Abstract
Purpose
This study seeks to unpack the digitalization of building surveying practices, focusing on the contribution of building information modelling (BIM) to the building plan scrutiny process (BPSP). It aims to evaluate and propose enhancements to the existing BIM-enabled building plan scrutiny practices in Hong Kong by comparing current practices with global standards and identifying actionable improvements.
Design/methodology/approach
A mixed-method approach, incorporating a case study and professional interviews, is employed to examine BPSP practices in Hong Kong and compare them with international counterparts. The case study provides in-depth insights into implementation barriers and opportunities, while the interviews offer complementary perspectives, analyzed thematically to identify key themes.
Findings
The results reveal that BIM implementation in Hong Kong’s BPSP is still in its early stages, yet it holds substantial potential to enhance efficiency, compliance and innovation in building surveying practices. The study also identifies key barriers to adoption, such as industry reluctance and systemic inertia, and provides strategic recommendations to overcome these challenges.
Research limitations/implications
While focused on Hong Kong, the findings may have broader implications for other regions seeking to adopt BIM-based digitalization in construction.
Originality/value
This study offers novel insights into the role of BIM in transforming BPSP, filling a research gap in the application of digital technologies within surveying practices. It emphasizes the importance of modernizing building surveying practices to foster a more efficient and innovative construction industry.
This study seeks to unpack the digitalization of building surveying practices, focusing on the contribution of building information modelling (BIM) to the building plan scrutiny process (BPSP). It aims to evaluate and propose enhancements to the existing BIM-enabled building plan scrutiny practices in Hong Kong by comparing current practices with global standards and identifying actionable improvements.
Design/methodology/approach
A mixed-method approach, incorporating a case study and professional interviews, is employed to examine BPSP practices in Hong Kong and compare them with international counterparts. The case study provides in-depth insights into implementation barriers and opportunities, while the interviews offer complementary perspectives, analyzed thematically to identify key themes.
Findings
The results reveal that BIM implementation in Hong Kong’s BPSP is still in its early stages, yet it holds substantial potential to enhance efficiency, compliance and innovation in building surveying practices. The study also identifies key barriers to adoption, such as industry reluctance and systemic inertia, and provides strategic recommendations to overcome these challenges.
Research limitations/implications
While focused on Hong Kong, the findings may have broader implications for other regions seeking to adopt BIM-based digitalization in construction.
Originality/value
This study offers novel insights into the role of BIM in transforming BPSP, filling a research gap in the application of digital technologies within surveying practices. It emphasizes the importance of modernizing building surveying practices to foster a more efficient and innovative construction industry.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1-17 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Journal | Built Environment Project and Asset Management |
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| Publication status | Published - 2025 |