Practical Analysis of BIM Tasks for Modular Construction Projects in South Korea

• Published in: Sustainability Vol. 12; no. 17; p. 6900
• Main Authors: Lee, Myungdo, Lee, Dongmin, Kim, Taehoon, Lee, Ung-Kyun
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.09.2020
• Subjects: Building construction; Building information modeling; Building management systems; Construction contracts; Construction costs; Construction industry; Decision making; Efficiency; Experts; Literature reviews; Methods; Modular construction; Onsite; Productivity; Project engineering; Sustainability; South Korea
• ISSN: 2071-1050; 2071-1050
• DOI: 10.3390/su12176900

Building information modeling (BIM) and modular construction are important technologies for construction industry sustainability. This study proposes a relational matrix of key activities and BIM tasks of modular construction projects to analyze practical BIM tasks in Korea. To achieve this objective, 11 key activities and eight BIM tasks are identified through a comprehensive literature review and expert interviews. Then, the relational matrix of key activities and BIM tasks is proposed, and the BIM tasks in the matrix are analyzed in terms of necessity and efficiency using 5-point Likert scales. Finally, the matrix with the BIM utilization index is suggested. As a result, the average BIM utilization index is 0.80 in the off-site phase, and the index results show that 3D shop drawings have the highest index. In the on-site phase, the average BIM UI is 0.73 and the integration of a 4D model with quantity take-off is the most efficient at 0.85. Additionally, from the decision-maker’s perspective, the priority through the index presented helps in making decisions and in practical BIM execution planning. The proposed matrix is a practical reference for decision-makers considering the application of BIM in modular projects, and it contributes to a sustainable construction industry.