Aziz, N M and Zainon, N (2023) Driving factors for lean-BIM implementation in Malaysia's construction industry: Qualitative interview-based study. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 12(4), pp. 872-891. ISSN 2046-6099
Abstract
Purpose: The synergy of lean construction and building information modelling (BIM) is an important change and transformation driver in the construction industry. It adds value and increases the productivity of construction processes. However, the implementation of lean-BIM in Malaysia is still lacking despite the accelerating BIM adoption rate. This study, therefore, aims to explore factors that potentially drive construction players to adopt lean-BIM for construction projects. Design/methodology/approach: Exploratory interviews were conducted with five construction players knowledgeable in lean and BIM to identify the driving factors for them to implement lean-BIM. Respondents were obtained through the snowball sampling technique, initiated by approaching a government agency that oversees Malaysia's construction industry. Findings were then analysed using thematic analysis. Findings: Findings have shown that four driving factors for construction players initiating the use of lean-BIM in construction projects are (1) top management support, (2) standardisation (3) comprehensive training and (4) financial support. Research limitations/implications: Due to the exploratory nature of this study and the chosen research design, the conclusions cannot be generalised but can become the indicators for lean-BIM future works in Malaysia or any other developing countries. Practical implications: The insights from this study provide preliminary indicators for driving the adoption of lean-BIM. This discovery may also help construction companies and policymakers plan appropriate initiatives or strategies to present the need for lean-BIM further development in Malaysia. Originality/value: The findings are expected to contribute to the lean-BIM research in terms of the demographic context, particularly in Malaysia and possibly assist lean and BIM researchers, practitioners and policymakers in developing countries' perspective.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | BIM; driving factors; lean construction; lean-BIM; Malaysia |
| Index terms: | construction project, construction process, top management, methodology, practitioner, thematic analysis, strategy, construction company, developing country, interview, lean construction, government agency, implementation, construction industry, synergy, standardization, sampling, research design, productivity, transformation, building information modelling, Malaysia |
| Subjects: | contractual arrangements, practitioner, data collection methods, research design and methodology, organization, business, industry analysis, administrative law, information systems, partnership management, building construction, Geography, methods and analysis, production management, development economics, performance measurement, management, research methods |
| Topics: | Digital Applications, Legal Issues, International Construction, Quality Management, Site Management, Organizational Design, Business Strategy, Geographical Context, Project Management, Research Practice, Stakeholder Management, Roles and Professions, Procurement |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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