BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING (BIM) AS A COLLABORATIVE TOOL IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECT DELIVERY (1)

Authors

Udechukwu Ojiako, British University in DubaiFollow
Timothy Froise, University of the Free StateFollow
Winston Shakantu, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan UniversityFollow
Aghaegbuna Obinna Ozumba, University of the WitwatersrandFollow

Abstract

This development paper briefly sets the scene for the examination of the use of Building information modelling (BIM) as a collaborative tool within the construction industry. The focus of the study is on construction projects in South Africa. The study contemplates that South African construction firms may derive very limited benefits from BIM. They are three reasons for this including (i) limited user competency, (ii) limitations on information exchange and (iii) a lack of clarity in project design.

Recommended Citation

Ojiako, Udechukwu; Froise, Timothy; Shakantu, Winston; and Ozumba, Aghaegbuna Obinna, "BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING (BIM) AS A COLLABORATIVE TOOL IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECT DELIVERY (1)" (2016). UK Academy for Information Systems Conference Proceedings 2016. 36.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/ukais2016/36