Passive RFID and BIM for Real-Time Visualization and Location Tracking

Finding the current location of a specific utility or oneself in an unfamiliar facility can be difficult and time consuming. The ability to visualize the location in real-time can reduce the time for manual searching and locating. The proposed research is to utilize commercially available RFID technology for real-time visualization and location tracking in a BIM model. The scope is the use of passive radio frequency identification (RFID) tracking technology and Building Information Modeling (BIM). A novel approach is presented that utilizes current localization techniques and algorithms. A prototype application has been developed that connects the RFID readers with a BIM model and database. Preliminary results demonstrate the feasibility of locating a user inside buildings in real-time. Significantly, the visualization will enable the user to pinpoint themselves and a utility in a model, saving time and money.

[1]  Nan Li,et al.  Application Areas and Data Requirements for BIM-Enabled Facilities Management , 2012 .

[2]  Ömer Akin,et al.  Shadowing tradespeople: Inefficiency in maintenance fieldwork , 2009 .

[3]  Wei Shi,et al.  Implementation of BIM/RFID in computer-aided design-manufacturing-installation process , 2010, 2010 3rd International Conference on Computer Science and Information Technology.

[4]  R. Leiringer.  RFID APPLICATIONS IN CONSTRUCTION AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT , 2006 .

[5]  Min-Yuan Cheng,et al.  Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Integrated with Building Information Model (BIM) for Open-Building Life Cycle Information Management , 2011 .

[6]  Vineet R. Kamat,et al.  Evaluation of position tracking technologies for user localization in indoor construction environments , 2009 .

[7]  Chimay J. Anumba,et al.  Potential use of real‐time data capture and job‐tracking technology in the field , 2005 .

[8]  Nipesh Pradhananga,et al.  Integration of Passive RFID Location Tracking in Building Information Models ( BIM ) , 2012 .

[9]  Burcu Akinci,et al.  Tracking Components and Maintenance History within a Facility Utilizing Radio Frequency Identification Technology , 2007 .

[10]  Jochen Teizer,et al.  Leveraging passive RFID technology for construction resource field mobility and status monitoring in a high-rise renovation project , 2012 .

[11]  Greg Sullivan,et al.  Operations & Maintenance Best Practices - A Guide to Achieving Operational Efficiency (Release 3) , 2010 .

[12]  Chimay J. Anumba,et al.  Case Studies of Intelligent Context-Aware Services Delivery in AEC/FM , 2006, EG-ICE.

[13]  Jochen Teizer,et al.  Development of a Navigational Algorithm in BIM for Effective Utility Maintenance Management of Facilities Equipped with Passive RFID , 2013 .

[14]  Charles M. Eastman,et al.  BIM Handbook: A Guide to Building Information Modeling for Owners, Managers, Designers, Engineers and Contractors , 2008 .

[15]  Burcu Akinci,et al.  Analysis of Three Indoor Localization Technologies for Supporting Operations and Maintenance Field Tasks , 2012, J. Comput. Civ. Eng..

[16]  Nan Li,et al.  Design and Evaluation of Algorithm and Deployment Parameters for an RFID- Based Indoor Location Sensing Solution , 2011 .

[17]  Lung-Chuang Wang,et al.  Enhancing construction quality inspection and management using RFID technology , 2008 .

[18]  Edward J. Jaselskis,et al.  Implementing Radio Frequency Identification in the Construction Process , 2003 .