Edirisinghe, R; London, K A; Kalutara, P and Aranda-Mena, G (2017) Building information modelling for facility management: Are we there yet? Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(6), pp. 1119-1154. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Purpose Building information modelling (BIM) is increasingly being adopted during construction projects. Design and construction practices are adjusting to the new system. BIM is intended to support the entire project life-cycle: the design and construction phases, and also facility management (FM). However, BIM-enabled FM remains in its infancy and has not yet reached its full potential. The purpose of this paper is to identify major aspects of BIM in order to derive a fully BIM-enabled FM process. Design/methodology/approach In total, 207 papers were classified into main and subordinate research areas for quantitative analysis. These findings were then used to conceptualise a BIM-enabled FM framework grounded by innovation diffusion theory for adoption, and for determining the path of future research. Findings Through an extensive literature review, the paper summarises many benefits and challenges. Major aspects of BIM are identified in order to describe a BIM-enabled FM implementation process grounded by innovation diffusion theory. The major research areas of the proposed framework include: planning and guidelines; value realisation; internal leadership and knowledge; procurement; FM; specific application areas; data capture techniques; data integration; knowledge management; and legal and policy impact. Each element is detailed and is supported by literature. Finally, gaps are highlighted for investigation in future research. Originality/value This paper systematically classifies and evaluates the existing research, thus contributing to the achievement of the ultimate vision of BIM-enabled FM. The proposed framework informs facility managers, and the BIM-enabled FM implementation process. Further, the holistic survey identifies gaps in the body of knowledge, revealing avenues for future research.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | BIM; FM; BIM adoption; BIM-enabled FM; facility management; whole building life cycle |
| Index terms: | policy impact, design and construction, investigation, implementation, building information modelling, integration, methodology, construction project, body of knowledge, quantitative analysis, knowledge management, manager, innovation diffusion, literature review, survey, whole building life cycle |
| Subjects: | research methods, professional development, production management, sociology, organizational analysis, information systems, policy studies, data collection methods, practitioner, sustainability and energy, data analysis and analytics, contractual arrangements, knowledge management |
| Topics: | Roles and Professions, Procurement, Governance, Project Management, Research Practice, Information Management, Organizational Design, Design Practice, Digital Applications |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
N.B. Descriptive scope is a count of how many of the five facets of empirical research are indicated by the words used in title, abstract and keywords. It is not intended as a judgement on the research; merely a count of the kind of word we would expect to indicate Phenomenon, Concepts, Theoretical framing, Empirical techniques, Analytical techniques. If all five are present, then a code of “5 PCTEA” will indicate this. If you feel the coding for this record is questionable, we welcome discussion around the terms we matched or the way we categorized them. The facet you would expect may not be coded, or a facet may be coded inappropriately. This can also bear on a larger question, of which facets should be treated as defining in construction management research. Please get in touch, and we will look at it. More details here