Taylor, G; (2008) Integration within the project coalition; an analysis of the structural barriers to implementing building information modelling technologies. Doctoral thesis , UCL (University College London).

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Abstract

Building Information Modelling technologies are increasing in their sophistication and value to project management practice. Main contracting organisations have been slow to implement the technologies on a large scale despite calls from industry commentators to do so. There is a wealth of research available discussing the benefits of 'BIM' technologies. However, there has been little research regarding the structural barriers to implementation the technologies on live projects. This report seeks to understand the structural reasons why Building Information Modelling systems have not yet been prolifically implemented by main contractors despite the availability of the technology. This report focuses upon procurement as a main factor regarding integration/differentiation within the project coalition and it is argued that this is a primary structural barrier to implementing integrated information systems such as BIM. The research gathers data from 3 live projects where BIM systems have been implemented and draws conclusions regarding the relative successes and failures within the context of the project environment (procurement routes and culture etc.)

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