Li, X; Jin, X; Li, H; Gong, L and Zhou, D (2025) Exploring the impact of policy interventions on project performance through a psm-did approach: Evidence from the Hong Kong construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 32(2), pp. 1163-1185. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Purpose: Considering the substantial benefits derived from the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in construction projects, governments and its related sectors have introduced mandatory policies requiring the use of BIM. However, little is known about the impact of mandatory policies on BIM-based project performance. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to provide a systematical understanding on the impact of policy interventions on the implementation practice of innovative technologies. Design/methodology/approach: This paper utilizes the propensity score matching and difference in differences (PSM-DID) method to investigate the impact of policy interventions on BIM-based project performance. Using the panel data collected from 2015 to 2021 in the Hong Kong construction industry, this paper explores the impact of the first mandatory BIM policy on the BIM-based project performance of three key stakeholders. Findings: The subjective BIM performance and BIM return on investment (ROI) have significantly improved after implementing the mandatory BIM policy. The promotion effect of mandatory BIM policy on BIM-based project performance gradually increases over time. Moreover, the promotion effect of mandatory BIM policy on BIM performance shows significant heterogeneity for different stakeholders and organizations of different sizes. Originality/value: This study examined the impact of policy interventions on BIM-based project performance. The research findings can provide a holistic understanding of the potential implications of innovative mandatory policy in performance improvement and offer some constructive suggestions to policymakers and industry practitioners to promote the penetration of BIM in the construction industry.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | building information modeling; Hong Kong construction industry; policy interventions; propensity score matching-difference in differences (psm-did) method |
| Index terms: | methodology, construction project, practitioner, evidence, performance improvement, return on investment, project performance, implementation, construction industry, penetration, Hong Kong, building information modelling, promotion |
| Subjects: | project management theory and practice, performance measurement, management, industry analysis, information systems, Geography, production management, research methods, market analysis, practitioner, evaluation and assessment methods, contractual arrangements, economic analysis |
| Topics: | Human Resources, Digital Applications, Roles and Professions, Research Practice, Business Strategy, Quality Management, Procurement, Project Management, Geographical Context |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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