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Digitalization in Engineering Firms: The Role and Impact of Building Information Modeling on Productivity

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  • Gentjana Rexhaj

    (Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic)

  • Luboš Střelec

    (Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic)

Abstract

In recent decades, digitalization has become increasingly important in the construction industry. Building Information Modeling (BIM), a digital planning method, is becoming increasingly important in the infrastructure sector. Infrastructure planning implementation is complex, so engineering firms still use conventional planning. This study sheds light on the influence of Building Information Modelling (BIM) on increasing productivity in the construction industry. Through a combination of qualitative interviews and quantitative data analysis, an in-depth understanding of the implementation processes, challenges and benefits of BIM was developed. Particular focus was placed on identifying components of success for the effective implementation of BIM in infrastructure engineering firms. The results show that BIM contributes significantly to increasing efficiency by improving the accuracy of project planning, facilitating communication between project participants and reducing the error rate in the execution phase. The study emphasises the need for a clear strategy and training to fully exploit the potential of BIM and provides valuable insights for companies planning to implement BIM.

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  • Gentjana Rexhaj & Luboš Střelec, 2024. "Digitalization in Engineering Firms: The Role and Impact of Building Information Modeling on Productivity," European Journal of Business Science and Technology, Mendel University in Brno, Faculty of Business and Economics, vol. 10(1), pages 47-65.
    • Handle: RePEc:men:journl:v:10:y:2024:i:1:p:47-65
    DOI: 10.11118/ejobsat.2024.005
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    Keywords

    digitalization; Building Information Modeling; productivity; infrastructure planning;
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    JEL classification:

    • A10 - General Economics and Teaching - - General Economics - - - General
    • O32 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Management of Technological Innovation and R&D
    • R41 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Transportation Economics - - - Transportation: Demand, Supply, and Congestion; Travel Time; Safety and Accidents; Transportation Noise
    • R42 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Transportation Economics - - - Government and Private Investment Analysis; Road Maintenance; Transportation Planning

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