Gledson, B J (2016) Hybrid project delivery processes observed in constructor BIM innovation adoption. Construction Innovation, 16(2), pp. 229-246. ISSN 1471-4175
Abstract
Purpose Exploratory research was undertaken focusing upon an innovation adoption decision taken by a regional UK division of a large international contracting organisation implementing building information modelling (BIM) into their project delivery processes. The purpose of this paper was to gain new insights through observations of the process and analysis of the views of employees about organisational BIM adoption during the implementation stage of the innovation-decision process. Design/methodology/approach Case study research was performed focussing on initial BIM projects delivered by an early adopter organisation. Observations and semi-structured interviews were used as part of a data collection strategy, and an iterative research approach was adopted. Findings During implementation stages of BIM innovation adoption, organisations may have to make use of hybrid project delivery methods on initial adopter projects while also working concomitantly with existing systems, processes and personnel not yet ready to adapt to BIM methodology. Originality/value The work captures previously unseen phenomena of how such an organisation and its staff have adapted to BIM innovation adoption during a programme of organisational change. The identification of hybrid project delivery processes has generated further implications for practice and research into the effectiveness of construction production information management.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | organizational learning,case study,diffusion,building information modelling,industrialized building,it strategies |
| Index terms: | exploratory research, effectiveness, construction production, project delivery, industrialized building, implementation, case study, innovation adoption, building information modelling, decision process, methodology, contracting organization, organizational change, interview, organizational learning, personnel, programme, strategy |
| Subjects: | information systems, decision analysis, building construction, project controls, professional development, performance management, research methods, management, project delivery, contractual arrangements, operations management, practitioner, innovation studies, business, data collection methods |
| Topics: | Risk Management, Roles and Professions, Construction Technology, Procurement, Business Strategy, Research Practice, Information Management, Time Control, Organizational Design, Site Management, Digital Applications, Quality Management, Human Resources |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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