Sebastian, R (2011) Changing roles of the clients, architects and contractors through BIM. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 18(2), pp. 176-187. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Purpose-This paper aims to present a general review of the practical implications of building information modelling (BIM) based on literature and case studies. It seeks to address the necessity for applying BIM and re-organising the processes and roles in hospital building projects. This type of project is complex due to complicated functional and technical requirements, decision making involving a large number of stakeholders, and long-term development processes. Design/methodology/approach-Through desk research and referring to the ongoing European research project InPro, the framework for integrated collaboration and the use of BIM are analysed. Through several real cases, the changing roles of clients, architects, and contractors through BIM application are investigated. Findings-One of the main findings is the identification of the main factors for a successful collaboration using BIM, which can be recognised as "POWER": product information sharing (P), organisational roles synergy (O), work processes coordination (W), environment for teamwork (E), and reference data consolidation (R). Furthermore, it is also found that the implementation of BIM in hospital building projects is still limited due to certain commercial and legal barriers, as well as the fact that integrated collaboration has not yet been embedded in the real estate strategies of healthcare institutions. Originality/value-This paper contributes to the actual discussion in science and practice on the changing roles and processes that are required to develop and operate sustainable buildings with the support of integrated ICT frameworks and tools. It presents the state-of-the-art of European research projects and some of the first real cases of BIM application in hospital building projects.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction works; Europe; hospitals; project planning; response flexibility; the Netherlands |
| Index terms: | building information modelling, architect, project planning, strategy, implementation, synergy, sustainable building, Europe, decision-making, real estate, collaboration, methodology, science, Netherlands, product information, case study, teamwork, coordination, construction work, state of the art |
| Subjects: | research methods, decision analysis, Geography, partnership management, specialized education, physical geography and landforms, research dissemination and communication, innovation studies, information systems, management, contractual arrangements, profession, data collection methods, real estate economics, sustainable construction, operations management, control systems |
| Topics: | Roles and Professions, Digital Applications, Organizational Design, Business Strategy, Geographical Context, Education, Urban Studies, Sustainability, Stakeholder Management, Procurement, Risk Management, Research Practice, Project Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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