Abstract
This study evaluates the integration of Building Information Modelling (BIM) into building deconstruction processes to improve planning, execution, and material recovery, ultimately contributing to sustainable construction. A systematic review was conducted by examining academic databases, including Web of Science, Scopus, IEEE Xplore, and Google Scholar. A comprehensive set of keywords and Boolean operators were used to identify frameworks that incorporate BIM in deconstruction processes. Data were extracted and analysed thematically, supported by a quality assessment using a modified Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklist. The review identified 48 frameworks that demonstrated BIM’s potential to optimize various aspects of deconstruction. Four key themes emerged: Materials Passports, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Integration, Reverse Logistics, and Automated Deconstruction. BIM was found to significantly improve material recovery efficiency, reduce environmental impacts, and enhance planning and coordination among project stakeholders. However, challenges related to the complexity of BIM implementation, as well as the need for comprehensive data integration, were noted. From a practical perspective, this study suggests that while BIM offers considerable benefits, its adoption in deconstruction requires overcoming challenges such as complexity, adequate training, and effective data management. The insights gained can help practitioners and industry stakeholders to implement BIM-based deconstruction strategies more efficiently. This review also contributes to the broader knowledge on BIM and deconstruction by providing a critical evaluation of existing frameworks, offering recommendations for both future research and practical applications.
Presenters
Chukwumaobi IbeStudent, PhD, Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom Md Mohataz Hossain
Senior Lecturer in Environmental Architecture & Technology, Sheffield Creative Industries Institute, Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom Andreea Serbescu
Senior Lecturer, School of Engineering and Built Environment, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
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KEYWORDS
BIM, Deconstruction, Sustainability, Circularity, Material Recovery
