| Key aspects . | Current capabilities . | Desired capabilities . | Research gaps . |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interoperability | Limited by compatibility issues between different BIM tools and GEs | Seamless real-time data exchange between all BIM and GE platforms without data loss | Need for standardized protocols and middleware to enhance compatibility and reduce data loss |
| Real-time Simulation | Basic simulations possible, but updates or changes require manual intervention and are not dynamic | Fully dynamic simulations that update in real-time as project parameters change | Development of more advanced simulation algorithms that can oversee dynamic data updates efficiently |
| User interface | Complex interfaces that require significant training and expertise to navigate effectively | Intuitive, user-friendly interfaces that can be used by individuals with varying levels of technical skill | Simplification and standardization of UI design across platforms to improve accessibility and usability |
| Cost and accessibility | Excessive costs are associated with advanced BIM software and gaming technology, limiting wider adoption | Affordable solutions that SMEs can adopt, increasing accessibility | Research into cost-reduction technologies and economic scaling strategies |
| Interactivity | Limited interactive capabilities, especially in VR environments involving multiple users | Highly interactive VR and AR environments that support multiple users with robust interaction capabilities | Enhancement of VR/AR technologies to support more complex and user-friendly interactions |
| Scalability | Struggles with large-scale models or extensive data sets, leading to performance degradation | Systems that can oversee large-scale projects efficiently without performance loss | Optimization of data handling and processing algorithms to support scalability |
| Automation technologies | Limited adoption of automation technologies and integration of BIM with robotic systems for construction simulation | Frameworks that integrate BIM and robotic systems to evaluate and enhance productivity, quality, and safety in modular construction workflows. | Need for methodologies to evaluate productivity gains from automation and comprehensive simulation models incorporating BIM and robotics |
| DfMA | GEs are used for visualization but not fully exploited for DfMA integration and real-time collaboration | Comprehensive platforms using GEs to integrate DfMA processes with real-time visualization and interaction | Insufficient use of GE technology to develop integrated platforms for DfMA processes and real-time stakeholder collaboration |
| Key aspects . | Current capabilities . | Desired capabilities . | Research gaps . |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interoperability | Limited by compatibility issues between different BIM tools and GEs | Seamless real-time data exchange between all BIM and GE platforms without data loss | Need for standardized protocols and middleware to enhance compatibility and reduce data loss |
| Real-time Simulation | Basic simulations possible, but updates or changes require manual intervention and are not dynamic | Fully dynamic simulations that update in real-time as project parameters change | Development of more advanced simulation algorithms that can oversee dynamic data updates efficiently |
| User interface | Complex interfaces that require significant training and expertise to navigate effectively | Intuitive, user-friendly interfaces that can be used by individuals with varying levels of technical skill | Simplification and standardization of UI design across platforms to improve accessibility and usability |
| Cost and accessibility | Excessive costs are associated with advanced BIM software and gaming technology, limiting wider adoption | Affordable solutions that SMEs can adopt, increasing accessibility | Research into cost-reduction technologies and economic scaling strategies |
| Interactivity | Limited interactive capabilities, especially in VR environments involving multiple users | Highly interactive VR and AR environments that support multiple users with robust interaction capabilities | Enhancement of VR/AR technologies to support more complex and user-friendly interactions |
| Scalability | Struggles with large-scale models or extensive data sets, leading to performance degradation | Systems that can oversee large-scale projects efficiently without performance loss | Optimization of data handling and processing algorithms to support scalability |
| Automation technologies | Limited adoption of automation technologies and integration of BIM with robotic systems for construction simulation | Frameworks that integrate BIM and robotic systems to evaluate and enhance productivity, quality, and safety in modular construction workflows. | Need for methodologies to evaluate productivity gains from automation and comprehensive simulation models incorporating BIM and robotics |
| DfMA | GEs are used for visualization but not fully exploited for DfMA integration and real-time collaboration | Comprehensive platforms using GEs to integrate DfMA processes with real-time visualization and interaction | Insufficient use of GE technology to develop integrated platforms for DfMA processes and real-time stakeholder collaboration |
