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Abdollah, S, Mohd Suhaimi Mohd, D, Othman, M and Norhanim, Z (2021) A mechanism for dispute resolution in the Iranian construction industry. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(1), 205-26.

Ali Hussein, K, Siti Sarah, H and Mohamad Fakri Zaky, J (2021) The influence of wind effects on architectural buildings heights in Iraqi residential buildings based on computational fluid dynamics simulations. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(1), 63-87.

Behzad, K, Sherif, M, Hassan, K and Sonia Lupica, S (2021) Formulating a strategic plan for BIM diffusion within the AEC Italian industry: The application of diffusion of innovation theory. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(1), 161-84.

Ebad Ur Rehman, K and Abdelhakim, M (2021) Mitigating disputes and managing legal issues in the era of building information modelling. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(1), 111-30.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: disputes; building information modelling; legal issues; contract arrangements; execution plan; interviews
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  • URL: https://doi.org/10.21315/jcdc2021.26.1.6
  • Abstract:
    Construction disputes are inevitable. They often arise between project stakeholders for numerous reasons and to resolve them, construction professionals adopt various dispute resolution methodologies. This study aims to identify the role of building information modelling (BIM) in mitigating such disputes and addresses the legal barriers faced by the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry while adopting BIM. The study reveals that disputes can be mitigated and managed efficiently with the intervention of BIM, as BIM offers various designing, planning, estimating, collaborating and controlling features. The benefits of BIM are impressive and exceptional; however, it comes with some legal issues that are first clarified and addressed with the support of a literature review and later validated through interviews with industry professionals. Dispute resolution, contractual arrangements, design responsibility, intellectual property (IP) rights and a lack of standardisation are identified as substantial concerns when adopting BIM. Thus, a strategy is proposed to manage these legal issues that entail the adoption of the appropriate contract suite, the formation of a common data environment (CDE) and the establishment of a firm BIM execution plan (BEP). Workshops, training sessions and seminars are also recommended to educate the industry with BIM features as it brings about the second revolution in the AEC industry.

Ensar, A and Selin, G (2021) Individual and organisational level drivers and barriers to building information modelling. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(1), 89-109.

Kimia, G, Mostafa, B and Mahdi, H (2021) Iranian bazaars and the social sustainability of modern commercial spaces in Iranian cities. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(1), 1-18.

Lee, Z P, Rahman, R A and Doh, S I (2021) Key drivers for adopting design-build in public construction projects: Malaysian perspective. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(1), 131-60.

Leshui, Z and Riza Yosia, S (2021) Emotional intelligence of local and overseas graduates in real estate industry in China. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(1), 185-204.

Nuru, G and Innocent, M (2021) Effect of the fourth Industrial Revolution on road transport asset management practice in Nigeria. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(1), 19-43.

Sunusi, B, Ahmad Hariza, H, Asnarulkhadi Abu, S and Nobaya, A (2021) The moderating effect of privacy in the relationships between residential livability and residents' life satisfaction. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(1), 45-62.