This study examined practitioners' perceptions of how Building Information Modeling (BIM) processes impact knowledge flows in construction projects. The researcher conducted a literature review and developed a theoretical framework. Semi-structured interviews were then used to gather primary data from practitioners, which was analyzed qualitatively. The analysis identified 6 main ways BIM processes could improve knowledge flows but also 4 main barriers, including cultural, contractual, and technological barriers, that have prevented organizations from fully adopting BIM and benefiting from better knowledge management.

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A study on the impact of BIM processes on the knowledge flows
in construction projects
Building Information Modelling is an emerging and developing
concept in the AEC industry. The information flow issues due to
the inherent characteristic of the industry is seen as one of the
main causes of the poor performance and low productivity in the
industry.
This study is looking at the practitioners’ perceptions of the
benefits and barriers to proposed solutions by BIM Processes to
the current boundaries generated by the fragmented structure of
the industry in order to understand the impact of BIM process on
the knowledge flows.
This inductive research started with an extensive overview and
analysis of the current literature followed by the generation of a
theoretical framework. Then through the key processes identified
in the literature, developed a semi-structured interview to gather
primary data which was analysed through qualitative methods.
As a result of the analysis 6 main improvements and 4 main
barriers were identified, cultural and existing work-practice
barriers, contractual barriers and technological barriers resulting
in different levels of adoption and the failure to achieve the core
aim of knowledge management; becoming a learning
organisation.
Information flow, knowledge-flow, knowledge-worker, learning,
BIM Processes