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RFID-Enabled BIM Platform for Prefabrication Housing Production in Hong Kong
While Building Information Modeling (BIM) enables higher productivity for public housing construction in Hong Kong, data fragmentation and discontinuity may hinder its development. With the help of LSCM, an RFID-enabled BIM Platform for Prefabrication Housing Production in Hong Kong was developed jointly by the University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
The three different attributes of the integrated platform include: (1) seamless communication and coordination among multiple stakeholders through improved information interoperability between processes; (2) more efficient cross-border prefabrication logistics and supply chain management through improving real-time information visibility and traceability; and (3) seamless communication and coordination between the logistics and on-site assembly to enable a Just-In-Time (JIT) housing production.
The solution uses RFID for tracking the pre-cast components from prefabrication production and transportation logistics to delivery at the construction site, and installation of the prefabrication components where the tracking data is used for the life-cycle management of the project. The geo-spatial data collected is then input into the BIM system.
The project converts typical construction objects into Smart Construction Objects (SCOs), using IoT and Cloud technology, which is introduced along with an innovative ‘RFID-enabled Gateway’ designed and developed for managing the SCOs.
The RFID-enabled BIM platform enables real-time visibility and traceability of prefabricated components and facilitates site management. It also facilitates a more efficient and effective project management.
We are excited that the researched technology are ready to enhance efficiency which Comma Technology Limited will utilise the RFID-enabled Building Information Modelling Platform (RBIMP) Gateway for SCOs with the sample android mobile device application developed in this project for smart construction applications in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.
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