Akter, J; Datta, S D; Islam, M; Tayeh, B A; Sraboni, S A and Das, N (2025) Assessment and analysis of the effects of implementing building information modelling as a lean management tool in construction management. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 43(4), pp. 877-894. ISSN 2398-4708
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this research paper is to investigate and evaluate the impacts of utilising Building Information Modelling (BIM) as a lean management tool in Bangladesh's construction management field. The paper explores how adopting BIM as a lean management tool can improve and expedite a number of processes in building projects, which will ultimately increase project success, cost-effectiveness and efficiency. Design/methodology/approach: A comprehensive survey was conducted to investigate how BIM deployment as a lean management tool affected project outcomes. This research involved a structured survey amongst construction professionals and a case study on a real project in Bangladesh to assess the effects of using BIM as a lean management tool. The data collected from 112 respondents were analysed statistically and qualitatively to identify the effect of BIM as a lean management tool. Additionally, several software tools, including Revit, Navisworks, Design Review and BIM 360, were used to compare conventional and BIM-based methods. Findings: The research findings demonstrate that utilising BIM practices improves the quality and safety of construction in Bangladesh. The "Improving the quality of construction" (RII = 0.732) achieved the highest rank in the questionnaire survey. In addition, the case study represents that the construction industry can benefit from BIM-based project management. The BIM implementation can shorten the design process by over 50% and save up to 1.5 weeks by minimising idling time. By applying BIM, it is possible to avoid a price rise of roughly 2.5% and a delay of about 11.9% of the original contract period. Practical implications: The significance of the results goes beyond the direct advantages of the project's achievements. The successful integration of BIM as a lean management tool in Bangladesh's construction sector suggests transformative potential for the industry. The enhanced coordination and decreased errors point to a future where construction projects can achieve higher levels of precision and reliability. The improved efficiency observed implies a more sustainable and cost-effective future for construction projects in the region. Originality/value: The research provides a unique perspective on the impact of BIM implementation on project outcomes. It includes a comprehensive survey on BIM adoption as a lean management tool, gathering real-world experiences from construction professionals in Bangladesh. The case study explores the practical implications and advantages of implementing BIM in construction projects. By comparing conventional methods with BIM-based approaches and utilising BIM software, the study contributes value to the construction sector.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | BIM 360; building information modelling; clash detection; construction management; lean construction; simulation |
| Index terms: | construction professional, Bangladesh, construction industry, implementation, coordination, project management, efficiency, building information modelling, case study, project success, project outcome, methodology, integration, construction project, questionnaire, construction sector, lean construction, cost-effectivenes, research paper, design process, survey |
| Subjects: | professional development, project management theory and practice, economics, performance management, management, information systems, industry analysis, organizational analysis, design methods, data collection methods, production management, Geography, research methods, building construction, project completion, research dissemination and communication, contractual arrangements |
| Topics: | Procurement, Geographical Context, Project Management, Quality Management, Cost Management, Research Practice, Information Management, Site Management, Organizational Design, Design Practice, Digital Applications |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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