Sacks, R; Koskela, L; Dave, B A and Owen, R (2010) Interaction of lean and building information modeling in construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(9), pp. 968-980. ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
Lean construction and building information modeling (BIM) are quite different initiatives, but both are having profound impacts on the construction industry. A rigorous analysis of the myriad specific interactions between them indicates that a synergy exists which, if properly understood in theoretical terms, can be exploited to improve construction processes beyond the degree to which it might be improved by application of either of these paradigms independently. Using a matrix that juxtaposes BIM functionalities with prescriptive lean construction principles, 56 interactions have been identified, all but four of which represent constructive interaction. Although evidence for the majority of these has been found, the matrix is not considered complete but rather a framework for research to explore the degree of validity of the interactions. Construction executives, managers, designers, and developers of information technology systems for construction can also benefit from the framework as an aid to recognizing the potential synergies when planning their lean and BIM adoption strategies.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | computer aided design; information technology; lean construction |
| Index terms: | information technology, computer aided design, evidence, construction process, strategy, functionality, manager, lean construction, synergy, interaction, construction industry, executive, paradigm, validity, designer, building information modelling |
| Subjects: | behavioral psychology, information systems, industry analysis, building construction, partnership management, education and knowledge transfer, management, design features, practitioner, computing systems, computational design, evaluation and assessment methods, profession |
| Topics: | Research Practice, Business Strategy, Roles and Professions, Stakeholder Management, Design Practice, Digital Applications, Site Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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