Barriers to integrating building information modelling (BIM) and lean construction practices on construction mega-projects: a Delphi study

Evans, Martin; Farrell, Peter

doi:10.1108/bij-04-2020-0169

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“…Azhar et al (2012) investigated BIM trends, critical success factors (CFSs), and barriers that hinder the application of BIM. Evans and Farrell (2020) investigated critical barriers encountered by key construction stakeholders in their efforts to integrate BIM and LC in the construction mega-projects. The research concluded that the top significant barriers to integration of LeanBIM are: "lack of mandatory BIM and LC industry standards and regulations by governments," "lack of involvement and support of the government," "resistance of industry to change from traditional working practices," "high cost of BIM software licenses", and "high initial The construction industry lacks collaboration and coordination that leads to barriers to LeanBIM synergy (Zhang et al, 2018;Sacks et al, 2010;Dave et al, 2013).…”

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Analysis framework for the interactions between building information modelling (BIM) and lean construction on construction mega-projects

Evans

Farrell

Zewein

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Purpose The construction industry encounters substantial challenges in its evolution towards sustainable development and to the adoption of building information modelling (BIM) technology and lean construction (LC) practices on construction mega-projects. This study aims to present critical challenges and to investigate the interactions of BIM and LC on construction mega-projects encountered by key stakeholders in their efforts to integrate BIM and LC. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative research approach is adopted to introduce and validate LC principles and BIM functionalities resulting from a detailed analysis of extant literature, followed by a conceptual analysis of the interactions between BIM and LC on construction mega-projects. A quantitative questionnaire survey is then used. Descriptive and inferential statistical tests are used for data analysis, and analysis of variance tests elaborate and validate results. Findings The research yielded ten BIM functionalities and ten LC principles, which are categorised in four principle areas and four BIM functionality groups. A research framework for analysis of the interaction between BIM and LC is then compiled. Originality/value Research findings and the proposed framework will enhance the adoption of BIM and LC practices on construction mega-projects and allow project key stakeholders to place emphasis on tackling crucial challenges and barriers identified in this research. The framework will guide and stimulate research; and as such, the approach adopted up to this point is constructive. The identified interactions between BIM and LC on construction mega-projects show positive synergies between the two.

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Analysis framework for the interactions between building information modelling (BIM) and lean construction on construction mega-projects

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Zewein

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“…When examining the methodologies adopted in previous studies, it can be seen that some of these studies employed qualitative research method: case study (Alshorafa and Ergen, 2021;Koseoglu and Nurtan-Gunes, 2018); focus group interviews (Aladag et al, 2016;Gu and London, 2010); decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory method (Chuan et al, 2014), Delphi method (Evans and Farrel, 2021;Khoshfetrat et al, 2020). The remaining studies adopted quantitative methods, composing a questionnaire with a literature review and analysing the data using descriptive statistics (Gnah and John, 2015), different ranking techniques (Chan et al, 2019a, b;Amuda-Yusuf, 2018), and hypothesis tests with few exceptions.…”

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Root factors limiting BIM implementation in developing countries: sampling the Turkish AEC industry

Tan

Ayalp

2022

OHI

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PurposeDespite several advantages of Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology, BIM has not been adopted and implemented extensively in developing countries. Consequently BIM remains at a beginner level in developing countries. To increase the level of BIM implementation, first, knowing the root factors that resist BIM implementation is necessary to know. Therefore, the objective of this study was to identify the factors that limit BIM implementation in developing countries, specifically in the Turkish Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry.Design/methodology/approachA questionnaire was designed with 46 influencing causes (ICs) identified through a systematic literature review. In total, 141 survey results were returned from architects and engineers, and reliability analysis, exploratory factor analysis, and confirmatory factor analysis were conducted. Furthermore, a structural equation model (SEM) was developed to identify the root factors of BIM implementation.FindingsEight root factors affecting the prevalent use of BIM technology in the Turkish construction industry were determined and grouped into three categories based on BIM implementation level. Problems with the BIM transition process and a lack of management support are the most influential root factors limiting BIM implementation. Lack of incentives, lack of BIM education, bias regarding BIM technology and BIM-based software problems form the second group of root factors that have a significant effect. Awareness and lack of communication amongst stakeholders were identified as root factors that had a moderate effect.Research limitations/implicationsThis study contributes to the knowledge body by revealing eight root factors limiting BIM implementation in the Turkish AEC industry which can be generalised to most developing countries. Therefore, the outcomes of this study may be used as a practical reference for future research aimed at improving BIM adoption in developing countries through governmental, educational, and managerial solutions.Originality/valueSeveral studies have identified the challenges and barriers of BIM implementation in the construction industry using qualitative and quantitative analyses and projected the current state. Unlike previous studies, this study comprehensively and quantitatively determined the root factors that constrain the use of BIM in Turkey using exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and structural equation modelling to present a structural model.

