Le, P L; Chaabane, A and Dao, T M (2022) BIM contributions to construction supply chain management trends: An exploratory study in Canada. International Journal of Construction Management, 22(1), pp. 66-84. ISSN 1562-3599
Abstract
Because of thin academic literature in exploring BIM (Building Information Modelling) contributions to construction supply chain management (SCM) trends, this paper uses the structured Delphi technique to recognise key trends in construction SCM as well as assess contributions of recent BIM systems to the trends. This study also explores the barriers and enablers that impact the BIM contributions to SC (supply chain) trends associated to the categories of governance, SC issues, expertise and training, benefits and costs and demand. The results show that, due to shortcomings of current status, BIM systems have moderate supports to operational and tactical issues (process standardisation, problem-solving, and information sharing) rather than strategic business trends (integration, flexibility, SC drivers, further outsourcing, risk sharing or long-term trust). In order to get over the barriers, SC actors are recommended to follow the systematic process to achieve a higher BIM capability and the greater SC integration. The study is expected to have a theoretical contribution to the study field with the results related to BIM supports to SCM trends, especially in the context of the Canadian construction industry.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | building information modelling; Canada; supply chain management trends |
| Index terms: | Canada, building information modelling, governance, outsourcing, construction industry, standardization, construction supply chain, information sharing, exploratory study, integration, Delphi technique |
| Subjects: | construction logistics, data collection methods, business, industry analysis, information systems, organizational analysis, Geography, performance measurement, research methods, data exchange |
| Topics: | Digital Applications, Supply Chain Management, Quality Management, Organizational Design, Research Practice, Geographical Context, Governance, Procurement |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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