Utilização do BIM na gestão de projetos aliada ao Lean Construction

Abstract

The Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Industry has witnessed major changes regarding the processes within its flow of activities. This scenario expresses the need to keep up with a market in which technological advances are prevalent. To this end, new tools have been implemented, with emphasis on Building Information Modeling (BIM). The BIM methodology can be understood as a system that represents a building in three dimensions, relating parameters to each of the elements contained in the model. One of its main features is that it allows a global view of a project, from its conception to its demolition. In this scenario, in which the life cycle of an action is full of steps, project management emerges, which involves the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to process activities, in order to achieve the previously expected result. One of the ways to manage a project in construction is through Lean Construction (LC). This philosophy is based on reducing waste by eliminating activities that do not generate value. Through bibliographic research, this study aimed to explain the use of the BIM methodology in project management combined with Lean Construction. To achieve this, concepts and principles of both topics were addressed, with the purpose of verifying their interconnection. Additionally, a tool was examined to investigate whether the discussed theoretical concepts are present. As a result, it is concluded that there is a synergy between BIM and Lean Construction regarding project management.