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BIM: innovation in design management, influence and challenges of implementation

Elmualim, A. A. and Gilder, J. (2013) BIM: innovation in design management, influence and challenges of implementation. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 10 (3-4). pp. 183-199. ISSN 1752-7589

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To link to this item DOI: 10.1080/17452007.2013.821399

Abstract/Summary

The construction industry is widely being criticised as a fragmented industry. There are mounting calls for the industry to change. The espoused change calls for collaboration as well as embracing innovation in the process of design, construction and across the supply chain. Innovation and the application of emerging technologies are seen as enablers for integrating the processes ‘integrating the team’ such as building information modelling (BIM). A questionnaire survey was conducted to ascertain change in construction with regard to design management, innovation and the application of BIM as cutting edge pathways for collaboration. The respondents to the survey were from an array of designations across the construction industry such as construction managers, designers, engineers, design coordinators, design managers, architects, architectural technologists and surveyors. There was a general agreement by most respondents that the design team was responsible for design management in their organisation. There is a perception that the design manager and the client are the catalyst for advancing innovation. The current state of industry in terms of incorporating BIM technologies is posing a challenge as well as providing an opportunity for accomplishment. BIM technologies provide a new paradigm shift in the way buildings are designed, constructed and maintained. This paradigm shift calls for rethinking the curriculum for educating building professionals, collectively.

Item Type:Article
Refereed:Yes
Divisions:Science > School of the Built Environment
ID Code:33463
Publisher:Taylor & Francis

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