Contractual framework for design- bid- build contract to adopt Building Information Modeling in Jordan

To provide contractual framework for Design-Bid-Build (DBB) contract as reference for construction industry in Jordan, this paper aims to discuss the best contractual framework to adopt Building Information Modeling (BIM) under (DBB) approach in construction sector in Jordan. To achieve this aim, scope of comprehensive literature divided in two frameworks is explored. First, the construction sector in Jordan and the others is the building information modeling framework. In this research, a qualitative approach is employed, where 13 semi-structured meetings were implemented with the largest construction companies in Jordanian construction field. The main research' findings revealed that improvements in the DBB contract, adopting BIM officially in contract and improving stakeholders ' relationship are obtained. The study concluded that to adopt BIM process correctly, earlier participation of major stakeholders is essential to enhance the coordination grade, discovering early disputes and decreasing the redesign processes. This in turn, safes efforts, time and cost

The potential of implementing Building Information Modelling (BIM) in Malaysian Construction Industry: An exploratory study

In Malaysia, we cannot deny the widespread of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and the influence of ICT to speed up the working process. Lots of benefits can be gained from utilisation of ICT, especially in construction industry. For decade, construction industry can be considered as a fragmented industry because of lacking of sharing information through its life cycle and with other parties. ICT can be a tool for integrating and collaborating among parties in the construction projects, and Building Information Modelling (BIM) is one of the platforms that can be used to promote the collaboration between parties in the construction projects. Eastman et al., 2011, interpreted BIM as “a digital representation of the building process to aid in exchanging and interoperability information in a digital format." Basically, BIM will act like a respiratory system with full of information to share with for construction projects. Even though there are lots of benefits can be gained by utilisation of BIM, it is a difficult task to convince the construction companies to embrace and implementing it due to some reasons. Since there is a short of understanding of BIM by the construction companies in Malaysia, this paper is intended to review the strategy and action plan from Singapore and Hong Kong in adopting and implement BIM, which could be used in supporting the implementation of BIM in Malaysian Construction Industry. As a summary, this paper revealed that involvement from government, collaboration between government, private sector and universities and awareness program are the most of the important criteria that must be taken into consideration once to developing BIM implementation strategy plan for Malaysian construction industry

Critical factors influencing construction technology adoption: A multivariate analysis

The construction sector is one of the long-established sectors in the world. However, the sector has struggled to acquire effective and basic technology on job sites. This is where the value of new construction technology is critical in driving industry quality and productivity. However, its implementation is at a low level in numerous countries and despite a well-understood lack of technological adoption, the factors influencing this trend are not yet understood. Hence, it is vital to have a thorough understanding of what influences its adoption. This study aims to identify the critical factors influencing technology adoption in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. First, semi-structured interviews with industry practitioners and a systematic literature review of 211 articles yielded 35 factors influencing construction technology adoption. Then, data on the 35 factors were collected through a survey among AEC industry practitioners. In total, 147 valid responses were received and analyzed using mean ranking analysis and exploratory factor analysis. The ranking analysis results indicated that 14 critical factors had been identified. In contrast, through factor analysis, 10 out of 14 critical factors have been grouped into three underlying components: organizational resources, goals, and strategy. The findings could provide construction industry professionals with a useful reference to promote technological adoption in the construction industry

Optimal Government Strategies for BIM Implementation in Low-Income Economies: A Case Study in Syria

Building information modeling (BIM) enables substantial improvement in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. As a leading actor in the AEC industry, policymakers have the means to develop appropriate strategies for addressing the factor affecting BIM implementation. However, the lack of empirical investigation on the relationships between factors to implementing BIM and government strategies prevents the strategies from being effective. This study aimed to establish relationships between critical factors and government strategies for implementing BIM using Syria as a case study. A systematic literature review and semistructured interviews with AEC professionals yielded 27 factors and 12 government strategies for implementing BIM. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, a chi-squared test, exploratory factor analysis (EFA), and partial least-squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The EFA classified the factors into four underlying constructs (technology, project environment, governmental and organizational, and people) and government strategies into two underlying constructs (soft and hard strategies). The structural equation model revealed that soft strategies positively affect technology, project environment, and people. Moreover, hard strategies positively affect technology. These findings provide new insights into the body of knowledge on optimal government strategies for implementing BIM in low-income economies. Policymakers can use the findings of this study to prioritize efforts and resources when promoting BIM implementation in the local AEC industry

Factors affecting BIM implementation in Saudi Arabia: a critical analysis

Purpose: This study examines the underlying relationships between the critical factors of building information modeling (BIM) implementation and the factors’ groupings among architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) organizations in Saudi Arabia. The objectives of the study are to (1) identify the critical factors for BIM implementation, (2) analyze the interrelationships between the critical factors and (3) compare the critical factors between the different organizational characteristics. Design/methodology/approach: First, potential factors were identified through a systematic literature review and interviews with AEC professionals. Then, a questionnaire survey was sent to AEC professionals and the collected data were analyzed using the following techniques and tests: mean score ranking, standard deviation, normalized value, factor analysis (FA), analysis of variance (ANOVA) and post-hoc Tukey test. Findings: The analyses show that 14 factors are critical for BIM implementation in Saudi Arabia. The top critical factors include the existence of standard contracts on data security and user confidentiality, consistent views on BIM among stakeholders and the availability of guidelines for implementing BIM. Of the 14 critical factors, 9 can be grouped into 4 underlying factors: environmental, governmental, legal and organizational. The analysis shows that the criticality of the most critical factors grouped by the FA varies between different levels of BIM competency. Finally, the presence of public–private partnerships (PPPs) in realizing BIM projects is a new and emerging critical factor for BIM implementation in Saudi Arabia. Originality/value: This study differs from prior works on BIM implementation in Saudi Arabia by using FA to explore the underlying relationships among factors of BIM implementation and the factors’ groupings. Based on the FA results, a roadmap for implementing the BIM was developed. These findings will help to purposefully and efficiently customize BIM implementation strategies and initiatives to ensure successful BIM implementation in Saudi Arabia

