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Aka, A, Bamgbade, A A, Saidu, I and Balogun, O M (2019) A conceptual framework for waste identification and reduction in Nigerian sandcrete blocks production process. Construction Innovation, 19(03), 405–23.

Georgiadou, M C (2019) An overview of benefits and challenges of building information modelling (BIM) adoption in UK residential projects. Construction Innovation, 19(03), 298–320.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: BIM; Housing; Information systems/management; Information systems; Information management; Knowledge management; Project management; Whole life cycle;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1471-4175
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-04-2017-0030
  • Abstract:
    This paper aims to present a state-of-the-art review of building information modelling (BIM) in the UK construction practice. In particular, the aim is to examine the scope, value and practical implications of BIM implementation in residential projects by evaluating practitioners’ perspectives working in the Greater London Area (GLA). Design/methodology/approach The paper outlines the general status quo of BIM adoption and maturity in the UK. It then discusses the feasibility of BIM use in residential projects drawing on an online survey and complementary semi-structured interviews with building professionals. The cross-comparison between the evidence base and literature review uncovers the specific benefits, challenges and risks to BIM implementation in the house building sector. Findings BIM is an evaluation methodology that helps the management of digital information throughout the project lifecycle. At a conceptual level, a BIM-enabled project offers quality assurance and on-time delivery, collaboration and communication improvement, visual representation and clash detection and whole lifecycle value. The findings, however, suggest that the most frequently reported benefits are related to collaboration and the blend of product (software) and process innovation, whilst lifecycle thinking and waste reduction are often overlooked. At present, there is widespread awareness on BIM but with a financial barrier to invest in developing digital capabilities, particularly for small- and medium-sized enterprises. Practical implications The paper concludes with a critical commentary on the lack of strategic leadership in both the supply and demand side. The role of policy to streamline commercial drivers for whole lifecycle costing in procurement is endorsed to drive the change management required to address the short-term mind-set of senior management and wider fragmentation of the construction industry, also serving as a research question for further research and development in the field. Originality/value There are relatively few studies evaluating BIM perspectives in UK residential projects. This paper explores the feasibility and “real-life” value of BIM in housing practice, drawing on views and experiences of building professionals in GLA. In particular, the research findings provide an evidence base evaluating the extent to which the house building industry has the expertise and capability to operate in a BIM environment and to comply with the Level 2 mandate and explore which of the generic barriers and drivers of BIM-readiness are more relevant to the design and construction of housing projects.

Le, P L, Dao, T and Chaabane, A (2019) BIM-based framework for temporary facility layout planning in construction site. Construction Innovation, 19(03), 424–64.

Liu, G, Nzige, J H and Li, K (2019) Trending topics and themes in offsite construction(OSC) research. Construction Innovation, 19(03), 343–66.

Mahami, H, Nasirzadeh, F, Hosseininaveh Ahmadabadian, A, Esmaeili, F and Nahavandi, S (2019) Imaging network design to improve the automated construction progress monitoring process. Construction Innovation, 19(03), 386–404.

Olawumi, T O and Chan, D W (2019) An empirical survey of the perceived benefits of executing BIM and sustainability practices in the built environment. Construction Innovation, 19(03), 321–42.

Saka, A B and Chan, D W (2019) A global taxonomic review and analysis of the development of BIM research between 2006 and 2017. Construction Innovation, 19(03), 465–90.

Sundling, R (2019) A development process for extending buildings vertically – based on a case study of four extended buildings. Construction Innovation, 19(03), 367–85.

Wang, Y, Gosling, J and Naim, M M (2019) Assessing supplier capabilities to exploit building information modelling. Construction Innovation, 19(03), 491–510.