Technology adoption in the BIM implementation for lean architectural practice

Abstract

Justification for Research: the construction companies are facing barriers and challenges in BIM adoption as there is no clear guidance or best practice studies from which they can learn and build up their capacity for BIM use in order to increase productivity, efficiency, quality, and to attain competitive advantages in the global market and to achieve the targets in environmental sustainability. Purpose: this paper aims to explain a comprehensive and systemic evaluation and assessment of the relevant BIM technologies as part of the BIM adoption and implementation to demonstrate how efficiency gains have been achieved towards a lean architectural practice. Design/Methodology/Approach: The research is undertaken through a KTP (Knowledge transfer Partnership) project between the University of Salford and the John McCall Architects based in Liverpool, which is an SME (Small Medium Enterprise). The overall aim of KTP is to develop Lean Design Practice through the BIM adoption and implementation. The overall BIM implementation approach uses a socio-technical view in which it does not only consider the implementation of technology but also considers the socio-cultural environment that provides the context for its implementation. The technology adoption methodology within the BIM implementation approach is the action research oriented qualitative and quantitative research for discovery, comparison, and experimentation as the KTP project with JMA provides an environment for "learning by doing" Findings: research has proved that BIM technology adoption should be undertaken with a bottom-up approach rather than top-down approach for successful change management and dealing with the resistance to change. As a result of the BIM technology adoption, efficiency gains are achieved through the piloting projects and the design process is improved through the elimination of wastes and value generation. Originality/Value: successful BIM adoption needs an implementation strategy. However, at operational level, it is imperative that professional guidelines are required as part of the implementation strategy. This paper introduces a systematic approach for BIM technology adoption based on a case study implementation and it demonstrates a guideline at operational level for other SME companies of architectural practices.

O ensino de BIM no Brasil: onde estamos?

“…O aprendizado instrumental é desenvolvido pelo aluno extrassala de aula, com suporte de tutoriais on-line. Arayici et al (2011) discutem os efeitos positivos da adoção de BIM associada a práticas da construção enxuta.…”

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

“…Table 2 shows a summary of the factors identified in the literature review. Eastman et al 2008;Post 2008;Young et al 2008;Yan, Damian 2008;Hartmann, Fischer 2008;Arayici et al 2009Arayici et al , 2011Sacks, Barak 2010;Singh et al 2011;Gerber et al 2011;Nejat et al 2012;Gledson et al 2012;Giel, Issa 2013;Eadie et al 2013;Porwal, Hewage 2013;Zhang, Gao 2013;Migilinskas et al 2013;Volk et al 2014 19 2 Lack of data interoperability (T5) Bernstein, Pittman 2004;Eastman et al 2008;Post 2008;McAdam 2010;Azhar et al 2011;Kim, Anderson 2012;McAuley et al 2012;Rezgui et al 2013;Porwal, Hewage 2013;Aram et al 2013;Migilinskas et al 2013;Gupta et al 2014;Dong et al 2014;Miettinen, Paavola 2014;Volk et al 2014;Cao et al 2015 No. Factors Reference Sum 3 Changes in workflows and inappropriate business models (M4) Bernstein, Pittman 2004;Howell, Batcheler 2004;Méndez 2006;Gilligan, Kunz 2007;Gu et al 2007;…”

Challenges of Migrating from Desktop-Based BIM in Construction

“…The literature reveals that the adoption and implementation process is complex and not clearly defined in construction [4,33]. The complexity originates from the lack of uniformity of decision makers, complexity of new projects, and the variety of differentiated activities involved in any construction project [34,35].…”