Efficient project management of historical building groups: a BIM-based approach with critical chain method and 5D simulation

Abstract

This article introduces a project management method for historical building groups using BIM technology. Historical building group projects encompass the entire lifecycle, from design, repair and reconstruction to construction and maintenance. To efficiently manage these complex endeavors, the Critical Chain Method is employed to control project progress, enabling effective coordination between various project aspects and reducing project duration. By leveraging the BIM 5D platform, the article incorporates schedules, site layouts and bidding quotations to simulate the construction processes involved in historical building projects. This comprehensive approach facilitates real-time project management, supported by video documentation and virtual walkthroughs. The utilization of BIM technology in this context allows for the successful realization of project management objectives for historical building groups. The article’s methodology aims to address the specific challenges associated with historical building group projects, enhancing their overall efficiency, cost-effectiveness and coordination among various stakeholders.

Keywords:

• Historical building
• BIM
• critical chain
• schedule planning
• costs controlling
• construction simulation

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.

Additional information

Funding

This study was supported by the Humanities and Social Sciences of the Ministry of Education [22YJA630121], Liaoning Revitalization Talents Program [XLYC2203004], Liaoning Federation of Social Sciences [2024lslybkt-043] and Social Science Foundation of Liaoning Province [L20BJY010].