Abstract
To provide contractual framework for Design-BidBuild (DBB) contract as reference for construction industry in Jordan, this paper aims to discuss the best contractual framework to adopt Building Information Modeling (BIM) under (DBB) approach in construction sector in Jordan. To achieve this aim, scope of comprehensive literature divided in two frameworks is explored. First, the construction sector in Jordan and the others is the building information modeling framework. In this research, a qualitative approach is employed, where 13 semi-structured meetings were implemented with the largest construction companies in Jordanian construction field. The main research' findings revealed that improvements in the DBB contract, adopting BIM officially in contract and improving stakeholders ' relationship are obtained. The study concluded that to adopt BIM process correctly, earlier participation of major stakeholders is essential to enhance the coordination grade, discovering early disputes and decreasing the redesign processes. This in turn, safes efforts, time and cost.
Highlights
Numerous countries deem the construction industry as one of the most challenging industries. (Bin Zakaria, Mohamed Ali, Tarmizi Haron, Marshall-Ponting, & Abd Hamid, 2013) specified some issues raised by the construction industry such as small consistent profitability rate, low support in research, low training level and the tendency of clients in keeping projects under a tight budget cost
The essential knowledge established about the contractual current issues in the construction industry related to Building Information Modeling (BIM) adoption
Interviews was directed to 13 respondents as a representatives for the main construction organizations in Jordan, the core of the interview was about the best contractual framework to adopt BIM technology in Jordan, the interview results lead to develop a conceptual model for contractual framework under DesignBid- Build (DBB) approach as showing in sections
Summary
Numerous countries deem the construction industry as one of the most challenging industries. (Bin Zakaria, Mohamed Ali, Tarmizi Haron, Marshall-Ponting, & Abd Hamid, 2013) specified some issues raised by the construction industry such as small consistent profitability rate, low support in research, low training level and the tendency of clients in keeping projects under a tight budget cost. Numerous countries deem the construction industry as one of the most challenging industries. The causes include poor communication and exceptional fragmented environment relating to the construction sector. (Al Awad, 2015) in his study, stated that, in Jordan, the construction field is considered the biggest production actions, as well as in the most developing countries.
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
