Application of Building Information Modelling Software’s for Planning and Scheduling of Multi-Storeyed Building

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Application of Building Information Modelling Software’s for Planning
and Scheduling of Multi-Storeyed Building
Deepa A. Patil1, Prof. Amey A. Kelkar2, Prof. Rohit S. Malawade3
1P. G Student, Department of Civil Engineering, Jain College of Engineering, Belagavi, VTU Belagavi,
Karnataka, India
2,3Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Jain College of Engineering, Belagavi, VTU Belagavi,
Karnataka, India
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Abstract – Basically conventional type of building
construction process was a backward to proper task
scheduling and planning of the on-going construction project
work at site, which was resulting in poor monitoring of
complete process. The current study on concept of building
information model (BIM) derives a plat form where all the key
information of every sole element of the process of
construction can be integrated virtually. It assists the
Architects, Engineers and Constructors to foresee what is to be
built in simulated environment and to recognise potential
design, construction or operational problems. The BIM
expands this methodology into 3 dimensional (3D) drawings in
the three primary dimensional width (b), height (h) and depth
(d) with time as 4th dimension (4D) and cost as 5th dimension
(5D). BIM in terms of 5D modelling saves a lot of time and
money over traditional scheduling process. The paper presents
the implementation of project management functions with use
of BIM concept in residential or multi-storeyed buildings. The
BIM tool is to assist especially for design, defining the building
form and spaces, visualization to analysing costs, time and
performance of energy. It is a tool of construction
management which is most useful for the real simulation
process of any kind on-going building projects.
Key Words: 5D, BIM, Microsoft project, Modeling,
Navisworks manage, REVIT, Scheduling, Visualization.
1. INTRODUCTION
Project management has become an important field of
study since early 80’s and it is gaining attention ever since.
Management helps to plan, schedule, track work and report;
hence it has found applications in various business sectors.
The field of civil engineering is involved with different types
of projects which are massive and complex in nature. Project
planning and scheduling are crucial factors that influence the
execution process and act as integral part of management.
The path from designing to scheduling involves various steps
of human interpretation and data manipulation. Manual
methods of planning process have proved to be tedious and
time consuming compared to application of software’s and
modern techniques that have been employed for managing
purpose. [12]
Construction project planning currently involves several
techniques and methodologies that have model dependences
and sequencing of activities involved in the project. Bar
charts, Critical path method (CPM), network diagrams and
time-change diagrams are some of the techniques. These
techniques do not have the capacity of modeling and usual
zing in terms of both sequencing and execution pattern of
activities. The stake holders uses AutoCAD 2D drawing tool
for planning and designing the building. This tool does not
give perfect information and clarification about the planning
to the clients. Hence it is difficult in understanding for the
clients. Using Building information model concept has
overcome the drawback of AutoCAD 2D drawing and gained
popularity in the field of construction. [2]
Building information model (BIM) tool is used by the
professionals which helps them to provide efficient
information about the project concept in planning, designing,
scheduling, construction estimation and documentation etc.
Managing the process of construction according to schedule
and within the estimated cost is proving major advantages
by using this BIM tool. This BIM tool works step wise, where
the levels from foundations to finishing of the building can
be seen. The levels are shown part by part individually from
footings, columns, beams, slab, walls, doors and windows etc.
The BIM is designed in such a way that we are able to see 3D
visualization, monitoring and rendering of the desired plan.
BIM methodology manages and secures the data throughout
the life cycle of the construction. Hence the BIM conveys
concept to clients in a very easy convincing way. The tool
professional uses this model to create project into 3D view
for rendering and visualization. Hence the project manager
uses the 4D BIM tool for real simulation of actual project.
BIM has changed significantly in the way of project delivery;
it introduces new design, construction and has digital
representation of the process. By using this tool many
innovative projects has completed successfully and there is
benefit to the increased in quality design, improves quality
and also reduces time delay as well as it reduces cost. [2]

