Home // International Journal On Advances in Intelligent Systems, volume 16, numbers 3 and 4, 2023 // View article
Authors:
Kannary Keth
Samia Ben Rajeb
Virak Han
Keywords: collaboration; workflow; construction; Cambodia; BIM
Abstract:
Cambodia’s construction industry is overgrowing but faces challenges like cost overruns and delays. This study explores collaboration in construction projects involving project owners, designers, and contractors, including architecture, structure, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing disciplines. The semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 participants, focusing on coordination, communication, and co-production. Two construction projects with and without Building Information Modeling (BIM) approaches were also observed. Our findings identified four workflow scenarios linked to different interaction actors’ categories. The study demonstrated that the degree and timing of collaboration among project owners, designers, and contractors were the primary factors influencing the workflow scenarios in the Cambodian construction sector. Most participants were unfamiliar with BIM and did not apply it to their projects. Traditional project delivery methods remained prevalent, even in large-scale projects. Participants lacked a common language regarding BIM, hindering effective collaboration. It became evident that there was a lack of willingness to align knowledge and practices to enhance project value. To promote BIM collaboration within Cambodia’s construction sector, we recommend the development of a centralized collaboration guideline tailored to architects, engineers, contractors, and project owners.
Pages: 74 to 88
Copyright: Copyright (c) to authors, 2023. Used with permission.
Publication date: December 30, 2023
Published in: journal
ISSN: 1942-2679