Fundamental Framework for Safety and Sustainability Management of High-Rise Buildings Through BIM: KSA Perspective

Abstract

This study addresses the critical gap in safety and sustainability management for high-rise construction projects by integrating Building Information Modelling (BIM) with a mixed-methodology approach. The research aims to develop a comprehensive BIM-based safety framework, focusing on mitigating risks in high-rise projects. Through a review of existing literature, 24 safety risk factors were identified. A quantitative survey was conducted construction industry respondents, and the Relative Importance Index (RII) was calculated, revealing that "No Safety Record Keeping" and "Lack of Safety Checking" ranked highest with RII values of 0.726 and 0.716, respectively. The study also highlights the significance of innovative BIM techniques, such as drone monitoring and augmented reality, for effective risk mitigation. The findings contribute to enhancing worker safety by providing a structured framework that integrates these techniques to address the identified safety and sustainability factors, thereby promoting sustainable safety practices in high-rise building projects.