scholarly journals Mitigating Disputes and Managing Legal Issues in the Era of Building Information Modelling

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 111-130
Author(s):  
Ebad Ur Rehman Khawaja ◽  
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Abdelhakim Mustapha ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Dispute Resolution ◽  
Legal Issues ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Execution Plan ◽  
Construction Disputes ◽  
Contractual Arrangements ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Legal Barriers ◽  
Aec Industry

Construction disputes are inevitable. They often arise between project stakeholders for numerous reasons and to resolve them, construction professionals adopt various dispute resolution methodologies. This study aims to identify the role of building information modelling (BIM) in mitigating such disputes and addresses the legal barriers faced by the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry while adopting BIM. The study reveals that disputes can be mitigated and managed efficiently with the intervention of BIM, as BIM offers various designing, planning, estimating, collaborating and controlling features. The benefits of BIM are impressive and exceptional; however, it comes with some legal issues that are first clarified and addressed with the support of a literature review and later validated through interviews with industry professionals. Dispute resolution, contractual arrangements, design responsibility, intellectual property (IP) rights and a lack of standardisation are identified as substantial concerns when adopting BIM. Thus, a strategy is proposed to manage these legal issues that entail the adoption of the appropriate contract suite, the formation of a common data environment (CDE) and the establishment of a firm BIM execution plan (BEP). Workshops, training sessions and seminars are also recommended to educate the industry with BIM features as it brings about the second revolution in the AEC industry.

scholarly journals Rethinking the contractual context for Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the Australian built environment industry

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilsa Kuiper ◽  
Dominik Holzer
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Project Delivery ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Contractual Arrangements ◽  
Legal Risks ◽  
Building Information ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Potential Opportunity ◽  
The Ideal

Building Information Modelling (BIM) can be defined as a process of generating and managing information of a building or infrastructure during its life cycle. Whilst the 3D visualisation or dimensional functions of BIM are not necessarily new, it is the usage and integration of this information related to project delivery, management and performance analysis that are challenging current construction industry practices.  Industry has called for the development of more collaborative and integrated contractual arrangements to facilitate the use of BIM. Such recommendations appeal to the ideal use of BIM, but also provide a potential opportunity to seek improvement within the construction industry. This paper proposes a procurement approach to BIM to establish the applicable contractual context to address the potential legal risks and commercial considerations, relative to current practices in Australia. It als ooutlines why BIM, with other enabling technologies, will drive the evolution of contract delivery methodologies.

scholarly journals A Preliminary Implementation Framework of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the Algerian AEC Industry

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 59-68
Author(s):  
Khalid Bouguerra ◽  
Lim Yaik-Wah ◽  
Kherun Nita Ali
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Implementation Framework ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Construction Market ◽  
Technology Process ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Upward Growth ◽  
Aec Industry

The construction industry is one of the most growing sectors worldwide, it plays a great role in boosting the economy. The construction sector in Algeria has recently witnessed an upward growth, due to the Algerian government’s vision to develop economic activity and boost the residential construction market. On the other hand, the Algerian construction market is suffering from the lack of efficiency; projects delay and less quality of projects delivery. It becomes very necessary to find a way to improve these inefficiencies by adopting new approaches and technologies. Building Information Modelling (BIM) is becoming a widespread and common approach in the design, construction and maintenance of building facilities as BIM reduces waste, improves construction quality and enhance collaboration among the construction stakeholders. Hence, it becomes necessary to start gradually introducing BIM to the Algerian construction industry in order to improve its productivity. This paper addresses BIM implementation in the Algerian AEC industry and proposes a preliminary framework towards its implementation. Through a questionnaire survey, we explored the BIM capabilities, BIM awareness and BIM maturity of the Algerian AEC players. Based on the questionnaire findings and literature review, this paper proposes an effective BIM implementation based on both levels of macro-adoption and micro-adoption. The framework developed is based on three main aspects comprise of technology, process and policy. This study is considered as the first implementation framework of Building information modelling in the Algerian AEC industry. The framework proposed will be used as a reference for the Algerian researchers and professionals.

scholarly journals BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING: PROCUREMENT PROCEDURE

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (01) ◽  
pp. 180-197
Author(s):  
Vladimir Popov ◽  
Milena Medineckienė ◽  
Tatjana Grigorjeva ◽  
Arūnas Remigijus Zabulėnas
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
English Language ◽  
Public Procurement ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Execution Plan ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Procurement Procedure

