How to use Building Information Systems for a transition towards Sustainable Building Operation

BIM Building Information Model or Modelling connects many different information<br/>systems from various actors during the building construction process with each<br/>other in one easily accessible and understandable model. BIM assures an effective<br/>and efficient building construction process by reducing failing cost and reduces the<br/>use...

Beheren 2.0: Beheren van bouwwerken met BIM

One could say the Dutch building industry is an inefficient industry. Every year almost ten percent of the turnover of Dutch construction firms is wasted by unnecessary mistakes and poor collaboration (USP, 2012). Integrating and managing information more actively and forcing all stakeholders to collaborate during the life cycle of a building...

A phased city energy platform for networked precinct buildings in the context of management information systems and smart grids

This research investigates the context and advantages of energy sharing between networked precinct buildings in the context of pre-existing urban stock. The paper considers whether the sharing of patterns of use and knowledge of buildings’ spatial, architectural and energyrelated components can act as a phased prequel to energy sharing and...