Integrating BIM technology in construction for effective knowledge management: case studies and methodological insights

Abstract

Integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology for effective knowledge management (KM)in the construction industry is a crucial aspect of modern construction. The construction industry is susceptible to losing its qualified and knowledgeable workers, and there are no certain plans to address this issue. The construction industry often relies on personal knowledge and experiences rather than certain analytical methods or textbook guidelines. Although various knowledge management approaches and researchers have given many perspectives on knowledge management, this study explores and compares previous management systems practices in the construction field. It investigates the implementation of BIM technologies and discusses the challenges, benefits, and potential strategies for enhancing knowledge-sharing and management processes. Knowledge management is furnished with significance through various decision-making processes, innovation, and constant learning that ends in progressing project delivery and collaboration among project teams. With regards to the implementation of the technology that involves building information modeling and knowledge management of construction projects, the analysis and comparison of some case studies that related to definite locations was conducted to discuss how cultural and development factors affect BIM involvement in construction projects. For concluding purposes, it emphasizes the importance of implementing BIM into each phase of projects not merely during the design and the construction operations but in all phases of project development. This research investigated novel ideas for improving (KM) and the application of (BIM) and also expressed that cultural and developmental characteristics have a noticeable influence on knowledge management systems based on BIM.

Keywords

• Knowledge Management
• Construction Industry
• BIM
• Taiwan
• Hong Kong

Thanks

We thank everyone who helped in this work, the journal, reviewers, and editors.

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