Mahamadu, A M; Mahdjoubi, L and Booth, C A (2014) Determinants of building information modelling (BIM) acceptance for supplier integration: A conceptual model. In: Raiden, A and Aboagye-Nimo, E (eds.) Proceedings of 30th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2014, Portsmouth, UK.
Abstract
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is expected to promote efficiency in project delivery through collaboration and integration within a highly diverse and fragmented construction industry. Yet, uncertainty concerns relating to the technical, human and inter-organisational contexts of the usage of technology for Supply Chain (SC) integration remain. This affects willingness and preparedness of SC to participate in such electronic data exchanges due to perceptions of greater risk compared to traditional paper-centric communications across the SC. It remains unclear, what model best explains acceptability of BIM within the SC. A conceptual model to aid investigation of influencing factors affecting acceptance and use of BIM in the SC context is presented. The model is proposed to aid examination of the inter-relationship between the determinants of acceptance and the readiness of the SC as well as its impact on achieving the highest maturity of BIM adoption i.e. a fully integrated SC. The key constructs from the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model are extended through consideration of the relational and transactional context of integration in the development of a SC specific BIM acceptance model. Through this proposed model, it is argued that the SC firmsÕ disposition towards BIM is a key determinant of technology usage and implementation success hence the need for the study of determinants of acceptance. Directions for empirical validation of the model are presented with a review of potential benefits of understanding the determinants of acceptance on the readiness of the SC.
| Item Type: | Conference Paper (Paper) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | BIM; supply chain; integration; implementation; technology acceptance |
| Index terms: | data exchange, efficiency, influencing factor, building information modelling, construction industry, determinant, implementation, project delivery, technology acceptance, integration, collaboration, validation, investigation |
| Subjects: | project delivery, innovation and technology management, contractual arrangements, data collection methods, risk assessment, information systems, industry analysis, organizational analysis, professional development, data exchange, performance management, management |
| Topics: | Digital Applications, Quality Management, Organizational Design, Research Practice, Information Management, Engineering Principles, Risk Management, Procurement |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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