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Al Hatmi, H (2012) Business relationships: A cross-culture management investigation in the UAE construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Liverpool John Moores University.

Alblooshi, M (2021) Exploring the influence of management style on job satisfaction: The case of construction companies in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Liverpool John Moores University.

Ashworth, S J (2021) The evolution of facility management (FM) in the building information modelling (BIM) process: An opportunity to use critical success factors (CSF) for optimising built assets, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Liverpool John Moores University.

Brady, L (2019) An investigation into the management of energy performance for building services systems: design to operation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Liverpool John Moores University.

Brennan, M C E (2014) Sustainable construction in the 21st century: An educational perspective to shifting the paradigm, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Liverpool John Moores University.

Bryde, D J (2000) Project management: uses, structures, systems and influences, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Liverpool John Moores University.

Cotgrave, A J (2008) Achieving literacy in sustainability: shifting the paradigm for construction management education, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Liverpool John Moores University.

Dakhil, A (2013) The contribution of the construction industry to economic development in Libya, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Liverpool John Moores University.

Damoah, I S (2015) An investigation into the causes and effects of project failure in government projects in developing countries: Ghana as a case study, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Liverpool Business School, Liverpool John Moores University.

Demir, S T (2013) AgiLean PM: a unifiying strategic framework to manage construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of the Built Environment, Liverpool John Moores University.

Hall, M A (2000) International Construction Management: the cultural dimension, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of the Built Environment, Liverpool John Moores University.

Hussien, A (2017) ARGILE: a conceptual framework combining augmented reality with agile philosophy for the UK construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Liverpool John Moores University.

Ibrahim, M H I (2011) Corporate environmental disclosure: a case from the Libyan construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Liverpool John Moores University.

Kader, A S A (1997) Cost modelling for inland waterway transport systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Liverpool John Moores University (United Kingdom).

Kelly, C L (2019) Development of a site selection tool based in life cycle assessment (LCA), for tidal power schemes, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Liverpool John Moores University.

Kokkarinen, N I A (2012) Development of a measurement tool to assess sustainability in the built environment curriculum using psychological constructs, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Liverpool John Moores University.

Marsh, D (2017) Building information modelling (BIM) and the UK quantity surveying organisation: A framework for value creation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Liverpool John Moores University.

  • Type: Thesis
  • Keywords: building information modelling; critical success factor; information modelling; focus group; interview
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  • URL: https://doi.org/10.24377/LJMU.t.00006674
  • Abstract:

    This thesis delivers a significant contribution to knowledge through the construction of a validated framework, that supports value creation for the QS organisation, when adopting and implementing BIM. It also reports on the current misconceptions in terms of the threat posed by Building Information Modelling (BIM) to the QS profession. This research has found that the QS role will evolve and transform with the opportunities that BIM presents, and will survive as consequence of value creation. The thesis identified 9 critical success factors, 5 success factors specific to BIM and 4 success factors specific to the organisation, all of which contributed towards the development of the framework. The study was conducted by adopting a mixed methods design by extracting knowledge from the literature review to inform the semi structured interviews, the results of which informed the design of the questionnaires and finally all results informed the development of the framework which was finally validated via a focus group. The major findings of this research were threefold. Firstly, from a theoretical perspective it was found that a unified understanding of BIM definition aligning the perceptions of the individual QS with those of the organisation, was the foundation from which to develop the framework. It was found to be of far more significance than most theorist purport, as the adoption process requires systemic transformation at all levels within the organisation, based on a unified vison. This stems from individual and organisational perceptions of BIM, which in turn go back to definition. Secondly, the research identified that the BIM barriers reported by the theorists are not the dominant barrier to implementation, but it is more specifically the lack of understanding of the benefits of BIM to the individual, that restrict adoption. Finally, the research has provided the QS organisation with a holistic overview of the key critical success factors necessary to support BIM level maturity and ultimately value creation.

Menoka, B (2014) Stakeholder engagement and sustainability-related project performance in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Liverpool John Moores University.

Mulliner, E K (2012) A model for the complex assessment of sustainable housing affordability, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Liverpool John Moores University.

Pauli, L C (2023) Utilising the principles of blockchain technology for managing road infrastructure projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Liverpool John Moores University.

Prochorskaite, A (2016) An investigation of the 'soft' features of sustainable and healthy housing design: exploring stakeholder preferences and their provision in new housing developments, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Liverpool John Moores University.

Smith, C R (2001) Procuring the urban house in paradise, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Liverpool John Moores University (United Kingdom).

Unterhitzenberger, C (2017) Organizational justice and its impact on project performance: an explanatory framework in the context of the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Liverpool John Moores University.

Wijekoon, K A D N C (2020) Optimising the adoption of building information modelling (BIM) in facilities management (FM): a model for value enhancement, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Liverpool John Moores University.