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Volume 10 , Issue 1 , PP: 35-42, 2025 | Cite this article as | XML | Html | PDF | Full Length Article
Hiba Rai 1 * , Lama saoud 2
Doi: https://doi.org/10.54216/IJBES.100105
Efficient change order management is crucial in construction, particularly as project requirements evolve over time. In Syria's traditional construction process, lengthy gaps between planning, design, and execution significantly increase the likelihood of changes. This paper introduces a methodology that leverages Building Information Modeling (BIM) and cloud computing to enhance change management. A detailed case study of the Al-Eddekhar Housing project in Tartous was conducted, where Revit was employed for 3D modeling and Primavera for scheduling and cost estimation. Changes were meticulously analyzed using Revit's Model Compare tool, tracked through Primavera, and managed using Autodesk Construction Cloud for seamless document exchange and version control. The integration of BIM and cloud computing facilitates real-time collaboration between teams, significantly reducing errors, minimizing delays, and boosting overall project efficiency. The platform also preserves a historical record of project versions, enables visual comparisons of 3D models, and streamlines the approval process for change orders.
BIM , Information , Technology , Integration , Cloud computing , Management
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