If you have read PAS 1192-2:2013 ” Specification for information management for the capital/delivery phase of construction projects using building information modelling “, you will see the following statement front and center:” The production of co-ordinated design and construction information is a task- and time-based process, independent of which procurement route or form of contract is used. ”
This statement is fundamentally flawed and representative of the prevalent lack of education and awareness within the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Facility Management Sectors.
It is the Construction Delivery Method that sets the tone, establishes roles and responsibilities, specifies deliverables, and assigns levels of risks/reward, etc. more so than ANY other single element.
Yet again, our industry attempts to “reinvent the wheel” versus adopting proven best management practices. The focus upon 3D visualization and/or similar technologies has been a detriment to industry advancement. We require a laser-like focus upon the fundamental principles of collaborative construction delivery methods (i.e. integrated project delivery – IPD, job order contracting – JOC , etc.), and life-cycle management practices based upon total cost of ownership and full consideration of economic/environmental factors.
LEAN Construction Project Delivery Methods - Job Order Contracting, IPD, 5D BIM 