Application of Building Information Modelling and Construction Process Simulation Ensuring Virtual Project Development Concept in 5D Environment

With the growth of information technologies in the field of construction industry over the last years, numerical building information modeling and process simulation has evolved to a fully accepted and widely used tool for project life circle management. A growing diversity between disciplines, participants, tasks, tools and events while project management in design and construction stages, the rising pressure of costing competition and tighter production deadlines, together with consistently increasing quality requirements and necessity of technological enhancements, have been the driving force of information modeling and numerical simulation in building industry. The range of applications covers virtually every phase of the specific construction product development process: planning, design, estimating, scheduling, fabrication, construction, maintenance and facility management. Theoretical background and practical innovative applications of building information modeling and construction process simulation technique ensuring Virtual Project Development (VPD) concept are observed in the article.