3D/4D BIM-Based Hazard Identification, Safety Regulations and Safety Monitoring of Construction Projects in Pre-construction and Construction Phases

Research studies indicate that construction industry is known as one of the most hazardous working around the world. Fatalities and injuries are the sad reality in construction industry and occur on construction site every day. In comparison with different industries, the risk of fatality or injury at work in construction sector is significantly greater than in others. They happen due to lack of safety planning, traditional methods and failure to follow the construction safety rules and regulations during a construction process. In the recent years variety of approaches like Building Information Modeling (BIM) and innovation technologies such as Sensors, Global Position System (GPS), Ultra-Wide band (UWB), Game Technology, Laser Scan, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAS) etc. have been developed to achieve benefits in design-for-safety or safety performance and improve construction safety. A large number of researchers attempt to integrate innovative technologies with safety as an efficient solution to prevent construction fatalities accidents and enhance health and safety in construction industry. The applications of BIM in construction are growing rapidly. The utilization of BIM and visualizations tools can result in promoted safety performance by allowing design team members and managers to visually assess work environment situations and detect hazards situations. By using 3D/4D models, the project team members can communicate more effectively during a safety plan. This study present a framework for Construction Project Progress Safety Monitoring. The framework consists of five stages. During the design stage, this system with the help of 3D software and BIM is capable of identifying potential hazards. In other words, the system make use of the gleaned information to prevent the likely hazards. In control phase, the Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) gives possibility of these rule’s monitoring and control. The study indicates that integration of 3D BIM-based models and UAS technology have the potential to improve the identification, implementation and monitoring of field safety and increase the construction projects stakeholders’ safety. In conclusion, this thesis aims to increase health and safety in construction by integrating BIM and innovative technologies from design to implementation. Also this study attempts to prevent accidents before happening to decrease rate of fatalities and injuries in the construction sector. Keywords: Building Information Modeling, Unmanned Aerial System, hazard identification, safety regulation, safety monitoring