BIM implementation within infrastructure projects: A study to evaluate the work and information flow within the construction industry
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Examensarbete för masterexamen
Program
Design and construction project management (MPDCM), MSc
Publicerad
2022
Författare
Ahmed, Shakrin
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The construction industry has for many years worked hard to streamline communication
and information flow as digitalization grows rapidly within the industry. The
Swedish construction industry’s clients, contractors and consultants are dependent
on each other and contribute together to create societal benefits. A new approach
called Building Information Modeling (BIM) has during the last decade been the
most promising and well known development system in the AEC industry. This
approach works like a support function and allows information in a project to be
shared in an efficient way through 3D models and visualization techniques. To be
able to follow the digital development in the sector, AFRY and the other actors in
the industry have to become more digital and productive. This study has been carried
out in collaboration with the business area Transportation Sweden at AFRY,
which currently strives to develop a new internal framework in order to improve the
work and information flow in their projects.
The aim of this master thesis is to investigate and establish how the business area
Transportation Sweden is working towards innovation and digitalization. By studying
the business area’s current framework, an analysis has been conducted in order
to identify the opportunities and challenges with BIM implementation within infrastructure
projects. An abductive method approach has been applied which includes
both qualitative and quantitative data. The collection of data starts with a literature
review, followed by a questionnaire survey and an interview study to gain an
understanding of how BIM maturity levels are perceived within the business area
Transportation Sweden and how the employees can contribute to streamline the
work and information flow.
Conclusively, this study demonstrates that there are numerous potential possibilities
and benefits when working with model-based projects. The overall perception of
the main challenges points at a lack of collaboration skills and knowledge regarding
models within project management. Moreover, there are technical challenges and a
lack of overall knowledge of the subject which creates confusion and can be a restricting
factor for the BIM implementation process. However, the main possibilities
are that this working procedure gains time and economical benefits for clients and
other actors in the industry. This study confirms the benefits of BIM, if applied
right in appropriate projects.
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BIM , Workflow , Information flow , Construction industry , Implementation , Communication , Collaboration