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Purpose: This paper aims to identify the different system approach using building information modelling (BIM) technology that is equipped with automated evaluation processes. BIM research has mainly focused on theoretical models of acceptance in the green building (GB) maintenance industry. However, BIM has the potential to the competency's performance and design knowledge of building control instrument. Realising this potential requires a study of BIM at the maintenance planning level, which is considered to be BIM-based model checking (BMC). BMC and its effect in the maintenance planning have not been sufficiently investigated. Design/methodology/approach: The aim of this paper is to present a critical review of literature on the theoretical background of BMC practices and the main features of information and communication technology tools and techniques in the GB maintenance projects. Findings: A theoretical framework of BMC is developed and presented. The proposed model incorporates requirement for maintaining a competency's performance on maintenance planning schemes of GB projects and the importance of early integration of BMC in the design phase to identify alternative methods to cogenerate, monitor and optimise BMC. Originality/value: It is found that variables facilitating BMC are integrated at different GB maintenance environments levels and are shaped by the context. Directions for future research are presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the IBS building maintenance, the conventional methods to the project delivery and its failure to form effective communication channel between complementary knowledge on IBS construction and related members that is conducted in the sequential manner has resulted in ineffectiveness for managing building maintenance, where a paradigm shift within the IBS traditional approach is necessary. The research results described are concerned with i) an integrated system to record, diagnose and analyse information for IBS building maintenance to detect patent or latent defect, select an effective repair method, provide appropriate planning decision and reduce risks of defect throughout the building lifetime. ii) building a decision making support in diagnosis in IBS building maintenance based on robust data collection about concrete defects and causes including in the selection of a durable replacement design and material or the proper rehabilitation method. The system development was based on analysis of number of interviews and case studies conducted with professional engineers working in IBS building maintenance departments. The paper concludes that implementing a CMMS Expert using BIM can help improve the performance of IBS building design, construction and maintenance operations.