storing and presenting safety knowledge. The test results show safety knowledge for each of the five risky areas in the construction project, i.e., floor openings, radius of tower cranes, material stockpiles, scaffolding structures, and excavations.