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.

Sample Process Map(s)

[Link to Template Process Map - Under Development]

Potential Output Information

• Site analysis report