VEIDEA: A Comprehensive Framework for Implementing Building Information Modeling-Based Value Engineering Within a Common Data Environment in Construction Projects
The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry faces significant global challenges, including frequent project delays, budget overruns, and inadequate stakeholder collaboration. To address these issues, Value Engineering (VE) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) have been increasi...
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| description | The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry faces significant global challenges, including frequent project delays, budget overruns, and inadequate stakeholder collaboration. To address these issues, Value Engineering (VE) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) have been increasingly used in large-scale, complex construction projects. Although many studies highlight the benefits of integrating VE with BIM, its full practical potential has not yet been realized. This study aims to investigate the integration of VE and BIM within a Common Data Environment (CDE) to improve decision making and project outcomes. A comprehensive framework was developed, consisting of four interconnected modules: (1) Creating the CDE, (2) Developing the BIM Model, (3) Implementing Value Engineering, and (4) Conducting a Value Engineering Study. Central to this framework is the introduction of the VEIDEA” data bank, a structured system based on the OmniClass classification, which stores and organizes VE ideas. Additionally, the framework incorporates the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) to automate the evaluation phase, assisting designers and VE teams in making data-driven decisions on design alternatives. Empirical results from a case study of an office building show significant cost savings, with a 20% reduction in reinforced concrete (RC) slab costs and a 39% reduction in flooring material costs. These findings demonstrate the potential for integrating VE and BIM to enhance cost-effectiveness and overall project performance. This study offers a novel approach to optimizing project collaboration, decision making, and efficiency in the AEC industry. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-680b57ac2d984dc3b940f05c9e04b34f2024-11-08T14:33:26ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172024-10-011421980710.3390/app14219807VEIDEA: A Comprehensive Framework for Implementing Building Information Modeling-Based Value Engineering Within a Common Data Environment in Construction ProjectsAhmed Mohammed Abdelalim0Ahmed Elhakeem1Aljawharah A. Alnaser2Amna Shibeika3Ahmed Mahmoud Elsayed4Project Management and Sustainable Construction Program, PMSC Founder, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mataria, Helwan University, Cairo 11718, EgyptConstruction and Building Engineering Department, College of Engineering and Technology, Arab Academy for Science Technology & Maritime Transport (AASTMT), Cairo 11737, EgyptDepartment of Architecture and Building Science, College of Architecture and Planning, King Saud University, Riyadh 145111, Saudi ArabiaSchool of the Built Environment, Whiteknights Campus, University of Reading, Reading RG6 6DF, UKDepartment of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Helwan University-Mataria Branch, Cairo 11718, EgyptThe Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry faces significant global challenges, including frequent project delays, budget overruns, and inadequate stakeholder collaboration. To address these issues, Value Engineering (VE) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) have been increasingly used in large-scale, complex construction projects. Although many studies highlight the benefits of integrating VE with BIM, its full practical potential has not yet been realized. This study aims to investigate the integration of VE and BIM within a Common Data Environment (CDE) to improve decision making and project outcomes. A comprehensive framework was developed, consisting of four interconnected modules: (1) Creating the CDE, (2) Developing the BIM Model, (3) Implementing Value Engineering, and (4) Conducting a Value Engineering Study. Central to this framework is the introduction of the VEIDEA” data bank, a structured system based on the OmniClass classification, which stores and organizes VE ideas. Additionally, the framework incorporates the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) to automate the evaluation phase, assisting designers and VE teams in making data-driven decisions on design alternatives. Empirical results from a case study of an office building show significant cost savings, with a 20% reduction in reinforced concrete (RC) slab costs and a 39% reduction in flooring material costs. These findings demonstrate the potential for integrating VE and BIM to enhance cost-effectiveness and overall project performance. This study offers a novel approach to optimizing project collaboration, decision making, and efficiency in the AEC industry.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/21/9807value engineering (VE)building information modeling (BIM)common data environment (CDE)VE idea bankanalytic hierarchy process (AHP)construction projects |
| spellingShingle | Ahmed Mohammed Abdelalim Ahmed Elhakeem Aljawharah A. Alnaser Amna Shibeika Ahmed Mahmoud Elsayed VEIDEA: A Comprehensive Framework for Implementing Building Information Modeling-Based Value Engineering Within a Common Data Environment in Construction Projects Applied Sciences value engineering (VE) building information modeling (BIM) common data environment (CDE) VE idea bank analytic hierarchy process (AHP) construction projects |
| title | VEIDEA: A Comprehensive Framework for Implementing Building Information Modeling-Based Value Engineering Within a Common Data Environment in Construction Projects |
| title_full | VEIDEA: A Comprehensive Framework for Implementing Building Information Modeling-Based Value Engineering Within a Common Data Environment in Construction Projects |
| title_fullStr | VEIDEA: A Comprehensive Framework for Implementing Building Information Modeling-Based Value Engineering Within a Common Data Environment in Construction Projects |
| title_full_unstemmed | VEIDEA: A Comprehensive Framework for Implementing Building Information Modeling-Based Value Engineering Within a Common Data Environment in Construction Projects |
| title_short | VEIDEA: A Comprehensive Framework for Implementing Building Information Modeling-Based Value Engineering Within a Common Data Environment in Construction Projects |
| title_sort | veidea a comprehensive framework for implementing building information modeling based value engineering within a common data environment in construction projects |
| topic | value engineering (VE) building information modeling (BIM) common data environment (CDE) VE idea bank analytic hierarchy process (AHP) construction projects |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/21/9807 |
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