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Farghaly, K, Abanda, F, Vidalakis, C and Wood, G (2019) BIM-linked data integration for asset management. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(04), 489–502.

Jafari, A and Akhavian, R (2019) Driving forces for the US residential housing price: a predictive analysis. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(04), 515–29.

Madanayake, U H and Egbu, C (2019) Critical analysis for big data studies in construction: significant gaps in knowledge. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(04), 530–47.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction industry; Built environment; Systematic review; Data analysis; Big data analytics; Knowledge gaps;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 2044-124X
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-04-2018-0074
  • Abstract:
    The purpose of this paper is to identify the gaps and potential future research avenues in the big data research specifically in the construction industry. Design/methodology/approach The paper adopts systematic literature review (SLR) approach to observe and understand trends and extant patterns/themes in the big data analytics (BDA) research area particularly in construction-specific literature. Findings A significant rise in construction big data research is identified with an increasing trend in number of yearly articles. The main themes discussed were big data as a concept, big data analytical methods/techniques, big data opportunities – challenges and big data application. The paper emphasises “the implication of big data in to overall sustainability” as a gap that needs to be addressed. These implications are categorised as social, economic and environmental aspects. Research limitations/implications The SLR is carried out for construction technology and management research for the time period of 2007–2017 in Scopus and emerald databases only. Practical implications The paper enables practitioners to explore the key themes discussed around big data research as well as the practical applicability of big data techniques. The advances in existing big data research inform practitioners the current social, economic and environmental implications of big data which would ultimately help them to incorporate into their strategies to pursue competitive advantage. Identification of knowledge gaps helps keep the academic research move forward for a continuously evolving body of knowledge. The suggested new research avenues will inform future researchers for potential trending and untouched areas for research. Social implications Identification of knowledge gaps helps keep the academic research move forward for continuous improvement while learning. The continuously evolving body of knowledge is an asset to the society in terms of revealing the truth about emerging technologies. Originality/value There is currently no comprehensive review that addresses social, economic and environmental implications of big data in construction literature. Through this paper, these gaps are identified and filled in an understandable way. This paper establishes these gaps as key issues to consider for the continuous future improvement of big data research in the context of the construction industry.

Marzouk, M and Enaba, M (2019) Analyzing project data in BIM with descriptive analytics to improve project performance. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(04), 476–88.

Mitra, A and Munir, K (2019) Influence of Big Data in managing cyber assets. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(04), 503–14.

Ram, J, Afridi, N K and Khan, K A (2019) Adoption of Big Data analytics in construction: development of a conceptual model. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(04), 564–79.

Yap, J Y L, Ho, C C and Ting, C (2019) A systematic review of the applications of multi-criteria decision-making methods in site selection problems. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(04), 548–63.