Traditional construction planning is being replaced by the building information modelling (BIM) approach, which seeks to digitalise all the construction procedures, including procurement. Successful implementation of BIM on the market requires the preparation of appropriate procurement documents. Purpose – to suggest the most suitable set of documents for public procurement in the context of BIM by analysing the documents that are necessary for implementing the stages of the building life cycle. Research methodology – in order to achieve the aim of the research, the in-depth analysis of different countries’ procurement methodological documents and analysis of the scientific articles have been implemented. The methodology also includes expert interviewing, which was done in order to analyse the investigated standards. Findings – After analysing the procurement procedures of Norway, Spain, France, Poland, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland, a set of documents, including Employer’s Information Requirements (EIR), BIM Execution Plan (BEP) and BIM protocol, was considered as the most suitable for BIM-based procurement processes. In addition, the basic principles of ISO 19650-2:2018 do not reflect the specific conditions of each country, so it is appropriate to examine the possibility of providing guidance in individual national annexes that reflects the peculiarities of national procurement. Research limitations – some research limitations were related to the challenges to access the literature, particularly the regulatory documentation associated with the public procurement procedure in a singular Country. Also, the difficulties with and accessing the document in the English language. However, in most of these cases, the document overview was analysed or translated from the native language. Originality/Value – existing related studies are mainly oriented on a particular region/country, and no general overview of European countries regarding BIM procurement procedures has been implemented. Additionally, a significant scientific contribution of this research is the review of the fundamental standards, which includes the general specification for information management in construction projects using BIM. Implemented analysis can serve as a basis for other authors to implement their research concerning their region, to suggest the most appropriate and suitable set of documents. Practical implications – this study contributes to the preparation of the Lithuanian market for the implementation of BIM and could help policy-makers to prepare the most appropriate procurement documents.

scholarly journals Building Information Modelling Execution Plan (BEP): A Comparison of Global Practice

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-73
Author(s):  
Ahmad Ridzuan Abu Bakar ◽  
Ahmad Tarmizi Haron ◽  
Rahimi A. Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Digital Information ◽  
Information Need ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Execution Plan ◽  
Roles And Responsibilities ◽  
Stakeholder Requirement ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Project Objectives

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a process supported by technologies involving the development and management of 3D digital information model representations of functional and physical of the design. To implement BIM in a project, BIM Implementation Plan or BIM Execution Plan (BEP) needs to be developed as a planning and monitoring strategy document. Several BEPs have been developed around the world since 2010. However, a BEP should be tailored to the type of project, stakeholder requirement, and project objectives because a comprehensive BEP is a key factor for BIM implementation success. Also, a proper BEP helps stakeholders understand and achieve the underlying objectives in using BIM. In other words, understanding the strategic framework of BEPs is important. Hence, this study identifies and compares the key elements in existing BEPs. To accomplish that aim, twenty BEPs were identified and analysed. This study provides a benchmarked reference for industry players on existing BEPs. Through a clear description, all parties can understand the project objectives, work process, roles and responsibilities, information need and deliverables requirements in a BEP. Researchers can use the findings for further development and improvement of existing BEPs. Understanding BEPs will ensure better BIM implementation in practice.

scholarly journals A Scientometric Review and Metasynthesis of Building Information Modelling (BIM) Research in Africa

Buildings ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saka ◽  
Chan
Keyword(s):  
Central Africa ◽  
Development Trend ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
Holistic Review ◽  
Building Information ◽  
The Status ◽  
Bibliometric Review ◽  
Aec Industry

Building Information Modelling (BIM) has been gaining widespread adoption in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry across the globe. Consequently, several research studies have attempted to construct a holistic review of the increasing BIM publications to identify the development trend using manual review, scientometric review, bibliometric review, or latent semantic review. These extant studies have often adopted a global view of the development despite the adoption of BIM varying across firms, countries, and continents. This approach is often regarded as not representative of the BIM development in countries and continents at the infancy stage. As BIM is still at the germinating stage of development in Africa and previous reviews are unrepresentative of BIM development in the AEC industry of Africa. This paper aims to present a scientometric review and metasynthesis of BIM development in the African AEC industry to explore the intellectual evolution of BIM, the status quo of BIM across the regions, and any potential barriers hindering BIM proliferation. The review findings revealed a varying level of BIM growth, with North Africa, West Africa, and Southern Africa leading the research development, whilst East Africa and Central Africa are slightly lagging behind. Additionally, the major challenges facing BIM adoption was found as people/process-related barriers. This study has provided valuable insights into BIM development and application in the growing African AEC industry.

