Analysis framework for the interaction between lean construction and building information modelling

Sacks, R; Dave, B; Koskela, LJ; Owen, RL

Abstract

Building with Building Information Modelling (BIM) changes design and production processes. But can BIM be used to support process changes designed according to lean production and lean construction principles? To begin to answer this question we provide a conceptual analysis of the interaction of lean construction and BIM for improving construction. This was investigated by compiling a detailed listing of lean construction principles and BIM functionalities which are relevant from this perspective. These were drawn from a detailed literature survey. A research framework for analysis of the interaction between lean and BIM was then compiled. The goal of the framework is to both guide and stimulate research; as such, the
approach adopted up to this point is constructive. Ongoing research has identified 55 such interactions, the majority of which show positive synergy between the two.

Citation

Sacks, R., Dave, B., Koskela, L., & Owen, R. Analysis framework for the interaction between lean construction and building information modelling. Presented at 17th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, LCI-Taiwan and LCI-Asia, The Grand Hotel, Taipei, Taiwan

• Presentation Conference Type: Other
• Conference Name: 17th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction
• Conference Location: National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, LCI-Taiwan and LCI-Asia, The Grand Hotel, Taipei, Taiwan
• End Date: Jul 17, 2009
• Publication Date: Jul 15, 2009
• Deposit Date: Aug 12, 2010
• Publicly Available Date: Apr 5, 2016
• Keywords: Building information modelling, information flow, lean construction
• Publisher URL: https://iglc.net/Papers/Details/668
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