Likita, A J; Jelodar, M B; Vishnupriya, V and Rotimi, J O B (2024) Lean and BIM integration benefits construction management practices in New Zealand. Construction Innovation, 24(1), pp. 106-133. ISSN 1471-4175
Abstract
Purpose: The construction industry is inefficient in terms of quality products, productivity and performance worldwide, including in Australia and New Zealand. The construction industry is becoming more innovative, competitive and complex; and more participants are involved in construction projects. There are new attempts to implement the Lean construction philosophy, integrated project delivery method and building information modelling (BIM) technology in construction industry to improve productivity and efficiency. This paper aims to identify Lean and BIM integration benefits in construction industry globally and in the New Zealand. Design/methodology/approach: A systematic literature review and case studies were used to identify various benefits of the integrating Lean and BIM in construction industry. It focused on articles published between 1995 and 2021. Findings: Lean and BIM benefits identified in the study were documented such as benefits over the traditional approach, critically increased efficiency and visualization, better building process, better building performance, mitigating risk and reduce cost. Also, several factors were identified as major benefits such as improved onsite collaboration, better coordination, improve onsite communication, increase productivity, mitigating risk, reducing waste and reduced cost. The study showed integrating Lean and BIM in construction management practice will help reduce several challenges which affect expected goals and customer anticipation. The research outcome ultimately will assist different stakeholders in applying Lean and BIM in construction management practice. Originality/value: This study practically focused on using the integration of BIM and Lean principles to improve the construction industry productivity and performance.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | building information modelling; building; construction; engineering; productivity |
| Index terms: | building process, visualization, construction project, building information modelling, coordination, systematic literature review, construction industry, becoming, lean construction, management practice, productivity, integration, methodology, Australia, collaboration, efficiency, philosophy, case study, New Zealand, building performance, integrated project delivery, onsite |
| Subjects: | design practice, philosophical process, contractual arrangements, production management, Geography, performance management, research evaluation and metrics, organizational analysis, industry analysis, management, information systems, building construction, philosophical studies, research methods, quality assurance, data collection methods |
| Topics: | Organizational Design, Quality Management, Digital Applications, Project Management, Research Practice, Construction Technology, Site Management, Business Strategy, Procurement, Geographical Context, Design Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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