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Developing a framework for building information modelling (BIM) adoption in New Zealand

Dat Tien Doan (Department of Built Environment Engineering, School of Future Environments, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand)
Ali Ghaffarianhoseini (Department of Built Environment Engineering, School of Future Environments, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand)
Nicola Naismith (Department of Built Environment Engineering, School of Future Environments, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand)
Amirhosein Ghaffarianhoseini (Department of Built Environment Engineering, School of Future Environments, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand)
John Tookey (Department of Built Environment Engineering, School of Future Environments, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand)

Built Environment Project and Asset Management

ISSN: 2044-124X

Article publication date: 26 December 2023

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Abstract

Purpose

In New Zealand, building information modelling (BIM) prevalence is still in its early stages and faces many challenges. This research aims to develop a BIM adoption framework to determine the key factors affecting the success of a BIM project.

Design/methodology/approach

Both primary and secondary data were employed in this research, including 21 semi-structured interviews and industry guidelines from the three most well-known global building excellence models (BEMs). The data were analysed through content analysis due to its recognised benefits as a transparent and reliable approach.

Findings

Leadership, clients and other stakeholders, strategic planning, people, resources, process and results were identified as seven main categories along with 39 indicators in the BIM adoption framework. Based on the interviewees' perspectives, leadership is considered the most significant category, impacting all of the remaining categories.

Practical implications

Using the developed framework will enhance comprehension of BIM, offering directives for those embracing BIM. This will aid construction stakeholders in being better equipped for BIM projects. Having a skilled BIM manager can lead to the success of construction projects.

Originality/value

This research contributed to the existing body of knowledge by providing the categories with specific factors that assist BIM practitioners in assessing their BIM performance for further BIM practice improvement.

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Acknowledgements

This paper is a significant upgrade to the paper “Building Information Modelling (BIM) Framework for Practical Assessment” presented at the International Conference on Construction and Real Estate Management in Canada on 21–24 May 2019.

The authors are grateful to all respondents who participated in this study.

This research has been funded by a Vice Chancellor Doctoral Scholarship by Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand.

Citation

Doan, D.T., Ghaffarianhoseini, A., Naismith, N., Ghaffarianhoseini, A. and Tookey, J. (2023), "Developing a framework for building information modelling (BIM) adoption in New Zealand", Built Environment Project and Asset Management, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-11-2022-0185

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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