Building information modelling (BIM) penetration in quantity surveying (QS) practice
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Article Title | Building information modelling (BIM) penetration in quantity surveying (QS) practice |
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ERA Journal ID | 200242 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Olatunji, Oluwole Alfred (Author), Lee, Jane Jia Suen (Author), Chong, Heap -Yih (Author) and Akanmu, Abiola Abosede (Author) |
Journal Title | Built Environment Project and Asset Management |
Journal Citation | 11 (5), pp. 888-902 |
Number of Pages | 15 |
Year | 2021 |
Publisher | Emerald |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 2044-124X |
2044-1258 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-08-2020-0140 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/BEPAM-08-2020-0140/full/html |
Abstract | Purpose: This study investigates building information modelling (BIM) penetration in quantity surveying (QS) practice by examining the significance attached to the benefits and barriers of BIM adoption, BIM capabilities and future directions of BIM in QS processes. A popular opinion amongst construction researchers is that BIM has the capacity to revolutionize the industry. The study draws-out information in the literature regarding discipline-specific penetration of BIM. Design/methodology/approach: Snowball sampling method was used to obtain information through a survey questionnaire. A total of 73 participants, largely quantity surveyors in Western Australia, took part in the study. Reductionist methodology was used to identify key variables of QS-BIM competencies that are most significant statistically. Findings: BIM does not impose additional difficulties to traditional QS processes. Adherence to standard method of measurement and limited market demand do not hinder BIM deployment significantly. Quantity surveyors are able to use BIM to support their professional services once definitive design models are involved. In addition, the study identifies BIM penetration barriers to include constraints caused by centralised database management and interoperability issues, limitations imposed by market drivers, lack of in-house expertise to manage modelling needs and limited capability in software management. Practical implications: Future opportunities for skill development are in the areas noted in the findings. Whilst many studies have reported resistance and widespread scepticism amongst some construction disciplines regarding BIM adoption, this study finds BIM penetration in QS practice is considerable, a direction that could trigger further novel innovations. Originality/value: The methodology reported in the study is novel. In addition, findings from the study inspires other discipline-specific studies to articulate their BIM-penetration trends so that t broad areas of construction can develop a balanced strategy around BIM and innovation development. |
Keywords | Building information modelling (BIM); Design model; Discipline; Quantity surveying (QS) practice; Standard method of measurement (SMM) |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 330299. Building not elsewhere classified |
330207. Quantity surveying | |
330203. Building industry studies | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
Byline Affiliations | Curtin University |
Virginia Tech, United States |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q73z4/building-information-modelling-bim-penetration-in-quantity-surveying-qs-practice
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