Tu, B; Zuo, J; Chang, R D; Webber, R J; Xiong, F and Dong, N (2023) A system dynamic model for assessing the level of BIM implementation in construction phase: A China case study. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(4), pp. 1321-1343. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Purpose: Building information modeling (BIM) is recognized as one of the technologies to upgrade the informatization level of the architecture engineering and construction (AEC) industry. However, the level of BIM implementation in the construction phase lags behind other phases of the project. Assessing the level of BIM implementation in the construction phase from a system dynamics (SD) perspective can comprehensively understand the interrelationship of factors in the BIM implementation system, thereby developing effective strategies to enhance BIM implementation during the construction phase. This study aims to develop a model to investigate the level of BIM implementation in the construction phase. Design/methodology/approach: An SD model which covered technical subsystem, organizational subsystem, economic subsystem and environmental subsystem was developed based on questionnaire survey data and literature review. Data from China were used for model validation and simulation. Findings: The simulation results highlight that, in China, from 2021 to 2035, the ratio of BIM implementation in the construction phase will rise from 48.8% to 83.8%, BIM model quality will be improved from 27.6% to 77.2%. The values for variables “BIM platform”, “organizational structure of BIM” and “workflow of BIM” at 2035 will reach 65.6%, 72.9% and 72.8%, respectively. And the total benefits will reach 336.5 billion yuan in 2035. Furthermore, the findings reveal five factors to effectively promote the level of BIM implementation in the construction phase, including: policy support, number of BIM standards, owners demand for BIM, investment in BIM and strategic support for BIM. Originality/value: This study provides beneficial insights to effectively enhance the implementation level of BIM in the construction phase. Meanwhile, the model developed in this study can be used to dynamically and quantitatively assess the changes in the level of BIM implementation caused by a measure.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | BIM implementation; building information modeling; construction; implementation level assessment; system dynamics |
| Index terms: | construction phase, implementation, building information modelling, platform, case study, owner, system dynamics, methodology, validation, questionnaire, workflow, China, organizational structure, strategy, literature review, survey |
| Subjects: | contractual arrangements, data analysis and analytics, project delivery, data collection methods, computing systems, sociology, information systems, management, research methods, Geography, professional development, digital design |
| Topics: | Procurement, Stakeholder Management, Research Practice, Geographical Context, Project Management, Information Management, Business Strategy, Organizational Design, Digital Applications |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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