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Construction Work Health and Safety Management Using Building Information Modelling

Construction Work Health and Safety Management Using Building Information Modelling
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Author(s): Kerry London (Torrens University, Australia), Gurvin Kaur (Western Sydney University, Australia), Yingbin Feng (Western Sydney University, Australia), Angelica Vårhammar (Centre for Work Health and Safety, Australia), Gabrielle Wallace (Western Sydney University, Australia), Peng Zhang (Western Sydney University, Australia), Swapan Saha (Western Sydney University, Australia)and Payam Rahnamayiezekavat (Western Sydney University, Australia)
Copyright: 2021
Pages: 29
Source title: Handbook of Research on Driving Transformational Change in the Digital Built Environment
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Jason Underwood (University of Salford, UK)and Mark Shelbourn (Birmingham City University, UK)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-6600-8.ch004

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Abstract

The high rates of fatalities and injuries in the construction industry highlight the importance of work health and safety (WHS). Building information modelling (BIM) could significantly improve WHS management in construction, but integration has been limited. The chapter explores the application of BIM for WHS management and the rationale for market leaders' role to catalyse a BIM-enabled WHS management ecosystem through procurement strategies and tendering proficiency. An international comparative analysis of BIM WHS is presented along with a BIM drivers and barriers critique, including a clustering into seven areas of market, perceptions and attitudes, leadership, supply chain integration and collaborative practice, procurement strategies and tendering proficiency, decision tools, and technical functionality. A focussed decision framework is outlined. The findings provide insights for researchers and practitioners to understand how a BIM-enabled WHS management system can be facilitated and supported through the project lifecycle.

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