Jack C.P.

Cheng, Weiwei Chen, Keyu Chen, Qian Wang,

Data-driven predictive maintenance planning framework for MEP components based on
BIM and IoT using machine learning algorithms,
Automation in Construction,
Volume 112,
2020,
103087,
ISSN 0926-5805,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2020.103087.
(https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0926580518308562)
Abstract: Facility managers usually conduct reactive maintenance or preventive
maintenance strategies in building maintenance management. However, there are some
limitations that reactive maintenance cannot prevent failure, and preventive
maintenance cannot predict the future condition of MEP components and repair in
advance to extend the lifetime of facilities. Therefore, this study aims to apply a
predictive maintenance strategy with advanced technologies to overcome these
limitations. Building information modeling (BIM) and Internet of Things (IoT) have
the potential to improve the efficiency of facility maintenance management (FMM).
Despite the significant efforts that have been made to apply BIM and IoT to the
architecture, engineering, construction, and facility management (AEC/FM) industry,
BIM and IoT integration for FMM is still at an initial stage. In order to provide a
better maintenance strategy for building facilities, a data-driven predictive
maintenance planning framework based on BIM and IoT technologies for FMM was
developed, consisting of an information layer and an application layer. Data
collection and data integration among the BIM models, FM system, and IoT network
are undertaken in the information layer, while the application layer contains four
modules to achieve predictive maintenance, namely: (1) condition monitoring and
fault alarming module, (2) condition assessment module, (3) condition prediction
module, and (4) maintenance planning module. Machine learning algorithms, ANN and
SVM, are used to predict the future condition of MEP components. Furthermore, the
developed framework was applied in an illustrative example to validate the
feasibility of the approach. The results show that the constantly updated data
obtained from the information layer together with the machine learning algorithms
in the application layer can efficiently predict the future condition of MEP
components for maintenance planning.
Keywords: Building information modeling; Data driven approach; Facility management;
Internet of Things; Predictive maintenance; Machine learning