scholarly journals Implementation of lean practices facilitated by BIM functionalities in the construction phase: advances and opportunities

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 309-328
Author(s):  
Renato Nunes Mariz ◽  
Flavio Augusto Picchi
Keyword(s):  
Methodological Approach ◽  
The Body ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Construction Productivity ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Lean Practices ◽  
Last Planner System ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Five Practices ◽  
Last Planner

Abstract Over the past few decades, construction productivity has been at a standstill. Lean and Building Information Modelling (BIM) is attracting increasing interest in the construction industry as a way to increase construction productivity. This paper aims to contribute to the body of knowledge by identifying hitherto unexplored opportunities for the use of BIM functionalities as a support and as facilitators of the application of lean practices in the construction phase. A systematic literature review was adopted as the methodological approach in this research, and reported case studies related to the scope of this paper were searched. The results show that lean practices can be classified into four degrees of BIM support based on the level of current exploration. Just one lean practice (the last planner system) has been extensively explored, three have been reasonably explored, and five have just been preliminarily explored. Five practices have not been explored at all. This research summarises the already studied and the potential additional uses of BIM functionalities to support each lean practice, showing that lean practices supported by BIM functionalities are still underused and that further studies can explore additional ways to support these practices. This study holds great value for a broader practical application of lean practices, bringing faster and easier results with more extensive BIM support.

scholarly journals Bridging the digital divide gap in BIM technology adoption

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (10) ◽  
pp. 1398-1416 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kudirat Olabisi Ayinla ◽  
Zulfikar Adamu
Keyword(s):  
Technology Adoption ◽  
Digital Divide ◽  
Change Agents ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
The Body ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Building Information

PurposeIn the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, a “digital divide” exists in technology adoption because SMEs (who often form the bulk of AEC organisations in most countries) are thought to be “Late Majority” and “Laggards” in the adoption of Building information modelling (BIM) technology. Larger organisations not saddled with financial and socio-technical constraints might be considered as being among the “Early Majority” or “Innovators”. It is crucial to understand how these organisations differ in their speed of BIM technology adoption and the rationale for this difference. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the potential causes of the digital divide and suggest solutions for bridging the gap.Design/methodology/approachUsing mixed research method, data were collected through online questionnaire survey of over 240 global respondents as well as a semi-structured interview with nine experts for which statistical and thematic analyses were used, respectively.FindingsOrganisations can be zoned into “layers” and “levels” of BIM technology adoption and their size is not always significant in terms of the speed at which they adopt BIM. The digital divide is unequal across layers/levels and large organisations utilise technologies across the BIM maturity levels depending on project circumstances. A conceptual model for BIM technology was developed to aid identification of the “Laggards” and “Late Majority” from the “Innovators” through which change agents can customise adoption strategies for each group.Originality/valueThe developed model could serve as a tool for engagement and policy making and it contributes to the body of knowledge in the field of BIM technology adoption.

scholarly journals Method for managing requirements in healthcare projects using building information modelling

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana Parise Baldauf ◽  
Carlos Torres Formoso ◽  
Patricia Tzortzopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Design Science ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Design Solution ◽  
Requirements Management ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Requirements Modelling ◽  
Building Information

PurposeThis paper proposes a method for managing client requirements with the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM). The development of healthcare projects demands a large amount of requirements information, in order to deal with a diversity of clients and frequents changes in healthcare services. The proposed method supports healthcare design by adopting a process-based approach for client requirements management, with the aim of improving value generation.Design/methodology/approachDesign Science Research was the methodological approach adopted in this investigation. The main outcome of this study emerged from an empirical study carried out in a healthcare project in Brazil.FindingsThe proposed method involves three stages: (1) capturing and processing requirements; (2) product and requirements modelling, which involves the connection between requirements and the BIM 3-D model and (3) supporting design solution refinement, through the communication of requirements and the assessment of design in relation to updated client requirements information.Originality/valueThis study explores client requirements management from a process perspective, proposing activities and their interdependences and possible sources of data, including healthcare services information. The main theoretical contributions are related to the understanding of the nature and complexity of the information involved in client requirements management, and how this can be modelled.

