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Value Proposition for Enabling Construction Project Innovation by Applying Building Information Modeling.

Hui Liu¹, Qianqian Ju¹, Na Zhao²

¹Department of Engineering Management, School of Management and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, China.

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) significantly enables construction innovation (CI) by creating pro-innovation environments. Focusing on BIM-enabled ecosystems can accelerate radical innovation in the construction sector.

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Area of Science:

Construction Management
Digital Innovation
Information Systems

Background:

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a key digital infrastructure in construction.
The innovation-enabling potential of BIM is underexplored in existing literature.
Construction Innovation (CI) requires effective digital tools and strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the innovation-enabling potential of BIM in the construction field.
To redefine the relationship between BIM and Construction Innovation (CI).
To map BIM-CI's value spectrum, mechanisms, resources, and activities.

Main Methods:

Reflective research approach.
Comprehensive literature review.
Mapping of BIM-CI value and mechanisms.

Main Results:

Different BIM applications foster distinct pro-innovation environments for CI.
BIM-enabled systematic collaborative innovation and digital ecosystems are crucial.
Integrating physical and cyber spaces via BIM accelerates radical innovation.

Conclusions:

BIM offers significant potential for driving construction innovation.
Future research should focus on BIM-enabled digital innovation ecosystems.
Practitioners can leverage BIM for efficient innovation in construction projects.