Sabet, P; Jonescu, E; Chong, H Y and Ramanyaka, C E (2025) Interacting possibilities between building information modelling and off-site manufacturing for performance improvement. Construction Economics and Building, 25(1), pp. 221-243. ISSN 2204-9029
Abstract
Many studies have examined building information modelling (BIM) and off-site manufacturing (OSM) as separate concepts, yet few have examined their applications in a hybrid approach. To fill this literature gap, this study investigates the innovative simultaneous interactions of BIM and OSM in the Australian construction industry. Another aspect motivating this study is that the application of this novel approach in the global construction industry environment is considered equally crucial for advancing research in this sector. Covariance-based structural equation modelling was applied to investigate complex relationships between dependent and independent variables. For this empirical study, 105 academic publications were reviewed to build a solid foundation for achieving the research aims. The findings show that OSM and BIM are not widely used in Australia. Individually, these capabilities have had no considerable impact on the overall project performance, but BIM and OSM have constructively interacted when applied concurrently. The study concludes that the systematic implementation of BIM–OSM interactions could improve key productivity indicators, and subsequently, overall project performance. This BIM–OSM hybrid approach that aligns with the diffusion of innovation theory is best implemented at the planning and managerial stages to ensure a practical project operating system in OSM-based projects supported by BIM.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | diffusion of innovation; hybrid approach; interaction; project performance |
| Index terms: | interaction, implementation, construction industry, diffusion of innovation, empirical study, performance improvement, global construction, project performance, independent variable, productivity, Australia, building information modelling, publication, structural equation modelling, off-site manufacturing |
| Subjects: | contractual arrangements, strategic management, research dissemination and communication, behavioral psychology, research methods, manufacturing engineering, Geography, statistical analysis, information systems, industry analysis, performance measurement, management, project management theory and practice, professional development |
| Topics: | Digital Applications, International Construction, Business Strategy, Information Management, Research Practice, Quality Management, Engineering Principles, Geographical Context, Project Management, Procurement |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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