An, X; Ren, S; Wang, L and Huang, Y (2025) Evolutionary game analysis of collaborative application of BIM platform from the perspective of value co-creation. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 32(7), pp. 4458-4474. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the support for multi-party collaboration in project construction provided by building information modeling (BIM). Based on the perspective of value co-creation, the research results can provide support for the collaborative application and contract design of BIM platform. Design/methodology/approach: In this paper, an evolutionary game model involving the owner, designer and constructor is constructed by using prospect theory and evolutionary game theory. Through simulation analysis, the evolution law of the strategy choice of each party in the collaborative application of BIM platform is discussed and the key factors affecting the strategy choice of all parties are analyzed. Findings: The results show that there is an ideal local equilibrium point with progressive stability in the evolutionary game between the three parties: "the construction party shares information, the designer receives the information and optimizes the project and the owner does not provide incentives"; in addition, the opportunistic behaviors of the design and construction parties, as well as the probability of such behaviors being detected and the subsequent punishment have a significant impact on the evolutionary outcome. Originality/value: This method can provide support for the collaborative application and contract design of BIM platform.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | BIM platform; collaborative application; construction projects; evolutionary game theory; value co-creation |
| Index terms: | designer, owner, platform, building information modelling, evolutionary game, design and construction, opportunistic behaviour, stability, strategy, simulation analysis, prospect theory, construction project, value co-creation, collaboration, methodology, evolution |
| Subjects: | design analysis, economic analysis, environmental science, contractual arrangements, research methods, structural engineering, digital design, production management, business, profession, value management, management, sociology, economic theory, information systems |
| Topics: | Stakeholder Management, Roles and Professions, Research Practice, Business Strategy, Organizational Design, Digital Applications, Design Practice, Sustainability, Procurement, Engineering Principles, Project Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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