Building Information Modeling and Value Engineering for Project Schedule and Cost Control

9 pages•Published: December 11, 2023

Abstract

Architectural, Engineering, and Construction industry personnel continuously face challenges in executing projects within budget and schedule. Scheduling and cost control are vital processes for achieving project success. A study proposed a framework for integrating building information modeling (BIM) and value engineering (VE) processes to enhance value, minimize costs, improve schedules, and ease information exchange. A case study building project was used to demonstrate how BIM and VE integration can be harmonized and validate the proposed method. The findings showed that using BIM and VE improves design modification and detailed data extraction, e.g., cost, schedule, etc. The outcome indicated the significance of using both BIM and VE to enhance project functionality, performance, and team coordination throughout the project lifecycle. This study provided the value of the integrated BIM and VE, including understanding the project requirements, improving team dynamics, seamless data exchange, and a comprehensive understanding of linking weighted and functional analysis to BIM processes and validated recommended project solutions. The proposed framework provided an option for virtually evaluating design changes and reducing errors during construction.

Keyphrases: building information modeling, case study project, construction schedule, cost control, value engineering

In: Tom Leathem, Wes Collins and Anthony Perrenoud (editors). Proceedings of 59th Annual Associated Schools of Construction International Conference, vol 4, pages 372-380.

Links:	https://easychair.org/publications/paper/81Cd
	https://doi.org/10.29007/xw53