Abstract
Building information modeling (BIM) is based on 3D models for collaborative management of information, which leads the innovative development of information transformation in the construction industry. In recent years, sustainable construction has become a hot topic in construction research. With the concept of sustainable development, this type of construction advocates for the sustainable optimization of construction models and processes. A person’s good behavior can bring enormous potential, which is critical for the promotion of new technology in new areas. Nowadays, the integration of BIM technology and sustainable construction has increasingly attracted attention in the industry of construction. But many issues and gaps still exist when using them. The aim of this study is to investigate the intrinsic relationship between BIM application and sustainable construction from the perspective of user application behavior, and to reveal the key influential factors of BIM application behavior in order to improve the application efficiency of BIM in sustainable construction. Specifically, the present study builds a theoretical model by integrating the theory of planned behavior and BIM application. Based on a questionnaire survey of 353 BIM users, we conducted an empirical analysis using the structural equation model method. The results showed that the perceived usefulness and ease of use of BIM technology are the key influential factors in behavior attitude. BIM behavior intention, actual behavior, and behavior attitude have a positive effect on sustainable construction. Ultimately, practical support is provided for the effective integration of BIM with sustainable construction in China.
Highlights
The wide-ranging and in-depth application of information technology has been considered as an important strategic tool for improving production and management efficiency in the construction industry [1]
Hypothesis validation is based on empirical results on building information modeling (BIM) technology behavior and measurements of the impact on sustainable construction
Behavior intention has a positive effect on sustainable construction (β = 1.83, T value = 8.765, p < 0. 001); H8 assumption is validated
Summary
The wide-ranging and in-depth application of information technology has been considered as an important strategic tool for improving production and management efficiency in the construction industry [1]. With creative technical systems and management method, building information modeling (BIM) is regarded as a modern information technology that can solve issues in the construction process. By applying BIM technology, users can make precise decisions and promote the process of construction” [3]. As an innovative digital tool, BIM is widely applied in the life cycle of a project for visualization, scheduling, communication, and teamwork among project construction, as well as to promote the process of forming, accumulating, controlling, transforming, and delivering construction data in an effective manner [4]. BIM can generate a computer-based three-dimensional model to visualize the whole life-cycle process of construction involving the phase of planning, design, construction, and operation [5]
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