IGLC.net EXPORT DATE: 28 March 2024 @CONFERENCE{Collinge2017, author={Collinge, Bill and Connaughton, John }, editor={ }, title={Mobilizing Bim in a Collaborative Project Environment}, journal={25th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction}, booktitle={25th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction}, year={2017}, pages={251-258}, url={http://www.iglc.net/papers/details/1403}, doi={10.24928/2017/0008}, affiliation={Researcher, Construction Management & Engineering, Whiteknights, University of Reading, Reading, UK, will.collinge@reading.ac.uk ; Professor of Sustainable Systems in the Built Environment, Construction Management & Engineering, Whiteknights, University of Reading, Reading, UK, j.connaughton@reading.ac.uk }, abstract={This paper reports on the application of BIM methods an innovative project in the UK that is pioneering a new form of project insurance (Integrated Project Insurance) that joins project partners together as a virtual company. The paper examines the processes put in place to optimize BIM usage whilst reviewing the problems and issues encountered; the observations of a researcher being combined with the reflections of the BIM Information Manager. It is noted that mobilizing a comprehensive BIM-centric system is a complex and difficult undertaking, with new roles and responsibilities needing to be created, that put extra pressures on project partners. The positive results of using BIM in a collaborative environment are noted as the findings suggest inclusive contractual arrangements facilitate enhanced BIM use. The insights inform understanding of mobilizing BIM in a collaborative project environment as it is argued that only a fully collaborative project environment can realise the full benefits of BIM. }, author_keywords={BIM, collaboration, Integrated Project Insurance, organization }, address={ Heraklion, Greece }, issn={2309-0979 }, publisher={ }, language={English}, document_type={Conference Paper}, source={IGLC}, }