TY - JOUR
T1 - Using Building Information Modelling to achieve Lean principles by improving efficiency of work teams
AU - Zhang, Xun
AU - Azhar, Salman
AU - Nadeem, Abid
AU - Khalfan, Malik
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This research illustrated the main applications of BIM and Lean practices in an actual project. BIM helped to establish a communication platform for work teams, improved the quality of coordination, developed productivity of work efficiency and made the project safer. It is a known fact that Lean is the process which focuses on maximizing productivity as well as minimizing waste. The research results showed that BIM not only helped in clash detections, but also helped in the development of value adding work-flow through work team coordination and communication. The hypothesis about whether BIM can be used as a tool to achieve the principles of Lean construction by improving the construction productivity of a project was supported by the results of this research. In the case study, the BIM coordination gave work teams a high degree of confidence. As we know, the morale of work teams is a very important impact factor on the project productivity. The further research can focus on (1) the impact of BIM on work teams morale. It can be analysed that BIM can be used to develop construction productivity of workforce; (2) development of the interaction of BIM with Lean techniques. One of the limitations of this study was mapping each metrics with the findings. Since the outcome of this paper was based on the results from one case study, not much emphasize was given on the statistical analysis. The authors have tried to present results in more generic terms to suit the analysis done in this paper. Further research in this area through conducting more case studies could overcome this shortfall.
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PY - 2018/7/4
Y1 - 2018/7/4
N2 - Both Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Lean principles have significant impact on efficiency and effectiveness during a project development process within the construction industry. It is widely accepted that BIM can be used as a tool to help reduce project cost; shorten project duration by optimizing the construction sequence; improving the coordination of project teams; providing communication platform for different disciplines; etc. A further exploration can be made to find out whether BIM can be used as a tool to help project teams to achieve the Lean principles. In this research, a hypothesis was developed to validate if BIM can be used as a tool to achieve the principles of Lean construction by improving the construction productivity during a project. Several metrics were investigated to measure the contributions of BIM towards project productivity. By analysing a case study, this paper explores the connection between BIM and Lean principles; the contribution of BIM in the improvement of coordination and collaboration of work teams; enhancement of project quality; and reduction of waste and cost.
AB - Both Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Lean principles have significant impact on efficiency and effectiveness during a project development process within the construction industry. It is widely accepted that BIM can be used as a tool to help reduce project cost; shorten project duration by optimizing the construction sequence; improving the coordination of project teams; providing communication platform for different disciplines; etc. A further exploration can be made to find out whether BIM can be used as a tool to help project teams to achieve the Lean principles. In this research, a hypothesis was developed to validate if BIM can be used as a tool to achieve the principles of Lean construction by improving the construction productivity during a project. Several metrics were investigated to measure the contributions of BIM towards project productivity. By analysing a case study, this paper explores the connection between BIM and Lean principles; the contribution of BIM in the improvement of coordination and collaboration of work teams; enhancement of project quality; and reduction of waste and cost.
KW - Building Information Modelling
KW - Lean construction
KW - construction projects
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U2 - 10.1080/15623599.2017.1382083
DO - 10.1080/15623599.2017.1382083
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85033382152
VL - 18
SP - 293
EP - 300
JO - International Journal of Construction Management
JF - International Journal of Construction Management
SN - 1562-3599
IS - 4
ER -