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Bim Assisted Design Process Automation For Pre-Engineered Buildings (Peb), Mohammad Delavar
Bim Assisted Design Process Automation For Pre-Engineered Buildings (Peb), Mohammad Delavar
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The effective adoption and implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) is still challenging for the construction industry. However, studies and reports show a significant increase in the rate of BIM implementation and adoption in mainstream construction activities over the last five years. In contrast, Pre-Engineered Building (PEB) construction, a specialized construction system which provides a very efficient approach for construction of primarily industrial buildings, has not seen the same uptake in BIM implementation and adoption. The thesis reviews the benefits and the main applications of BIM for the PEB industry as well as challenges of its practical implementation. To facilitate …