Integrating a Drone-mediated Photogrammetry and Scan-to-BIM Module into an Undergraduate Construction Course

9 pages•Published: May 26, 2024

Gilles Albeaino, Ricardo Eiris and Masoud Gheisari

Abstract

As technology reshapes the construction industry, the need to equip future professionals with essential digital skills becomes crucial. This study explores the integration of drone-mediated photogrammetry and Scan-to-BIM processes in undergraduate construction management education. The study involved introducing students to drone technology, Structure-from-Motion (SfM) photogrammetry, and Scan-to-BIM processes. Specifically, students were tasked with generating point clouds from drone-captured images, examining the effects of different flight parameters on point cloud accuracy, and then converting point cloud data into building information models (i.e., Scan-to-BIM). Results indicate that students developed a strong understanding of Scan-to-BIM processes and their practical applications, being able to recognize the benefits and potential applications of such processes. By incorporating these advanced digital tools and techniques into construction education, this study contributes to the industry's readiness for the evolving landscape of construction and ensures that future professionals are more competitive and well-prepared for the construction industry's digital transformation.

Keyphrases: building information modeling (bim), construction education, drone photogrammetry, point cloud, scan to bim

In: Tom Leathem, Wes Collins and Anthony Perrenoud (editors). Proceedings of 60th Annual Associated Schools of Construction International Conference, vol 5, pages 48-56.

Links:	https://easychair.org/publications/paper/vRbj
	https://doi.org/10.29007/775j

BibTeX entry

@inproceedings{ASC2024:Integrating_Drone_mediated_Photogrammetry,
  author    = {Gilles Albeaino and Ricardo Eiris and Masoud Gheisari},
  title     = {Integrating a Drone-mediated Photogrammetry and Scan-to-BIM Module into an Undergraduate Construction Course},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of 60th Annual Associated Schools of Construction International Conference},
  editor    = {Tom Leathem and Wes Collins and Anthony Perrenoud},
  series    = {EPiC Series in Built Environment},
  volume    = {5},
  publisher = {EasyChair},
  bibsource = {EasyChair, https://easychair.org},
  issn      = {2632-881X},
  url       = {/publications/paper/vRbj},
  doi       = {10.29007/775j},
  pages     = {48-56},
  year      = {2024}}

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