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Dat Tien, D, GhaffarianHoseini, A, Naismith, N, Ghaffarianhoseini, A, Zhang, T and Tookey, J (2021) Examining critical perspectives on Building Information Modelling (BIM) adoption in New Zealand. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 10(4), 594-615.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: building information modelling; building information management; sustainability; New Zealand; building management systems; supply chains; contractors
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  • URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-04-2020-0043
  • Abstract:
    This research aims to explore the perspectives of the key actors in the New Zealand construction industry towards BIM adoption. Specifically, four themes are examined, including what BIM is; BIM knowledge and understanding; benefits of BIM adoption; and challenges/barriers to BIM adoption A qualitative approach using 21 semi-structured interviews with industry experts was adopted. The results raise a question concerning whether the New Zealand construction industry needs a unique definition of BIM to achieve a clear and consistent understanding amongst construction practitioners. It was found out that most of the construction practitioners in New Zealand are not well aware of BIM, especially the contractors, QSs, supply chain companies and the SMEs. Fourteen potential benefits and ten barriers/challenges to BIM adoption were identified. Individually, time-saving was considered as the most benefit of BIM adoption while BIM understanding was suggested as the most significant barrier by all the interviewees. The research provides valuable insights into BIM understanding as well as recommendations regarding BIM adoption in New Zealand. The results could be considered baseline information for the companies and government to have effective strategies towards BIM adoption. Furthermore, it confirms that characteristics such as benefits and barriers to BIM adoption amongst different countries could be similar. Therefore, it could be useful to analyse the studies, strategies and practices of the pioneer countries in BIM adoption for the implementation.

Ghosh, S, Krishna, S R, Billton, J V, Srikanth, S A, Mohandas, S, Ashwin Ganesh, M and Shiv Kulin, C (2021) Countering tropical cyclonic storm impacts on low-rise houses. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 10(4), 631-52.

Jallow, H, Renukappa, S and Subashini, S (2021) The impact of COVID-19 outbreak on United Kingdom infrastructure sector. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 10(4), 581-93.

Maurya, K K and Biswas, A (2021) Performance assessment of governance in Indian smart city development. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 10(4), 653-80.

Michael Gbolagade, O, Inimbom Walter, I and Emuze, F (2021) Towards sustainability practices deployment in building construction projects in Nigeria. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 10(4), 759-80.

Olugboyega, O, Edwards, D J, Windapo, A O, Omopariola, E D and Martek, I (2021) Development of a conceptual model for evaluating the success of BIM-based construction projects. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 10(4), 681-701.

Weiss, T (2021) Energy flexibility and shiftable heating power of building components and technologies. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 10(4), 740-58.

Yakovlev, G I, Gordina, A, Drochytka, R, Buryanov, A F and Smirnova, O (2021) Structure and properties of modified gypsum binder. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 10(4), 702-10.