Construction Safety and Efficiency: Integrating Building Information Modeling into Risk Management and Project Execution

Antonio Salzano (), Stefano Cascone, Enrico Pasquale Zitiello and Maurizio Nicolella
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Antonio Salzano: Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, 80125 Naples, Italy
Stefano Cascone: Department of Architecture and Territory, Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
Enrico Pasquale Zitiello: Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, 80125 Naples, Italy
Maurizio Nicolella: Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, 80125 Naples, Italy

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 10, 1-26

Abstract: In the evolving construction landscape, this study introduces a novel methodology leveraging Building Information Modeling (BIM) to revolutionize safety management across diverse projects. By transitioning from traditional, reactive approaches to a proactive, comprehensive framework, BIM’s integration into the design and execution phases enables the dynamic assessment and mitigation of risks, thereby enhancing workplace safety. Grounded in an extensive literature review and underscored by the implementation in two case studies—the Search for Hidden Particles (SHiP) experiment at CERN and the Basilica of Santa Croce’s façade maintenance in Florence—this research demonstrates BIM’s significant impact on reducing accidents, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, and streamlining project execution. Comparative analysis with traditional methods confirms BIM’s superiority in risk mitigation, safety outcomes, and project efficiency. Stakeholder feedback further validates the methodology’s effectiveness, marking a shift towards its broader adoption for safer, more efficient construction practices. Future directions suggest exploring BIM’s scalability, integration with emerging technologies, and long-term impacts on safety and sustainability, aiming for its standardization across the construction industry.

Keywords: Building Information Modeling (BIM); construction safety management; risk mitigation strategies; project execution efficiency; digital construction technologies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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