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العنوان
Building Information Modeling (BIM) Technology Implementation in Lean Architecture Through Managing Human Resources/
المؤلف
El Mossalamy, Dawlat Mahmoud El Taher.
هيئة الاعداد
باحث / Dawlat Mahmoud El Taher El Mossalamy
مشرف / Khaled Dewidar
مشرف / Akram Farouk
تاريخ النشر
2014.
عدد الصفحات
272 p. :
اللغة
الإنجليزية
الدرجة
ماجستير
التخصص
الهندسة
تاريخ الإجازة
1/1/2014
مكان الإجازة
جامعة عين شمس - كلية الهندسة - الهندسة المعمارية
الفهرس
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Abstract

Lean processes and digital modeling have revolutionized the manufacturing and aerospace industries. Early adopters of these production processes and tools, such as Toyota, have achieved manufacturing efficiencies and commercial successes. Late adopters were forced to catch up in order to compete.
The AEC industry is facing a similar revolution, requiring both process changes and a paradigm shift from 2D-based documentation and staged delivery processes to a digital prototype and collaborative workflow.
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
It is the process of generating and managing building data during its life cycle using three-dimensional, real-time, dynamic building modeling software to decrease wasted time and resources in building design and construction.
The full benefits of building information modeling (BIM) are not realized unless its implementation is integrated with business process reengineering, compatible project management processes such as lean construction.
Lean Architecture
It is the ongoing process of rethinking and improving architectural process & methodology. It is the pursuit of better work by applying “Lean” principles to every aspect of practice. It is about smarter information flow and understanding how we perceive and process information in order to become better communicators amongst ourselves and with the ultimate users of our services.
Human Resources must have an effective process by understanding the activities, connections, and flows, which are the building blocks. Lean Human Resources helps organizations engaging employees in training and development through the use of work groups for quality, product development and task flexibility. Lean transformation is one of the most powerful means to improve businesses. Human Resources can create better organizational conditions to support lean transformation.Why is it so difficult for the construction industry to adopt and apply new ways of thinking even though the benefits are clearly seen. Technical solutions are adapted, but what about human resources management and process solutions?
Do people play a role in lean transformation in building information modeling (BIM) technology?
And if yes, how can Architectural firms manage their human resources to help in lean transformation in building information modeling (BIM) technology?
And How to meet today’s demands while transforming technology and human resources to prepare for Tomorrow’s Challenges?
Research Goals
The overall aim is to develop a lean design practice through the BIM adoption and implementation and to combine implementation of IT technology coupled with improved processes and better people management (Human Resources) such as performance management increasing total productivity.
The overall Building Information Modeling (BIM) implementation approach uses a socio-technical view in which it does not only consider the implementation of technology but also considers the socio-cultural environment that provides the context for its implementation.
Overall goals of implementing Building Information modeling (BIM) in Lean Architecture strategic thinking:
• Achieving more with less (the main concept of Lean Architecture)
• Understand Lean Principles and how they apply to Architectural practice.
• Applying strategic re-thinking of processes and production to achieve the three-part goal of better, faster and cheaper buildings.
• Overcoming the resistance to change, and getting people to understand the potential and the value of Building Information Modeling (BIM) over 2D drafting.Successful implementations, helping to avoid needless frustration and costs and take full advantage of this paradigm-shifting approach to build better buildings, that consume fewer materials, and require less time, labor, and capital resources.
Research Hypothesis
• The value of Building Information Modeling (BIM) is greatly enhanced if used within a lean practice.
• The Process of architectural practice can be leaner when lean principles are considered in line with Building Information Modeling (BIM) adoption as it enables lean efficiency gains and effectiveness.
• Effective Building Information Modeling (BIM) is about the process,
and the socio-technical view for it is as much about people as it is
about technology.
Research Methodology
1. Theoretical Study:
• Literature review for Building Information Modeling (BIM) concepts and goals.
• Literature review for how to manage human resources in Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology
• Literature review for how Building Information Modeling (BIM) can help in improving architectural firms, and achieving more with less.
• Literature review for Lean Architecture and how it enhances managing human resources.
2. Analytical Study:
By drawing conclusions from existing data of projects and applying a comparative analysis between three Case studies to show how Building Information Modeling (BIM) Technology affected human resources in theproject affecting the project delivery time, cost and quality, and how managing the team according to the BIM process achieved lean architecture.