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| dc.contributor.author | Kerileng, Keoagile | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2020-08-25T13:31:05Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2020-08-25T13:31:05Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2017-06 | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Kerileng, K. (2017) The contribution of building information management to structural engineering. In Jamisola, Rodrigo S. Jr (ed.) BIUST Research and Innovation Symposium 2017 (RDAIS 2017); 1(1), 72- 81. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.isbn | 978-99968-0-6087 | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 2521-229X | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://repository.biust.ac.bw/handle/123456789/212 | |
| dc.description.abstract | It is noted worldwide that, the construction industry is faced with challenges of mismanagement, miscommunication and low quality products. Further, the construction players are investing their funds in dangerous projects and significant challenges with respect to site coordination and collaboration between the different disciplines. The introduction of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technologies can positively contribute to the structural engineering industry. BIM contributes to improved problem solving, development of innovative ideas as well as creation of complex designs. BIM as well enables structural engineering students to improve on structural design documentation as well as minimize errors during the design phase. The current research paper describes the benefits of implementing BIM to the construction industries in Botswana and other Africa countries. In addition, challenges to the adoption of BIM to the construction industry are discussed and strategies to address the constraints are proposed. A qualitative phenomenological approach was used to conduct the study and a thematic analysis facilitated data analysis. Findings indicate that BIM technology can help the construction players improve communication, coordination and collaboration in management of construction projects. Also, BIM enables structural engineers to improve on visualization and simulation of problems and enhance consistency of data. BIM software has made life easier in structural engineering by helping engineers visualize, design, analyze, document and build projects more efficiently, accurately and competitively. The collaboration of BIM tools such as the Autodesk tools, Revit architecture, Advanced Steel, Revit Structure, Revit MEP, Bentley System and CSI tools such as SAP 2000 has helped structural engineers overcome construction challenges such as clash designs, delays and project costs overruns. In conclusion, BIM tools should be highly advocated in structural engineering to help improve the design and structure of buildings and architects. | en_US |
| dc.description.sponsorship | Botswana International University of Science and Technology | en_US |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) | en_US |
| dc.subject | Construction industry | en_US |
| dc.subject | Building information modeling | en_US |
| dc.subject | Technology | en_US |
| dc.subject | Construction projects | en_US |
| dc.subject | Structural design | en_US |
| dc.subject | Structural engineering | en_US |
| dc.title | The contribution of building information management to structural engineering | en_US |
| dc.description.level | msc | en_US |
| dc.description.accessibility | unrestricted | en_US |
| dc.description.department | cee | en_US |
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