BIM integration for construction health and safety
Ajibade, Tolulope (2020)
2020
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020052012675
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020052012675
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In recent years, the influence of Building Information Modeling (BIM) has continued to soar in the construction industry, especially in the aspects of design, scheduling and most recently costing. However, one begins to question whether BIM can also influence construction safety. By laying emphasis on conventional health and safety practices, the aim of this academic dissertation is to explore ways in which BIM technology and digitization can be used to improve safety outcomes within the construction environment.
The study begins with a detailed review and analysis of available literature on the study topics. The main topics were, however, further discussed together, before narrowing down to propose a BIM-based theoretical model to be implemented throughout the entire project life-cycle. In order to validate the content and concept proposed in the model, a survey was administered to some key stakeholders in the industry. The analysis of the outcome of the survey showed that the framework was valid and that BIM technology has barriers as well as the potential to enhance health and safety outcomes in the construction industry. This research further concludes with discussions on the entire work as well as provide answers to pending research questions from the thesis proposal along with recommendations for future research.
The study begins with a detailed review and analysis of available literature on the study topics. The main topics were, however, further discussed together, before narrowing down to propose a BIM-based theoretical model to be implemented throughout the entire project life-cycle. In order to validate the content and concept proposed in the model, a survey was administered to some key stakeholders in the industry. The analysis of the outcome of the survey showed that the framework was valid and that BIM technology has barriers as well as the potential to enhance health and safety outcomes in the construction industry. This research further concludes with discussions on the entire work as well as provide answers to pending research questions from the thesis proposal along with recommendations for future research.