An Exploration of the Interaction Between Bim Technology and the Business Process of a Construction Organization in Bim Implementation

Abstract

Building information modelling (BIM) has been considered as a possible solution to common problems in the construction industry, e.g., rework and slow delivery, and also an innovative resource providing potential competitive advantage for construction organizations. However, the adoption of BIM in a construction organization cannot always guarantee the anticipative positive value for the organization. Whether the structure of BIM technology fits the business process of a construction organization during BIM implementation plays an important role in IT-business-value creation, especially at the process level. Therefore, this research aims at exploring how the interaction between BIM technology and the business process of a construction organization can create IT business value at the process level. Based on an adaptive structuration theory, a conceptual framework is developed to fulfill the research aim. There are two parts in the conceptual framework: i) process-technology fit between the structure of BIM technology and the business process of a construction organization influences process-level IT business value through appropriation of BIM technology, and ii) a dynamic interaction cycle of appropriation of BIM technology, business process reengineering and process-technology fit.

Building Information Modeling Technology Capabilities: Operationalizing the Multidimensional Construct

“…However, the focus of our research is on the practical application of BIM technology, with the ultimate goal of enhancing BIM technology capabilities to improve the competitiveness of teams and organizations. In the construction industry, BIM technology capabilities stand as the core driving force behind the industry's digital transformation, regarded as an innovative resource that offers potential competitive advantages to construction organizations [1]. Therefore, our conceptualization of BIM technology capabilities aligns closely with Bharadwaj et al (1999) [23], who includes the concept of IT capabilities encompassing both technology and organizational aspects.…”

“…Some researchers focus on BIM technology as an information technology's basic operational capabilities, emphasizing certain aspects, such as software interoperability [5,14], modeling issues [14], and so forth. Some researchers emphasize BIM technology's ability in coordination and collaboration, including conflict detection in design [34,35], BIM-based model checking [36], and the interaction between BIM technology and construction organization workflows [1]. There are also researchers who focus on BIM technology's expansion capabilities, where integration with various applications is necessary to facilitate cross-organizational, interdisciplinary, and project stage development [37].…”

“…BIM expansion capabilities refer to the abilities of teams or organizations to leverage BIM technology in combination with other technologies to expand their functional scope or venture into other domains, thereby enhancing competitiveness. Within this dimension, BIM expansion capabilities are regarded as an innovative resource that offers potential competitive advantages [1], enabling collaboration across multiple domains. In recent years, the capabilities for real-time connectivity to sensors deployed in the environment have given rise to the concept of the digital twin in the built environment [7].…”

“…BIM has been attracting great interest from academics and practitioners for its critical role as an innovative resource that offers potential competitive advantages to construction organizations [1]. However, most studies are focused on the adoption, implementation, and capability maturity model of BIM technology [2][3][4][5], and construction companies are still struggling to fully leverage the pros of BIM to achieve an above-average return, as well as to implement their digital first strategy to transform the construction industry to achieve sustainability.…”

Defining a BIM-Enabled Learning Environment—An Adaptive Structuration Theory Perspective

“…AST is used in this study as it emphasizes the importance of social structures in the development of new technologies and in the use of those technologies by people [6,51]. As Turner et al [51] note: "AST explains the complications associated with the technologyorganization connection and provides . .…”