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Arif, M, Al Zubi, M, Gupta, A D, Egbu, C, Walton, R O and Islam, R (2017) Knowledge sharing maturity model for Jordanian construction sector. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(01), 170-88.

Asiedu, R O, Frempong, N K and Alfen, H W (2017) Predicting likelihood of cost overrun in educational projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(01), 21-39.

Chang-Richards, Y, Wilkinson, S, Seville, E and Brunsdon, D (2017) Effects of a major disaster on skills shortages in the construction industry: Lessons learned from New Zealand. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(01), 2-20.

Davies, K, McMeel, D J and Wilkinson, S (2017) Making friends with Frankenstein: Hybrid practice in BIM. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(01), 78-93.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: project management; innovation; change management; project teams; building information modelling (bim); hybrid practice
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  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-04-2015-0061
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    Purpose Although the potential of Building Information Modelling (BIM) to generate process and performance improvement in the construction industry has been widely documented, very few projects operate in a wholly BIM environment. The purpose of this paper is to explore the factors that lead to hybrid practice in BIM across disciplines or project stages, and accommodations that must be reached within BIM project frameworks to allow for it. Design/methodology/approach In-depth semi-structured interviews were carried out with 38 BIM specialists from Australia and New Zealand, representing a variety of construction industry disciplines and roles. Data on current practice and experiences in BIM were analysed using a thematic approach within a qualitative framework. Findings Hybrid BIM practice is shown to be a common experience for practitioners in New Zealand and Australia. It is presented as a valid model of BIM adoption; both as a development stage in the process towards more complete BIM implementation, and also as an adoption model in its own right. Research limitations/implications The paper is based on data from New Zealand and Australia, which are currently developing BIM markets. Although surveys have demonstrated many similarities in BIM adoption processes internationally, results may be less applicable to more mature markets. Practical implications The paper suggests that instead of regarding hybrid BIM negatively as an unsuccessful implementation, companies should seek to identify and manage the causes and effects of hybridisation in order to improve project outcomes. Originality/value This paper addresses the management of transitional stages of BIM implementation, which is often overlooked in research.

Kärnä, S and Junnonen, J-M (2017) Designers’ performance evaluation in construction projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(01), 154-69.

Kalutara, P, Zhang, G, Setunge, S and Wakefield, R (2017) Factors that influence Australian community buildings’ sustainable management. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(01), 94-117.

Lu, W, Hua, Y and Zhang, S (2017) Logistic regression analysis for factors influencing cost performance of design-bid-build and design-build projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(01), 118-32.

Lu, W, Li, Z and Wang, S (2017) The role of justice for cooperation and contract’s moderating effect in construction dispute negotiation. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(01), 133-53.

Semaan, N and Salem, M (2017) A deterministic contractor selection decision-support system for competitive bidding. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(01), 61-77.

Shahtaheri, M, Haas, C T and Salimi, T (2017) A multi-dimensional joint confidence limit approach to mixed mode planning for round-the-clock projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(01), 40-60.