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Ahmad, S, Soetanto, R and Goodier, C (2019) Lean approach in precast concrete component production. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(03), 457–70.

Hamzeh, F, Rached, F, Hraoui, Y, Karam, A J, Malaeb, Z, El Asmar, M and Abbas, Y (2019) Integrated project delivery as an enabler for collaboration: a Middle East perspective. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(03), 334–47.

Karunaratne, T L W and De Silva, N (2019) Demand-side energy retrofit potential in existing office buildings. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(03), 426–39.

Ke, Y, Ling, F Y, Ning, Y and Zhang, Z (2019) Managing relationships in large public projects: comparative study of China and Singapore. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(03), 348–63.

Kissi, E, Agyekum, K, Baiden, B K, Tannor, R A, Asamoah, G E and Andam, E T (2019) Impact of project monitoring and evaluation practices on construction project success criteria in Ghana. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(03), 364–82.

Oyewole, E O and Dada, J O (2019) Training gaps in the adoption of building information modelling by Nigerian construction professionals. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(03), 399–411.

Sackey, E, Tuuli, M and Dainty, A (2019) Expansive learning in contemporary construction organisations. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(03), 383–98.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Case studies; BIM; Expansive learning; Knowledge development; Construction technologies; Contemporary organizations;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 2044-124X
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-06-2018-0092
  • Abstract:
    The evolving roles of BIM and smart building technologies in the design and management of construction projects often present unexpected events and variabilities, which tend to erode professionals’ prior knowledge authority. The purpose of this paper is to explore how construction organisations can deploy knowledge and adapt to the requisite skills in order to make fitting responses to the ever-evolving technological and organisational transformations to address the prevailing construction challenges. Design/methodology/approach The paper opted for an abductive research approach that ensures back-and-forth iterative dialogue between the empirical data and an amalgam of the theoretical proposition towards new understanding of the phenomenon under investigation. A multiple case study method was adopted to collate the empirical data from three separate construction organisations as they transitioned into BIM compliant work processes. Findings The study has described new processes that not only mediate existing practices but focus on consistently resolving known tensions and contradictions between prior knowledge and the requirement of the changing work situation. The study also illustrates the cognitive synchronisation of the learning approaches within contemporary work organisations that align well with the merits and utilities entrenched within their niche technological choices. Research limitations/implications Due to the chosen research methodology, it is acknowledged that future comparative studies using a much larger quantitative data sample to further elucidate the findings of this paper would be an interesting further step. Originality/value The study contributes to construction management literature by providing new insights into expansive learning environments capable of addressing cognitive contradictions and ambiguities inherent in the changing contemporary work patterns in the construction context as a consequence of BIM deployment.

Zahed, S E, Shahooei, S, Farooghi, F, Shahandashti, M and Ardekani, S (2019) Life-cycle cost analysis of a short-haul underground freight transportation system for the DFW Airport. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(03), 440–56.

Zarghami, S A, Gunawan, I and Schultmann, F (2019) Entropy of centrality values for topological vulnerability analysis of water distribution networks. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(03), 412–25.