Implementation of BIM/RFID in computer-aided design-manufacturing-installation process

In this paper, the authors discussed in detail about the framework of integrating Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) with Building Information Modeling (BIM) technologies. The proposed framework can be used in the computer-aided design, manufacturing, engineering, and installation processes. In specific, this paper explained how to use RFID technology for structural steel components, such as a steel beam or column. The paper discussed the framework of the decision support system to transmit data read from RFID, retrieve the requested information, integrate the information in analysis process, and update the BIM project model when a decision is reached. The suggested result would have great potential of saving installation time, decrease cost, improve safety record, or achieve better quality in the end of the construction process.