Mahboubi Niazmandi, M; Moussavi, P; Ahmadi Bonakdar, Z; Shakiba, A; Sedaeesoula, R; Mohammadzade Esfahani Nezhad, S and Oke, A E (2025) Synergistic effects of building information modelling and lean construction: A conceptual model for enhancing productivity in construction projects. International Journal of Construction Management, 25(13), pp. 1552-1569. ISSN 1562-3599
Abstract
The synergy between Building Information Modelling (BIM) capabilities and Lean Construction (LC) methods, through waste reduction, can have a positive impact on the productivity performance (PP) of construction projects. In view of this, the current paper aims to review empirical evidence and develop a conceptual communication model to assess the synergistic effects of BIM capabilities and LC methods on the PP of Iranian construction companies. To achieve this goal, Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Partial Least-Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) approach, incorporating factor analysis and path analysis, were employed to elucidate the conceptual relationship among these three constructs. Following the development of the conceptual relationship model, confirmatory factor analysis was utilized to validate the factor structure of a set of observational variables. Subsequently, PLS-SEM was applied to examine the proposed hypotheses. The findings support the hypothesized model, indicating a positive and direct correlation between BIM capabilities and LC methods. Moreover, BIM capabilities exhibit a positive influence on PP, with LC methods serving as an intermediary between BIM capabilities and PP indicators.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | building information modelling; construction project; industry innovation and infrastructure; lean construction; productivity performance; synergies |
| Index terms: | construction project, evidence, waste reduction, lean construction, structural equation modelling, confirmatory factor analysis, construction company, factor analysis, intermediary, path analysis, synergy, building information modelling, productivity |
| Subjects: | building construction, sustainability assessment, production management, evaluation and assessment methods, organization, partnership management, information systems, statistical analysis, management, business |
| Topics: | Site Management, Digital Applications, Stakeholder Management, Business Strategy, Research Practice, Sustainability, Project Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCA |
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