In the current management of subway projects, problems such as information islands, poor communication and waste of resources are often faced, which seriously affect the efficiency and quality of the project. In order to solve these problems, this paper aims to study the application of building information modeling (BIM) in the full life cycle management of subway projects. This paper first establishes a BIM model to integrate the design, construction and operation information of the project. Secondly, BIM technology is used for collision detection and collaborative design to ensure real-time sharing of information between various disciplines. Then, BIM is used to visualize the construction progress and optimize resource allocation. Finally, BIM is used for operation and maintenance management and digital archives are established. The research results show that by applying BIM technology, the construction period of subway projects is as low as 33 days and the resource utilization rate is as high as 72%. The application of BIM technology in the full life cycle management of subway projects has significantly improved the efficiency and coordination of the project, and provided a management model for future subway construction.

Haidong Jiang. The Application of BIM in the Whole Life Cycle Management of Subway Projects . International Journal of Engineering Technology and Construction (2024), Vol. 5, Issue 1: 78-86. https://doi.org/10.38007/IJETC.2024.050109.

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