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Enhancing BIM implementation in Spanish public procurement: A framework approach.
Ana Pérez-García1, Norena Martín-Dorta1, José Ángel Aranda2
1Departamento de Técnicas y Proyectos en Ingeniería y Arquitectura, Universidad de La Laguna (ULL), Avenida Ángel Guimerá Jorge, s/n, 38204, La Laguna, (Tenerife), Spain.
Heliyon
|May 17, 2024
Summary
Building Information Modeling (BIM) adoption in Spanish public procurement faces market maturity challenges. This study offers a framework to guide public organizations in selecting optimal implementation strategies for effective BIM integration.
Area of Science:
- Construction Management
- Public Administration
- Information Technology
Background:
- The European Union promotes technology in public procurement, recognizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) for efficiency and innovation.
- Implementing BIM in public works is a key EU objective for cost-effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate Building Information Modeling (BIM) implementation practices within Spanish public procurement.
- To identify barriers and propose strategies for successful BIM adoption in the public sector.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods approach combining questionnaire surveys and semi-structured expert interviews.
- Analysis of BIM adoption barriers and facilitators throughout the asset lifecycle in public procurement.
Main Results:
- Market maturity is identified as a significant barrier to BIM adoption in Spanish public procurement.
- Public organizations struggle with selecting appropriate implementation instruments for BIM.
Conclusions:
- Developing practical strategies is crucial for full BIM adoption in Spain's public procurement sector.
- A proposed framework aids contracting authorities in optimal instrument selection based on client/sector maturity and tender value.
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