The Adaptation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) on Existing UTHM As-Built Plan for Future Engineering Reference

Abstract

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a new alternative approach from construction schemes that replaces conventional methods. BIM is also a collaborative tool used by the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry based on various software solutions. Currently, most of the BIM processes are being developed for new structures. Therefore, it is difficult for engineers to refer to most existing buildings in the future. The purpose of this study is to facilitate engineers in obtaining all data for maintenances and operation buildings in the future. Therefore, the analysis and design of the existing building in "Bangunan Gunasama Kegiatan Pelajar dan Kafeteria, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn" was conducted to obtain detailed data on the materials used in the building such as the type of building materials, size of reinforcement and others involved. In addition, this study was also conducted to compare the design results of the building using conventional design software with an existing As-built plan. Literature review is also useful to get information on the use of BIM in existing buildings and its benefits. This study was also conducted with the tools of BIM software that is Autodesk Revit as well as software to analyze the structure of the building that is Tekla Structural Designer Therefore, the software will help to documentation in detail the design of steel and concrete in 3 dimensional concepts. Thus, the model elements are directly presentation of information from the building database for engineering reference in future.