Evans, M; Farrell, P; Mashali, A and Zewein, W (2021) Critical success factors for adopting building information modelling (BIM) and lean construction practices on construction mega-projects: A Delphi survey. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(2), pp. 537-556. ISSN 1726-0531
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to investigate critical success factors (CSFs) that enhance integration between building information modelling (BIM) and lean construction (LC) practices on construction mega-projects. BIM and LC have gained momentum in the past decade. The Delphi survey technique was used to gauge opinions of a panel of 16 experts through a two-round Delphi questionnaire survey. Panel responses were scrutinised using inferential and descriptive statistical techniques. In total, 30 CSFs were identified in the literature. The top ranked factor out of 30 that supports LeanBIM synergy was “collaboration in design, construction works and engineering management". Other top rated CSFs were centric on people, data and technology elements. The research findings are important for project stakeholders, organisations, contractors, engineers and local authorities who implement LC and BIM synergies in construction mega-projects. The research findings are important for project stakeholders, organisations, contractors, engineers and local authorities who implement LC and BIM synergies in construction mega-projects. The research recommends further hands-on training to increase the integration of BIM and LC practices in the architecture, engineering and construction industry and to enrich the extant body of knowledge in construction of mega-projects.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | building information modelling; collaboration; integration; lean construction; training; contractor; project stakeholder; stakeholders; questionnaire survey; critical success factor; information modelling |
| Index terms: | local authority, survey, lean construction, body of knowledge, critical success factor, engineering management, integration, collaboration, project stakeholder, questionnaire, engineer, information modelling, building information modelling, Delphi survey, construction industry, synergy, construction work |
| Subjects: | profession, data collection methods, control systems, operations management, knowledge management, management, digital design, organizational analysis, partnership management, sociology, building construction, industry analysis, information systems |
| Topics: | Organizational Design, Site Management, Digital Applications, Roles and Professions, Stakeholder Management, Research Practice, Project Management, Information Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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