Gibbs, D-J (2017) Development of building information models (BIM) to support innovative time management and delay analysis. EngD thesis, Loughborough University, UK.
Abstract
Although time is a critical factor for most projects, the majority of construction projects encounter delay. Conventional methods for managing time tend to use static medium, which can make understanding delay challenging. This can result in reactive management, which contributes to inappropriate mitigation measures, untimely and insufficient claims, and failures to award extensions of time. These consequences are common causes of dispute, which have a negative effect on the construction industry. The likelihood and severity of disputes on construction projects are increasing but it is suggested that building information modelling (BIM) has the potential to reduce the number of delays and disputes in the industry. However, literature directly addressing how to achieve this appears limited. To contribute research to this knowledge gap, this EngD aims to improve the understanding of delay on construction projects through BIM. This is addressed through five objectives, which gather data through a case study, workshop, simulation, questionnaire, focus group, content analysis and the available literature. The findings of each objective contribute to the next stage of research and led to the proposed interactive exhibit, which integrates VARK modes of presentation with 4D modelling technology developed to support BIM. The rationale behind this proposal is supported by five journal publications, which are appended to this document.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | building information modelling; case study; content analysis; delay modelling; dispute resolution; focus group; questionnaire survey; time management |
| Index terms: | survey, journal, 4D modelling, content analysis, focus group, proposal, publication, delay analysis, mitigation, questionnaire, construction project, critical factor, dispute, case study, workshop, time management, building information modelling, construction industry, modelling, resolution |
| Subjects: | production management, financial risk, digital design, research dissemination and communication, construction type, project planning, analytical methods, industry analysis, information systems, project controls, conflict resolution, dispute resolution, data collection methods, risk assessment, data analysis and analytics |
| Topics: | Cost Management, Information Management, Research Practice, Stakeholder Management, Construction Technology, Digital Applications, Time Control, Engineering Principles, Project Management, Risk Management, Legal Issues |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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