Diaz Schery, C A; Caiado, R G G; Aguilar Vargas, S and Rodriguez Vignon, Y (2025) Paths to BIM-based digital transformation: A bibliometric and systematic review of critical factors. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 32(7), pp. 4357-4383. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is twofold: first, to present a rigorous bibliometric analysis and a systematic literature review of the critical success factors (CSFs) for Building information modelling (BIM)-based digital transformation; second, to identify the relationship between the dimensions in favour of BIM implementation. This study adopts a two-step approach to combine bibliometric and systematic literature review to explore the research topic of BIM and CSFs. Bibliometric tools such as Biblioshiny in R language and Ucinet software were applied to this study. Besides identifying the two most influential authors (e.g. Bryde and Antwi-Afari), the key journal for disseminating articles, and the most influential countries in this discourse (e.g. Hong Kong and Australia), the study also identifies four pivotal research themes derived from the co-occurrence analysis of keywords: the fusion of sustainability and technology with BIM; practical application and its integration within construction management; innovation and engineering paradigms; and the advent of emerging technologies (e.g. Blockchain) within developing nations. Additionally, the paper introduces a comprehensive framework for selecting CSFs pertinent to BIM-centred digital transformation as viewed through the lens of dynamic capabilities. This paper establishes a link between dynamic capabilities theory, CSFs, and BIM dimensions, presenting a multifaceted framework guiding future paths and offering practical insights for managerial and political decision-makers engaged in digital transformation endeavours. The study positions dynamic capabilities as pivotal, aligning digital technologies with continuous business performance, and advocates for a strategic focus on digital transformation.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | building information modelling; construction; innovation; management |
| Index terms: | critical factor, emerging technology, paradigm, bibliometric analysis, critical success factor, Hong Kong, blockchain, journal, building information modelling, dimension, systematic literature review, integration, developing nation, digital technology, Australia, business performance, transformation, dynamic capability, implementation |
| Subjects: | health monitoring assessment and metrics, innovation and technology management, management, information systems, risk assessment, development economics, organizational analysis, computing systems, research dissemination and communication, research evaluation and metrics, performance measurement, education and knowledge transfer, control systems, business, contractual arrangements, Geography |
| Topics: | Risk Management, Information Management, Quality Management, Digital Applications, International Construction, Procurement, Geographical Context, Business Strategy, Organizational Design, Project Management, Research Practice, Health and Safety |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
N.B. Descriptive scope is a count of how many of the five facets of empirical research are indicated by the words used in title, abstract and keywords. It is not intended as a judgement on the research; merely a count of the kind of word we would expect to indicate Phenomenon, Concepts, Theoretical framing, Empirical techniques, Analytical techniques. If all five are present, then a code of “5 PCTEA” will indicate this. If you feel the coding for this record is questionable, we welcome discussion around the terms we matched or the way we categorized them. The facet you would expect may not be coded, or a facet may be coded inappropriately. This can also bear on a larger question, of which facets should be treated as defining in construction management research. Please get in touch, and we will look at it. More details here