Fig -1: Stakeholders in Building Information Model
2. What is Building Information Model?
BIM is a tool which is planned in sequential order that
allows sharing data about project between various
applications which later be represented in forms 3D, Time as
a 4D and cost as a 5D up to nD. This all the information use
the owner/ professional maintain the throughout lifecycle.
After so many years of research and developments in the
construction industry, it has being adopted. BIM models are
used by different professionals in the construction industry
across the world.
The team member adjusts this work portions according
to construction requirements and changes in design to
succeed this model toward accuracy much as possible. While
the model has been created, this could be achieved before
physical start of the construction project.
2.1 Dimensions of Building Information Model
(BIM)
Fig -2: Dimensions of Building Information Model
3D Models:
3D model is defined as a three dimensional space which is
(width (b), height (h), length (l)), relationship, geographic
information of building and geometry. By using 3D model
designing the error due to in consistent 2D drawings are
identified and eliminated.
a) Design model: Architectural, MEP (mechanical, electrical
and plumbing), structural, site models.
b) Construction model: Breaking the design models down
into the construction sequences.
4D Model:
4D model is defined as the which is 3D model
construction project is attached time schedule by using
suitable software program, which provide users to virtual
simulation of construction project in the form of 4D
environment and also which the visualized that the various
building activities at particular time duration can be seen in
3D model.
The time scheduling involves the construction project for
scheduling daily and monthly activities, so that the lot of
client attract towards a 4D BIM.The data of 4D BIM model
can be stored such that it can be used for the entire project
planning.
5D Model:
5D model defined as the one in which the 3D model is
linked with time-schedule and cost by using suitable
software. This helps in getting budget as well as increases
performance during construction stages.
In the 5D model, the cost of the project can be calculated
to rate the financial performance of the project during the
actual construction process.
2.2 Need of 4D/5D modelling
1. Difficulty has been observed using the traditional
scheduling and monitoring methods like Critical path
method (CPM). This method is not easy and fast running,
since it is effectible on the construction management
parameters such as time, cost and quality by the
reduction of productivity of the construction industry.
2. Construction project repeatedly originates from an
inappropriate design, improper construction planning
and lack of communication. Which performs
unsatisfactory work which results is long project
duration and cost will be high.
3. The Critical path method (CPM) contains schedule which
is considers as time and precedence constraints. So that
these traditional methods are using in construction
planning and it is found to be effective.

4. The site engineer while executing construction order, he
must link the scheduled information with the three-
dimensional modelling. It is a difficult when there is any
changes in the process therefore it will be affecting
overall construction project.
2.3 4D / 5D BIM Simulation process
Fig-3: 4D/5D Simulation process
1. The Naviswork Mange software is established by
linking AutoCAD Revit 3D model files attach with
Micro-Soft Project. This creates the 4D of the building
information modelling analysis time.
2. In the Naviswork Mange Software there is one timelier
bar options, in this options adding scheduling activity
file which is imported from Micro-Soft Project. Each
activity is updated with 3D model set up file. Using
simulation video options which can see the various
building activity’s in 3D Model.
3. Timelier will automatically update the simulation if
model or schedule change.
3. LITERATURE REVIEW
Mudasir Amin Chowdary et al. (2016) explain that the
various modeling and project planning of structures by
implementing 5D model BIM technique. Akash A. Patel et al.
(2016) explains about the implementation of project
management functions with use of Building Information
Modelling concept in Residential Building. Raiyan Mansoori
et al. (2016) explain the Application of Building Information
Modelling and Methodology. Prakash Chandar (2015)
discussed about the integration of construction schedule
activity with 3D model result, and it is in the form of 4D
planning. Sagar M. Malsane et al. (2015) explains the
Simulate construction scheduling using BIM 4Dallocationto
track progress. Nisarg M. Mistry et al. (2014) discusses about
the Building Information Modelling (BIM) and the different
software used for construction project management and
monitoring in the construction industry. Vijay Kumar et al.
(2013) explain the Building Information Model based project
scheduling and progress monitoring in Architects, Engineer
and Construction Industry.
4. METHODOLOGY
4.1 Steps for creating a 4D/5D model
Step 1: Creating Architectural design:
The designs of the construction project are created by
using AutoCAD 2D drawing software.
Step 2: Creating 3D model:
The construction of building is viewed by 3D model
which is created by using Autodesk Revit Architecture. The
AutoCAD 2D drawing is imported into Autodesk Revit
Architecture by using link CAD option.
Step 3: Creating various drawings:
If the drawing is made separately in AutoCAD, they
are imported into Autodesk Revit software using insert
option. It helps Revit Architecture software to play
important role in detecting clashes between various
components of the project. Turn to help in managing,
planning and get the forecast of project at planning stage.
Step 4: Creation of 3D view:
In the Revit Architecture software pressing a home
shape button in view tabs, the different 3D view can be
viewed by rotating the cube. It has shown various
components are attached with the project. This will help
users to view the project in real virtual.
Step 5: Export 3D model into Autodesk Naviswork
Manage:
For a preparation of 4D model, created 3D model is
exported to Autodesk Naviswork Manage Software.
Step 6: Initiating scheduling process:
Micro-Soft Project Software is used as scheduling tool.
It schedules the various activities as identified work break
down structure. It is used as schedule for construction
project, shows the start and finishes dates, locating critical
paths and floats times of the activities and also shows the
sequence, interrelationship between the various activities.
And also shows the cost of each activates.
Step 7: Creation of 4D model:
When 3D model file is imported into Naviswork
Manage software, the program automatically align rotation
and rescale the units in which each file is attached to display
the units. 3D model and Micro- Soft Project schedule is

