Olatunji, O. A.; Lee, J. J. S.; Chong, H. Y. and Akanmu, A. A. (2021) Building information modelling (BIM) penetration in quantity surveying (qs) practice. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(5), pp. 888-902. ISSN 2044-124X
Abstract
Purpose: This study investigates building information modelling (BIM) penetration in quantity surveying (QS) practice by examining the significance attached to the benefits and barriers of BIM adoption, BIM capabilities and future directions of BIM in QS processes. A popular opinion amongst construction researchers is that BIM has the capacity to revolutionize the industry. The study draws-out information in the literature regarding discipline-specific penetration of BIM. Design/methodology/approach: Snowball sampling method was used to obtain information through a survey questionnaire. A total of 73 participants, largely quantity surveyors in Western Australia, took part in the study. Reductionist methodology was used to identify key variables of QS-BIM competencies that are most significant statistically. Findings: BIM does not impose additional difficulties to traditional QS processes. Adherence to standard method of measurement and limited market demand do not hinder BIM deployment significantly. Quantity surveyors are able to use BIM to support their professional services once definitive design models are involved. In addition, the study identifies BIM penetration barriers to include constraints caused by centralised database management and interoperability issues, limitations imposed by market drivers, lack of in-house expertise to manage modelling needs and limited capability in software management. Practical implications: Future opportunities for skill development are in the areas noted in the findings. Whilst many studies have reported resistance and widespread scepticism amongst some construction disciplines regarding BIM adoption, this study finds BIM penetration in QS practice is considerable, a direction that could trigger further novel innovations. Originality/value: The methodology reported in the study is novel. In addition, findings from the study inspires other discipline-specific studies to articulate their BIM-penetration trends so that t broad areas of construction can develop a balanced strategy around BIM and innovation development.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | building information modelling; design model; discipline; quantity surveying (qs) practice; standard method of measurement |
| Index terms: | standard method of measurement, innovation development, design model, penetration, strategy, professional service, sampling, survey, surveying, methodology, modelling, building information modelling, database, Australia, interoperability, skills development, questionnaire, quantity surveying |
| Subjects: | analytical methods, organization, personnel development, profession, information systems, health monitoring assessment and metrics, design process, data management, data collection methods, financial and cost management, market analysis, research methods, management, systems and processes, innovation studies, Geography |
| Topics: | Research Practice, Digital Applications, Roles and Professions, Geographical Context, Cost Management, Organizational Design, Health and Safety, Design Practice, Business Strategy, Engineering Principles, Human Resources |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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