Universal Journal of Management Vol. 3(9), pp. 376 - 384
DOI: 10.13189/ujm.2015.030905
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Using Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Estimating and Scheduling, Adoption Barriers

Juan Franco , Faiza Mahdi , Hussein Abaza ^*
Department of Construction Management, Kennesaw State University, USA

ABSTRACT

Building information modeling (BIM) is changing how buildings, infrastructures, and utilities are planned, designed, built, and managed. Though very popular for collaboration and coordination in structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical trades in multi-family projects, this study shows that BIM is rarely used for estimating and scheduling due to the cost and time it takes to complete the BIM model. However, BIM is providing broad benefits and becoming an essential construction document component for large projects. The objective of this study is to identify the major barriers to using BIM for a project's estimating and scheduling. Personal interviews and electronic questionnaires for 30 companies were used to answer the research objectives. The study focused on how sub-contractors are currently using BIM for estimating and scheduling. The study provides recommendations on using BIM for estimating. In addition, the paper presents a case study for using light gauge metal framing add on to BIM software for estimating and shop drawing, thereby incentivizing contractors to challenge the existing barriers to use BIM more efficiently. The research showed that less than 7% of multi-family contractors use BIM in their projects and less than 3% use it for estimating. The case study showed that using BIM for framing and drywall estimating in multi-family residential construction or similar projects can be practical if a basic BIM model is provided to subcontractors.

KEYWORDS
BIM, Estimating, Light Gauge Metal Framing, Sub-contractors

Cite This Paper in IEEE or APA Citation Styles
(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Juan Franco , Faiza Mahdi , Hussein Abaza , "Using Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Estimating and Scheduling, Adoption Barriers," Universal Journal of Management, Vol. 3, No. 9, pp. 376 - 384, 2015. DOI: 10.13189/ujm.2015.030905.

(b). APA Format:
Juan Franco , Faiza Mahdi , Hussein Abaza (2015). Using Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Estimating and Scheduling, Adoption Barriers. Universal Journal of Management, 3(9), 376 - 384. DOI: 10.13189/ujm.2015.030905.