OVERCOMING BARRIERS TO BUILDING IMPLEMENTATION
INFORMATION MODELING: A FRAMEWORK BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES AND
LEAN, AGILE AND DESIGN THINKING PRACTICES
Project Management. Framework. Implementation. Design Thinking. Lean Startup. Agile Method. BIM
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a valuable tool for construction management that can enhance control over the construction process through efficient and collaborative design, improving quality and reducing project costs. Despite the benefits, most companies have yet to achieve higher levels of BIM implementation due to barriers in three main areas: people, processes, and technology. The objective of this work is to develop a theoretical framework of principles and practices based on the concepts of Lean, Agile, and Design Thinking to overcome these barriers to BIM implementation. This proposal arises from the identified need to integrate concepts that are still rarely worked together in the scientific literature, thereby contributing a significant advance in the field. The critical barriers were identified through a systematic literature review and validated through semi-structured interviews with a panel of four experts. Subsequently, another systematic review was conducted to define the principles and practices of Lean, Agile, and Design Thinking. The proposed framework was generated using the Delphi method, in two rounds of consultation with 10 industry professionals. This process allowed us to evaluate and correlate the barriers with the identified principles and practices, culminating in a satisfactory consensus. The framework is then represented by a node diagram, which associates each barrier with the corresponding principles and practices. This work provides a valuable starting point for overcoming barriers to BIM implementation, playing a crucial role in the effective management of this process. Moreover, it offers an innovative scientific contribution by presenting a meaningful integration of concepts, such as Lean, Agile, and Design Thinking, usually not worked together, clarifying and organizing complex issues, and offering new perspectives and tools to support progress and innovation in the AEC industry