A method for transferring BIM data into domain ontologies: A case study based on airport services

Abstract

Building Information Modeling (BIM) has revolutionized the construction industry as a platform for core integrated design, modeling, asset planning, and collaboration. Although BIM simplifies the retrieval and use of information in construction projects, BIM tools use native formats that pose challenges for data reuse and exchange. This article proposes a method for mapping BIM data into sets of concepts of a specific domains, and the use of Semantic Web tools for the exchange of data and information. Domain ontologies are a widely used tool for the formal definition of a field of knowledge, which facilitates the exchange of information in heterogeneous systems through technologies such as the Semantic Web. The proposed mapping can be used to enrich information and improve data integration in systems based on semantic tools that manage services or maintain facilities and building infrastructures. The article also presents a case study based on the management of airport facilities to illustrate the practical application of the method. © 2022