A strategic evaluation of BIM-driven information management in the context of ISO 19650-2 standard
Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management
ISSN: 0969-9988
Article publication date: 9 October 2024
Abstract
Purpose
This paper presents an in-depth evaluation of BIM-driven information management in the context of ISO 19650-2. The study aimed to understand and evaluate the existing mechanisms and the recommended activities and tasks of collaborative information management, particularly as the Turkish AEC organizations are currently implementing ISO 19650-2.
Design/methodology/approach
The study employed a qualitative research design based on information management stages of ISO 19650-2. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with purposefully selected professionals. The framework analyses were made with MAXQDA through conceptual coding to identify current drivers, challenges and incentives for BIM-driven information management. The frequencies of common themes, required tasks and semantic relationships were reported systematically and interpreted to provide a conceptual implementation map, practical insights and actionable recommendations.
Findings
The study results encompass strategies for establishing new tasks and implementation procedures to uphold business value by aligning information management standards with evolving project requirements, providing detailed and responsive EIRs, early use of CDEs, compliant production methods, clarity of roles and responsibilities, increased organizational capacity and capabilities, sustained planning and production quality and leveraging lessons learned.
Originality/value
The study provides evidence-based arguments and strategic insights for BIM-driven information management, focusing on the current implementation compatibilities with ISO 19650-2. Findings and discussions highlight the necessity of industry-wide transformations, reengineered activities/tasks and compliant information flows, which are crucial for adopting ISO 19650-2 and the formulation of national annex documents.
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Acknowledgements
The authors would like to extend their gratitude to the buildingSMART Türkiye Chapter and the study participants for their valuable assistance in data collection and insightful feedback.
Funding: This research study was supported by the Scientific Research Projects Department of Istanbul Technical University (ITU-BAP) under project grant number MGA-2023-44453.
Citation
Kaya, U. and Özener, O.Ö. (2024), "A strategic evaluation of BIM-driven information management in the context of ISO 19650-2 standard", Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-03-2024-0387
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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