Sundquist, V; Leto, A D; Gustafsson, M; Johansson, M and Roupé, M (2020) BIM in construction production: Gains and hinders for firms, projects and industry. In: Scott, L and Neilson, C J (eds.) Proceedings of 36th Annual ARCOM Conference, 7-8 September 2020, Online Event, UK.
Abstract
The construction industry in Sweden is far behind other industries with regard to digitalization. At the same time, there is a great interest in increased digitalization among the players in the industry who experience the opportunity to improve collaboration and dialogue to achieve efficiency in the construction process and increased competitiveness. Part of the digitalization of the construction industry is building information modelling (BIM) that can be applied throughout the construction process from design to facility management. A number of studies of BIM in construction production claim that a pronounced BIM strategy, knowledge of the subject and a willingness to change are important factors to succeed in the implementation of BIM. But even when such conditions are in place, studies show that implementation of BIM in construction production is scant and has a limited impact. So how should the construction industry go from grand digital visions to practical application in reality? By identifying identify obstacles, opportunities and success factors the paper aims to set out a road map for successful implementation of BIM in construction production. The study is based on data sets, both qualitative and quantitative, from eight studies of using BIM in construction production, spanning over ten years. The data shows that, although the industry is making significant progresses in implementing BIM and digitalization, the full potential is far from realised. The output of the paper is an analysis of how companies approach the implementation of BIM as well the digitalization in general on the construction site. Specifically, the research presents an analysis in three levels: (1) strategic/organisational, (2) technology, (3) people. The analysis shows all these levels are strongly interdependent and therefore organisations need to take all levels into account and thus adopt a holistic approach in order to reach a successful implementation.
| Item Type: | Conference Paper (Paper) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | building information modelling; ecosystem; implementation; production; strategy |
| Index terms: | implementation, construction industry, construction production, construction process, collaboration, competitiveness, holistic approach, strategy, construction site, Sweden, success factor, efficiency, building information modelling, digitalization |
| Subjects: | performance management, management, Geography, building construction, market analysis, information systems, industry analysis, business, operations management, work location, digital technology, health monitoring assessment and metrics, contractual arrangements |
| Topics: | Quality Management, Digital Applications, Site Management, Organizational Design, Research Practice, Geographical Context, Business Strategy, Health and Safety, Procurement |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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