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Minimizing Cost Overrun in Rail Projects through 5D-BIM: A Conceptual Governance Framework

Version 1 : Received: 20 January 2024 / Approved: 29 January 2024 / Online: 29 January 2024 (12:27:02 CET)

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Hussain, O.A.I.; Moehler, R.C.; Walsh, S.D.C.; Ahiaga-Dagbui, D.D. Minimizing Cost Overrun in Rail Projects through 5D-BIM: A Conceptual Governance Framework. Buildings 2024, 14, 478. Hussain, O.A.I.; Moehler, R.C.; Walsh, S.D.C.; Ahiaga-Dagbui, D.D. Minimizing Cost Overrun in Rail Projects through 5D-BIM: A Conceptual Governance Framework. Buildings 2024, 14, 478.

Abstract

Integration of 5D Building Information Modelling (BIM) into large rail projects has the potential to significantly enhance cost management and control. Nevertheless, 5D-BIM implementation has encountered difficulties stemming from technical, functional, and governance-related factors. This paper builds a conceptual framework to support financial decision-making, enhances project management, and promotes efficient project delivery. The framework encompasses a set of interrelated elements that include project governance, BIM policies and standards, digital platforms, BIM LOD, cost estimation classification, and continuous improvement. The proposed framework acknowledges the significance of project governance in guiding and organizing the implementation of 5D-BIM. Additionally, BIM policies and standards ensure the adherence to quality standards for the produced BIM models. Digital platforms serve as the basis for multiple users to generate, access, share, and exchange project information. BIM LOD promotes collaboration and coordination among all project stakeholders. Cost estimation classification aligns the estimation process with the development of project scope and financial decision-making. Continuous improvement plays a vital role in optimizing processes, enhancing efficiency, and achieving higher-quality outcomes. Moreover, it fosters stakeholder satisfaction, improves project performance, and nurtures a conducive environment for innovation and learning. The study analyses the framework utilization in the Victorian rail projects and identifies key implementation challenges. This can be summed up as follows: The main technical hurdles were the lack of current horizontal infrastructure standards for data exchange and the lack of compatibility with current cost management standards. Increased project complexity and the absence of clear project governance strategies and processes posed organizational challenges. A further validation of the framework in real-world rail projects was recommended to achieve the implementation goals.

Keywords

Project governance; 5D-BIM; Mega-projects; Cost Overrun; Rail Projects; Conceptual Framework.

Subject

Engineering, Civil Engineering

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