The use of BIM to automated construction and demolition waste management: A literature review from 2009 to 2020

Annelise Nairne Schamne , André Nagalli e Alfredo Augusto Vieira Soeiro

Abstract
The Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry is increasingly improving techniques and tools to reduce impacts of activities in the environment and to minimize construction and demolition waste (CDW). One of these innovations is Building Information Modeling (BIM), which can automate construction and waste management throughout the lifecycle. A literature review at a scientific database was realized considering the period from 2009 to 2020 to verify the application of BIM in waste management at construction sites. The results reveal that most of the publications are from the United Kingdom, the United States, and China. The literature review showed that the main application of BIM to CDW management is at the design stage however, BIM can engage team participation and coordination of activities at all stages of the construction life cycle. Although the use of BIM in CDW allows better control of materials, the studies reveal the necessity to develop better indicators to represent real situations at construction sites and incorporate sustainability practices in the building model. The results also showed that the main barrier to integrate BIM and CDW management is the interoperability between BIM tools, which is an opportunity for future research in this area of study.

Keywords
Building Information Modelling; BIM; Construction management; Waste management & disposal; Sustainability.

Resumo
O uso do BIM para a gestão automatizada de resíduos de construção e demolição: uma revisão de literatura de 2009 a 2020. A Indústria de Arquitetura, Engenharia e Construção vem aprimorando cada vez mais técnicas e ferramentas para reduzir os impactos das atividades no meio ambiente e minimizar os resíduos de construção e demolição (RCD). Uma dessas inovações é o Building Information Modeling (BIM), que pode automatizar a construção e o gerenciamento de resíduos ao longo do ciclo de vida. Foi realizada uma revisão de literatura em uma base de dados científica considerando o período de 2009 a 2020 para verificar a aplicação do BIM na gestão de resíduos em canteiros de obras. Os resultados revelam que a maioria das publicações são do Reino Unido, Estados Unidos e China. A revisão da literatura mostrou que a principal aplicação do BIM na gestão de RCD está na fase de projeto, no entanto, o BIM pode envolver a participação da equipe e a coordenação das atividades em todas as etapas do ciclo de vida da construção. Embora o uso do BIM em RCD permita um melhor controle de materiais, os estudos revelam a necessidade de desenvolver melhores indicadores para representar situações reais nos canteiros de obras e incorporar práticas de sustentabilidade no modelo construtivo. Os resultados também mostraram que a principal barreira para integrar a gestão BIM e RCD é a interoperabilidade entre as ferramentas BIM, o que é uma oportunidade para pesquisas futuras nesta área de estudo.

Palavras-chave
Building Information Modeling; BIM; Gestão da construção; Gestão e descarte de resíduos; Sustentabilidade

DOI
10.21438/rbgas(2022)092124

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