Integrating building information modelling for improving facility management operations: a fuzzy synthetic evaluation of the critical success factors

Abstract

Purpose Building information modelling (BIM) is a novel technological advancement in the built environment. Despite the potentials of BIM, its adoption and implementation are undermined in facility management (FM) operations. This might be because of limited information on the critical success factors (CSFs) that can enhance its adoption. The study aims to integrate building information modelling to improve facility management operation by adopting fuzzy synthetic approach for evaluating the critical success factors. Design/methodology/approach Data for the study were sourced from practising and registered facility managers within Lagos metropolis, Nigeria. The data collected were analysed using a combination of methods which include mean item score, factor analysis and fuzzy synthetic evaluation (FSE). Findings The factor analysis results showed that six underlying groups of CSFs would enhance the effective adoption of BIM in facility operations. The FSE results showed that out of the six groups, the three topmost important CSF grouping (CSFG) in the decision rule would enhance the effectiveness of BIM adoption for FM operations. Practical implications The result of this study provides a credible road map for facility managers, policymakers and other stakeholders in FM operations on the CSFs and CSFG required for the adoption of BIM. Originality/value Previous studies that aimed at integrating BIM into FM are limited. Hence, this study provides a broad perspective on the CSF required for BIM adoption and implementation in FM operations using the FSE approach.

Optimized Integration of Lean Construction, Building Information Modeling, and Facilities Management in Developing Countries: A Case of Qatar

“…In the published literature, the integration of LC, BIM, and FM has been realized in various domains depending on contextual, organizational, and cross-organizational factors. It has been observed that integrated applications of LC, BIM, and FM include a variety of combinations of LC, BIM, and FM [86][87][88][89]. Variants in the implementation include BIM-enabled FM, i.e., BIM-FM, LC, and FM, i.e., LC-FM, and integrated applications of LC, BIM, and FM, i.e., LC-BIM-FM [48,71,72,76].…”

“…In addition, many organizations and national economies have reported benefits associated with integrating LC, BIM, and FM [62][63][64]. These integrated applications include an assorted variety of combinations of LC, BIM, and FM [48,[62][63][64]71,72,76,[86][87][88][89], albeit a prominent challenge in developing countries is how to identify the right combinations for integrating LC, BIM, and FM. Since FM and LC can be regarded as tools used during the implementation of a constructed facility, BIM can be used to capture data and information relevant to FM and LC throughout the life cycle of a construction project, for example, a large building.…”

Barriers to building information modelling and facility management practices integration in Nigeria

“…Similar reform can be done in the BIM–FM context. Such a course could also contribute to staff training and education, which is necessary for the integration of BIM into FM (Oluleye et al , 2021).…”

“…A number of studies have been conducted in Nigeria have attempted to determine the level of awareness and integration of BIM into the built environment (Anifowose et al , 2018); the current state of BIM in Nigeria (Olanrewaju et al , 2020a); and critical success factors for integration of building information modelling to improve facility management operation (Oluleye et al , 2021) . Some studies have also modelled the relationship between BIM awareness, drivers and barriers (Olanrewaju et al , 2021a; 2022) and as well assessed the BIM competencies of built environment professionals in the Nigerian construction industry (Olorunfemi et al , 2021).…”

A principal component analysis of Organisational BIM Implementation

“…Onungwa & Uduma-Olugu, (2017) identified some of the benefits of BIM in the Nigerian construction industry, these are conflict resolution, construction programming, satisfaction of clients and quality of drwings among others. It has also been identified to improve facility management operations (Oluleye et al, 2021). In an industry wide study, the following benefits were identified: improved project design, clash detection, improved coordination, reduction in rework and better synchronization among others (Okereke et al, 2021).…”