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Cepa, J JAuthorAlberti, M GCorresponding AuthorPavon, R MAuthor

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December 24, 2024
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Integrating BIM and GIS for an Existing Infrastructure

Publicated to: Applied Sciences-Basel. 14 (23): 10962- - 2024-12-01 14(23), DOI: 10.3390/app142310962

Authors:

Cepa, JJ; Alberti, MG; Pavón, RM; Calvo, JA
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Affiliations

Univ Politecn Madrid, Dept Ingn Civil Construcc, ETS Ingn Caminos Canales & Puertos, C-Prof Aranguren,S-n, Madrid 28040, Spain - Author

Abstract

Data-driven digital transformation is becoming increasingly relevant. Building information modelling (BIM) and geographic information systems (GIS) are two technologies specific to the construction industry. The two approaches are different, but complementary. In this article, BIM-GIS integration is approached from some of the most relevant aspects, such as standardization or level of detail, and a comparison between both approaches is presented with the aim of improving the operation and maintenance of urban infrastructure. By means of the Madrid Calle 30 ring road as a case study, the integration of the BIM model of the road in a GIS scenario using the IFC and SLPK formats is shown. The information is stored in an external database, which allows updates without modifying the 3D model and facilitates the inclusion of real-time data. The study highlights the challenges of interoperability between BIM and GIS, as well as the need for open standards and software tools that enable a wider implementation in the FM of this type of infrastructure.
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Keywords

BimBim-gis integrationCivil infrastructureFacility managemenFacility managementGisIndustry, innovation and infrastructure

Quality index

Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Applied Sciences-Basel due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency WoS (JCR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2024 there are still no calculated indicators, but in 2023, it was in position 50/179, thus managing to position itself as a Q2 (Segundo Cuartil), in the category Engineering, Multidisciplinary. Notably, the journal is positioned en el Cuartil Q2 para la agencia Scopus (SJR) en la categoría Engineering (Miscellaneous).

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2026-04-26:

  • Google Scholar: 11
  • WoS: 6
  • Scopus: 5
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Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2026-04-26:

  • The use, from an academic perspective evidenced by the Altmetric agency indicator referring to aggregations made by the personal bibliographic manager Mendeley, gives us a total of: 99.
  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 93 (PlumX).

With a more dissemination-oriented intent and targeting more general audiences, we can observe other more global scores such as:

  • The Total Score from Altmetric: 4.
  • The number of mentions on the social network X (formerly Twitter): 3 (Altmetric).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
  • Assignment of a Handle/URN as an identifier within the deposit in the Institutional Repository: https://oa.upm.es/88922/

As a result of the publication of the work in the institutional repository, statistical usage data has been obtained that reflects its impact. In terms of dissemination, we can state that, as of

  • Views: 214
  • Downloads: 562
Continuing with the social impact of the work, it is important to emphasize that, due to its content, it can be assigned to the area of interest of ODS 9 - Industry, innovation and infrastructure, with a probability of 50% according to the mBERT algorithm developed by Aurora University.
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Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (JEREZ CEPA, JORGE) and Last Author (Calvo, Juan A).

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been GARCIA ALBERTI, MARCOS.

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Project objectives

El presente trabajo persigue los siguientes objetivos: analizar la integración de BIM y GIS en infraestructuras existentes; evaluar aspectos relevantes como la estandarización y el nivel de detalle en dicha integración; comparar ambos enfoques para mejorar la operación y mantenimiento de infraestructuras urbanas; demostrar la integración del modelo BIM en un entorno GIS mediante formatos IFC y SLPK utilizando como caso de estudio la M-30 de Madrid; almacenar la información en una base de datos externa que permita actualizaciones sin modificar el modelo 3D; y destacar los desafíos de interoperabilidad y la necesidad de estándares abiertos y herramientas de software para facilitar la implementación en la gestión de infraestructuras.
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Most relevant results

El estudio aborda la integración de BIM y GIS en infraestructuras existentes, enfocándose en aspectos clave para mejorar su operación y mantenimiento. Los resultados más relevantes son: la comparación detallada entre BIM y GIS en términos de estandarización y nivel de detalle; la implementación práctica mediante el caso de la M-30 de Madrid integrando modelos BIM en un entorno GIS usando formatos IFC y SLPK; el almacenamiento de información en una base de datos externa que permite actualizaciones sin modificar el modelo 3D; la inclusión facilitada de datos en tiempo real; y la identificación de desafíos en la interoperabilidad y la necesidad de estándares abiertos y herramientas de software para una mayor adopción en la gestión de infraestructuras.
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Awards linked to the item

This research was funded by the Enterprise University Chair Madrid Calle30-UPM.
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