Krystallis, I; Demian, P and Price, A D F (2015) Using BIM to integrate and achieve holistic future-proofing objectives in healthcare projects. Construction Management and Economics, 33(11-12), pp. 890-906. ISSN 01446193
Abstract
Future-proofing (FP) as a proactive initiative for asset management is an urgent need against uncertainty, particularly in health care due to unforeseeable demographic shifts and rapid advances in medical technology. Building information modelling (BIM) is a data-driven initiative, but a rigorous analysis between them will indicate that a synergy exists. The aim of this study is to develop a classification ontology of the interactions between FP and BIM by considering the perceptions of health care construction experts. Interviews with 13 senior managers were conducted adopting the method of interpretative phenomenological analysis and an interaction matrix of BIM capabilities for implementing holistic FP objectives has been developed. The outcome is a taxonomy analysis of 30 interactions with supporting empirical evidence which was further measured quantitatively. For benefits realization in the context of BIM and FP, the industry experts recognize FP as a strategy that supports organizational and building performance. BIM drives towards life cycle operation information and data maintainability via communicating the FP strategy from a whole-life perspective and ensuring knowledge transfer across all stages. Health care Operators and construction experts should be able to benefit from this taxonomy analysis as an aid to planning for FP throughout their BIM processes.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | building information modelling; decision making; project planning; uncertainty; whole-life management |
| Index terms: | life cycle, building information modelling, synergy, interaction, taxonomy, health care, ontology, asset management, building performance, strategy, maintainability, manager, interview, benefits realization, project planning, whole-life management, knowledge transfer, evidence, decision-making |
| Subjects: | practitioner, value management, control systems, research dissemination and communication, data collection methods, evaluation and assessment methods, data analysis and analytics, public and environmental health, maintenance engineering, education and knowledge transfer, management, behavioral psychology, information systems, quality assurance, asset management, decision analysis, partnership management |
| Topics: | Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Roles and Professions, Research Practice, Project Management, Business Strategy, Health and Safety, Quality Management, Digital Applications |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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