The digital transformation of the real estate and construction industries is reshaping how stakeholders interact throughout the entire real estate lifecycle. This thesis explores the role of Building Information Modeling (BIM) within the broader context of digital innovation, examining how it enhances collaboration, streamlines decision-making, and improves efficiency among architects, engineers, contractors, and real estate professionals. Despite its potential, BIM adoption remains fragmented, with challenges in stakeholder coordination, regulatory inconsistencies, and digital integration. To address these gaps, this research investigates how BIM optimizes project workflows, strengthens interdisciplinary collaboration, and supports long-term asset management. A case study of RTBIMLAB, a BIM-focused retail and commercial space design studio, serves as the foundation for this analysis. Through a structured interview with the studio professionals, the study examines how BIM facilitates communication, improves project execution, and contributes to sustainability goals. Findings indicate that BIM enhances collaboration by centralizing project data, enabling real-time coordination, and improving decision-making across design and construction phases. The study also underscores BIM’s growing role in integrating traditional construction workflows with emerging digital strategies in real estate, paving the way for a more connected and efficient built environment. However, challenges such as limited software accessibility, high implementation costs for smaller firms, and the absence of standardized regulations continue to slow its adoption. By linking practical insights with broader industry trends, this thesis contributes to the ongoing discourse on digital transformation in real estate, aiming to advance BIM adoption for a more collaborative and efficient built environment.
La trasformazione digitale del settore immobiliare e delle costruzioni sta ridisegnando il modo in cui le parti interessate interagiscono durante l'intero ciclo di vita dell'immobile. Questa tesi esplora il ruolo del Building Information Modeling (BIM) all'interno del più ampio contesto dell'innovazione digitale, esaminando il modo in cui aumenta la collaborazione, snellisce il processo decisionale e migliora l'efficienza tra architetti, ingegneri, appaltatori e professionisti del settore immobiliare. Nonostante il suo potenziale, l'adozione del BIM rimane frammentaria, con problemi di coordinamento delle parti interessate, incoerenze normative e integrazione digitale. Per colmare queste lacune, questa ricerca studia come il BIM ottimizzi i flussi di lavoro dei progetti, rafforzi la collaborazione interdisciplinare e supporti la gestione degli asset a lungo termine. Un caso di studio di RTBIMLAB, uno studio di progettazione di spazi commerciali e al dettaglio incentrato sul BIM, funge da base per questa analisi. Attraverso un'intervista strutturata con i professionisti dello studio, lo studio esamina come il BIM faciliti la comunicazione, migliori l'esecuzione dei progetti e contribuisca agli obiettivi di sostenibilità. I risultati indicano che il BIM migliora la collaborazione centralizzando i dati del progetto, consentendo il coordinamento in tempo reale e migliorando il processo decisionale nelle fasi di progettazione e costruzione. Lo studio sottolinea anche il ruolo crescente del BIM nell'integrare i flussi di lavoro tradizionali dell'edilizia con le strategie digitali emergenti nel settore immobiliare, aprendo la strada a un ambiente costruito più connesso ed efficiente. Tuttavia, sfide come la limitata accessibilità del software, gli alti costi di implementazione per le imprese più piccole e l'assenza di normative standardizzate continuano a rallentarne l'adozione. Collegando le intuizioni pratiche con le tendenze più ampie del settore, questa tesi contribuisce al discorso in corso sulla trasformazione digitale nel settore immobiliare, con l'obiettivo di far progredire l'adozione del BIM per un ambiente costruito più collaborativo ed efficiente.
Digital innovation for stakeholder collaboration: the case of BIM in design and construction
El Ouni, Mohamed Habib
2024/2025
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The digital transformation of the real estate and construction industries is reshaping how stakeholders interact throughout the entire real estate lifecycle. This thesis explores the role of Building Information Modeling (BIM) within the broader context of digital innovation, examining how it enhances collaboration, streamlines decision-making, and improves efficiency among architects, engineers, contractors, and real estate professionals. Despite its potential, BIM adoption remains fragmented, with challenges in stakeholder coordination, regulatory inconsistencies, and digital integration. To address these gaps, this research investigates how BIM optimizes project workflows, strengthens interdisciplinary collaboration, and supports long-term asset management. A case study of RTBIMLAB, a BIM-focused retail and commercial space design studio, serves as the foundation for this analysis. Through a structured interview with the studio professionals, the study examines how BIM facilitates communication, improves project execution, and contributes to sustainability goals. Findings indicate that BIM enhances collaboration by centralizing project data, enabling real-time coordination, and improving decision-making across design and construction phases. The study also underscores BIM’s growing role in integrating traditional construction workflows with emerging digital strategies in real estate, paving the way for a more connected and efficient built environment. However, challenges such as limited software accessibility, high implementation costs for smaller firms, and the absence of standardized regulations continue to slow its adoption. By linking practical insights with broader industry trends, this thesis contributes to the ongoing discourse on digital transformation in real estate, aiming to advance BIM adoption for a more collaborative and efficient built environment.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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Descrizione: This thesis explores the role of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in enhancing stakeholder collaboration and decision-making in the design and construction . Through a case study of RTBIMLAB, the research examines how BIM streamlines communication, optimizes project workflows, and supports long-term asset management. The study highlights both the benefits and challenges of BIM adoption, offering insights into its potential for improving efficiency and digital transformation in the built environment.
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