Mobilizing BIM in a collaborative project environment

Collinge, B. and Connaughton, J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8878-8589 (2017) Mobilizing BIM in a collaborative project environment. In: Lean & Computing in Construction Congress (LC3)(CIB W78), 4-12 July, 2017, Heraklion, Greece.

Abstract/Summary

This paper reports on the application of BIM methods an innovative project in the UK that is pioneering a new form of project insurance (Integrated Project Insurance) that joins project partners together as a virtual company. The paper examines the processes put in place to optimize BIM usage whilst reviewing the problems and issues encountered; the observations of a researcher being combined with the reflections of the BIM Information Manager. It is noted that mobilizing a comprehensive BIM-centric system is a complex and difficult undertaking, with new roles and responsibilities needing to be created, that put extra pressures on project partners. The positive results of using BIM in a collaborative environment are noted as the findings suggest inclusive contractual arrangements facilitate enhanced BIM use. The insights inform understanding of mobilizing BIM in a collaborative project environment as it is argued that only a fully collaborative project environment can realise the full benefits of BIM.

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URI	https://reading-clone.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/72975
Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Science > School of the Built Environment > Organisation, People and Technology group
Uncontrolled Keywords	BIM, collaboration, Integrated Project Insurance, organization
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