Challenging construction project management institutions: the role and agency of BIM actors

Abstract

The use of building information modelling (BIM) has opened up for new roles. Previous studies on BIM roles focused on their duties, formal responsibilities and legitimacy, but few studies pay attention to how BIM actors (BIM coordinators and strategists) act to support increased BIM usage. Applying the theoretical construct of institutional work, this paper aims to create an understanding of the role and agency of BIM actors. Based on observations and semi-structured interviews with BIM actors and managers, the findings show: (1) purposive actions of BIM actors to promote and diffuse new BIM practices; (2) tensions between creating new BIM practices and maintaining existing construction management institutions; (3) BIM actor as an interface between the BIM technology and its users. Focusing on the BIM actor's role and agency gives insights into the hard process of changing and/or disrupting traditional construction management institutions and creating new practices arising from increased digitalization.

Influence of Building Information Modelling (BIM) on Engineering Contract Management in Nairobi, Kenya

“…It promotes process cooperation, collaborative efforts with lifecycle seamless flow of information [11] [12]. It provides 3D visualization [13], with real-time characteristics that allow revision of drawings at any stage of construction [14]. Ability to cooperate with the entire team, including the contractor and facility manager who traditionally were late entrants [15].…”

“…Before Deficiencies of the traditional procurement methods include, time overrun, material wastage, cost overrun and quality compromise [21]. There is a conflict between BIM system and traditional system [13]; lifecycle collaborative BIM remains hindered by the adversarial nature of the traditional procurement system [5]. legislation and judicial precedence [22] [23] [24].…”

Interrelations among Leadership Competencies of BIM Leaders: A Fuzzy DEMATEL-ANP Approach

“…BIM is defined as "a set of interacting policies, processes and technologies that generate a methodology to manage the building design and project data in digital format throughout the building's life-cycle" [36]. BIM benefits the adopting companies by supporting innovation, developing new work practices, and creating more efficient construction projects [1]. Furthermore, the adaptation of BIM will enable the AEC companies to integrate fragmented contributors into their projects [37].…”

“…, n are n evaluation factors. BIM experts were asked to compare leadership competency factors in pairs to develop Z (1) , Z (2) , . .…”

“…Building information modeling (BIM) is one of the current architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry innovations, and its proliferation has led to the emergence of a range of new roles and responsibilities [1,2]. Nowadays, BIM is usually integrated with other technologies to enhance performance and obtain a greater variety of industry benefits.…”