Koo, H J and O’Connor, J T (2022) Building information modeling as a tool for prevention ofdesign defects. Construction Innovation, 22(4), pp. 870-890. ISSN 1471-4175
Abstract
Purpose: In recent decades, professionals in the architecture, engineering and construction industry have come to recognize building information modeling (BIM) as one of the most powerful technologies available to ensure successful project outcomes. The purpose of this paper is to explore the benefits of BIM on design defect prevention during the design phase of building projects. Design/methodology/approach: The authors qualitatively analyzed 160 design defect leading indicators (LIs) to identify key themes for design defect prevention. Then, by matching appropriate BIM functionalities to each key LI theme, they identified BIM-supported key LI themes. Findings: The result of this paper served as the foundation of a BIM-based key design processes framework, which identifies the necessary data, project parties, actions and applicable BIM functions for preventing particular design defects. In addition, the authors found that BIM implementation can benefit 71.2% of the LIs of the design defects associated with problematic deliverables. Originality/value: This study establishes the current state of BIM use for design defect prevention and also gives practitioners precisely targeted guidelines for using BIM functions during the design phase for better quality management.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | benefits of BIM; BIM capability; BIM functionality; building information modeling; design defects; design quality management |
| Index terms: | design phase, implementation, construction industry, quality management, prevention, building information modelling, design defect, project outcome, methodology, practitioner, design process, design quality, functionality, project party |
| Subjects: | sociology, industry analysis, information systems, quality assurance, research methods, financial risk, design features, professional practice, contractual arrangements, project completion, practitioner, design methods |
| Topics: | Quality Management, Design Practice, Digital Applications, Project Management, Research Practice, Cost Management, Procurement, Roles and Professions, Stakeholder Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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