Improving Bridge Sustainability through Building Information Modelling: Experiences from the Barelang Bridge Project
Jason Budiono *
Faculty of Engineering and Planning, Universitas Internasional Batam, Indonesia.
Andri Irfan Rifai
Faculty of Engineering and Planning, Universitas Internasional Batam, Indonesia.
Susanty Handayani
Trisakti Institute of Transportation and Logistics, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Muhammad Isradi
Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Mercu Buana, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Joewono Prasetijo
Department of Transportation Engineering, Faculty of University Tun Husein Onn, Malaysia.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
This research explores integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology for bridge sustainable design. It discusses the transitions from AutoCAD to BIM in the construction industry, with BIM recognized for increasing efficiency, sustainability, and accuracy in construction projects. Primary data was obtained by interviewing experienced and competent BIM user sources in carrying out bridge planning work to determine the factors that influence the efficiency of BIM-based planning with conventional methods. Secondary data used were obtained through the Barelang Bridge Project. In-depth interviews were conducted with BIM users with more than three years of experience to support the analysis. The study results show that bridge planning uses BIM more effectively than manual methods. The level of error can be minimized, and financing is more efficient. BIM and other digital planning methods can ensure sustainable bridge construction.
Keywords: Sustainable infrastructure, BIM, BrIM, digital construction