Implantação de tecnologia BIM em construtoras: um estudo de caso

Abstract

The construction sector has found on BIM a great tool to assist with project management issues related to productivity, costs and project duration. Even though applicable throughout the entire project lifecycle, there is still a low adhesion of BIM during the construction phase, mostly due to lack of knowledge about either the tool or the implementation risks involved. In this context, the present paper proposes a more in-depth exploration of the existing barriers to implementing BIM in construction companies, including its utilization on construction’s site management. A case study was conducted with a real construction company, in which its BIM implementation process was evaluated through the application of a questionnaire based on predefined implementation stages. In conclusion, the analysis has shown that the main barriers to the company BIM full implementation process, initiated in 2010 and still in progress, are not related to financial aspects as pointed out by many studies. Instead, the results indicate as primary obstacles the lack of experience with the BIM system, organizational culture resistance, and the BIM software interoperability.