Olugboyega, O (2019) Specific roles of builders in building information modelling processes. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 23(2), pp. 27-42. ISSN 1823-6499
Abstract
Building Information Model is developed by integrating all information from project team members at each stage into a single repository that can easily be deposited, retrieved, edited and shared. Collaboration between the designers and builders is necessary to confirm the correctness of the design intent and concept before commencing the construction process. This study examined the specific roles of builders by examining the information required from builders in Building Information Modelling (BIM) processes. A total of 132 questionnaires filled by the respondents were used for analysis using the Relative Importance Index. The findings show that the role of builders in BIM is the coordination of 3-dimensional (3D) models and the simulation of the construction programme and construction methodology. The study concludes that the specific roles of builders in BIM processes are to detect information clashes and simulate the construction process in a sequential order.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | builders; building information modelling; construction and management model; information content |
| Index terms: | designer, building information modelling, coordination, project team, programme, builder, relative importance index, questionnaire, collaboration, methodology, construction process |
| Subjects: | information systems, building construction, project controls, research methods, management, project delivery, practitioner, data collection methods, risk assessment, profession |
| Topics: | Digital Applications, Organizational Design, Site Management, Time Control, Project Management, Research Practice, Roles and Professions, Risk Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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