Comparing Building Information Modeling Skills of Project Managers and BIM Managers Based on Social Media Analysis

Rahman, Rahimi A.; Alsafouri, Suleiman; Tang, Pingbo; Ayer, Steven K.

doi:10.1016/j.proeng.2016.04.106

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“…BIM managers and BIM coordinators do not represent two separate positions, but rather possess identical 'KSAs' and are required to undertake the same sets of duties. The role of the project manager is regarded as the most critical role existing on construction projects with respect to impacting project success (Ekrot et al 2016), while also the closest role to that of the BIM manager in terms of 'responsibilities' and 'KSAs' (Rahman et al 2016). In view of the identified 'KSAs' and 'responsibilities' extracted from the data, the legitimacy and sustainability of the BM role can be assessed by comparing it with the project manager's role.…”

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“…Giel and Issa (2015), however, target their investigation on the owners, arguing that it is they who are critical to the success of BIM-enabled projects. Taking another approach, Rahman et al (2016) compared the two roles of 'project manager' and 'BIM manager,' finding that these two roles are largely coincidental in sharing by far a wide range of skills, rather than being discrete from one another. Their difference is primarily found in their name only.…”

Section: Bim-related Rolesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Rahman et al (2016) highlight the common ground between the BIM manager role and project management role, giving particular attention to the technical construction skills. Indeed, the only available study attempting to assess the validity of the BIM manager role against the backdrop of existing roles is the recent study by Akintola et al (2017), who surmise that the BIM manager role in construction projects is transitory and ultimately unsustainable.…”

Section: The Emergence Of the Professional Bim Managermentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Specifically, the recently evolved role of BIM manager (BM) has emerged to safeguard the success of BIM-enabled construction projects and facilitate BIM use (Rahman et al 2016). …”

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confidence: 99%

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Viability of the BIM Manager Enduring as a Distinct Role: Association Rule Mining of Job Advertisements

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Abstract:Building Information Modeling (BIM) has developed as the definitive technology for managing construction projects. With its rise, the corresponding role of BIM manager has emerged as a necessary adjunct role in coordinating BIM enabled projects. The ascent of the BIM manager has attracted a significant body of research investigating the various competencies and responsibilities required of the role. While BIM is here to stay, the work of Akintola et al. (2017), however, asserts that a distinct role oriented around BIM, is itself transitory. The conclusion in Akintola's work represents a significant departure from accepted assumptions on the viability of the BIM manager role. This research sets out to test the likelihood of a long-term market demand for the BIM manager, as a distinct role, based on a robust quantitative analysis of open-source data from a rich representing the global English speaking jobs markets. Key knowledge, skills and abilities attributes of the BIM jobs were extracted and analyzed. Analysis reveals there is no significant difference between the roles of 'BIM manager' and 'BIM coordinator.' Moreover, the findings highlight that these two BIM roles align with that of 'project manager.' Most importantly, BIM roles are shown to supplement the lack of BIM expertise within the role of 'project manager,' and that as BIM capabilities are increasingly absorbed by project managers, the rationale for an independent BIM expert will fade. The corollary is that BIM roles are a stopgap measure that can be expected to disappear as project managers absorb requisite BIM skills. The practical implication for the construction engineering HR departments is that the prevailing policy of retaining dedicated BIM managers into the longer term should shift rather to one where project managers are re-trained to a level where they possess a comprehensive, independent BIM expertise.

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Section: Discussion Of the Findingsmentioning

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Section: Bim-related Rolesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: The Emergence Of the Professional Bim Managermentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Specifically, the recently evolved role of BIM manager (BM) has emerged to safeguard the success of BIM-enabled construction projects and facilitate BIM use (Rahman et al 2016). …”

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Viability of the BIM Manager Enduring as a Distinct Role: Association Rule Mining of Job Advertisements

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“…BIM education may accelerate the process of adopting BIM and as such, education community has been examining the best ways of introducing BIM into the curricula. Due to the fact that construction stakeholders such as project managers and BIM managers may require different BIM skills in practice, understanding BIM skills could help to better formulate the education program for college students and industry professionals (Rahmana et al, 2016). As BIM continues to evolve, it is further recommended that academic programmes in institutions of higher learning be reviewed and strengthened to inculcating adequate training in BIM concepts and application.…”

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An Evaluation of Training Needs of the Nigerian Construction Professionals in Adopting Building Information Modelling

Elijah¹,

Oluwasuji²

2019

JCDC

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The use of Building Information Modelling (BIM), for construction processes, is on the increase across the globe. This paper aims at exploring the training needs of the Nigerian construction professionals in the adoption of BIM. The study was carried out through a qualitative research design and a structure questionnaire survey administered on selected construction professionals in Nigeria. A total of 285 questionnaires were distributed among the sampled respondents out of which a total of 212 (74.39%) valid responses were received. The data generated were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results revealed computing skill, cost modelling skill, computer aided design skill, construction technology skill, coordination skill as the most essential skills required for the adoption of BIM. On training method appropriate for BIM adoption, the results showed that organising regular workshop and attending related conferences on BIM, on job training/project-based training, including BIM training in firm's syllabus and hiring a BIM specialist for staff training as the most significant. Furthermore, internet connectivity, integrated computer systems and availability of BIM software were significant facility requirements in adopting BIM. The study provides information on the actual training needs and facilities required as potential for BIM adoption among construction professionals in Nigeria.

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BIM4VET, Towards BIM Training Recommendation for AEC Professionals

Guerriero

Kubicki

Maquil

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Advances in Informatics and Computing in Civil and Construction Engineering

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Comparing Building Information Modeling Skills of Project Managers and BIM Managers Based on Social Media Analysis

Cited by 37 publications

References 11 publications

Viability of the BIM Manager Enduring as a Distinct Role: Association Rule Mining of Job Advertisements

Viability of the BIM Manager Enduring as a Distinct Role: Association Rule Mining of Job Advertisements

An Evaluation of Training Needs of the Nigerian Construction Professionals in Adopting Building Information Modelling

BIM4VET, Towards BIM Training Recommendation for AEC Professionals

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