Li, X; Zhang, Z; Jim, C Y; Lai, J and Chen, X (2023) Owner-based benefit evaluation of bim applications in China's engineering projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(9), pp. 4387-4414. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Purpose: This paper aims to establish a model to evaluate the benefits of building information modeling (BIM) from the owners' perspective. The model analyzes the correlation between five secondary benefit indicators and their subsystems: product, financial, organizational, management and strategic. The final key factors of BIM benefits provide a decision-making basis for owners to raise the efficiency of BIM application. Design/methodology/approach: Firstly, the authors combed 31 BIM-related literature and interviewed experts to identify 15 preliminary benefit indicators. The authors established a BIM benefit evaluation system based on relevant concepts, including two primary indicators, five secondary indicators and 15 tertiary indicators. Secondly, the authors analyzed the indicators by the extension theory of matter element analysis and a questionnaire survey of expert opinion. Finally, the new method was applied to a case study of a large shopping center in east China for empirical verification. Findings: A BIM benefit evaluation model, including a three-tiered hierarchy of primary, secondary and tertiary indicators, was constructed through literature review and expert opinions. The model determined the critical factors of BIM benefits, enhanced understanding of owner benefits and improved BIM application under the owners' leadership. Originality/value: At present, most studies focus on specific project stages or benefit indicators. This study developed an integrated BIM benefit evaluation system that targets owners. The findings could foster the development of China's construction industry, promote owner-led BIM application and advocate adopting the benefit evaluation method.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | benefit indicator; building information modeling; engineering project management; expert judgment; matter element analysis; owner-based benefit evaluation system |
| Index terms: | China, decision-making, methodology, questionnaire, literature review, survey, tertiary, construction industry, project management, owner, shopping centre, critical factor, efficiency, building information modelling, case study, judgment |
| Subjects: | curriculum development, data analysis and analytics, dispute resolution, risk assessment, construction type, data collection methods, industry analysis, information systems, sociology, decision analysis, Geography, project management theory and practice, performance management, research methods |
| Topics: | Quality Management, Digital Applications, Legal Issues, Education, Research Practice, Geographical Context, Project Management, Construction Technology, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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