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 A Review and Scientometric Analysis of Global Building Information Modelling (BIM) Research in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Industry

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ziwen Liu ◽  
Yujie Lu ◽  
Lu Chang Peh
Keyword(s):  
Green Building ◽  
Recent Decade ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Scientometric Analysis ◽  
Facilities Management ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Aec Industry

In the recent decade, Building Information Modelling (BIM) has widely been adopted in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry and completely upended the way we build. While BIM continues gain momentum in the industry, it has also attracted increasing attentions from researchers. However, most of the current study focuses on reviewing BIM for management, BIM for green building, BIM for infrastructure and BIM for Facilities Management (FM). There are few studies about Global BIM review and to discuss their complex inter-connections. In this study, we adopted a scientometric analysis method to review global BIM research from 2004-2019. A total of 1455 scholarly bibliographic records obtained from Web of Science Core Collection databased were established for the analysis. This study has identified the top productive and influential researchers, research institutes, regions/countries, subject categories and journals in the BIM field. In addition, 11 clusters of Global BIM research were also identified including construction project, green BIM, construction safety planning, automated IFC-based workflow and so on. Authors distinguished 11 clusters of global BIM research into 3 stages, namely formulating stage, accelerating stage and transforming stage. Furthermore, authors reviewed the BIM policy of Singapore and observed there is a co-production relationship between evolution of BIM policy and global BIM research. These findings provide valuable information for researchers, practitioners and policy makers by visualizing the current progress in the research field of BIM and highlighting future research needs.

scholarly journals ENHANCING THE GRADUATES’ EMPLOYABILITY AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT THROUGH BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING INTENSIVE TRAINING

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 91-99
Author(s):  
Aimi Sara Ismail ◽  
Kherun Nita Ali ◽  
Nur Emma Mustaffa ◽  
Noorminshah A. Iahad ◽  
Badiru Yunusa Yusuf
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Intensive Training ◽  
Software Applications ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Current Scenario ◽  
Project Coordination ◽  
Aec Industry

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is an emerging technological process which highly promotes a better collaborative working environment in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. It is essential that the Higher Education (HE) sector innovates its education system to integrate between different disciplines in the AEC industry to encourage the adoption of BIM. In conjunction with this, BIM Intensive Training was conducted for a selected number of final year undergraduate students at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. They were assigned a real time construction project, utilizing BIM software applications for model authoring, model review, 4D modelling and project coordination. It was observed that the participants were able to overcome various challenges through information sharing and team collaboration. A BIM coordination workflow was produced during the training to assist them in organizing their work. Although their existing knowledge of BIM and their skills using the software applications were quite limited, they were capable in learning expeditiously as the assignment provided them with real-world problems. A year after the training, more than half of the participants agreed that the training had helped them to secure their employment and excel in their current involvements in BIM-based projects. However, due to the current scenario many firms are yet to embrace BIM, there are participants who could not utilize the training. Hence, the establishment of a dynamic and continuous collaboration between professionals and HE sector is the way forward in transforming the traditional structure of AEC industry into a more collaborative and technological approach.

scholarly journals A Review and Scientometric Analysis of Global Building Information Modelling (BIM) Research in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Industry

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ziwen Liu ◽  
Yujie Lu ◽  
Lu Chang Peh
Keyword(s):  
Green Building ◽  
Recent Decade ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Scientometric Analysis ◽  
Facilities Management ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Aec Industry

In the recent decade, Building Information Modelling (BIM) has widely been adopted in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry and completely upended the way we build. While BIM continues gain momentum in the industry, it has also attracted increasing attentions from researchers. However, most of the current study focuses on reviewing BIM for management, BIM for green building, BIM for infrastructure and BIM for Facilities Management (FM). There are few studies about Global BIM review and to discuss their complex inter-connections. In this study, we adopted a scientometric analysis method to review global BIM research from 2004-2019. A total of 1455 scholarly bibliographic records obtained from Web of Science Core Collection databased were established for the analysis. This study has identified the top productive and influential researchers, research institutes, regions/countries, subject categories and journals in the BIM field. In addition, 11 clusters of Global BIM research were also identified including construction project, green BIM, construction safety planning, automated IFC-based workflow and so on. Authors distinguished 11 clusters of global BIM research into 3 stages, namely formulating stage, accelerating stage and transforming stage. Furthermore, authors reviewed the BIM policy of Singapore and observed there is a co-production relationship between evolution of BIM policy and global BIM research. These findings provide valuable information for researchers, practitioners and policy makers by visualizing the current progress in the research field of BIM and highlighting future research needs.

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