Singh, S; Chinyio, E and Suresh, S (2023) The key enablers, techniques and benefits of managing stakeholders within BIM supported projects. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 21(2), pp. 469-485. ISSN 1726-0531
Abstract
Purpose: Project managers still face challenges with managing stakeholders. Using building information modelling (BIM) has further increased these challenges. Meanwhile, there is a paucity of research specifically focussing on the techniques which organisations are adopting to manage stakeholders within BIM-implemented projects and the associated benefits which they can reap. Thus, this paper aims to identify the key techniques, enablers and benefits of managing stakeholders within BIM-implemented projects. Design/methodology/approach: An exploratory approach was adopted due to the paucity of the variables on the topic. In total, 23 semi-structured interviews were conducted in the UK through purposive and snowball sampling. The data was analysed using content analysis and the “NVivo 11 Pro” software. Findings: Two key techniques and two enablers required to manage stakeholders within BIM-implemented projects were identified. Nine benefits of managing stakeholders were identified which split into interim and eventual benefits. Originality: This paper provides a richer understanding of the enablers and techniques which organisations should focus on while strategising for minimum resistance from stakeholders in their BIM implemented projects.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | benefits; BIM; construction projects; enablers; stakeholder management; techniques |
| Index terms: | building information modelling, project manager, sampling, interview, face, content analysis, methodology, construction project, stakeholder management |
| Subjects: | information systems, production management, research methods, data analysis and analytics, participation process, psychology, profession, data collection methods |
| Topics: | Project Management, Research Practice, Stakeholder Management, Roles and Professions, Digital Applications, Organizational Design |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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