Master's thesis Project: Investigating innovative communication processes within construction domain by using structured information exchange
Author
Narayanan, Neesha
Term
2. semester
Education
Publication year
2021
Submitted on
2021-06-03
Abstract
Dette speciale undersøger, hvordan struktureret informationsudveksling kan understøtte mere innovative og effektive kommunikationsprocesser i arkitektur-, ingeniør- og byggebranchen (AEC). Med udgangspunkt i en intern faglig kortlægning af teknologier og metoder (bl.a. BIM, IFC, COBie, ontologier, semantisk web, Linked Data og vidensgrafer) kombineret med en brancheanalyse af markedssituation, teknologimodenhed, nuværende adoption, implementeringsudfordringer og forskelle mellem store virksomheder og SMV’er, udvikles en trinvis forandringsstrategi. Strategien er inspireret af standardiseringspraksis og brancheevents, trækker på akademiske metoder (designtænkning, ADKAR) og støttes af interviews med interessenter. Bidraget er et storyboard-baseret rammeværk, der fører organisationer gennem faser fra bevidsthed og behovsafklaring til opgavedefinition, rolle- og ansvarsafklaring (fx RASCI), identifikation af manglende kompetencer, fastsættelse af KPI’er, iterativ tilpasning og informeret beslutningstagning; det illustreres med et anvendelsesscenarie og relateres til informationsleveringsprocesser i ISO 19650. Arbejdet sammenfatter fordele, risici og drivere ved de nævnte teknologier, beskriver potentielle gevinster og barrierer ved implementering samt præsenterer feedback og fremtidsperspektiver fra interviews. Samlet set giver specialet en praktisk, inkrementel tilgang til at indføre struktureret informationsudveksling og styrke informationsstyring og samarbejde i AEC-organisationer.
This thesis examines how structured information exchange can enable more innovative and effective communication processes in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. It combines an internal technical review of relevant technologies and methods (including BIM, IFC, COBie, ontologies, the semantic web, Linked Data, and knowledge graphs) with an industry analysis of current market conditions, technology maturity, adoption status, implementation challenges, and differences between large firms and SMEs to develop a stepwise change strategy. Drawing inspiration from standardization practice and industry events, and informed by academic methods (Design Thinking, ADKAR) and stakeholder interviews, the study proposes a storyboard-based framework that guides organizations from awareness and need assessment to task definition, role and accountability clarification (e.g., RASCI), identification of capability gaps, KPI setting, iterative alignment, and informed decision-making; it is illustrated through a use case and aligned with ISO 19650 information delivery processes. The work consolidates advantages, risks, and drivers associated with the surveyed technologies, outlines potential benefits and challenges of implementation, and presents interview-based feedback and future perspectives. Overall, the thesis offers a practical, incremental pathway for AEC organizations to adopt structured information exchange and improve information management and collaboration.
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