Understanding the polarized perspectives in BIM enabled projects

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Cidik, MS, Boyd, D and Thurairajah, N (2013). Understanding the polarized perspectives in BIM enabled projects. Procs 29 th. Annual ARCOM Conference. Reading, UK 02 - 04 Sep 2013 Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM). pp. 703-713
AuthorsCidik, MS, Boyd, D and Thurairajah, N
TypeConference paper
Abstract

Successful implementation and use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) require consideration of people issues. Two polarised views of BIM are shown from the literature based on technology-centred or human-centred perspectives each of which acknowledges the other but subsumes this into their view. Indeed it is the way that each adopts the other that is problematic. This paper demonstrates that acknowledging these differences and working with them better addresses the management of the implementation of BIM. Empirical findings, from in-depth interviews in a multi-disciplinary engineering company, show that individuals use BIM but are confused by its role depending on their job and perspective. Given this, collaboration and development are held back by the un-expressed differences. It is argued that recognising these differences and using them in a balanced way is essential for the successful adoption of BIM.

Year2013
JournalProceedings 29th Annual Association of Researchers in Construction Management Conference, ARCOM 2013
PublisherAssociation of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM)
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Deposited30 Nov 2017
Accepted02 Sep 2013
ISBN9780955239076
Page range703-713
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