A BIM model is a digital representation of a building, combining tridimensional and non-geometric information. Once associated with the duration of tasks or construction phases, the derived model (a BIM 4D model) can support the design and planning of production systems in construction projects through the visualization of the construction plans. In general, previous studies on the combined use of 4D modelling and BIM have focused on specific construction processes, paying very little attention to the implementation of BIM 4D models in the design and planning of production systems in the organizational context of construction companies. This research study aims to devise a method to support the management of production systems in construction projects through the use of BIM 4D modelling in production system design and production planning. The design science research approach was adopted in this investigation, comprising of four empirical studies performed in three residential building construction companies. The main contribution of this study is a method for using BIM 4D in the management of production systems in construction projects, as well as the identification of a set of benefits that can be expected from the use of BIM 4D in production management in the context of construction projects.
BIM; 4D modeling; Planning; Production management
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