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Al Hatmi, H (2012) Business relationships: A cross-culture management investigation in the UAE construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Liverpool John Moores University.
Alblooshi, M (2021) Exploring the influence of management style on job satisfaction: The case of construction companies in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Liverpool John Moores University.
Ashworth, S J (2021) The evolution of facility management (FM) in the building information modelling (BIM) process: An opportunity to use critical success factors (CSF) for optimising built assets, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Liverpool John Moores University.
Brady, L (2019) An investigation into the management of energy performance for building services systems: design to operation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Liverpool John Moores University.
Brennan, M C E (2014) Sustainable construction in the 21st century: An educational perspective to shifting the paradigm, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Liverpool John Moores University.
Bryde, D J (2000) Project management: uses, structures, systems and influences, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Liverpool John Moores University.
Cotgrave, A J (2008) Achieving literacy in sustainability: shifting the paradigm for construction management education, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Liverpool John Moores University.
Dakhil, A (2013) The contribution of the construction industry to economic development in Libya, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Liverpool John Moores University.
Damoah, I S (2015) An investigation into the causes and effects of project failure in government projects in developing countries: Ghana as a case study, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Liverpool Business School, Liverpool John Moores University.
Demir, S T (2013) AgiLean PM: a unifiying strategic framework to manage construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of the Built Environment, Liverpool John Moores University.
Hall, M A (2000) International Construction Management: the cultural dimension, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of the Built Environment, Liverpool John Moores University.
Hussien, A (2017) ARGILE: a conceptual framework combining augmented reality with agile philosophy for the UK construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Liverpool John Moores University.
Ibrahim, M H I (2011) Corporate environmental disclosure: a case from the Libyan construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Liverpool John Moores University.
Kader, A S A (1997) Cost modelling for inland waterway transport systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Liverpool John Moores University (United Kingdom).
Kelly, C L (2019) Development of a site selection tool based in life cycle assessment (LCA), for tidal power schemes, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Liverpool John Moores University.
Kokkarinen, N I A (2012) Development of a measurement tool to assess sustainability in the built environment curriculum using psychological constructs, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Liverpool John Moores University.
Marsh, D (2017) Building information modelling (BIM) and the UK quantity surveying organisation: A framework for value creation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Liverpool John Moores University.
Menoka, B (2014) Stakeholder engagement and sustainability-related project performance in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Liverpool John Moores University.
Mulliner, E K (2012) A model for the complex assessment of sustainable housing affordability, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Liverpool John Moores University.
Pauli, L C (2023) Utilising the principles of blockchain technology for managing road infrastructure projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Liverpool John Moores University.
Prochorskaite, A (2016) An investigation of the 'soft' features of sustainable and healthy housing design: exploring stakeholder preferences and their provision in new housing developments, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Liverpool John Moores University.
Smith, C R (2001) Procuring the urban house in paradise, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Liverpool John Moores University (United Kingdom).
Unterhitzenberger, C (2017) Organizational justice and its impact on project performance: an explanatory framework in the context of the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Liverpool John Moores University.
Wijekoon, K A D N C (2020) Optimising the adoption of building information modelling (BIM) in facilities management (FM): a model for value enhancement, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Liverpool John Moores University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: best practice; building information modelling; client; complexity; facilities management; focus group; grounded theory; information management; information system; interview
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- URL: https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.798320
- Abstract:
Facilities Management (FM) and Building Information Modelling (BIM) are comparatively new concepts emerged in late 20th and early 21st centuries therefore, limited in theoretical knowledge. Knowledge generation in such immature subject areas have constantly faced with the lack of theoretical groundings hence, proposals and suggestions made for efficient and effective applications are being superseded in a fast phase. In identifying this gap in knowledge, this research makes a significant contribution to the theory in Building Information Modelling and Facilities Management by studying the implications on each other by taking a multi-disciplinary perspective. There is a complex information flow in FM. The late involvement of facility managers has made this complexity more exposed. An effective information management system is considered as a significant driver for FM to enhance the capabilities of built environments in long run. However, this leaves with lack of understanding over FM needs for an information system. On the other hand, BIM is a novel method, recently introduced to the construction industry as a means of providing rich information. A growing demand for through-life BIM application in construction is identified. Although, the application of BIM in design and construction phases is commonly seen, its application in FM is seemingly poor. Multiple reasons for this situation are being suggested by the existing research however, the gap in theoretical grounding leave it vulnerable to interpretation. Therefore, this study aims to bridge the gap by developing a BIM value model for FM to present the theoretical groundings between two concepts. A qualitative multi methodology is being followed to explain the social phenomenon based on critical realist ontological and epistemological assumptions. The study is structured under three phases; the first phase is focused on a deeper understanding of the problem, the second phase - is the development of the solution and final phase is dedicated to the verification of the research output. Two rounds of interviews and focus groups were used as data collection methods while data was analysed using Constant Comparative Method staying true to the Grounded Theory research strategy. The research brings together scholarly work on FM and BIM while interrogating different value theories to develop a unique understanding on BIM acceptance in FM. Value as the main dependent variable in social science brought rich understanding of the phenomenon. The findings reveal how value is represented through barriers and benefits and possibilities of value enhancement through adopting BIM in FM. This leads to a new perspective by identifying barriers of adopting BIM as unfulfilled expectations of users therefore, act as recommendations for improvements required in BIM to help promote the best practice. Finally, the research contributes to the knowledge with a value model which represents relationships discovered during the study and a value principle abstracting the findings. This will guide the client and contractors on identifying BIM requirements and match the competencies of the supply chain to bring the best outcome.