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Abstract

Purpose – The construction industry's use of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Building Information Modelling (BIM) and their correlations with project quality have not been thoroughly studied. The significant impact of BIM technology and the IPD method on industry practices highlights the necessity for data regarding project quality related to their implementation. This dissertation investigates the impact of the Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) approach on the efficiency of Building Information Modelling (BIM) implementation regarding project quality within the UK construction industry. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to close the research gap in understanding how the synergy between BIM and IPD can affect the quality parameters of construction projects.

Design/methodology/approach – A qualitative research method by semi-structured interviews together with a detailed literature review is used to explore the research topic. Industry professionals from various sectors within the UK construction industry were interviewed. First, based on the literature review, quality parameters are explored and categorised to establish a base for further analysis. Then, the effect of BIM on these parameters was studied through both the literature and empirical data. Interview questions were crafted based on the literature findings and collected data is analysed by thematic analysis in NVivo to validate and contextualize the literature findings within the UK construction industry. Next, IPD’s impacts on the implementation and effectiveness of BIM in achieving these quality parameters were similarly analysed by thematic analysis of interviews in NVivo.

Finding – The findings suggest that the integration of BIM and IPD significantly improves project quality. BIM increases project quality by improving client satisfaction and reducing nonconformances such as rework and errors, particularly in meeting project requirements and enhancing design quality. Additionally, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) further amplifies these benefits, optimizing BIM’s effectiveness by fostering a proactive, collaborative environment that aligns the stakeholders’ interests with project goals from an early stage. Hence, IPD supports ongoing collaboration, detailed design reviews and client engagement resulting in improved compliance with project requirements, higher client satisfaction and enhanced design quality.

Originality/value – This dissertation contributes to the existing literature by providing empirical evidence on how combining BIM and IPD can enhance project quality in the UK construction industry.

Course: Construction Project Management - MSc - C1659

Date Deposited: 2025-01-16

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