KB7052 Research Project

To determine the suitability of using BIM in design and construction firms in enhancing design, Implementation, planning of projects productively and efficiently.

The aim of this (project) proposal is to explore the assets and limitations / complications in the design / construction sector with the implementation of a BIM program. The advantages of how BIM can boost productivity in the construction industry can be estimated with program understanding and how it operates (Hjelseth 2017). The research to include investigations; to determine the possibility of implementing BIM into their daily operations; to explore the impacts of adopting BIM on daily projects operations and its consequential outcome on productivity and sustainability of the enterprise. Incorporation and application of Business Information
Modelling could be beneficial to construction and design firms through; 3D presentations of projects and designs; easier understanding, interpretation and implementation of project designs (Bouazza, Udeaja, & Greenwood 2015); increased productivity, efficiency and planning of works and monitoring as all aspects of the designs can be greatly understood and individual components in the designed identified for analysis and design (Khosrowshahi 2017).

Use no more than 150 words to write the methodological rationale of your Research Project Proposal
Design and construction firms will be identified at different levels of growth ranging from small firms to well established firms. Through interviews, questionnaires, and journal articles; the impacts of implementation and use of BIM program on the productivity and efficiency of the respective firms in design, Implementation, planning of projects shall be studied and analysed. From the findings, conclusions shall be drawn based on the project research objectives and recommendations made.

In the field of civil engineering, any ideas conceived are to be translated into a design in consideration of factors such as its suitability, applications, benefits as well as costs and sustainability considerations. A suitable design should clearly highlight all elements of the designs for successful and full implementation (Yan 2015). For instance, for the project manager to build a house, he will have to be furnished with drawing of the plan as well of the accompanying elevation so as to understand the key features of the design and implement it successfully (Nejadkazem 2014). BIM program is of much relevance in such instances as presentations in 2D and 3D can easily be derived and made available to the project team (Kubba 2017). In such a way, sufficient detailing of the design is made easier and revealing for successful implementation of the project.