Collaborative relationship discovery in BIM project delivery: A social network analysis approach

Wang, Yongqi; Thangasamy, Vimal Kumar; Hou, Zhaoqi; Tiong, Robert L. K.; Zhang, Limao

doi:10.1016/j.autcon.2020.103147

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“…Although construction projects are heavily dependent on the knowledge that each of the various stakeholders contributes to successful delivery and decision-making (Mok & Shen, 2016), there is still a lack of efficient guidelines for collaboration among the various specialties in all the project's stages (Kurwi et al, 2017). Therefore, the challenge is to develop a collaboration model to improve communication among the various stakeholders and thus promote greater adoption of BIM in the construction sector (Wang et al, 2020).…”

Section: Relational Contracting In Combination With the Bim Methodology In Reducing Asymmetric Informationmentioning

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Relational Contracting and Its Combination With the Bim Methodology in Mitigating Asymmetric Information Problems in Construction Projects

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2021

Journal of Civil Engineering and Management

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Project management in the construction sector is a complex and uncertain process and companies tend to look for the lowest value in the procurement of services and materials. However, contractors do not share the necessary information with the contracted parties and thus give rise to the asymmetric information (AI) phenomenon. The aim of this study is to perform an analysis of the determining factors in the adoption of relational contracting (RC) in combination with Building Information Modelling (BIM) to reduce AI. The results of a questionnaire survey, which was e-mailed to 14 specialists with solid experience (over twenty years) and knowledge in construction projects, revealed that the probability of the AI phenomenon occurring in Portugal is very high, and its impact on construction projects is equally high. The results also show that RC in combination with the BIM methodology contributes very positively to the mitigation of AI problems in construction projects in Portugal. Approximately 85% of respondents consider that the government should seek to reduce AI in the public works sector through the use of RC and its combination with the BIM methodology in the Portuguese Public Contracts Code.

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Section: Relational Contracting In Combination With the Bim Methodology In Reducing Asymmetric Informationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Relational Contracting and Its Combination With the Bim Methodology in Mitigating Asymmetric Information Problems in Construction Projects

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2021

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“…The use of a standard WBS overcomes one of barriers to the full implementation of BIM in SMEs identified in the literature (HOSSEINI et al, 2018;VIDALAKIS;ABANDA;OTI, 2020). It should be developed first, followed by research on work packages with interested parties to establish the level of the project scope (WANG et al, 2020), making sure to include not only the physical structure of the project but also the management elements (CEREZO-NARVÁEZ et al, 2020).…”

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“…Several studies have used BIM to facilitate the integration of planning and cost estimating processes (CHEN et al, 2013;SCHEER et al, 2014;FAN;WU;HUN, 2015;JRADE;LESSARD, 2015;FAN et al, 2016;WANG et al, 2016;D'AMICO et al, 2019;WANG et al, 2020;CEREZO-NARVÁEZ et al, 2020;among others). Of these studies, some have obtained successful results by solving integration issues and defining certain requirements, such as using a standard work breakdown structure (WBS) for a work package integrated model or suggesting a single platform for integration.…”

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Information workflow proposal for integrating cost estimating, scheduling, and monitoring with BIM in SMEs

2021

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Although many studies have emphasized the benefits of the integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM), there is no consensus on the information workflow among main processes used in construction, particularly in small- and medium-size enterprises (SMEs). Therefore, this work proposes an information workflow that integrates 3D BIM modeling, cost estimating, scheduling, and monitoring processes in SMEs (ICSM Information Workflow). This research adopts the design science research approach, which includes (a) a literature review and a study of the information workflow among the processes, (b) a proposal of an information workflow based on certain assumptions for integration, (c) a participatory process for testing and adapting the proposed workflow, and (d) an evaluation of the proposed information workflow. The results indicate the participatory and cyclical processes that were proposed to define the work packages using a standard WBS and a database for information integration were the key for integrating people, technologies, and processes. The main contributions of this study are the proposal of an information workflow that integrates cost estimating, scheduling, and monitoring with BIM in SMEs, and the lessons learned based on the pilot test and evaluation of the ICSM Information Workflow in one of the two projects studied.

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“…In SNA, dots represent actors, lines represent the relationship between points and points, and the graphics formed by dots and lines represent the collection and style of social networks [41]. SNA is mainly used to investigate social phenomena and structures through the relationship between actors; therefore, SNA is widely used in sociology to study social structure, political structure, organizational structure, and economic structure [15,42]. When researchers conduct SNA, they often use analysis software such as NetMiner, Pajek, and UCINET [8,11,19].…”

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“…e social network structure is used for explaining the social behaviors of organizations [42]. In business activities, if each enterprise is taken as the central point, then that enterprise and other enterprises in the market will form connections through direct or indirect business activities, forming specific business relationships [1].…”

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Who Is the Keyman? Integrating Two-Stage DEA and Social Network Analysis to Evaluate Operational and Environmental Efficiency in the Semiconductor Industry

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2020

Mathematical Problems in Engineering

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The study considers the semiconductor industry’s business process to be made up of two stages. In the business development process, a company generates profit and consumes energy while polluting the environment. After the two-stage data envelopment analysis approach was employed for calculating the operational efficiency and environmental efficiency, social network analysis was used to compare the manner in which the internal advantages or individual process factors of 28 semiconductor companies contribute to efficiency. A network graph was plotted to visualize relationships, with each node in the network graph representing a company. This graph was plotted to help decision-makers and manufacturers understand information communication among companies and the importance of the company in the network and help companies develop a mutual understanding to improve operational efficiency. The results of the study indicated that having an efficient company does not necessarily mean that the company plays a key role in the entire industry. The results provide decision-makers with references for improvements and information for learning from these references.

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Collaborative relationship discovery in BIM project delivery: A social network analysis approach

Cited by 54 publications

References 31 publications

Relational Contracting and Its Combination With the Bim Methodology in Mitigating Asymmetric Information Problems in Construction Projects

Relational Contracting and Its Combination With the Bim Methodology in Mitigating Asymmetric Information Problems in Construction Projects

Information workflow proposal for integrating cost estimating, scheduling, and monitoring with BIM in SMEs

Who Is the Keyman? Integrating Two-Stage DEA and Social Network Analysis to Evaluate Operational and Environmental Efficiency in the Semiconductor Industry

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