Optimization-based probabilistic decision support for assessing building information modelling (BIM) maturity considering multiple objectives

The phase of operation and maintenance (O&M) is the most time-consuming and cost-intensive stage in the project life cycle. However, the potential benefits of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in this phase have not been fully explored, unlike in the design and construction phases. This is particularly evident in the absence of a comprehensive assessment of its application capabilities. In light of this setting, we develop a BIM maturity assessment model (BIM MAM) for the project’s O&M phase. The proposed model comprises of an assessment indicator system that facilitates experts in providing individual assessment results, and a collective opinion aggregation method in a probabilistic context based on a multi-objective optimization model that is employed to generate the ultimate collective assessment results. The established multi-objective optimization model for BIM MAM incorporates the influence of human behavior factors on the final results by introducing the fairness concern utility level as an objective. Finally, we take Wuhan Jiangxia Sewage Treatment Plant as a practical case to illustrate the effectiveness and feasibility of the proposed BIM MAM.