imported in Autodesk Naviswork Mange to making 4D
model.
Step 8: Linking the activities with 3D model:
The project schedule is imported to Naviswork
ManageSoftware data source in time liner tabforcreationof
4D models, activities from the Micro-Soft Project schedules
are linked with 3D model elements.
Step 9: Simulation of the project:
The 4D model is visualized by the project through
starting the simulation. In the simulation process the amount
of work done on the various work activities and can be seen
in the 3D view. It helps in visualization of project, planning
and managing etc. Also cost of the various activities can be
seen in Micro-Soft Project. This gives the total project cost of
the building.
Fig-4: Process of developing BIM Model
4.2 Setting up and running 4D schedule requires
following steps:
1. Imports the Micro-Soft Project into Naviswork
Manage software. In time liner bar defines some
default task types such as construction, demolish,
temporary.
2. Link activity ID with related 3D element in the
model.
3. Making sure that all the activity ID’s are linked with
appropriate 3D element in the model.
4. Building information 3D model is created in
Autodesk Revit is to be integrated with Micro-Soft
Project plan for visual simulation.
5. The 4D model can be created in various numbers of
levels in details, from upward horizontal level of the
longitude area of structure during the design phase
to the detailed work as part of large project
coordination during the construction phase.
6. The procedure is continued to the model are
updated and maintain that updated which is link
between the schedule and 3D model. The simulation
changes can be seen in 3D model.
7. The 5D model is an integration of 3D model with
construction cost and schedule of project duration.
8. 5D model explains about the visualization, planning,
scheduling, monitoring and clash detection at all
stages of pre-construction and post- construction
process of the building.
5. Results and Discussions
5.1 Methods for conducting 4D /5D planning
simulation process results
A) Residential building construction process.
Project details
 Name of the Project: Nitayachaitanya
Apartment (B-Wing) - Residential project.
 Location: Subhashchandra Nagar, (R.C Nagar)
Belagavi.
 No. of Storey’s: Basement + 5 stories.
 Site Area is 796.74 sq. mtrs.
 Built up Area: 1407.56 sq. mtrs.
 Planned Estimated Cost in R.s : 4,53,30,932/-
 Planned Start : In the year 2016
 Planned Finish : December 2017
 Planned project Duration: 585 Days
B) 2D drawing in AutoCAD
Figure shows typical Basement floor plan of the building,
location at Subhashchandra Nagar, (R.C Nagar) Belagavi.
Built up Area is 1407.56 sq. mtrs. The conventional 2D
drawing is prepared in AutoCAD 2014.The 2D drawing
(AutoCAD 2014) can be inserted into desired 3D modelling
software which support drawing format.

