Liao, L (2018) Building information modeling-based process transformation to improve productivity in the Singapore construction industry. PhD thesis, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
Abstract
Productivity is suboptimal and building information modeling (BIM) implementation has been mandated in building projects in Singapore. However, compared with integrated project delivery, current industry delivery involves many non-value adding (NVA) activities. This study aims to develop a model to help project teams enhance BIM implementation and reduce NVA activities and wastes. Four BIM implementation readiness (BIMIR) statuses were defined, and a sub-model was proposed based on the NVA activities to assess the status. Through two questionnaire surveys and one case study, this study found that increasing BIMIR status reduced wastes and improved productivity, and identified critical hindrances and drivers to full BIM implementation which were interpreted by a proposed organizational change framework. Based on the above analysis, a comprehensive BIM-based process transformation model was developed to evaluate BIMIR and provide managerial strategies, with priorities, for teams of different BIMIR statuses to move towards full BIM implementation and improve productivity.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
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| Thesis advisor: | Lin, T A |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | organizational change; building information modeling; integrated project delivery; project delivery; Singapore; productivity; case study; project team; questionnaire survey |
| Index terms: | survey, strategy, integrated project delivery, organizational change, questionnaire, transformation, productivity, case study, building information modelling, Singapore, project team, project delivery, implementation, construction industry |
| Subjects: | contractual arrangements, Geography, project delivery, business, data collection methods, information systems, industry analysis, management |
| Topics: | Procurement, Project Management, Geographical Context, Business Strategy, Research Practice, Organizational Design, Digital Applications |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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