scholarly journals An Actor–Network Approach to Developing a Life Cycle BIM Maturity Model (LCBMM)

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (23) ◽  
pp. 13273
Author(s):  
Ruwini Edirisinghe ◽  
Zelinna Pablo ◽  
Chimay Anumba ◽  
Saratu Tereno
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Actor Network Theory ◽  
Facilities Management ◽  
Maturity Model ◽  
Actor Network ◽  
Practice Guide ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Project Life Cycle ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Project Life

Building information modelling (BIM) has considerable potential for addressing sustainability issues in construction, but its benefits can be constrained by the failure to adopt BIM across the full project life cycle. Systematic whole-of-life BIM adoption can be supported by maturity models, but most models are limited by a lack of theoretical grounding, socio-technical dichotomies and the failure to adequately consider the full asset life cycle, often by overlooking the operations phase. This study aims to (1) develop a BIM maturity model that addresses these limitations by (2) using an in-depth analysis of an early adopter case study, thus addressing the lack of empirical research in BIM adoption experiences. A single interpretive research study was conducted to qualitatively analyse a US-based university. The data were gathered through interviews, field visits and document analysis. Actor–network theory (ANT) concepts scaffolded the analytical approach. The findings show that a complex BIM socio-technical network emerged, developed and converged during the project management stage but struggled to achieve durability as an ongoing solution to facilities management. By analysing the elements of success and failure across each stage, the researchers distilled five key lessons to achieve whole-of-life BIM maturity and proposed a life cycle BIM maturity model (LCBMM) supported by a practice guide.

Contractual challenges for BIM-based construction projects: a systematic review

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 372-385 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Huzaimi Abd Jamil ◽  
Mohamad Syazli Fathi
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Interaction Matrix ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Project Life Cycle ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Project Life

Purpose Building information modeling (BIM) has been proven to enable outstanding results in construction processes by enhancing knowledge sharing with regard to a building or facility throughout its life cycle from the conceptual design to facility management. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the extent to which the use of BIM has impacted the legal and contractual implications of the existing construction contracts for aligning the three sets of relevant development domains: BIM functionality, contract procurement methods, and BIM legal and contractual issues to enhance the efficient use of valuable resources. Design/methodology/approach This exploratory study was undertaken by analyzing the literature using a novel approach involving a matrix that juxtaposes BIM functionalities for each project life cycle with contract procurement methods. As part of the study, 28 interactions of BIM legal and contractual issues have been identified, as representing positive and negative interactions. Findings The interaction matrix framework that juxtaposes BIM functionalities and procurement methods highlights the theoretical and practical relationships identified between the methods. It also simultaneously recognizes the constructive and destructive interactions between these development domains by means of critically identifying the possible interactions of the legal and contractual aspects of both the BIM project procurement and the practical aspects of BIM project delivery. Originality/value The present study contributes to the existing literature by extensively identifying the probable interactions of contractual issues within BIM functionality with contract procurement methods throughout the life cycle of a building construction project.

scholarly journals Project Narratives That Potentially Perform and Change the Future

2021 ◽  
pp. 875697282199534
Author(s):  
Natalya Sergeeva ◽  
Graham M. Winch
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Value Creation ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Future Research Agenda ◽  
Project Life Cycle ◽  
Different Types ◽  
The Future ◽  
Organizational Narrative ◽  
Project Life ◽  
Future Project

This article develops a framework for applying organizational narrative theory to understand project narratives that potentially perform and change the future. Project narratives are temporal but often get repeated throughout the project life cycle to stabilize meaning, and could be about project mission, vision, identity, value creation, and so forth. Project narratives have important implications for organizational identity and image crafting. This article differentiates among different types of project narratives in relation to a project life cycle, providing case studies of project narratives on three major UK rail projects. We then set out the future research agenda into project narrative work.

scholarly journals Project Quality Management Performance: An Insight to Sustainable Development Initiatives in Oil and Gas Host Communities

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 76
Author(s):  
Prince Destiny Ugo
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Quality Management ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Goodness Of Fit Test ◽  
Quality Management Systems ◽  
Project Quality ◽  
Project Life Cycle ◽  
Project Life

A fundamental principle of project quality management is that quality is planned into project and not inspected through project. In the context of host communities in developing countries with mineral exploration activities construction projects and contracts generally is a key provider of employment in both short, medium and long term and particularly for the locals, therefore the incorporation of quality management systems in project life cycle is paramount for sustainable development. Ensuring project quality plays an important role in socio-economic development of people as it provides the most basic infrastructure that promotes economic activities. Quality management systems (QMS) has significant value relating to project quality and cost reduction and a comprehensive quality management culture can promote project success, mutual beneficial relationship and organisational sustainability. This study provides empirical findings emanating from local vendor(s) understanding, compliance and implementation of quality management systems in a multinational oil company (MNOC) community assisted projects. The study utilised SPSS version 22 for the statistical data analysis and Goodness-of-fit-test interrogated the assumption that contractors are not complying with quality management systems in project execution. The study found inter alia that 65% of the vendors are registered as closed corporation (sole proprietorship), 15% were limited liability companies, while 20% belong to other category such as subcontractors. Furthermore, 98% of the 222 respondent are yet to develop a quality manual and a conceptual nominated vendor system (NVS) project quality model was developed to improve the contract award and project management status quo, with emphasis on the need for integration of quality management systems in project life cycle for the oil and gas host communities.

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