05: Site Analysis

05: Site Analysis#

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Description#

Using BIM and/or Geographic Information System (GIS) to evaluate sites within a given area to determine the optimal site location for a future project. The site data collected is used to first select the site and then position the building and infrastructure based on other criteria.

Potential Value#

  • Use calculated decision making to determine if potential sites meet the required criteria according to project requirements, technical factors, and financial factors

  • Decrease costs of utility demand and demolition

  • Increase energy efficiency

  • Minimize risk of hazardous material

  • Maximize return on investment

Resources Required#

  • GIS and/or BIM Authoring software

  • 3D Model manipulation

Team Competencies Required#

  • Ability to manipulate, navigate, and review a 3D model

  • Knowledge and understanding of local authority’s system (GIS, database information)

References for Additional Information#

The Site Selection Guide. US General Services Administration (GSA) Public Building Service. Optimal Site Selection for Military Land Management, R.M. Wallace, ASCE Conf. Proc. 138, 159 (2004). DOI: 10. 1061/40737(2004)159. Farnsworth, Stephen J. “Site Selection Perspective.” Prospecting Sites. June 1995, 29-31. WPBG Sustainable Committee. Optimizing Site Potential. Suermann P.C. Leveraging GIS Tools in Defense and Response at the U.S. Air Force Academy. ASCE Conf. Proc. 179, 82 (2005) DOI: 10. 1061/40794(179)82. GIS - Based Engineering Management Service Functions: Taking GIS Beyond Mapping for Municipal Governments.

Potential Output Information#

  • Site analysis report

Source: BIM Project Execution Planning Guide, Ver. 2.2 with minor revisions.