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Evaluation of building information modelling (BIM) adoption, capability and maturity within South African consulting and construction firms
The Construction Industry Indicators (CIIs) continue to reflect a steady growth in the level of client dissatisfaction with the performance of contractors and consultants on construction projects whilst firms in the industry battle for survival. In order to survive in the highly competitive construc...
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| author | Mtya, Amanda |
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| description | The Construction Industry Indicators (CIIs) continue to reflect a steady growth in the level of client dissatisfaction with the performance of contractors and consultants on construction projects whilst firms in the industry battle for survival. In order to survive in the highly competitive construction market, firms within the industry, need a paradigm shift. To move from traditional project delivery methodologies which continue to yield unsatisfactory results to innovative project delivery methods and practices. With the advancements in computational technologies and processes, the industry needs to move towards integrated, collaborative and computable processes, to increase productivity, efficiency, infrastructure value, quality and sustainability, reduce lifecycle costs, lead times and duplications. Building Information Modelling (BIM) is the innovative project delivery method that helps reduce fragmentation and provides opportunities for enhanced collaboration and distributed project development. BIM is slowly gaining momentum in the South African construction industry. Even though there is an abundance of industry discussions and academic literature professing the ability of BIM methodologies to increase productivity, scholars have found that it has not yet been coupled with the availability of useful metrics, knowledge and tools to reliably measure BIM benefits. Few organisations and individuals have been exposed to some BIM tools whilst many still lack thorough understanding of BIM as a project delivery method. To capture the full benefit of BIM methodologies, firms in project networks must coordinate and develop interoperable business practices and procedures. This study assessed the level of BIM adoption, capability and maturity in consulting and construction firms and evaluated if there were differences in the level of adoption, capability and maturity of BIM between consulting and construction firms. The study also evaluated the relationship between level of BIM maturity and project performance of consulting and construction firms. The study found that there is a statistically significant relationship between the level of BIM capability and project performance. Lastly, the study reports on the current perceived benefits of BIM in the South African construction industry. |
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| spelling | oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/30916 Evaluation of building information modelling (BIM) adoption, capability and maturity within South African consulting and construction firms Mtya, Amanda Windapo, Abimbola Olukemi BIM adoption maturity consulting firms construction firms technology The Construction Industry Indicators (CIIs) continue to reflect a steady growth in the level of client dissatisfaction with the performance of contractors and consultants on construction projects whilst firms in the industry battle for survival. In order to survive in the highly competitive construction market, firms within the industry, need a paradigm shift. To move from traditional project delivery methodologies which continue to yield unsatisfactory results to innovative project delivery methods and practices. With the advancements in computational technologies and processes, the industry needs to move towards integrated, collaborative and computable processes, to increase productivity, efficiency, infrastructure value, quality and sustainability, reduce lifecycle costs, lead times and duplications. Building Information Modelling (BIM) is the innovative project delivery method that helps reduce fragmentation and provides opportunities for enhanced collaboration and distributed project development. BIM is slowly gaining momentum in the South African construction industry. Even though there is an abundance of industry discussions and academic literature professing the ability of BIM methodologies to increase productivity, scholars have found that it has not yet been coupled with the availability of useful metrics, knowledge and tools to reliably measure BIM benefits. Few organisations and individuals have been exposed to some BIM tools whilst many still lack thorough understanding of BIM as a project delivery method. To capture the full benefit of BIM methodologies, firms in project networks must coordinate and develop interoperable business practices and procedures. This study assessed the level of BIM adoption, capability and maturity in consulting and construction firms and evaluated if there were differences in the level of adoption, capability and maturity of BIM between consulting and construction firms. The study also evaluated the relationship between level of BIM maturity and project performance of consulting and construction firms. The study found that there is a statistically significant relationship between the level of BIM capability and project performance. Lastly, the study reports on the current perceived benefits of BIM in the South African construction industry. 2020-02-07T11:44:18Z 2020-02-07T11:44:18Z 2019 2020-01-24T11:22:49Z Master Thesis Masters MPhil http://hdl.handle.net/11427/30916 eng application/pdf Department of Construction Economics and Management Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment |
| spellingShingle | BIM adoption maturity consulting firms construction firms technology Mtya, Amanda Evaluation of building information modelling (BIM) adoption, capability and maturity within South African consulting and construction firms |
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| title | Evaluation of building information modelling (BIM) adoption, capability and maturity within South African consulting and construction firms |
| title_full | Evaluation of building information modelling (BIM) adoption, capability and maturity within South African consulting and construction firms |
| title_fullStr | Evaluation of building information modelling (BIM) adoption, capability and maturity within South African consulting and construction firms |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluation of building information modelling (BIM) adoption, capability and maturity within South African consulting and construction firms |
| title_short | Evaluation of building information modelling (BIM) adoption, capability and maturity within South African consulting and construction firms |
| title_sort | evaluation of building information modelling bim adoption capability and maturity within south african consulting and construction firms |
| topic | BIM adoption maturity consulting firms construction firms technology |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/30916 |
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