Fig -5: Basement floor plan
C)Creation of 3D Modelby importing 2D Drawings
in Autodesk Revit Architecture 2016
The modeling process of Autodesk Revit Architecture
involves sequence of stages, in which each are linked to
indivual task in the Microsoft Scheuling by Naviswork
Manage 2015.
Fig-7 3D model is created in Revit Software
D) Scheduling in Micro-Soft Project office
Building duration and cost of different activity task is
created in Micro-Soft Project software 2013. It’s having the
features of giving relationship such as start to start, start
to finish, finish to start and finish to finish etc.
1. In this work Planning and Scheduling of Residential
project (Basement+5 stories) using Microsoft Project
software.
2. Calendar-Using Standard calendar, working day is
Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 6 pm; with one hour
break (1pm to 2pm).
Fig-6: 2D drawing is imported in Revit Architecture
2016
Fig-8 Project Calendar

Project
Nitayachaitanya
Apartment Residential
project(B-wing)
Project started April 18-2016
Project completion December 14-2017
Duration 585 Days
Estimated cost Rs. 4,53,30,932/-
Table-1 MSP details
Step 1
Step 3 & step 4
Fig-8 Task schedule in Microsoft project
E) The creation of 4D/ 5D model by importing and
attaching 3D model and MSP schedule (time and
cost) in Naviswork Manage software 2015.
1. Export 3D model Revit Architecture to DWF file into
Naviswork Mange software.
2. Export Micro-Soft project schedule to Naviswork
Manage software.
3. Linking the 3D model with activities in the duration
schedule.
4. Updated between 3D model and Micro-Softschedule
realtionaship in set up files.
Fig-10 Steps for establishing 4D model
Step 2
Fig-11 Attaching MSP schedule with 3D model in
Naviswork sotware

F) The simulation and Visualization of 4D and 5D
model in Naviswork Manage software
Fig-12 Ongoing 5D simulation process in Naviswork
Fig-13 Sequential simulation of 4D BIM model in
Naviswork
1. 4D simulation involves the step by step construction of
building. Hence task activity from Micro-Soft Project
office linked to its corresponding buildingcomponent.
2. This integration work schedule and 3D model is
carried out in Naviswork Manage 2015 software.
3. Once all the activity tasks from the Micro-Soft schedule
are linked or attached to corresponding 3D element
model, the 4D simulation is viewed.
4. In the 4D simulation shows the progress of tasks
taking place day to day basis.
5. The “Nitayachaitanya Residential Building”
element planned and executed activity shows in green
colour and also dates shown below the activity which
is differentiate from rest of the other building.
6. A video of the simulation from the start to finish date
can be exported to give client to demo of the project.
7. Using simulation video options the various building
activity task at a particular time point which can see in
the 3D Model. And also the cumulative estimated cost
can be seen in Micro-Soft project file which is attached
in timelier bar.
6. CONCLUSIONS
1) Micro-Soft Project is the useful software for preparing
scheduling and baseline.
 Creates budgets based on task duration and resource
rates. A calendar can be prepared and assigned to each
resource and the resource can be assigned to multiple
tasks based on its availability.
 The software is unable to solve problems and manage
complex facilities. The application helps to create
different path schedules and levels the resources
automatically if needed. It provides information and
displays results in form of bar and Gantt charts, graphs
and pie charts, etc.
2) The BIM tool provides the users to real time
representation of project which improve speed up the
construction planning.
3) The 4D/5D BIM technique is easily adopted by
construction manager, site engineer etc.
4) 4D BIM model is use full tool to visualize the work
progress day by day in computer monitor and also
increased efficiency.
5) 5D BIM model is appropriate tool to use for construction
cost and resources management.
7. SCOPE FOR FUTURE WORK:
The 4D/5D BIM model application can be further added
to various data bases from other fields like Plumbing,
Electrical and Mechanical etc. In 5D BIM technology –“4th D”
is a time schedule and “5th D” is a cost, further which can be
described by other dimensions like such as an operation,
sustainability, safety, resources, material etc. and it can be
taken up to nD.
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Deepa A. Patil (M .tech in
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Prof. Amey A. Kelkar(M.tech in
Structural Engineering) Assistant
Professor,Department of Civil
Engineering, Jain College of
Engineering, Belagavi, VTU Belagavi,
Karnataka, India.
Prof. Rohit S. Malwade(M.tech in
Environmental Engineering )
Assistant Professor, Department
of Civil Engineering, Jain College
of Engineering, Belagavi, VTU
Belagavi, Karnataka, India.

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