Critical Factors Affecting BIM Implementation in India: Multivariate Analysis

There is an increasing trend in Building Information Modelling (BIM) implementation worldwide. However, its implementation in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry in India is low. This paper aims to identify the critical factors to BIM implementation and their underlying relationships. First, 19 potential factors to BIM implementation were identified using literature review and verified by interviews with AEC professionals. Then, a questionnaire survey was sent to AEC practitioners in India to rate the importance of these factors. The mean score, standard deviation, and the normalized value method were employed to identify the critical factors. ANOVA test was performed to reveal any significant difference in the factors’ criticality. Factor analysis was then used to reveal the underlying relationships between the factors. The results indicate that 13 factors are critical to BIM implementation in India. Also, there are consistent views among the respondents towards the critical factors to BIM implementation. In addition, 17 out of 19 factors to BIM implementation can be grouped into two major components: (a) environment, legal, and resources; and (b) organizational. Therefore, stakeholders should address these two components and commit resources to increase the BIM implementation rate in India

A preliminary requirement of decision support system for building information modelling software selection

The innovation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) has gained much attention among construction players around the world.The adoption of BIM software has proven to be beneficial to the construction organisation in term of design, analysis, construction, operation and data management.The utilization of BIM software would lead to an effective planning and scheduling, encourage collaboration among technical team member and increase overall quality of the project.In recent years, rapid development of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in construction have witness numerous BIM software available in market where each tools offer wide variety of functionality, features and cost.Thus, it is identified that there is a needs to aid decision making for construction organization in order to select appropriate BIM software to a particular project needs.This paper discusses the some aspect of BIM, Multi Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) and Decision Support System (DSS) as decision tools in BIM selection.A documental analysis was performed to gather information regarding the DSS building block and data needed to support the decision model development. Literature suggests that software selection criteria can be categorize under technical, managerial and cost consideration.24 distinct criteria with 44 alternatives (from 11 vendors) are presented in the paper.In addition, a conceptual model of decision hierarchy is illustrates to be embedded in the DSS prototype. It is also anticipated that the work demonstrated in this paper may improved the developement of DSS for BIM software selection as it is vital to increase productivity, construction project throughout building lifecycle

Building information modelling: A case study approach to identify readiness criteria for process requirement

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is defined as an approach to building design and construction through modeling technology, associated set of processes and people to produce, communicate and analyse building information models. Although the potential benefits of BIM are well documented, the implementation process requires a thoughtful review of many aspects to realise those benefits. Case study of BIM implementation is therefore important to be carried out to understand the BIM nature and the context of its implementation to which suits the local needs. The aim of this paper is therefore set to present the BIM implementation case study in which focus on BIM readiness criteria. It is important to note that, the term BIM readiness criteria used within this paper, refers to the BIM implementation requirement that focus on process element that takes place at the organisational level. Setting in the background of Malaysian construction industry the research engaged a multiple-case-studies approach and four design consultant companies were selected for the primary data collection. Data from each company were analysed by using content analysis technique. This paper, however presents one of the case studies that was conducted at Industrialised Building System (IBS) company. Three readiness criteria were identified and they are Policy, Implementation Management and Process Change Strategy

Design coordination in BIM: Decision criteria for determining tolerances

Building information modeling (BIM) has popularly grown among construction, enabling cross-disciplinary collaborations across the whole life cycle of building construction. Using BIM could improve cost estimates and control, more efficient construction planning and administration, higher design and project quality. However, there are some barriers towards BIM adaptation, including tolerance issues which are the main problems that slow the process of BIM implementation. Thus, this study objective is to identify decision criteria involved in determining the tolerance during BIM-based clash resolution. To do that, the study involves interviewing twenty industry practitioners with experience in managing BIM-based design coordination. The data collected were analyzed using thematic analysis. The analysis results concluded that two criteria groups affect acceptable tolerance: existing standard and project involved categories. The existing standard categories include ‘standard,’ and ‘value.’ While the project involved categories include ‘experience,’ ‘discipline,’’ process,’ and ‘system.’ The research findings would help researchers and industry practitioners determine the tolerance and assist in the BIM implementation

Improving integrated practice through Building Information Modeling-Integrated Project Delivery (BIM-IPD) for Malaysian Industrialised Building System (IBS) Construction Projects

Current studies shows that most of the Industrialized Building System (IBS) project procurement or delivery methods in Malaysia are still based on the traditional approach.This traditional construction process has been widely criticized for its fragmented approach to project delivery and its failure to form effective teams. Due to that problem, a number of issues have recently arisen in current construction methods, such as reworks, time delay, rising costs, lack of communication and coordination, and wastage.This paper through literature review aims to explore this fragmentation issue thus effects to the Malaysian IBS construction projects especially during the design and construction stages. Suggestion on how an integrated approach such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) can contribute for design and construction process in order to minimise the fragmentation issue will be concluded