Parametric design methodology for developing BIM object libraries in construction site modeling

Abstract

The adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in construction site layout planning and activity scheduling faces challenges due to the lack of standardized approaches for digitally reproducing and organizing site elements that meet information requirements of diverse regulatory frameworks and stakeholders' use cases. This paper addresses the question of how to streamline the development of BIM objects for construction site modeling by proposing a vendor-neutral parametric design methodology and introduces a dedicated hierarchical structure for BIM object libraries to support users in their implementation. The methodology includes a six-step process for creating informative content, parametric geometries, and documentation, and is demonstrated through the development and implementation of a construction site BIM object library suitable for the Italian context. This approach fills a gap in BIM object development standards and offers a foundation for future research, benefiting practitioners and industry stakeholders involved in BIM-based site layout modeling and activity planning.