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Abstract

In this modern age, where the construction industry is being altered by digital transformation, this research aims to find, investigate, and explain new breakthroughs that may lead to a unique and more efficient construction process. Such research is necessary in order to develop a strategy for addressing the present issues confronting the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. In general, the use of Building Information Management (BIM), as well as digital tools such as Blockchain and the Internet of Things (IoT), combined with enhanced management techniques such as work breakdown structure (WBS) and Agile thinking, has the potential to provide a solution to the industry's efficiency, productivity, quality, and cost issues. Furthermore, the pressing need for a more sustainable, secure, and data-transparent sector contributes to increased AEC industry productivity. This study's research approach comprises an intensive literature review to construct a conceptual framework, followed by an exploratory questionnaire to validate the framework. This study demonstrates how Blockchain combined with a work breakdown structure and a BIM platform may boost collaboration in order to experience efficient and trusted workflow scenarios that can overcome many of the challenges given in a traditional building technique. The research findings emphasise the benefits of the proposed new mentality approach, which incorporates all of the previously described tools/techniques to the business. 

The needs of the AEC industry in order to maximise the benefits of Building Information Modelling were identified, along with viable solutions, using a mixed-methods approach. A literature review provided context, and a questionnaire distributed to business and research professionals validated these findings and unearthed additional primary data not previously available in the literature. These factors influenced the development of a conceptual framework for Building Information Modelling. The collected data from the questionnaire helped to determine the framework's validity. As a result, it was resolute that the knowledge claims made in the conceptual framework were both legitimate and applicable to enhance the industry work technique.

The final framework substantiates the hypothesis that if BIM is to flourish as a working technique, the industry must be more transparent. As anticipated, coordination will not become totally automated, and the requirement to be recognised as a crucial aspect in the team's success in BIM-based projects will remain. Early collaboration enables the project's management to be shaped and dictated, and their management of the information used in these initiatives is critical to success. The knowledge and education requirements of emerging technologies, clients and the industry as a whole should encourage additional investment in BIM to fully use this developing technology's potential.

Course: Building Information Management - MSc - P2657FTC

Date Deposited: 2022-03-28

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