scholarly journals Implementation of the LPS using an excel spreadsheet

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 324-339 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fahimeh Zaeri ◽  
James Olabode Bamidele Rotimi ◽  
M. Reza Hosseini ◽  
Jeff Cox
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Excel Spreadsheet ◽  
Implementation Challenges ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Last Planner System ◽  
Last Planner

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the implementation challenges of one of lean construction’s recent tools, the last planner system (LPS), by exploring issues in the New Zealand construction sector to identify potential areas for improvement. To achieve this aim, the study formulated two objectives: to present the challenges in LPS use and to explore solutions by using an Excel spreadsheet for facilitating LPS applications. Design/methodology/approach The study drew primarily upon a case study approach. A fieldwork study and document analysis of a New Zealand construction project were conducted with an extensive literature review undertaken on the LPS concept. Findings The findings revealed that although an automated spreadsheet could be a simple and inexpensive option for using the LPS, data collection, storage and transfer into the spreadsheet could significantly influence the reliability of the LPS outcomes. Most data utilisation challenges were found to occur around the three data sets included in the weekly work plan (WWP). The study presented several automation solutions which had been applied to overcome data utilisation challenges. Originality/value Among the first of its kind in the construction industry, this study, with its first-hand account of an organisation which uses the lean paradigm, provides an in-depth insight into LPS tool implementation. The study extends the current body of knowledge by unearthing the challenges of LPS integration into construction activities and presenting efforts undertaken in a construction case project to overcome relevant issues. This adds value by enhancing the reliability of the LPS and, consequently, the effectiveness of its implementation in practical terms.

scholarly journals Interactions between building information modelling and off-site manufacturing for productivity improvement

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 233-255 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pejman Ghasemi Poor Sabet ◽  
Heap-Yih Chong
Keyword(s):  
Journal Articles ◽  
Productivity Improvement ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Construction Productivity ◽  
New Methods ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Productivity Indicators ◽  
Potential Interactions

PurposeNew methods have been introduced as revolutionary approaches in the construction industry, such as off-site manufacturing (OSM) and building information modelling (BIM). Although these approaches can provide many benefits, there are still barriers to meeting the expectations of improved construction productivity via their implementation. Hence, the purpose of this paper is to critically review the capabilities of OSM and BIM techniques, as well as their potential interactions, in productivity improvement.Design/methodology/approachA scoping review approach was adopted, where 100 peer-reviewed journal articles were collected to analyse the capabilities of OSM and BIM, as well as their potential interactions, in productivity improvement as assessed by key productivity indicators (KPrIs).FindingsThe results reveal seven BIM-based capabilities and six OSM-based capabilities, as well as 12 potential OSM–BIM interactions that have significant potential for satisfying KPrIs.Originality/valueAn integrated framework has also been developed to clarify and conceptualise the roles of OSM–BIM interactions in their designated KPrIs. The research has developed insightful and practical references for strategic planning and management in OSM–BIM-based projects.

BIM-enabled construction innovation through collaboration: a mixed-methods systematic review

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Liu ◽  
Miroslaw J. Skibniewski ◽  
Qianqian Ju ◽  
Junjie Li ◽  
Hongbing Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
The Body ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Innovative Capabilities

