Building Information Modelling (BIM) adoption and implementation: interaction between BIM specialists and non-BIM specialists in Vietnam

Publication Type:
Thesis
Issue Date:
2021
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Building Information Modelling (BIM) offers a digital platform for the integration of all project related information to facilitate effective communication among key stakeholders. Recognising the importance of BIM, the Vietnamese government issued a mandate in 2016 requiring all public projects and large projects (buildings which are 20 floors and greater) to be implemented using BIM by 2021. Adopting a qualitative research, 17 case studies from medium to large sized construction companies were carried out to present a comprehensive understanding of the current status of BIM practices under this mandatory application. The units of analysis for this study were BIM specialists and non-BIM specialists working in the case studies as their roles are essential for the appropriate use of BIM in projects. 67 semi-structured interviews were used as the main instrument to collect data from these specialists. The data was analysed using a thematic analysis method aided by qualitative analysis software NVivo. An interpretive framework combining Diffusion of Innovation Theory and Activity Theory was developed to guide the research. Main themes were identified including the perspectives of BIM and non-BIM specialists on the BIM profession, the collaboration using BIM and the responses to contradictions emerging during BIM collaboration activities.
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