Business Intelligence integration for BIM data management. Application on a case study: Redevelopment of the Ex Buon Pastore building

Building Information Modeling (BIM) has shown its potential as a resource for enhancing various operations related to Facility Management (FM) through efficient recovery, analysis, and processing of building-related data. Facility Management involves a range of multidisciplinary activities and, as a result, has remarkable information needs. A significant part of this information is generated during the design, construction, and commissioning stages of a project. Delivering accessible and comprehensive information to facility owners after construction has been a challenge for the industry. In such environments, a large amount of data is generated, creating an urgent need for organizations to benefit from this data; otherwise, its potential value may be lost. This thesis aims to show, through an actual case study, the high potential of Microsoft Power BI, a sophisticated business intelligence tool, to convert simple data into highly developed representations and entertaining reports. Based on an As Operate BIM model of the Ex Buon Pastore building, realized using Revit 2023 software, in this thesis is demonstrated how the integration of Revit and Construction Operations Building Information Exchange (COBie) with Power BI, can lead to a better data visualization method, which can drastically improve understanding of what is being done and can enable easier decision-making. Furthermore, the introduction of interactive dashboards can also encourage the systemic change in the construction industry towards more sustainable practices.