Integrating Building Management Systems in High-Rise Structures using Building Information Modeling

Abstract

Rapid industrialization and population growth in urban areas has resulted in scarce land resources thus changing built
form tremendously. Complex construction such as high-rise structures are becoming an essential requirement in urban
areas. Efficient Building Management System (BMS) such as fire safety, heating ventilation and air-conditioning,
security, and surveillance along with the operation and maintenance is crucial for high-rise construction projects. The
construction industry is one of the most labor-intensive industries in the world with a human centric management
approach. With the advent of computer technologies, planning and management of building systems in a construction
project have become easier. The concept of Building Information Modeling (BIM) to manage building management
systems in construction projects is gaining popularity. In this study, an integrated framework is proposed that includes
numerous aspects of building management systems in high-rise structures with a dynamic BIM model. This proposed
framework was explored with a case illustration of a multi-story building. Preliminary results of the model are
presented herewith.