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| DC Field | Value | Language |
|---|---|---|
| dc.contributor | Department of Building and Real Estate | en_US |
| dc.contributor.advisor | Hui, Eddie (BRE) | en_US |
| dc.contributor.advisor | Chan, Daniel (BRE) | en_US |
| dc.contributor.advisor | Fong, Patrick (BRE) | en_US |
| dc.creator | Chan, Chit | - |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://theses.lib.polyu.edu.hk/handle/200/13951 | - |
| dc.language | English | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Hong Kong Polytechnic University | en_US |
| dc.rights | All rights reserved | en_US |
| dc.title | Investigating the development and influence of adopting BIM technology on the quantity surveying profession in Hong Kong | en_US |
| dcterms.abstract | In light of the recent Information Technology development, Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology has attracted significant attention in the construction sector of both Hong Kong and worldwide. There are many profound challenges and opportunities for various estimating and measurement tasks to be conducted by BIM tools particularly for the Quantity Surveying (QS) profession. BIM offers this capability to generate automatic measurements and cost estimating information from an established digital information model of a construction project. | en_US |
| dcterms.abstract | The goal of this research is to provide practical answers by investigating the essential factors that encourage and hinder the adoption of BIM technology in the quantity surveying profession of Hong Kong. Therefore, an effective framework for improving BIM adoption is suggested, along with the pragmatic improvement measures needed for mitigating the profound barriers during adoption. This study used a sequential mixed research approach that combines semi-structured interviews with an empirical questionnaire survey to collect the opinions and feedback from the relevant industrial practitioners. A thematic analysis technique, descriptive statistics, mean score ranking and exploratory factor analysis were then applied to the quantitative data that had been gathered. | en_US |
| dcterms.abstract | The findings indicated that the adoption of BIM by the QS profession is somewhat low, with the most profound challenges perceived as Client demand, BIM resources, Education and training, and Standard documents. Meanwhile, the usage of a BIM model, automatic quantity take-off, enhanced information management, better visualisation, clash detection, and time savings were all discerned as the major advantages of BIM for the QS profession. Additionally, some effective strategies or measures for mitigating the effect of the identified barriers and addressing their underlying causes were determined and recommended for a wider execution in the construction industry. | en_US |
| dcterms.abstract | Finally, an effective framework that was created to allow for tenable ways to mitigate the effect of the obstacles discovered of BIM adoption was provided. It is anticipated that the suggested framework will help the quantity surveying professionals involved in the construction sector to assess their strengths in adopting the drivers of BIM and lessen the effect of obstacles that prevent BIM adoption. By defining their key roles in supporting BIM adoption, it is also envisaged to help academia, governments, and professional bodies associated with the construction industry to grasp the adventure opportunities by combating the profound obstacles that hinder the BIM implementation, in order to engender a sustainable technology shift in the Hong Kong construction industry. | en_US |
| dcterms.extent | xvi, 247 pages : color illustrations | en_US |
| dcterms.isPartOf | PolyU Electronic Theses | en_US |
| dcterms.issued | 2025 | en_US |
| dcterms.educationalLevel | DIREC | en_US |
| dcterms.educationalLevel | All Doctorate | en_US |
| dcterms.accessRights | restricted access | en_US |
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