Alhusban, M; Nasereddin, M; Alghossoon, A and Hatamleh, M T (2025) A hybrid conceptual procurement framework for BIM uptake to enhance buildings' sustainability performance in the Jordanian public sector. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 43(1), pp. 93-116. ISSN 2398-4708
Abstract
Purpose: A large portion of the public building projects in Jordan suffers from sustainability performance issues. Therefore, this research aims to develop a hybrid procurement framework to enhance the implementation of BIM in the Jordanian public sector for better sustainable building performance. This study also aims to identify the influence of procurement factors on BIM adoption and usage in the public sector in Jordan and to provide a holistic picture of recent research on technology acceptance and adoption in the construction industry. Design/methodology/approach: A qualitative approach was adopted using semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders (n = 12) in Jordan to explore procurement routes issues facing the adoption of BIM and to find proposed measures. Then, the findings of the interviews analysis using conventional content analysis and literature review were used based on a problem-solving approach to develop a hybrid conceptual procurement framework for BIM uptake to enhance the sustainability of building performance. Subsequently, semi-structured interviews were conducted to validate and refine the proposed conceptual procurement framework. Findings: It was revealed that the deployment of unfavourable construction procurement approaches represents a major hurdle towards BIM implementation. Though essential for enhancing BIM implementation, it is revealed that a fundamental change from the common Design bid build (DBB) to more collaborative procurement approaches remains infeasible in view of the realities that govern the construction industry. Moreover, this study has found the key procurement approach challenges for effective BIM implementation. Research limitations/implications: Research is limited to the public sector in Jordan and further qualitative and quantitative testing of the conceptual procurement framework is needed to adjust the framework before large-scale testing. Originality/value: The developed conceptual procurement framework is the first of its kind and draws a set of procurement approach remedies for the Jordanian public sector to foster the implementation of BIM.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | BIM; digitalisation; Jordan; procurement; public sector; sustainability |
| Index terms: | Jordan, implementation, construction industry, testing, construction procurement, public sector, sustainability performance, design-bid-build, qualitative approach, technology acceptance, public building, sustainable building, methodology, content analysis, literature review, building performance, digitalization, interview |
| Subjects: | data collection methods, data analysis and analytics, industry analysis, administrative law, construction type, digital technology, contractual arrangements, innovation and technology management, professional practice, sustainability assessment, research methods, Geography, sustainable construction, quality assurance |
| Topics: | Digital Applications, Research Practice, Construction Technology, Quality Management, Legal Issues, Geographical Context, Engineering Principles, Procurement, Sustainability |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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