A literature review of the factors limiting the application of BIM in the construction industry. Issue 5 (3rd September 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sun, Chengshuang; Jiang, Shaohua; Skibniewski, Miroslaw J.; Man, Qingpeng; Shen, Liyin
• Is Part Of: Technological and economic development of economy. Volume 23:Issue 5(2017)
• Page Start: 764
• Page End: 779
• Publication Date: 2017-09-03
• Subjects: building information modeling -- BIM -- construction industry; L74 -- L86 -- O14 -- O33; Sustainable development -- Periodicals; Construction industry -- Technological innovations -- Lithuania -- Periodicals; Construction industry -- Capital productivity -- Lithuania -- Periodicals; Construction industry -- Capital productivity; Construction industry -- Technological innovations; Lithuania; Periodicals; 338.4762409479
• DOI: 10.3846/20294913.2015.1087071
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2029-4913

Abstract

Abstract: Building Information Modeling (BIM) has had a profound effect on the construction industry. It has greatly improved coordination among stakeholders, enhanced productivity, and increased profits. However, many factors still limit the application of BIM in the construction industry. This study conducts a literature review to identify these negative factors. Firstly, twenty-two sub-factors are identified and classified into five categories: Technology, Cost, Management, Personnel, and Legal. Secondly, some suggestions for eliminating these limiting factors are given. Finally, the study also identifies further research directions for improving BIM theory and applying BIM technology widely and successfully. The results of this study will provide support for practitioners who are using or plan to use BIM.