Virtual tours + BIMs for IoT FM: Virtual Tours as Effective Complement to Building Information Models in Computer-Aided Facility Management Using Internet of Things, the CELLS Case

This study investigates the integration of Building Information Models (BIMs) and Virtual Tour (VT) environments in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry, focusing on Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM), Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and data Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA). The interconnected nature of tasks throughout a building's lifecycle increasingly demands a seamless integration of real-time monitoring, 3D models, and building data technologies. While there are numerous examples of effective links between IoT and BIMs, as well as IoT and VT, a research gap exists concerning VT-BIMs integration. This panel presents a technical solution that connects BIMs and IoT data using VT to enhance workflow efficiency and information transfer. The VT is developed upon a pilot based on the Controlled Environments for Living Lab Studies (CELLS).