CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR REALIZATION OF MULTI-ORGANISATION COLLABORATION IN BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING (BIM) CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS BASED ON CONTRACTOR PERSPECTIVES

Abstract

The continuous advancement of Building Information Modelling (BIM) influences the paradigm shift of collaboration, among multi-organisations for better digital data information generation, sharing, and management. In Malaysia, the utilization of BIM in construction projects is limited due to various challenges faced by multi-organizations including disputes in handling BIM collaboration which create a complex situation for the contractor to manage the construction phase. In fact, from the contractor's perspective, there is less specific procedure and reference to refer to as a guideline to implement BIM among multi-organisations. Thus, the conceptual framework is an initiative created as best practice to influence the success of collaboration among organizations in managing BIM construction projects based on contractor perspectives. This research study focused on three main objectives; (i) to determine the challenges faced among multi-organisations in enhancing collaboration in managing BIM construction projects, (2) to investigate the indicators that influence the multi-organisation in enhancing collaboration in managing BIM construction projects, and (3) to establish the conceptual framework in enhancing multi-organisation collaboration in managing BIM construction project based on contractor perspective. The methodology for this research study is a systematic literature review (SLR) and questionnaire survey were involved 30 BIM experts who have experience in managing BIM construction projects. The data from the questionnaire survey was processed and analyzed using the ranking analysis via mean and standard deviation to rank the factor for both objectives. Finally, based on the consolidated findings, a conceptual framework for multi-organization collaboration in managing BIM construction projects based on contractor perspectives was developed. The conceptual framework serves as an initial reference database and guideline platform for the contractor and other organizations to enhance BIM collaboration in construction projects in the context of the virtual environment.