BIM and sensor-based data management system for construction safety monitoring

Riaz, Zainab and Parn, Erika A. and Edwards, D.J. and Arslan, Muhammad and Shen, Charles and Pena-Mora, Feniosky (2017) BIM and sensor-based data management system for construction safety monitoring. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 15 (6). pp. 738-753. ISSN 17260531 (ISSN)

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Abstract

Purpose
This research aims to investigate the integration of real-time monitoring of thermal conditions within confined work environments through wireless sensor network (WSN) technology when integrated with building information modelling (BIM). A prototype system entitled confined space monitoring system (CoSMoS), which provides an opportunity to incorporate sensor data for improved visualization through new add-ins to BIM software, was then developed.

Design/methodology/approach
An empirical study was undertaken to compare and contrast between the performances (over a time series) of various database models to find a back-end database storage configuration that best suits the needs of CoSMoS.

Findings
Fusing BIM data with information streams derived from wireless sensors challenges traditional approaches to data management. These challenges encountered in the prototype system are reported upon and include issues such as hardware/software selection and optimization. Consequently, various database models are explored and tested to find a database storage that best suits the specific needs of this BIM-wireless sensor technology integration.

Originality value
This work represents the first tranche of research that seeks to deliver a fully integrated and advanced digital built environment solution for automating the management of health and safety issues on construction sites.

Item Type:	Article
Identification Number:	10.1108/JEDT-03-2017-0017
Dates:	Date Event 18 August 2017 Accepted 11 December 2017 Published Online
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Data management, Building information modelling, Digital built environment, Health and safety management, Sensor data
Subjects:	CAH13 - architecture, building and planning > CAH13-01 - architecture, building and planning > CAH13-01-01 - architecture CAH13 - architecture, building and planning > CAH13-01 - architecture, building and planning > CAH13-01-02 - building CAH13 - architecture, building and planning > CAH13-01 - architecture, building and planning > CAH13-01-04 - planning (urban, rural and regional)
Divisions:	Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment > College of Built Environment
Depositing User:	Ian Mcdonald
Date Deposited:	19 Dec 2017 08:53
Last Modified:	20 Jun 2024 11:46
URI:	https://www.open-access.bcu.ac.uk/id/eprint/5415

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