PurposeThis study aims to explore the innovative capabilities of building information modeling (BIM) in construction projects. The objectives are to construct an inclusive conceptual framework of BIM-enabled construction innovation, identify the status and trends of innovation-related research in BIM publications, synthesize research pertaining to BIM-enabled construction innovation and discover core research requirements in the related body of knowledge.Design/methodology/approachThis study proposes a comprehensive theoretical framework, named innovation pyramid, comprising context, actor, artifact, process, structure and innovative task for exploring and analyzing the innovative capability of BIM in construction projects. Accordingly, mixed methods were used to perform a systematic review of research on the topic of BIM-enabled construction innovation.FindingsThe findings reveal that BIM innovation-related articles have predominantly considered BIM as an innovation from a technological standpoint, while the innovative capabilities of BIM have remained under-researched with a fragmented research focus. Fertile grounds for research have emerged and call for research pertaining to entities of “structure” and “innovative task” as well as interaction, interrelations and mutually adjusting effect among the entities.Practical implicationsThe framework proposed may be useful for subsequent research design and for assisting project management practitioners in the use of BIM to achieve innovation more efficiently.Originality/valueThis research provides an insight into the innovative capabilities of BIM based on the BIM–collaboration–construction innovation logic chain. It contributes to the body of knowledge by devising an inclusive conceptual framework of BIM-enabled construction innovation, synthesizing the state of the art and exposing the research needs in this area.

scholarly journals Making Sense of Multi-Actor Social Collaboration in Building Information Modelling Level 2 Projects: A Case in Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Raja Nor Husna Raja Mohd Noor ◽  
Che Khairil Izam Che Ibrahim ◽  
Sheila Belayutham
Keyword(s):  
Best Practice ◽  
Team Building ◽  
The Body ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Execution Plan ◽  
Social Collaboration ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Level 2

Despite the diversity of thinking among the scholars on building information modelling (BIM) collaboration, there is a paucity of studies that capture the dimension of social collaboration in BIM projects. This study attempts to develop a comprehensive understanding on the key attributes of multi-actor social collaboration in BIM projects through the experience of practitioners in BIM-Level 2 construction project. The success of multi-actor social collaboration has been investigated through structured interviews with 22 BIM practitioners in a BIM-Level 2 project based on an established theoretical framework of social collaboration. The findings indicted that relationship-oriented attributes; relational contracts BIM execution plan; guideline, standard and work process manual approaches; employer information requirement (EIR); understanding roles and leadership; commitment from top management; resources; training, team building workshop and awareness program; coordination; and understanding on the theoretical knowledge of BIM are of importance towards multi-actor social BIM collaboration. This study acknowledges that the success of multi-actor social collaboration was influenced by the consolidation of many attributes, and it extends the dominant relationship between related attributes for multi-actor social collaboration based on the "best practice approach", which includes dominant-centric attributes (i.e., behaviour formation, procurement model and support principles). This research contributes to the body of BIM knowledge in the construction domain by focusing on what it takes to achieve greater social collaboration in BIM Level 2 projects.

scholarly journals Using Building Information Modelling to Manage Client Requirements in Social Housing Projects

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 2804
Author(s):  
Juliana P. Baldauf ◽  
Carlos T. Formoso ◽  
Patricia Tzortzopoulos ◽  
Luciana I. G. Miron ◽  
Joao Soliman-Junior
Keyword(s):  
Social Housing ◽  
Process Model ◽  
Design Science ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Requirements Management ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Housing Projects ◽  
Requirements Modelling ◽  
Building Information

This paper proposes a set of guidelines for using Building Information Modelling (BIM) to manage client requirements in the context of social housing projects. A process model representing main activities involved in requirements management has been devised, as well as nine constructs that can be used for assessing the effectiveness of using BIM for client requirements management. The process of managing and modelling clients’ requirements is important to improve value generation, considering the limited resources usually available for social housing projects, as well as the need to deal with the diversity of user profiles. The use of BIM-based tools to support this process can potentially improve the performance of those projects in terms of environmental and social sustainability. Design Science Research was the methodological approach adopted in this investigation. The main outcome of this study, the set of guidelines, emerged from an empirical study carried out in a social housing project from Brazil. This study explores the managerial perspective of client requirements modelling, proposing practical contributions, such as understanding the challenges of managing requirements in social housing projects, and theoretical contributions, such as descriptions of the activities involved in client requirements management and their interactions, and constructs for assessing BIM-based solutions for that problem.

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