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Agunbiade, O (2019) Transcendental phenomenological study of what the pipeline engineering personnel perceive as intention-to-leave, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Phoenix.
Al-Barghouthi, M T (2010) Capturing tacit knowledge in the construction industry in Saudi Arabia, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Phoenix.
Al-Husseini, A-M (2006) The impact of transformational leadership and empowerment on project management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Phoenix.
Curlee, W (2002) Modern virtual project management: The effects of a centralized and decentralized project management office, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Phoenix.
Khawam, A A (2017) Project manager's role in safety performance of Saudi construction firms: A correlational study, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Phoenix.
Markovic, P B (2015) Factors that influence project team members to use BIM and IDDs in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Phoenix.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: complexity; project team; construction project; standards; building information model; building information modeling; communication; learning; teamwork; professional; stakeholder; organizational structure
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/2438609089
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The purpose of this mixed-methods triangulation research study was to discover factors that influence project teams to use building information modeling (BIM) and integrated design and delivery solutions (IDDS) in construction projects, determine the reasons for slow acceptance of IDDS and BIM by project team members, identify necessary process changes for faster acceptance and use of IDDS and BIM by all project team members in the construction industry, and recommend solutions. The value of the construction industry globally is $5. 6 trillion (McGraw-Hill Construction, 2012a). The organizational structure in the construction industry is rigid and top down, which does not easily permit fast acceptance and seamless use of the latest technology. The construction industry requires open communication, close relationships, expert knowledge, experience, and teamwork among all participants and stakeholders (Sumner & Slattery, 2010). The mixed-methods research study involved collecting data through administrating a Web- based survey with closed- and open-ended questions sent to professionals in the construction industry. The study included simultaneously combined qualitative and quantitative phases. The quantitative and qualitative findings indicated the following factors influence the use of IDDS and BIM by project team members in the construction industry: project requirements, cost, project schedule, project complexity, and BIM and IDDS benefits awareness. Reasons for slow acceptance were lack of software knowledge, BIM and IDDS complexity, and slow learning process. The needed process changes identified were making IDDS and BIM project request-for-proposal and contract requirements. IDDS and BIM requirements should become new construction industry standards to ensure getting quality projects professionally done on time and budget.
McCormick, D F (2010) A mixed methods study of leader values while applying servant leadership in a construction-related company, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Phoenix.
Oshinubi, O O (2007) The influence of project managers' leadership styles on project team performance in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Phoenix.
Parker, S (2016) A phenomenological study of mentoring women of color in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Phoenix.
Rideout, G W (2011) U.S. Metal building industry: A qualitative study on managing change to create a competitive advantage, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Phoenix.
Turner, T J A (2010) The practice of financial project management in the consulting engineering industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Phoenix.
van Brenk, H (2014) Exploring how construction workers interpret the efficacy of leadership traits, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Phoenix.
Worsham, J R (2013) Business effects of Arizona immigration laws on the construction industry in Pima County, Arizona, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Phoenix.
Worsham, J R (2014) Business effects of Arizona immigration laws on the construction industry in pima county, Arizona, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Phoenix.