Framework for UAV-BIM Integration for Proactive Hazard Identification in Construction
Publication: Construction Research Congress 2024
ABSTRACT
Building Information Modeling (BIM) integration with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) can enhance construction safety through proactive hazard identification to reduce and eliminate injuries and accidents on construction sites. Although numerous approaches exist to improve construction safety, only a handful explore combining BIM and UAVs. This research presents parts of a holistic framework of UAV-BIM integration for hazard identification on construction sites for safety performance improvement. A snowballing process was used to review the existing studies on the different applications of UAVs and BIM. Thereafter, a conceptual framework was developed using the findings of the review. This study contributes to the body of knowledge in a novel way by providing a systematic framework in the areas of technological capabilities, regulatory requirements, and their overlap to proactively determine hazard locations on construction sites. The research findings provide insights into how UAV-BIM integration can be utilized to enhance safety on construction sites.
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Construction Research Congress 2024
Pages: 697 - 706
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Published online: Mar 18, 2024
ASCE Technical Topics:
- Aerospace engineering
- Aircraft and spacecraft
- Architectural engineering
- Building information modeling
- Building management
- Business management
- Construction engineering
- Construction management
- Construction sites
- Disaster risk management
- Occupational safety
- Practice and Profession
- Public administration
- Public health and safety
- Risk management
- Safety
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