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Abstract

Purpose: An exploratory study was conducted to discover the awareness and possibilities of adopting the integration of BIM-Lean with Application Programming Interface and smart contract as an approach to cost management in the architectural, engineering, and construction industry (AEC).

Method & Design: Online survey questionnaires form for quantitative and qualitative analysis through open questions to reduce preconceived responses from professionals in the AEC industry, majorly in the United Kingdom. The questions were on individual expertise, proposed research topic, future feasibility of BIM-Lean integration, and pragmatic strategy for interoperability. The findings are analysed using descriptive statistics. An abductive approach was used to combine statistical results with the literature work that were reviewed to recommend an approach for the adoption of BIM-Lean cost management using application programming interface (API) and smart contract.

Findings: The findings indicated correlations between awareness and adoption of BIM-Lean for cost management using API and smart contract based on the capabilities and the benefits for disputes resolution and data sharing solutions for the pain points faced within the AEC industry. However, adopting the proposed integration by stakeholders in the AEC industry is possible if the attitudes/culture, investment, security, data ownership and knowledge/skill gaps with API and smart contract technology are addressed. The feasibility approach to the BIM-Lean proposed in this study highlighted the need to increase the awareness and use cases through education, training, investment, clients, and leadership strategies within the AEC industry. The AEC industry cannot ignore the fourth industrial revolution; the approach will enhance BIM level 3 compared to traditional digital platforms. Further study is needed to explore the benefits of the proposed automated approach for lean processes, transparency, data reliability, interoperability, and trust within the AEC industry.

Course: Building Information Management - MSc - P2697PTD

Date Deposited: 2022-03-04

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