Using interactive BIM platform to support knowledge-enabled project management

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The design of greener facilities is increasingly becoming a socio-technical domain. While there has been significant advancement in the green technology (smarter hardware and greener material), a major deciding factor in making the design greener is the acceptance by the end-users. Typically, greener buildings cost higher amounts in the initial stages (during construction). This may sway many owners to not adopt greener systems. Moreover, no matter how green the design is, it will only be realized if the end-users (residents) use and operate the facility according to the design specifications. Consequently, engagement of owners and end-users in analyzing the "green" aspects of the facility as well as selecting design features and technologies that optimize energy and water consumption-particularly, during the operations stage. The final deliverables of this research are a proposed workflow to enhance knowledge exchange; and extracting specific design knowledge and embedding it into a customized BIM system. Specifically, a set of rules and design guidelines to make future designs not only greener, but also faster and easier to develop. Further, the company will establish a workflow and design process that engages end-users in decision making. This can serve as educational means for end-users about green technology, which can be instrumental in increasing the acceptance of green buildings by owners. It also can help in assuring green practices during the operation stage. The ultimate impact to the company is a better environment to capture and manage knowledge and to enhance the efficiency of the design process. For the overall Canadian construction industry, the results of this work can support more in-depth understanding of the socio-technical nature of green buildings: how can the education and engagement of owners and end-users help in increasing the adoption rate of green facilities. The project will help in