A literature review of the factors limiting the application of BIM in the construction industry

Chengshuang Sun; Shaohua Jiang; Miroslaw J. Skibniewski; Qingpeng Man; Liyin Shen

doi:10.3846/20294913.2015.1087071

A literature review of the factors limiting the application of BIM in the construction industry

Chengshuang Sun^*
, Shaohua Jiang
, Miroslaw J. Skibniewski
, Qingpeng Man
, Liyin Shen

^*Corresponding author for this work

School of Management, Harbin Institute of Technology
Dalian University of Technology
University of Maryland, College Park
Chongqing University

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	764-779
Number of pages	16
Journal	Technological and Economic Development of Economy
Volume	23
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3846/20294913.2015.1087071
State	Published - 3 Sep 2017
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

BIM
building information modeling
construction industry

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