Real-time Construction Progress Reporting: Integrating BIM and Microsoft Power BI

Abstract

Currently, construction projects in Chiang Rai province are experiencing rapid growth, particularly large-scale buildings with complex structures, high budget, and tight construction timelines. Reporting on project progress is a crucial step in project management. When clients and stakeholders are quickly, fully, and accurately informed about the status of project, it helps ensure the smooth and efficient execution of the construction work according to the plan. Currently, the progress of construction projects is typically presented in 2D formats, including project plan tables and various charts, which can be complex and difficult to understand. They require a lot of time to gather data and are prone to errors. The objective is to develop a presentation model and evaluate the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Microsoft Power BI for presenting the construction progress of large-scale building projects, specifically in the structural work section. The goal is to make it easier for stakeholders to understand the construction progress in an accurate, clear, and timely manner, which can then be used to manage the project more effectively. The study found that the integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Microsoft Power BI, presented through interactive dashboards, significantly enhanced the understanding of stakeholders related to construction progress in the structural work. This improvement, in turn, contributed to greater efficiency in project management.