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Ariyachandra, M, Jayasena, H and Perera, B (2022) Competencies Expected from an Information Manager Working in BIM Based Projects. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 18(01), 49–66.

Type: Journal Article
Keywords: Information Manager; building Information Modeling; skills; competencies;
ISBN/ISSN: 1557-8771
URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/15578771.2020.1808123
Abstract:
An Information Manager (IM) has an exclusive and unique role to play in a project. Yet, the competencies expected of an IM have not been adequately defined. The other professionals in the construction industry define this role in their own way ignoring the industry needs. Thus, this study aimed to define the competencies expected of an IM. To achieve this, the tasks expected of an IM were first determined through a desk study using BIM guidelines. Secondly, an informal public opinion study was carried out using online data sources. The collected data were then analyzed using NVIVO software to outline the competencies required of an IM for each task. Finally, an expert interview survey was carried out to validate the outcomes of the study. The findings revealed that an IM must be a construction professional well-versed in construction technology and contract administration and that the IM must be competent in using Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows/software. The study contributes to knowledge by identifying the gap that currently exists between industry needs and the performance of professionals working as IMs, which would be invaluable when designing a curriculum for a course on information management within a BIM environment.

Lines, B C, Kakarapalli, R and Nguyen, P H (2022) Does Best Value Procurement Cost More than Low-Bid? A Total Project Cost Perspective. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 18(01), 85–100.