Identification of the Barriers to Data-Centric Approach in the Construction Industry

Ali Karji, John Messner, Robert Leicht, Christopher McComb

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Abstract

With the advancement of technology, many industries are improving their workflows and productivity by embracing digital transformation, and specifically data-centric approaches. Construction, however, is often slower to adopt new technology and innovations. A data-centric approach can enrich project delivery value and streamline processes through applications of data science and emerging innovations, such as artificial intelligence. This study aims to identify the barriers to adopting data-centric approaches in the construction industry. Initially, a literature review on Building Information Modeling (BIM) implementation identified 35 barriers. Next, the barriers were organized and refined to be more specific to a data-centric approach with the help of expert focus group meetings. Finally, the barriers were categorized based on experts' opinions into five categories: Process, Information, Financial, People, and Risk. The result of this study can help the construction industry move toward a more data-centric approach through the evaluation of approaches to overcome the identified barriers.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationConstruction Research Congress 2022
Subtitle of host publicationProject Management and Delivery, Controls, and Design and Materials - Selected Papers from Construction Research Congress 2022
EditorsFarrokh Jazizadeh, Tripp Shealy, Michael J. Garvin
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Pages1002-1011
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9780784483978
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022
EventConstruction Research Congress 2022: Project Management and Delivery, Controls, and Design and Materials, CRC 2022 - Arlington, United States
Duration: Mar 9 2022Mar 12 2022

Publication series

NameConstruction Research Congress 2022: Project Management and Delivery, Controls, and Design and Materials - Selected Papers from Construction Research Congress 2022
Volume3-C

Conference

ConferenceConstruction Research Congress 2022: Project Management and Delivery, Controls, and Design and Materials, CRC 2022
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityArlington
Period3/9/223/12/22

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Building and Construction

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