LEGAL ISSUES OF BIM

To Explore the Benefits and Legal Issues of BIM in the UK Construction Industry

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 01: INTRODUCTION3

Outline of the Study3

Background3

Rationale4

Research Questions5

Aims and Objectives5

Time Scale5

Gantt chart for the Work Plan6

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW8

Overview of Building Information Modelling (BIM)8

Benefits of implementing BIM9

'Designing for Safety through BIM' Concept10

Legal Issues Associated with BIM11

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY13

Research Design13

Questionnaire Design13

Sampling Technique14

Data Analysis14

REFERENCES15

APPENDIX17

BIM (Building Information Modelling) Survey Questionnaire17

CHAPTER 01: INTRODUCTION

 

Outline of the Study

This research will explore the impacts that the equipment technology cause on productivity in the United Kingdom construction industry. The study comprises the following sections:

Chapter 1 is an introductory chapter presenting the background of this study, main goals, purpose of the study and research questions.

Chapter 2 is a relevant literature review in the study area that will be highlighting the previous research carried out in this field.

Chapter 3 presents an overview of research methodology chosen for this study. Research design, the data collection method, samples, sampling method, research instrument, validity, reliability, and the ethical concerns are presented in this chapter.

Chapter 4 presents the analysis of findings and discussion of the detailed study.

Chapter 5 concludes the dissertation, by providing implications and useful recommendations for further research.

 

Background

Over the last decade, the rapid development of information technology and its significance and far-reaching impact on human is universally acknowledged (Eastman, et al. 2011). In the construction field, computer applications and digital technology have demonstrated their unique potential to become the lifeblood of engineering and technical development in the new century. Engineering design is the most important sector of engineering construction (Finney, 2010). This sector has highly relied on CAD (Computer Aided Design) technology for the past 20 years. This has resulted in the popularization of the architects and electronic engineers for hand drawing (Keller, 2004).

The development and application of CAD technology has resulted in changes in the traditional design methods and production patterns. One of the modern computed aided technologies that have changed the complexion of building drawings is Building Information Modelling. It has its roots originated from CAD technology. Building Information Modelling brings to the field of engineering design a second revolution, from the two-dimensional drawings to the four-dimensional design (4D) and construction for the construction industry as a whole. BIM is a real information revolution (Cole, 2006). BIM is a new architecture, engineering and civil engineering tool that has created a revolution in the field of construction industry.

Rationale

Since, technology is endeavouring continuous advances with the passage of time, it is implementing in various fields, and construction industry is no exception. In the current unstable economic condition, construction firms are still taking risk in implementing BIM in the UK region. In order to take the economy further up, the risks of implementing BIM must be accumulated successfully with potential rewards. The risks are associated with the financial investment in employee training, software and hardware. Thus, this study covers the complete picture of BIM from both sides in order to assist small and major firms as well as the construction ...