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Korean Institute of Building Information Modeling (한국BIM학회)
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A Proposal of the Usage Metering Functions on Cloud Computing-Based Building Information Modeling (BIM) and the Law for the Open BIM Ecosystem

열린 BIM 생태계 조성을 위한 클라우드 컴퓨팅 기반 BIM 서비스 환경의 사용량 측정 기술 및 법 규정 제안

  • 김병곤 (한국건설기술연구원 ICT융합연구소) ;
  • 김종성 (한국건설기술연구원 ICT융합연구소)
  • Received : 2016.09.20
  • Accepted : 2016.09.20
  • Published : 2016.09.30
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Abstract

As project opportunities for the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry have grown more complex and larger, the utilization of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technologies for three-dimensional (3D) design and simulation practices has been increasing significantly; the typical applications of the BIM technologies include clash detection and design alternative based on 3D planning, which have been expanded over to the technology of construction management in the AEC industry for virtual design and construction. As for now, commercial BIM software has been operated under a single-user environment, which is why initial costs for its introduction are very high. Cloud computing, one of the most promising next-generation Internet technologies, enables simple Internet devices to use services and resources provided with BIM software. Recently in Korea, studies to link between BIM and cloud computing technologies have been directed toward saving costs to build BIM-related infrastructure, and providing various BIM services for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This study addressed development of the usage metering functions of BIM software under cloud computing architecture in order to archive and use BIM data and create an optimal revenue structure so that the BIM services may grow spontaneously, considering a demand for cloud resources. For the reason, we surveyed relevant cases, and then analyzed needs and requirements from AEC industry. Based on the relevant cases, customizing for cloud BIM and design for the development was performed. We also surveyed any related-law to support cloud computing-based BIM service. Finally, we proposed herein how to optimally design and develop the usage metering functions of cloud BIM software.

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