4D BIM-Enabled Look-Ahead Scheduling for Early Warning of Off-Site Supply Chain Disruptions
Publication: Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 149, Issue 1
Abstract
A common problem in construction is that disruptions emerging in the off-site supply chain adversely influence on-site activities. Off-site disruptions may cause substantial construction delays if they are not identified in time. Based on the production theory and four-dimensional (4D) building information modeling (BIM) applications in construction, this paper proposes a novel framework that assists in developing look-ahead supply schedules to identify potential construction delays caused by off-site disruptions. The framework adopts an extended customer order decoupling point (CODP) typology to define off-site process patterns, reflecting the production features and supply characteristics. The early warning signs of potential construction delays are captured by checking the integrated on- and off-site process and further visualized in a BIM-enabled environment. A case study is carried out to verify the feasibility of the framework and identify practical implications. Guided by the framework, construction project teams and suppliers can identify the early warning signs of potential delays, aided by specific location and duration instructions from the 4D BIM. This framework will help prevent off-site disruptions and offer adaptability for construction and logistics scheduling and planning.
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Some or all data, models, or code that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
Acknowledgments
This work was supported by the European Commission-funded project “BIM2TWIN: Optimal Construction Management & Production Control” (Grant No. 958398). This work was supported by the Jiangsu Funding Program for Excellent Postdoctoral Talents and the Yuxiu Young Scholars Program of Nanjing University. This work was also supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 51978164 and 71732003).
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Received: Jan 6, 2022
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