BIM implementation in handover management for underground rail transit project: A case study approach

Underground rail transit projects are inherently complicated and have higher requirements for reliable, sustainable, and safe network performance. Building Information Modelling (BIM) can be beneficial for such practice due to its virtual representation and information integration characteristics. However, existing research suggested that BIM utilization for operation and maintenance (O&M) lags behind BIM implementation in the design and construction phases due to ineffective, inconsistent, and inaccurate handover management. Besides, while the research on BIM for transportation infrastructure has increased, BIM applications for rail transit systems are still limited. As such, this paper presents a case study on BIM implementation in handover management for an underground rail transit project. The study first identifies several organizational, process-related, and mindset-related BIM implementation challenges, and then proposes corresponding solutions to facilitate successful handover management. Moreover, case study of a pilot rail transit project with the proposed implementation strategies is presented and examined in detail. The study contributes to the knowledge body by mitigating BIM implementation challenges and provides one of the first few exploratory BIM implementations in underground rail transit development.

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This study presents a case study on BIM implementation in handover management for an underground rail transit project, identifying and addressing challenges to facilitate successful handover management. The study showcases the application of implementation strategies in a pilot project and offers valuable insights for underground rail transit development.