Human-in-the-Loop Semantic Rule Base Generation and Dynamic Updating for Automated BIM Compliance Checking: A Knowledge Graph Approach

Objective: This paper seeks to provide an effective and automated method for the creation and updating of building information modeling compliance rules using the integration of human-in-the-loop collaboration with advanced natural language processing. Methods: We propose a hybrid approach that integrates BERT-based semantic extraction, CFG structural validation, and confidence-based expert review. Results: Tested on a real-world power infrastructure project, the framework was found to be 95.8% accurate in translation and 98.3% feasible in rule execution, outperforming benchmark automated approaches. The human effort was reduced by 90% (168 h vs. 1620 h), and processing of regulatory changes was sped up by 94%. Conclusion: Data analysis shows that collaborative intelligence is a significant factor in closing the semantic and pragmatic gap for regulatory compliance. Compared with fully automated “black box” approaches, this method supplies a tractable, manageable, and operationally valid solution, giving a competitive edge over existing digital construction methods.

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Buildings
Published
2026-02-10
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https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings16040719
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BIM and Construction Integration
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Abstract

Objective: This paper seeks to provide an effective and automated method for the creation and updating of building information modeling compliance rules using the integration of human-in-the-loop collaboration with advanced natural language processing. Methods: We propose a hybrid approach that integrates BERT-based semantic extraction, CFG structural validation, and confidence-based expert review. Results: Tested on a real-world power infrastructure project, the framework was found to be 95.8% accurate in translation and 98.3% feasible in rule execution, outperforming benchmark automated approaches. The human effort was reduced by 90% (168 h vs. 1620 h), and processing of regulatory changes was sped up by 94%. Conclusion: Data analysis shows that collaborative intelligence is a significant factor in closing the semantic and pragmatic gap for regulatory compliance. Compared with fully automated “black box” approaches, this method supplies a tractable, manageable, and operationally valid solution, giving a competitive edge over existing digital construction methods.

BuildingsVol. 16(4)
State Grid Corporation of China (China) (CN), Economic Research Institute (BG), Chongqing Jiaotong University (CN), Southeast University (CN)
State Grid Corporation of China
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