A Literature Review of the Factors Limiting the Application of Bim in the Construction Industry

Abstract

Abstract. Building Information Modeling (BIM) has had a profound effect on the construction industry. It has greatly improved coordination among stakeholders, enhanced productivity, and increased profits. However, many factors still limit the application of BIM in the construction industry. This study conducts a literature review to identify these negative factors. Firstly, twenty-two sub-factors are identified and classified into five categories: Technology, Cost, Management, Personnel, and Legal. Secondly, some suggestions for eliminating these limiting factors are given. Finally, the study also identifies further research directions for improving BIM theory and applying BIM technology widely and successfully. The results of this study will provide support for practitioners who are using or plan to use BIM.

A Critical Review of Legal Issues and Solutions Associated With Building Information Modelling

“…Lack of contract forms to clearly mandate the BIM practices and address legal concerns (Abdirad, 2015); (Ahn, Kwak, & Suk, 2015); (Alreshidi, Mourshed, & Rezgui, 2017); (Ashcraft, 2008); (Bataw, 2013); (Bosch-Sijtsema, Isaksson, Lennartsson, & Linderoth, 2017); (Chao-Duivis, 2011); (Chong, Fan, Sutrisna, Hsieh, & Tsai, 2017); (Enegbuma, Ologbo, Aliagha, & Ali, 2014); (Greenwood et al, 2010); (Hamdi & Leite, 2013); (Hsieh, Yeh, & Hsu, 2012); (Holzer, 2007); (Hossain, Munns, & Rahman, 2013); (Hsu, Hsieh, & Chen, 2015); (Kuiper & Holzer, 2013); (Kurul, Abanda, Tah, & Cheung, 2013); (Lowe & Muncey, 2009); (Manderson, Jefferies, & Brwer, 2015); (McAdam, 2010); (Mehran, 2016); (Ngo, 2012); (Olatunji, 2014); (Redmond, Hore, & West, 2010); (Sankaran et al, 2016); (Sebastian, 2010); (Sun, Jiang, Skibniewski, Man, & Shen, 2017); (Wang, Duan, & Lei, 2011) 28…”

Minimising the Deviation between Predicted and Actual Building Performance via Use of Neural Networks and BIM

“…BIM is a process for delivering construction projects on a digital platform [54]. Its use has been highlighted in the building and construction literature, through its applications for design, cost estimation and sustainability analysis [55]. In terms of building performance, several studies are present in the literature which elaborate on its main use.…”

Analysis of Problems, Consequences and Solutions for Bim Application in Reconstruction Projects

“…Reconstruction projects face the same problems as ordinary construction projects and the biggest problems are information and energy efficiency (Barbosa et al 2016;Migilinskas et al 2016). The challenges in reconstruction projects are mostly connected with the high-level uncertainty or lack of initial project information, inappropriate information management during implementation, insufficient work quality control on site and low competence of project team members and other participants (Sun et al 2015).…”

“…It is suggestable firstly to identify the most significant technical, organi-zational and managerial problems of reconstruction projects, then to analyse tools and actions that could help to prevent the problems and to increase the effectiveness of the projects (Di Giuda et al 2015). Due to fast development of advanced Computer-Aided technologies in construction industry, project participants clearly understand the benefits from their experience and best practices (Migilinskas, Ustinovichius 2006;Sun et al 2015;Lam et al 2017). The application of various tools from the list of advanced Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) such as modern photogrammetry, laser scan, real 3D modelling and other BIM uses (Mill et al 2013;Pepe et al 2016) can be treated as solution to eliminate the problems in most of reconstruction projects (Popov et al 2010;Ustinovichius et al 2017).…”