Zhang, X; Azhar, S; Nadeem, A and Khalfan, M (2018) Using building information modelling to achieve lean principles by improving efficiency of work teams. International Journal of Construction Management, 18(4), pp. 293-300. ISSN 1562-3599
Abstract
Both Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Lean principles have significant impact on efficiency and effectiveness during a project development process within the construction industry. It is widely accepted that BIM can be used as a tool to help reduce project cost; shorten project duration by optimizing the construction sequence; improving the coordination of project teams; providing communication platform for different disciplines; etc. A further exploration can be made to find out whether BIM can be used as a tool to help project teams to achieve the Lean principles. In this research, a hypothesis was developed to validate if BIM can be used as a tool to achieve the principles of Lean construction by improving the construction productivity during a project. Several metrics were investigated to measure the contributions of BIM towards project productivity. By analysing a case study, this paper explores the connection between BIM and Lean principles; the contribution of BIM in the improvement of coordination and collaboration of work teams; enhancement of project quality; and reduction of waste and cost.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | building information modelling; construction projects; lean construction |
| Index terms: | construction project, collaboration, exploration, project cost, lean construction, coordination, project team, project development, construction industry, construction productivity, duration, effectiveness, productivity, platform, case study, building information modelling, efficiency |
| Subjects: | operations management, environmental resource management, project delivery, data collection methods, project controls, building construction, industry analysis, information systems, management, performance management, economics, production management, digital design |
| Topics: | Quality Management, Digital Applications, Organizational Design, Site Management, Time Control, Project Management, Research Practice, Business Strategy, Cost Management, Sustainability |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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