Enriching Version Increments with Engineering Intent for Enhanced BIM Model Checking

Abstract: BIM-based model checking helps improve the quality of data and information throughout the planning phase of a built asset. However, rule-based checking can be time-consuming for large, frequently updated BIM models. Increment descriptors for BIM models are enriched with engineering intent, thereby unveiling additional information about the changes made. The proposed method enhances the efficiency of model checking by executing only the rules affected by changes, rather than reprocessing the entire model. Overall, this results in better traceability of issues and edits, suggesting future opportunities to align change actions with the deficiencies they address.