Modeling the cost of clashes in construction projects using Building Information Modeling -

Abstract

Building Information Modeling is a new approach that is taking the construction industry by storm. Current research is not holding back on showing all the benefits of BIM when it comes to construction budgets. One of the main tools of BIM is clash detection. It is the process of identifying conflicts and constructability issues before the project reaches the construction phase. On any project, clashes are bound to happen and their causes are numerous. This research aims at modeling the cost of clashes in construction project using Building Information Modeling. It assesses how clashes affect the cost and of projects depending on whether they were detected prior or after construction. A tool is devised to generate the cost of clashes. The model is also illustrated witha real life scenario. Both the model and tool can be used by project managers in the industry as a decision making tool to manage clashes on construction projects.