Browsing by Author "Sood, R"

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BIM and blockchain integrated construction management: a review
(Department of Building Economics, 2024) Sood, R; Sharma, N; Laishram, B; Sandanayake, YG; Waidyasekara, KGAS; Ranadewa, KATO; Chandanie, H
The Architectural, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO) industry has implemented Building Information Modelling (BIM) for a significant time, and its applications are widely recognised. Nevertheless, numerous studies have emphasised that BIM in isolation is unable to tackle the difficulties encountered by construction stakeholders and needs integration with other technologies to augment its practicality. In the last few years, there has been an increasing curiosity and utilisation of Blockchain Technology (BCT) within the construction industry. Limited research has been conducted on the amalgamation of BIM and BCT across many domains of application. To undertake a thorough analysis of the integration between BIM and BCT, this study employed a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) methodology utilising the Scopus database. The research employed a combination of quantitative and qualitative content analysis techniques to examine the selected articles. The study has identified five distinct domains of integration between BIM and BCT. These domains encompass data management, contract management, facility/asset management, sustainability/waste management, and supply chain management. Furthermore, certain obstacles were identified that impact the incorporation of BIM-BCT in the industry. In general, this study can provide stakeholders with insights into the capabilities of BIM-BCT within the construction industry, enabling them to develop a strategic plan for improving the integration of these technologies
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Mapping global trends in cost of quality dynamics: a bibliometric study
(Department of Building Economics, 2024) Sharma, N; Sood, R; Laishram, B; Sandanayake, YG; Waidyasekara, KGAS; Ranadewa, KATO; Chandanie, H
In the construction industry, unique projects and complex dynamics pose challenges for maintaining high-quality standards. An inadequate Quality Management System (QMS) can lead to extra costs and delays, highlighting the importance of methodologies such as the Cost of Quality (COQ). Despite extensive knowledge in manufacturing, the construction sector lags in adopting COQ. A systematic review is needed to understand COQ developments in construction, informing better practices and cost reduction strategies. A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) and bibliometric analysis were carried out utilising 27 peer-reviewed papers obtained from the Scopus database. The present study utilises a range of tools, including VOSviewer and Litmaps to facilitate descriptive analysis, bibliometric analysis, and network visualisation. The purpose of this study is to investigate different aspects of the COQ and analyse different patterns and models related to it in the context of the construction industry. The present study systematically presents potential avenues for future research that have been identified in the existing literature.
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A review on unexploited features of n-dimensional BIM: An Indian construction scenario.
(2022-06-24) Sood, R; Laishram, B; Sandanayake, YG; Gunatilake, S; Waidyasekara, KGAS
Infrastructure sector is a backbone of economic development for most of the countries worldwide. Indian AEC (Architecture, Engineering and Construction) industry is one of the leading sectors in terms of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employment. With the increasing demand for infrastructure and continuous development in field of technology, the speed of construction has been improved in various countries. But most of the projects still face the issues of cost and time overruns due to un-exploitation of digital tools and technology. Building Information Modeling (BIM) is one such promising technology that spans several levels of maturity (Level 0, 1, 2, and 3) and dimensions (3D, 4D, 5D, 6D and 7D). Many studies have shown that the construction industry is still lagging behind the rate with which technology should have been adapted, particularly in developing countries including India. This paper, therefore aims to answer systematically about various dimensions and level of maturity and its current status in Indian construction industry and the key factors responsible for un-exploitation of BIM’s features due to low maturity. Finally, the paper presented some future research agendas. The study’s findings may be of significant value to the practitioners and policymakers in incorporating mandatory BIM based framework for Indian construction industry and also in other developing nations.