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“…Building information modelling (BIM) is defined as a digital representation of a facility illustrating accurate geometry and pertinent data used for supporting design, procurement, fabrication and construction of projects (Sacks et al , 2018). Building information models also encompass exchangeable data or files used to assist communication and decision-making processes (Evans et al , 2021b, c; Sacks et al , 2018; Evans and Farrell, 2020).…”

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“…A plethora of published literature has provided holistic reviews and undertook empirical studies to discuss and show the different application and use of BIM and lean construction (LC) to improve the construction industry (Evans and Farrell, 2020). However, limited studies have examined competencies, COVID-19 impacts and responses, KDs to global integrated delivery (GID), integration between LC and integrated project delivery (IPD) and integration between LeanIPD and GID, as LeanIPD&GID, on CMPs (Evans and Farrell, 2020; Evans et al , 2021a, c). Much criticism has been raised about the separate implementation of either BIM or LC practices in the built environment (Olawumi and Chan, 2019b) due to difficulties and more problems caused by its adoption.…”

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Competency framework to integrate lean construction and integrated project delivery on construction megaprojects: towards a future of work global initiatives in multinational engineering organisations

Evans

Farrell

Elbeltagi

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BIJ

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PurposeBuilt environment organisations face global challenges between business units, especially since the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has profoundly disrupted the construction industry worldwide, including the management of construction megaprojects (CMPs). This research aims to develop a competency framework, for global integrated delivery (GID) transformative initiatives and future of work (FOW) global initiatives, to manage integration between lean construction (LC) practices and integrated project delivery (IPD) on CMPs in contemporary multinational engineering organisations.Design/methodology/approach“Mixed research methods” involves a two-stage quantitative and qualitative research approach. In the context of CMPs, stage one consisted of a qualitative research methodology comprising a literature review to examine competencies, COVID-19 impacts, responses and key drivers (KDs) to integrate LeanIPD&GID; stage one outcomes propose a conceptualisation of LeanIPD&GID, a competency framework and future of work (FOW) global initiatives. Stage two involved an empirical questionnaire survey for a set of 30 KDs arranged into five-factor clusters (FCs), 226 respondents from 23 countries with an extensive cosmopolitan experience; analysis adopted structural equation modelling (SEM), descriptive and inferential statistics, percentage scoring analysis, principal component analysis (PCA) and eigenvalues.FindingsIn the context of CMPs, stage one outcomes delivered a conceptualisation of LeanIPD&GID, a proposed competency framework and FOW global initiatives. Stage two concluded that the most significant KDs are “collaboration in design, construction works and engineering management,” “coordination and planning of construction work,” “senior organisational management support,” “boosting implementation of LC, and integrating project delivery” and “earlier and precise 3D visualisation of designs”. building information modelling (BIM) adoption in the MENA region is higher than LC; the second is still taking its first steps, while IPD has little implementation. LeanBIM is slightly integrated, while LeanIPD integration is almost not present.Originality/valueThe research findings, conceptualised LeanIPD&GID principles, a proposed competency framework and FOW global initiatives, provided future research streams and directions; the study has provided a competency framework and FOW global initiatives for effective practical strategies for enhancing integration of LeanIPD&GID transformative initiatives on CMPs and will allow project key stakeholders to place emphasis on boosting LeanIPD&GID KDs.

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Barriers to integrating building information modelling (BIM) and lean construction practices on construction mega-projects: a Delphi study

Cited by 46 publications

References 46 publications

Analysis framework for the interactions between building information modelling (BIM) and lean construction on construction mega-projects

Analysis framework for the interactions between building information modelling (BIM) and lean construction on construction mega-projects

Root factors limiting BIM implementation in developing countries: sampling the Turkish AEC industry

Competency framework to integrate lean construction and integrated project delivery on construction megaprojects: towards a future of work global initiatives in multinational engineering organisations

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