Open AccessA Three-Step BIM Implementation Framework for the SME Contractors
Author(s) -
Arman M. Kouch
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
ifip advances in information and communication technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Book series
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.189
H-Index - 53
eISSN - 1868-422X
pISSN - 1868-4238
DOI - 10.1007/978-3-030-01614-2_2
Subject(s) - building information modeling , process management , information and communications technology , business , engineering management , construction industry , construction engineering , knowledge management , computer science , systems engineering , engineering , operations management , world wide web , scheduling (production processes)
Building information modeling (BIM) is quickly booming while the ICT and digitalization are developing. Still, the BIM implementation particularly for the SME (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) firms like contractors in the building industry is not efficiently recognized and used. In fact, the SMEs mostly recognize BIM as just a tool to create a 3D model and are not aware of the technology, its implementation and challenges. Therefore, the main aim of this study is to introduce BIM, the factors and challenges related to implementing a basic practical adoption model to employ building information modelling technology for the SME contractors by introducing a basic, easy to implement, practical three-step BIM implementation framework, which can potentially increase their competitiveness and profit.
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