Abstract:
Value management is a practice of generating innovate alternative ideas to improve the
value of a project where the goals are to achieve a more efficient design, identify
alternative methods of constructions, identify and omit unnecessary cost components and
managing the whole life cycle cost of the project. The aim of this research is to find the
ability of BIM in incrementing efficiencies of value management process within Sri
Lankan context. Case study method was used. The selected case is considered as a
benchmark on sustainable buildings of the Sri Lankan construction sector. The sevenstep
value management approach following the Client’s requirements identified for the
project was first documented. BIM tools and features applicable for each step of value
management process was then identified followed by clarification of the effect and the
efficiency of each step of the process. A value management plan was built up with the
use of BIM solutions for the studied case. BIM was identified as one of the most efficient
and accurate media to extract the basic and detailed project information for value
management process. Simulating, comparing and contrasting the information of rainfall,
wind flow, daylight, cost, designs and resources for the implementation of passive
cooling systems, lighting control systems, green roofing and alternatives to reduce grey
energy was effectively analysed in this paper using BIM solutions.