| Key aspects . | Current capabilities . | Desired capabilities . | Research gaps . |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interoperability | Limited by compatibility issues between different BIM tools and GEs | Seamless real-time data exchange between all BIM and GE platforms without data loss | Need for standardized protocols and middleware to enhance compatibility and reduce data loss |
| Real-time Simulation | Basic simulations possible, but updates or changes require manual intervention and are not dynamic | Fully dynamic simulations that update in real-time as project parameters change | Development of more advanced simulation algorithms that can oversee dynamic data updates efficiently |
| User interface | Complex interfaces that require significant training and expertise to navigate effectively | Intuitive, user-friendly interfaces that can be used by individuals with varying levels of technical skill | Simplification and standardization of UI design across platforms to improve accessibility and usability |
| Cost and accessibility | Excessive costs are associated with advanced BIM software and gaming technology, limiting wider adoption | Affordable solutions that SMEs can adopt, increasing accessibility | Research into cost-reduction technologies and economic scaling strategies |
| Interactivity | Limited interactive capabilities, especially in VR environments involving multiple users | Highly interactive VR and AR environments that support multiple users with robust interaction capabilities | Enhancement of VR/AR technologies to support more complex and user-friendly interactions |
| Scalability | Struggles with large-scale models or extensive data sets, leading to performance degradation | Systems that can oversee large-scale projects efficiently without performance loss | Optimization of data handling and processing algorithms to support scalability |
| Automation technologies | Limited adoption of automation technologies and integration of BIM with robotic systems for construction simulation | Frameworks that integrate BIM and robotic systems to evaluate and enhance productivity, quality, and safety in modular construction workflows. | Need for methodologies to evaluate productivity gains from automation and comprehensive simulation models incorporating BIM and robotics |
| DfMA | GEs are used for visualization but not fully exploited for DfMA integration and real-time collaboration | Comprehensive platforms using GEs to integrate DfMA processes with real-time visualization and interaction | Insufficient use of GE technology to develop integrated platforms for DfMA processes and real-time stakeholder collaboration |
| Key aspects . | Current capabilities . | Desired capabilities . | Research gaps . |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interoperability | Limited by compatibility issues between different BIM tools and GEs | Seamless real-time data exchange between all BIM and GE platforms without data loss | Need for standardized protocols and middleware to enhance compatibility and reduce data loss |
| Real-time Simulation | Basic simulations possible, but updates or changes require manual intervention and are not dynamic | Fully dynamic simulations that update in real-time as project parameters change | Development of more advanced simulation algorithms that can oversee dynamic data updates efficiently |
| User interface | Complex interfaces that require significant training and expertise to navigate effectively | Intuitive, user-friendly interfaces that can be used by individuals with varying levels of technical skill | Simplification and standardization of UI design across platforms to improve accessibility and usability |
| Cost and accessibility | Excessive costs are associated with advanced BIM software and gaming technology, limiting wider adoption | Affordable solutions that SMEs can adopt, increasing accessibility | Research into cost-reduction technologies and economic scaling strategies |
| Interactivity | Limited interactive capabilities, especially in VR environments involving multiple users | Highly interactive VR and AR environments that support multiple users with robust interaction capabilities | Enhancement of VR/AR technologies to support more complex and user-friendly interactions |
| Scalability | Struggles with large-scale models or extensive data sets, leading to performance degradation | Systems that can oversee large-scale projects efficiently without performance loss | Optimization of data handling and processing algorithms to support scalability |
| Automation technologies | Limited adoption of automation technologies and integration of BIM with robotic systems for construction simulation | Frameworks that integrate BIM and robotic systems to evaluate and enhance productivity, quality, and safety in modular construction workflows. | Need for methodologies to evaluate productivity gains from automation and comprehensive simulation models incorporating BIM and robotics |
| DfMA | GEs are used for visualization but not fully exploited for DfMA integration and real-time collaboration | Comprehensive platforms using GEs to integrate DfMA processes with real-time visualization and interaction | Insufficient use of GE technology to develop integrated platforms for DfMA processes and real-time stakeholder collaboration |
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