Implementation of Building Information modeling in Vietnamese infrastructure construction: A case study of institutional influences on a bridge project

Abstract

Many of today's building designs are created based on three-dimensional modeling technology. Architects and engineers use so-called building information modeling (BIM) systems to create digital representations of buildings. Inspired by the improvements in building construction projects, a Vietnamese construction project team decided to use the system to model a large-scale bridge crossing the Saigon River in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This paper provides an understanding of how the project team adopted BIM as the first BIM pilot project in Vietnamese infrastructure construction and analyzes the influence of institutional pressures. The findings reveal how the BIM champion of an international engineering consultancy led the project team to overcome challenges posed by local construction requirements and how the local partner adopted BIM technology under strict time and quality constraints. The case study presents an example for other infrastructure projects that involve BIM.

A performance evaluation framework for construction and demolition waste management: stakeholder perspectives

“…Among high technology applications, BIM is a prominent approach for minimizing construction waste generation (Mzyece et al , 2019; Chiu and Lai, 2020). The nation-wide BIM implementation in Vietnam will begin in 2021 supported by the strong foundation of legal frameworks (Bui, 2019). However, some barriers constrain the implementation in Vietnam such as cultural, long processes, high initial investment, the lack of both awareness and demand and the uncertainty of financial benefits (Ismail et al , 2017).…”

“…CDW constitutes a significant portion of the total municipal solid waste (MSW) (Lu and Tam, 2013). In Vietnam, the investigation of Bui, (2019) pointed out a limited number of solid waste treatment plants of the nation, which mainly located in urban areas with a total capability of approximately 7,500 tons per day. It is insufficient to handle around 38,000 tons of MSW generated daily with an average increase of 10–16% annually.…”

“…It is insufficient to handle around 38,000 tons of MSW generated daily with an average increase of 10–16% annually. Consequently, landfill is the most popular disposal methods of MSW of the nation; and waste collection, processing and recycling activities are inefficient (Lockrey et al , 2016; Bui, 2019). The selection of landfill as the main disposal method will reduce the role of waste collectors (Hoang et al , 2020), recyclers (Lockrey et al , 2016) and other stakeholders who involved in different disposal methods (Peng et al , 1997).…”

A Review of Employer‐Caused Delay Factors in Traditional and Building Information Modeling (BIM)‐Enabled Projects: Research Framework

“…Al-Ashmori et al [45]; Grzyl et al [65]; Bui [38]; Hatmoko et al [51]; Liao et al [61]; Macariola and Silva [43]; Tanoli et al [42]; Zhou et al [60] Liao et al [61] have managed to review and study many construction barriers to implement BIM in the construction projects, such as "executives failing to recognize the value of BIM-based processes and needing training, Resistance to changes in corporate culture and structure." Implementation of BIM by the employer for construction planning and management Khoshnava et al [32] and Tahir et al [48] Implementation of BIM by the employer to monitor the impact of changes on project progress -Implementation of BIM by the employer to reduce claims by utilizing a combination of responsibility matrix of claim causes and a fivedimensional BIM model for visualizing and foreseeing project areas having claims or even potential of claims Marzouk and Abdelaty [19] Implementation of BIM by the employer for schedule visualization Khoshnava et al [32] and Tahir et al [48] Implementation of BIM to support proper decision-making for any anticipated changes Implementation of BIM by the employer to reduce project duration through various simulated proposals Alenazi and Adamu [58] Implementation of BIM by the employer to use algorithmic procedures to learn from previous problems and proactively identify same/similar problems later on in the project Crowther and Ajayi [131] 14…”

“…Employer-caused delay factors in previous BIM papers.Mehran [34]; Btoush and Harun[35]; Li et al[36]; Latiffi et al[37]; Bui[38]; Ma et al[39]; Jia et al[40]; Zhang et al[41] …”