Production line improvement and automation of design and drafting through the application of building information modelling

对有效生产方法的需求呈指数级增长，为了满足这一需求，许多行业专业人士寻求将建筑施工过程工业化。拟议研究的目的是使行业合作伙伴能够提高设计和施工阶段的生产力，并通过改善质量控制以及克服制造过程中的当前挑战。拟议的方法分为九项主要任务。在设计阶段，最终目标是从当前的2D实践转向全容量BIM。然后，将对一些模块的制造进行时间研究，以量化每个站的组件制造的资源需求，从而从BIM模型中提取资源分配计划;这一措施将提高预算规划的准确性。在制造阶段，目前的生产工艺存在挑战。需要进行时间研究和分析，以确定不足之处和对目前状况的潜在相应改进。就生产力和生产线工作人员的体力要求而言，对自动化机械的研究至关重要，以取代目前高度劳动密集型的操作。另一个目标是为模块的制造、运输和组装开发最佳调度。另一项任务是开发工厂生产线的模拟可视化模型，使制造过程可视化，以评估未来状态的改进。这项研究的目的是开发工具和技术，这将作为一本手册，在模块化制造领域的通用。最终，开发一个高效和具有成本效益的建筑制造系统有望通过降低生产成本和时间，延长施工季节，提高质量和耐久性来为行业做出贡献。这项研究的成功完成将最终转化为加拿大建筑业的进步。通过推广可持续材料、设计和实践，拟议的研究还将有助于减少与建筑相关的温室气体排放和材料浪费。

The demand for effective production methods is exponentially increasing, and, to meet this demand, many industry professionals seek to industrialize the building construction process. The aim of the proposed research is to allow the industry partner to increase the productivity of their design and construction phase, and by improving quality control, as well as overcoming current challenges within the manufacturing process. The proposed methodology is divided into nine major tasks. In the design phase, the ultimate goal is to move from the current 2D practice to full-capacity BIM. A time study will then be performed on the fabrication of a number of modules in order to quantify resource requirements for component fabrication at each station in order to extract a resource allocation plan from the BIM model; this measure will increase accuracy in budget planning. In the manufacturing phase, challenges exist with the current production process. A time study and analysis are required to identify the deficiencies and the potential corresponding improvements to the current state. In terms of productivity and the physical demands of tasks on production line personnel, an investigation of automated machinery is vital in order to replace the current highly labour-intensive operations. Another goal is to develop optimal scheduling for manufacturing, transportation, and assembly of modules. Another task will be to develop a simulation visualization model of the factory production line that visualizes the manufacturing process in order to evaluate future-state improvements. This study aims to develop tools and techniques which will serve as a handbook for general use in the field of modular manufacturing. Ultimately, developing an efficient and cost-effective construction manufacturing system is expected to contribute to industry by decreasing production costs and time, extending the construction season, and increasing quality and durability. The successful completion of this research will ultimately translate to the advancement of Canada's construction industry. By promoting sustainable materials, designs, and practices, the proposed study will also serve to curtail the GHG emissions and material waste associated with construction.