VIRTUAL: Prague Heritages
Abstract
With the increase in the use of automation in construction, a lot of countries are forced to evolve to meet the newly formed requirements. The problem is that there is a minimum use of BIM to achieve Building Sustainability Assessment (BSA) to reduce energy usage, as they still use traditional methods for sustainability. This has put a strain on the heritage buildings as they are the ones that need the BSA more since they are of value and significance to the community. This paper aims to bridge the gap between the BIM and BSA in trying to reach an optimum sustainable heritage building. The methods used in this study are the literature review and case study. This research identifies current design strategies and their significant in saving energy in heritage buildings, while determining the BSA benefits to save energy and to find recommendations in enhancing BSA with the use of BIM. The data collection method in this paper is the Systematic Literature Review (SLR), which will clearly outline the research rationale, which was stated to be bridging the existing gap between BIM and BSA. This is then followed by the interviews within the selected case in South Africa. This study helps researchers and professionals see that BIM can help enhance BSA, they do not need to operate separately but in conjunction, so that the construction projects can run smoothly and be concluded within or before the stated time, while sustainability is achieved
at its optimum for heritage buildings.
Associate Professor and School Coordinator for Postgraduate Affairs in the School of Construction Economics and Management at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg-South Africa. He earned his PhD in Project Management from Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane-Australia, and his background Bachelors studies is in Civil Engineering. Construction Management Consultant actively involved in the application of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in projects. Senior adviser in the area of Project Integration ranging from theories to practice.
Asive Dangazele is an anticipated graduate(2022) with a Bachelor of Science honours in Quantity Surveying at the university of Witwatersrand-South Africa, Volunteering member at Wits Citizenship and Community Outreach program, Mentoring at Back-a-buddy mentoring program, interested in Building Information Modelling (BIM) application in the construction industry and hold a degree in Construction studies, She is passionate about education, she has started an initiative to assist young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to apply for admission in higher institutions;
Isabella Masango is Student in the 2022 class of Honors in Quantity Surveying, School of Construction Economics and Management, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg – South Africa. She earned her BSc in Construction Studies from the University of the Witwatersrand. Registered as a candidate Quantity Surveyor in pursuit of the PrQS with SACQSP;
Triza Wagura is an anticipated graduate quantity surveying student from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa, She has been honored with a Post Graduate Merit Award for her exemplary performance towards achieving her bachelor’s degree in construction studies, Student library assistant at Witwatersrand university, She strives to improve construction in developing countries by introducing sustainability and finding new ways of implementing BIM into construction
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Wednesday 28th June, 2023