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Assessing the implementation of BIM – an information systems approach
Much attention has been paid to measuring the perceived benefits of Building Information Modelling (BIM). Yet despite an increase its adoption throughout the construction industry, important links between implementation, support and benefits are yet to be explored. We examine the constitutive elements of the BIM implementation process of two case studies implementing and using BIM: The first is a large urban regeneration project and the second is a healthcare project. A well-recognised model of system success is mobilised from the field of information systems (IS) to reveal that irrespective of project size and type, BIM benefits are confined to technically discrete productivity and efficiency gains when there is limited focus on the organisational aspects of BIM adoption. This paper focuses on the disconnections between organisational and project level BIM implementation using the DeLone and McLean Model as an analytical framework to systematically examine the benefits of BIM to each project in relation to the implementation approach employed. This study highlights the significance of these interdependencies and argues for a more comprehensive approach to BIM benefits capture that recognises this to usefully inform implementation strategy development
Challenges of Technological Implementation: An evaluative study of the BIM implementation process in a construction consultancy firm
As a mean of tackling the harsher business environment of today has use of various enterprise resource planning systems (ERPS) increased. It, thus, felt self-evident to focus on what implementation of such new technology would mean and involve both for a whole organization as well as its employees. The construction industry has a long history of and is characterized with project-based work and yet has voices from the industry spoken about the difficulties implementing such a business-appropriate ERPS as BIM into organizations. The purpose of this research study was hence to gain further insights into why implementation of BIM technology was not as effectively diffused and successfully implemented as hoped, given the specific circumstances of prior project work experience in the construction industry of today. The research question was meant to identify the challenges of the BIM implementation process. This research study was considered a case study in which an inductive, interpretative, qualitative research approach seemed most suitable. An internationally renowned construction consultancy company was approached and professionals of civil engineering background given the opportunity to participate in semi-structured phone interviews, which were recorded, transcribed and sorted according to relevant and recurring themes. A literature review of relevant theories connected to topics such as organizational development, change management, business process reengineering, and technological diffusion was conducted prior to this in order for theoretical framework to give possible explanations to the results of this study. As a result of this study were the challenges identified as unfamiliarity with the technological system, partial or little user adoption amongst professionals of the organization for various reasons, difficulties with reengineering business processes and technological software-related issues. Possible reasons to this seemed to be inconsistencies in directions and support given by top management. With an encompassing corporate strategy of BIM implementation throughout the organization but with weak support for various departments, units and professional roles did the process subsequently comprise confusion and opposition resulting in a slow-paced implementation process. Possible corporate improvements suggested by the researcher were increased number of professionals training and development of a corporate-specific platform in which BIM- and corporate-related information would be shared organization-wide. Looking over corporate structure and addressing different managers to be in charge for the development of the implementation process was another improvement suggestion. It would lastly be of interest for future researchers to make comparative studies of technological implementation processes with multiple industries in order to learn more
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