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Aladağ, H and Işık, Z (2019) Design and construction risks in BOT type mega transportation projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(10), 2223–42.

Almarri, K, Aljarman, M and Boussabaine, H (2019) Emerging contractual and legal risks from the application of building information modelling. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(10), 2307–25.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Project management; Building information modelling; Construction management; Legal risks;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-06-2018-0224
  • Abstract:
    There has been a mounting interest in building information modelling (BIM) in the construction industry sector worldwide due to its perceived benefits. However, reliance on information technology is associated with risks. The purpose of this paper is to offer a better understanding of the emerging contractual and legal risks, which might influence the successful adoption of BIM, in order to facilitate the successful implementation of BIM in the construction industry. Design/methodology/approach The risks used in the study were documented from the literature, and primary data were collected by a questionnaire survey. The analysis of the results was driven by univariate and inferential statistics (Analysis of Variance) to identify the emerging contractual and legal risks. Findings The findings showed that there were little significant differences in the mean rating of the occurrence of contractual and legal risks between the respondents. The study confirmed that emerging risks are likely to be related to BIM documentations, intellectual rights and liability, missing data and misplaced assumptions among project stakeholders. The results showed that BIM success depends on close collaboration, at the outset of the project, with the client, designers, contractors and consultants. Practical implications The findings suggest that contract documents and contract agreements may need to be created in accordance with the identified risks, so that the questions of contractual and legal responsibilities are appropriately defined and allocated among the participants. Originality/value Important legal and contractual risks have been identified in the application of BIM. It renders a new understanding of the risks that might influence the successful adoption of BIM.

Cajzek, R and KlanÅ¡ek, U (2019) Cost optimization of project schedules under constrained resources and alternative production processes by mixed-integer nonlinear programming. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(10), 2474–508.

Derakhshanfar, H, Ochoa, J J, Kirytopoulos, K, Mayer, W and Tam, V W (2019) Construction delay risk taxonomy, associations and regional contexts. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(10), 2364–88.

Fang, Y and Ng, S T (2019) Genetic algorithm for determining the construction logistics of precast components. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(10), 2289–306.

Jin, H, Liu, S, Liu, C and Udawatta, N (2019) Optimizing the concession period of PPP projects for fair allocation of financial risk. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(10), 2347–63.

Kumar Singla, H (2019) A comparative analysis of long-term performance of construction and non-construction IPOs in India. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(10), 2447–73.

Kunieda, Y, Codinhoto, R and Emmitt, S (2019) Increasing the efficiency and efficacy of demolition through computerised 4D simulation. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(10), 2186–205.

Kwofie, T E, Aigbavboa, C O and Machethe, S O (2019) Nature of communication performance in non-traditional procurements in South Africa. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(10), 2264–88.

Lau, C H, Mesthrige, J W, Lam, P T and Javed, A A (2019) The challenges of adopting new engineering contract: a Hong Kong study. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(10), 2389–409.

Loosemore, M, Sunindijo, R Y, Lestari, F, Kusminanti, Y and Widanarko, B (2019) Comparing the safety climate of the Indonesian and Australian construction industries. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(10), 2206–22.

Oyewobi, L O, Oke, A E, Adeneye, T D and Jimoh, R A (2019) Influence of organizational commitment on work–life balance and organizational performance of female construction professionals. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(10), 2243–63.

Qayoom, A and H.W. Hadikusumo, B (2019) Multilevel safety culture affecting organization safety performance: a system dynamic approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(10), 2326–46.

Sinesilassie, E G, Tripathi, K K, Tabish, S Z S and Jha, K N (2019) Modeling success factors for public construction projects with the SEM approach: engineer’s perspective. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(10), 2410–31.

Whang, S, Park, K S and Kim, S (2019) Critical success factors for implementing integrated construction project delivery. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(10), 2432–46.

Xiong, B, Newton, S, Li, V, Skitmore, M and Xia, B (2019) Hybrid approach to reducing estimating overfitting and collinearity. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(10), 2170–85.